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Financial Aid & Leadership Bursaries

$84,000+ Awarded in Direct Scholarships.

Eliminating financial barriers to professional accreditation, higher education, and executive certifications for women across British Columbia’s recreation, tourism, and hospitality sectors.

Award Streams

Dedicated Funding Opportunities

Higher Education

Leadership Excellence Bursary

Up to $2,500 CAD awarded to self-identifying women enrolled in hospitality, tourism management, or outdoor recreation degree/diploma programs at BC post-secondary institutions.

  • Tuition reimbursement or course materials
  • 1-year WORTH membership + Summit pass
  • Paired with an executive mentor
Career Advancement

Executive Credential Grant

Supporting mid-career professionals pursuing specialized executive certifications: Sommelier certification, WSET, Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA), or Leadership Diplomas.

  • Up to $1,500 CAD certification allowance
  • Targeted at overcoming the "broken rung"
  • Professional development coaching
Single Mothers Access

WORTHship Barrier Stipend

Dedicated micro-grants for WORTH Academy single mother graduates covering emergency childcare, professional attire, transit passes, and job interview readiness.

  • $500 – $1,000 CAD emergency barrier removal
  • Direct assistance with no administrative clawbacks
  • 100% funded through community donors
Selection Criteria

Who is Eligible to Apply?

WORTH scholarships prioritize equity-deserving individuals who demonstrate commitment to community, peer leadership, and career longevity in British Columbia’s visitor economy.

  • Self-identify as a woman or gender-diverse individual.
  • Currently working, studying, or seeking re-entry in recreation, tourism, or hospitality in BC.
  • Demonstrated financial need or structural barriers to professional progression.
  • Affirmative prioritization for Indigenous women, newcomers, racialized individuals, and single mothers.
Important Dates

2027 Application Cycles

Spring Cycle: Higher Education Bursaries
Applications Open: March 1 • Deadline: April 30, 2027

Bursaries awarded in May 2027 at the annual WORTH Leadership Summit in Vancouver.

Fall Cycle: Executive Credential Grants
Applications Open: August 1 • Deadline: September 30, 2027

Grants distributed directly to accredited institutions and professional certification boards.

Rolling Intake: WORTH Academy Barrier Stipends
Continuous Throughout Cohort Sessions

Administered internally to active single mother cohort members upon enrollment.