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StrongerBC future skills grant

Toss your limits, embrace your potential!

Are you looking to advance your professional development and succeed in today’s competitive job market? Continuing Studies at UVic is proud to support the StrongerBC Future Ready Action Plan, helping you build in-demand skills and reach your full potential. Through the StrongerBC future skills grant, eligible BC residents can receive up to $3,500 for short-term training at public post-secondary institutions. This initiative is helping train thousands of professionals for in-demand roles. Don’t miss your opportunity to take your career to the next level.

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2026–27 Update

Funded Continuing Studies programs will be available for Fall (September) 2026. Funding is open to both new learners and those with remaining funds.

Seats are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Funding is applied at full program registration and counts toward your lifetime maximum. Fees are non-refundable after the withdrawal deadline.

Students must start their program by February 26, 2027 and complete all requirements within 52 weeks. Students are responsible for registering in required courses and meeting program timelines.

Details are subject to change. Please consult StrongerBC future skills grant for the most up-to-date information.

Key facts

  • Up to $3,500 lifetime funding
  • Covers tuition, fees, and required materials
  • Available to eligible BC residents
  • Applies to full program registration (not individual courses)
  • Limited seats: first come, first served
  • Programs must be completed within 52 weeks

Eligibility

To be eligible for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant, you must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person entitled to study in Canada
  • Be a BC resident currently living in BC
  • Be 19 years or older, or have completed high school
  • Provide consent for UVic to share your information with the Province of BC
  • Not be receiving duplicate funding for the same program costs
  • Commit to completing your program by August 31, 2027, and covering any remaining fees

Important considerations:

  • Funding may have tax implications
  • If you receive income supports (e.g., EI or BCEA), you must obtain approval before enrolling
  • Funding is subject to review and audit
  • Grant funds become non-refundable after the program withdrawal deadline

What's covered

The StrongerBC Future Skills Grant covers the full cost of an approved micro-credential program, including:

  • Program or application fees
  • Tuition fees
  • Required materials (such as textbooks, software, and tools)

Not covered:

  • Childcare
  • Living expenses
  • Transportation

Funding is applied at the time of full program registration. If you have already used part of your funding, you are responsible for paying any remaining balance at registration.

How to apply

To receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant, you must complete all three steps below:

Step 1: Apply for funding

Apply through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant student portal.

  • You will need a BC Services Card account to apply
  • Approval is required before your funding can be used
  • If you’ve received funding before, you must reapply for 2026–27

Step 2: Apply for the grant for your chosen program

Browse the list of eligible programs and select the one that best fits your professional goals.

To apply, open the program’s grant page (see list below) and add the Future Skills Grant option to your cart.

  • You’ll be prompted to log in or create an account
  • During checkout, you’ll complete a short Future Skills Grant eligibility form
  • This confirms you meet the requirements for funding at UVic
  • Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis

Step 3: Register in your course(s)

Once you’ve completed Steps 1 and 2, register for your courses.

  • Select the StrongerBC future skills grant tuition program fee type
  • Your funding will be applied at checkout (shown as $0.00)
  • You’ll be asked to confirm your eligibility during registration

Look for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant option in the Registration Details section.

Look for StrongerBC Future Skills Grant Tuition Program in Registration Details

Eligible programs

The following programs are approved for FSG funding. You’ll apply for funding through these grant pages as outlined in Step 2.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. You can apply again if you still have remaining funds within your lifetime funding limit.

Yes. If you previously received funding, you must apply again for the 2026–27 period. Approval is not automatic.

No. Funding applies only to full program registration, not individual courses.

If you do not complete your program requirements within the allowed timeframe, you will need to complete any remaining courses without additional grant funding.

No. The grant cannot be applied retroactively. You should not register until you are ready to use your funding.

The grant covers most program-related costs, including tuition, fees, and required materials. However, you are responsible for:

  • Any costs not covered by the grant, such as:
    • Childcare
    • Living expenses
    • Transportation
  • Any amount that exceeds your available funding, which must be paid at the time of registration

No. The grant cannot be applied to courses you’ve already finished. However, you may still apply it toward remaining program requirements.

Grant funding becomes non-refundable after the withdrawal deadline for your program.

Yes. If you receive federal or provincial income supports (such as EI or BCEA), you must get approval before participating.

Yes. You are responsible for selecting and registering in the courses required to complete your program. Program staff do not send reminders.