December 6, 2016
Aboriginal students will share more than $1M in awards for college and university education this year.
VICTORIA – More than 300 Aboriginal post-secondary students in BC will benefit from over $1 million distributed by the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society this year.
> News release
July 26, 2016
28 Post-Secondary Students Receive Premier’s Scholarships for Study Abroad
VICTORIA, BC - 28 BC students have been awarded between $6,000 and $10,000 each in Premier’s International Scholarships by the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society for study abroad.
> News release
December 8, 2015
Over 300 Aboriginal Students Share More Than $900,000 in Awards
VICTORIA, BC - More than 300 Aboriginal post-secondary students in BC will benefit from nearly a million dollards distributed by the Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society.
> News release
November 10,2015
Victory in Europe Scholarships Awarded
VICTORIA, BC - 11 students from The Netherlands have been awarded Victory in Europe Scholarships valued at $10,000 each for post-graduate study in BC.
November 4, 2015
>News release
November 4, 2015
$455,000 Awarded to 91 BC Students in Ike Barber Transfer Scholarships
VICTORIA, BC - 91 students will receive Ike Barber Transfer Scholarships worth $5,000 each to assist them in moving between BC post-secondary institutions.
> News release
September 17, 2015
16 Post-Secondary Students Receive Premier's International Scholarships for Study Abroad
VICTORIA, BC - Sixteen BC students have been awarded $6,000 or $10,000 each in Premier's International Scholarships for study-abroad programs.
>News release
September 10, 2015
Premier announces awards for Aboriginal masters and doctoral students
VANCOUVER, BC - Premier Christy Clark announced an additional $2 million in funding to encourage more Aboriginal students to pursue masters and doctoral level degrees at public universities in British Columbia.
>News release
April 16, 2015
Province of British Columbia creates scholarships for Dutch students to study in BC
VANCOUVER, BC - The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society has received $150,000 to create a one-time Victory in Europe Scholarship for Dutch masters or doctoral students who will be studying at a public BC university.
>News release
>More information: Victory in Europe 2015 application
December 3, 2014
Over $900,000 in awards distributed to 310 Aboriginal students across BC
VICTORIA, BC – The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society has granted a total of $917,500 to a record 310 Aboriginal students in BC to support their studies at post-secondary colleges and universities throughout the province.
>News release & recipient list (PDF)
November 27, 2014
103 BC students awarded $515,000 in transfer scholarships
VICTORIA, BC - Across the province, students transferring between BC post-secondary institutions have been awarded $515,000 in scholarships by the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society.
>News release & recipient list (pdf)
October 9, 2014
16 BC students receive Premier's scholarships to study abroad
VICTORIA, BC - 16 post-secondary students across the province have been awarded between $6,000 and $10,000 each in Premier's International Scholarships for study-abroad programs in fifteen different countries.
>news release & recipient list (pdf)
November 27, 2013
265 BC Aboriginal students will share over $800,000 in awards this year
VICTORIA, BC – A total of $813,000 has been granted to a record 265 Aboriginal students in BC to support their studies at post-secondary colleges and universities throughout BC. This represents a near doubling in the number and value of Aboriginal Awards granted by the Society the previous year.
> news release & recipient list (pdf)
October 9, 2013
119 BC Students Awarded $600,000 in Ike Barber Transfer Scholarships
VICTORIA, BC – $600,000 in scholarships to assist students transferring between BC post-secondary institutions have been awarded by the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society.
> news release & recipient list (pdf)
September 10, 2013
20 Post-Secondary Students Receive Premier’s Scholarships For Study Abroad
VICTORIA - Twenty B.C. students have been awarded between $6,000 and $10,000 each in Premier's International Scholarships by the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society for study abroad.
> news release & recipient list (pdf)
November 29, 2012
167 BC Aboriginal students share over $450,000 in awards for college and university education
VICTORIA - The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society has granted a total of $459,000 to 167 Aboriginal students in BC to support their studies at post-secondary colleges and universities throughout the province.
> news release & recipient list (pdf)
October 3, 2012
89 BC students awarded $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarships
Eighty-nine post-secondary students each received $5,000 Transfer Scholarships from the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society last month.
> news release & recipient list (pdf)
June 25, 2012
Province Provides $3 Million in New Funding for Aboriginal Student Awards
A new aboriginal post-secondary action plan announced by the Province of British Columbia includes $3 million in additional funding for the Aboriginal Student Awards offered by the Irving K. Barber B.C. Scholarship Society.
