The StrongerBC future skills grant will cover up to $3,500 of eligible costs for your short-term skills training at public universities and colleges in BC.  

We have reached the maximum number of our currently allotted seats funded by the StrongerBC grant. However, we are keeping an active waitlist should seats come available through attrition or additional funding. We encourage you to join the waitlist for programs by completing the application process.

Click Apply Now below to get started and join the waitlist.

Note - we will reach out only to those who are on the waitlists through the application process when and if seats become available.  

Before you apply

Next steps

Student eligibility

To be eligible, you:

  • Must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person entitled to study in Canada.
  • Must be B.C. residents and currently live in BC.
  • Must be 19 years or older or have graduated high school by the start of your course/program.
  • Must provide consent for RRU to disclose your information to the Province.
  • Should not be receiving duplicative and/or overlapping funding to cover eligible costs (i.e. grants, loans, scholarships, or other funding that covers the same program costs as the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant)

You should also understand that:

  • FSG benefits may have tax implications
  • The FSG is subject to a lifetime maximum of $3,500
  • If you are receiving any federal or provincial benefit, such as Employment Insurance (EI) or BC Employment Assistance (BCEA), you must seek approval from the appropriate government body before participating in a program
  • The amount of FSG funding you receive is subject to review and audit.
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