Tuition, fees and scholarships
With numerous scholarships, bursaries, awards and income earned during co-op work terms, your BCom education is more affordable than you might think. In addition to the scholarships, bursaries and awards provided here specifically for BCom students, visit UVic's Awards and Financial Aid for more information.
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Canadian student
tuition and fees
Academic costs
Please note that these are only estimates based on the 2013-2014 academic year. Refer to the UVic Academic Calendar for full detail.
|
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
|
|
Tuition |
$5,057 |
$5,057 |
$7,588 |
$7,588 |
|
Co-op work term installments (6 required) |
____ |
$318 |
$954 |
$636 |
|
UVic & CSS fee (incl. UPass) |
$702 |
$702 |
$702 |
$702 |
|
Books and materials |
$1000 |
$1000 |
$1000 |
$1000 |
|
Academic sub-total |
$6,759 |
$7,077 |
$10,244 |
$9,926 |
Living costs per year
| Shelter and utiliities | $6600 |
| Food | $1800 |
| Local transportation | UPass |
| Health and personal care | $950 |
| Miscellaneous | $950 |
| Living costs sub-total | $10, 300 |
Estimated total 1 year cost for a Canadian student
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | |
| Average cost | $17,059 | $17,377 | $20,544 | $20,226 |
International student
tuition and fees
Tuition and fees for international students differ from those for Canadian students. The tables below offer a breakdown of costs for each year in the BCom program. Please note that these are only estimates based on the 2012-2013 academic year. Beyond the awards and scholarships available here through our School, please also visit UVic's International Student Resources.
Academic costs
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | |
| Tuition | $16,374 | $16,374 | $23,344 | $23,344 |
|
Co-op work term installments (6 required) |
____ | $530 | $1,590 | $1,060 |
|
UVic & CSS fees (incl. UPass) |
$702 | $702 | $702 | $702 |
| International program fee | $800 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 |
| Books and materials | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 |
| Academic sub-total | $18,786 | $19,406 | $27,836 | $27,306 |
Living costs
| Shelter and utilitites | $6600 |
| Food | $1800 |
| Local transportation | UPass |
| Health and personal care | $950 |
| Miscellaneous | $950 |
| Living costs sub-total | $10,300 |
Estimated total 1 year cost for an international student
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | |
| Average cost | $29,176 | $29,706 | $38,136 | $37,606 |
Bursaries
To apply for a bursary, complete the online application available throught the Student Awards and Financial Aid (SAFA) website.
Student Awards & Financial Aid
Box 3025 STN CSC
Victoria BC V8W 3P2
Phone: (250) 721-8107
/8108
Fax: (250) 721-8757
Iola Worthington Bursaries in Business
Awarded to a student entering or continuing in the BCom program.
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: Only one general bursary application is required to be considered for all bursaries.
Value: Varies
Number: Varies
John H. Rennie Bursary in Business
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: Only one general bursary application is required to be considered for all bursaries.
Value: Varies
Number: Varies
Lawrence & Marjorie Yeats Bursaries in Business
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: Only one general bursary application is required to be considered for all bursaries.
Value: Varies
Number: Varies
Shirley Ridley Bursary
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: Only one general bursary application is required to be considered for all bursaries.
Value: $2,000
Number: 1
William C. Mearns Bursary in Business
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: Only one general bursary application is required to be considered for all bursaries.
Value: Varies
Number: 1
William McMillan Bursary
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: Only one general bursary application is required to be considered for all bursaries.
Value: Varies
Number: Varies
Awards
Jeffrey Mallett Leadership Award
Awarded to a student in the BCom program who can demonstrate involvement in community or campus organizations. Preference will be given to a student on a Vikes varsity team.
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: Submit resumé and cover letter highlighting your involvement in community or campus organizations to the Gustavson School of Business by November 15.
Value: Varies
Number: 1
Rebecca MacDonald Work Hard Play Hard
Awarded to students completing year 3 of the Bachelor of Commerce program who have overcome adversity while maintaining an excellent GPA. Recipients will receive a 1 week (7 days), all expense paid trip to the home of Rebecca MacDonald in the Dominican Republic (airfare, food and accommodations included). Travel to take place during the first week of July each year. Students receiving this award must be available for travel the first week of July 2012.
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: Cumulative grade point average in 3rd year BCom core courses. Submission of a 1000 word essay detailing the applicant’s background and how they have overcome adversity and hardship. Application Deadline: 25 April 2012
Number: 8
Scholarships
Bachelor of Commerce International Scholarship Award
Awarded to the top three Bachelor of Commerce international students who have completed their third year. The selection is based on GPA.
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: No application required.