> news release (web)
June 5, 2012
22 Post-Secondary Students Receive Premier’s Scholarships For Study Abroad
Premier’s scholarships valued at $6,000 to $10,000 for study abroad have been awarded to 22 B.C. students
> news release (pdf)
> news release (web)
April 17, 2012
Ike Barber passes away at 89
The Society was profoundly saddened by the passing of its namesake, Dr
Irving (Ike) K. Barber on April 13, 2012 at the age of 89.
> message
February 11, 2012
Aboriginal teacher education award improves student success
A new bursary program will support Aboriginal students studying to become teachers and help them pursue careers as educators.
> news release
December 5, 2011
117 Aboriginal Students receive over $300,000 in education awards
The Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society has granted a total of $311,500 to 117 BC Aboriginal Students for study in B.C. this year.
> news release
October 27, 2011
100 BC students awarded $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarships
One hundred B.C. students will each receive a $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship this year from the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society.
> news release
September 8, 2011
Eight Students Awarded Premier’s International Scholarships
Premier’s scholarships valued at $6,000 to $10,000 for study abroad have been awarded to eight BC students
> news release
> recipient bios
December 14, 2010
BC Students awarded $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarships
Eighty-five BC students will each receive a $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship this year
> news release
December 7, 2010
87 Aboriginal students receive over $259,000 in awards
Eighty-seven BC Aboriginal students received awards of $1,000 to $3,500 each for study in BC this year.
> news release
August 24, 2010
UVic Student Awarded Premier's One World Scholarship
Brittney O'Neill is the 2010 recipient of the Premier's One World Scholarship.
> news release
November 4, 2009
SFU Student Awarded Premier's One World Scholarship
Ramsay Malange is the recipient of a $20,000 Premier's One World Scholarship for study abroad.
> news release
September 29, 2009
94 Aboriginal Students Recieve $256,000 in Awards
Ninty-four BC Aboriginal students will receive awards of $1,000 to $3,500 each for study in BC this year.
> news release
September 22, 2009
Students Awarded $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarships
Sixteen BC college students each receive a $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship.
> news release
August 25, 2009
Students Awarded $10,000 to Study in B.C.
Two students from China each recieve $10,000 towards their studies at post-secondary institutions in B.C.
> news release
November 28, 2008
Award Opens More Doors for Aboriginal Students in B.C.
New B.C. Aboriginal Student Award encourages Aboriginal students to start, stay in and succeed in higher education.
> news release
September 25, 2008
Students Awarded $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarships
Eighty-five BC college students each receive a $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship.
> backgrounder
September 18, 2008
Students Awarded $10,000 to Study in BC
Four students from China each receive $10,000 towards their studies at post-secondary institutions in B.C.
> news release
August 21, 2008
Scholarships Help Students Become Global Citizens
New Premier's scholarship supports five students to study abroad.
> backgrounder
March 3, 2008
Scholarships Support International Exchange
New scholarship supports international students attending public post-secondary institutions in B.C.
> news release
December 04 , 2007
85 BC students awarded $5,000 Irving K. Barber BC Scholarships
Eighty-five deserving second-year BC college students receive a $5,000 scholarship from the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Fund.
> backgrounder
September 18, 2007
Partnership Fuels $36 million Scholarship Programs
The Victoria Foundation and The Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society partner in managing and awarding scholarships from $36 million in endowment funds established by the Province of BC.
> backgrounder
April 24, 2007
Strategy to Improve Aboriginal Access, Achievement
The Province announces a new $10 million Aboriginal scholarship endowment to support students in getting a post-secondary education.
> backgrounder
April 2, 2007
Scholarship Supports Overseas Learning for Students
Premier Gordon Campbell announces two new scholarships to support students studying overseas.
> backgrounder
September 15, 2006
Sixty-six BC students receive $5,000 Irving K. Barber scholarship
Sixty-six deserving second-year BC college students each receive a $5,000 scholarship from the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society.
> news release
January 30, 2006
Award Helps Students Transfer in Post-Secondary System
New program awards $5,000 to exceptional students transferring from one B.C. public post-secondary institution to another to finish their degrees.
> backgrounder
October 22, 2004
Province Launches $15 Million Scholarship Program
The Province invests $15 million to create the new Irving K. Barber B.C. Scholarship Program.
> news release