Diploma in Optician Vancouver Community College - Downtown Campus, Canada

Scholarships

VCC International Regional Entrance Award

Learning with students from different geographical, cultural, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds adds value and enriches the learning experiences for all students. To enhance student experiences, VCC offers a maximum of $160,000 annually in awards to new international applicants from underrepresented countries in selected programs.

International Regional Entrance Award: Fall 2025 term

• The award amount varies between $2,000 and $5,000 per person. 
• Applicants demonstrating strong English proficiency and higher academic performances are more likely to be selected. 
• Selected students will be notified when they receive VCC's Offer of Admission.
• Awards are awarded in the order we receive qualified applications (on a first-come-first-served basis). Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission to VCC as soon as possible for a higher chance of being considered for the award.
• VCC International Regional Entrance Awards are non-refundable, and non-transferable between programs. The award may not be granted in the case of a deferral of admission. 
• Most programs offered in Fall 2025 are eligible, except for the following programs:
  • All certificates
  • Dance Diploma (contact Arts Umbrella for scholarship options)

International Regional Entrance Award: Winter 2026 term

• The award amount varies between $2,000 and $5,000 per person. 
• Applicants demonstrating strong English proficiency and higher academic performances are more likely to be selected. 
• Selected students will be notified when they receive VCC's Offer of Admission.
• Awards are awarded in the order we receive qualified applications (on a first-come-first-served basis). Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission to VCC as soon as possible for a higher chance of being considered for the award.
• VCC International Regional Entrance Awards are non-refundable, and non-transferable between programs. The award may not be granted in the case of a deferral of admission. 
• All of the PGWP-eligible programs offered in Winter 2026 are eligible.