Bursary application period opens for early childhood education students in British Columbia

VICTORIA — The Ministry of Education and Child Care says bursary applications for early childhood education students are now open.

It says that from today until April 3rd, students can apply for winter 2023 semester bursaries through the Province’s E-C-E Education Support Fund, using a new online portal managed by the Early Childhood Educators of B-C.

The ministry says the amount varies depending on the cost of a person’s education, but students may be eligible for as much as five-thousand dollars per semester.

It says the bursaries are available to new and returning students enrolled in a recognized institution and program, with priority going to students who self-identify as Indigenous.