Value: $2,400, $1,200, $800
Number: 3
Bank of Montreal Scholarships
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: No application required.
Value: $1,000
Number: 2
Black Press Business Scholarships
Annual scholarships are available to BC High School graduates. Awarded to high school, transferring students and continuing students entering the University of Victoria Gustavson School of Business. One scholarship will be awarded to a student applicant from each of the school district regions set out in Table One. Priority of the award is given to high school applicants.
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: No application required. Value: $5,000 (2 disbursements of $2500 ea)
Number: 37
Canadian National Scholarship
One or more scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in either the International Business program or the Entrepreneurship and Small Business program. Preference is given to students from the Kitimat-Stikine, Stikine, Bulkely-Nechako areas, the Cariboo, the Okanagan-Similkameen, Central Okanagan and North Okanagan regions. Selection is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Business.
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: Apply to the Gustavson School of Business, Business Student Services Office (BEC 283) by April 30th
Value: varies
CGA Academic Excellence Scholarship
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: No application required.
Value: $500
Number: 1
CGA Continuing Education Award
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: Apply to the Gustavson School of Business, Business Student Services Office (BEC 283) by April 30.
Value: $2,000
Number: 1
Murry and Lynda Farmer Scholarship
One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding 3rd or 4th year students in the Bachelor of Commerce program who demonstrate dedication to community organizations and have a strong interest in business ethics and social responsibility. Students must have completed or be enrolled in one or more courses related to the study of ethics or social responsibility.
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: Applications together with a 500 word essay on business ethics, personal goals and community involvement must be submitted to the Gustavson School of Business, Business Student Services Office (BEC 283) by April 30th.
Value: varies
Number: varies
Gustavson School of Business Entrance Tuition Scholarship
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: No application required.
Value: $500
Number: 30
Gustavson School of Business Tuition Scholarship
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: No application required.
Value: $500
Number: 29
Lee Hayes Scholarship
Awarded to a student enrolled in the BCom program. Applicants must submit a 1000 word letter detailing their commitment to their educational and career goals. An application form that can be used as a cover sheet is available to print from the Student Awards & Financial Aid website.
NOTE: The donors have requested that the student receiving this award is not to have grades of A- or above. Students are also to visibly demonstrate that they are doing everything possible through rigorous studying to reach his or her goals and must have good work habits and organizational skills.
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: Send the letter and application form to the Gustavson School of Business, Business Student Services Office (BEC 283) by April 30.
Value: Varies
Number: 1
Rose Won Lau Business Scholarship
Awarded to a Bachelor of Commerce student planning to participate in an academic program and/or co-op work placement in China. Selection of the student is based on the submission of a resume and an essay demonstrating the student's involvement in sports, extra-curricular activities or community contributions and stating how the scholarship will be of assistance in completing the co-op or exchange, and on academic merit. Preference will be given to a female student of Chinese ancestry.
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: A cover letter can be used as the application form and must be returned with a resumé and an essay to the Gustavson School of Business, Business Student Services Office (BEC 283) by March 15.
Value: Varies
Number: Varies
Madam Soong Ching Ling Memorial Scholarship
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: No application required.
Value: $1,000
Number: Varies
Malcolm Manson
Thomas (Bill) Orr Scholarships in Business
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: A cover letter can be used as an application form and must be returned with a resumé or list of community/campus involvement to the Gustavson School of Business, Business Student Services Office (BEC 283) by April 30.
Value: $1,000 minimum
Number: Varies
Howard & Linda Petch / Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Scholarships
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: No application required.
Value: $1,000
Number: Varies
Oliver Prentice Memorial—Saanich Rotary Scholarship
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: Apply to the Gustavson School of Business, Business Student Services Office (BEC 283) by April 30.
Value: $250
Number: 1
Tim Price Scholarship in Entrepreneurship
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: No application required.
Value: Varies
Number: Varies
Don Rowlatt Scholarship
One or more scholarships are awarded to Bachelor of Commerce students who have achieved high academic standing in the third year finance and accounting core courses.
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: No application required.
Value: Varies
Number: 1
Henry & Marian Thiel International Business Award
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: Submit an application and a 250 word essay stating why you are interested in pursuing an International Business degree, your financial need, future goals, career ambitions and personal attributes that will be helpful in achieving success in your chosen career path.
Value: Varies
Number: 1
Iola Worthington Scholarships in Business
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: No application required.
Value: Varies
Number: Varies
Victoria CA Association Scholarship
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: No application required.
Value: $800
Number: 1
W. Garfield Weston Foundation Scholarships in Hotel and Restaurant Management
Qualification: Undergraduate
Application: No application required.
Value: Varies
Number: Varies