The UFCW 1518 Affiliation Scholarship #547 awards 20 scholarships of $1,000 each to students beginning or continuing studies in a full academic program at the University of BC, University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University, BC Institute of Technology, or at a college in British Columbia. The scholarship is awarded to students entering from Grade 12 and students continuing with their post-secondary education. The awards are normally made to the applicants with the highest academic standing.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be a member of UFCW 1518 in good standing, or a child or legal ward of a member in good standing, and have earned a minimum grade of 75% in the previous year’s studies.

Required documentation:

1. Letter of recommendation from UFCW 1518 confirming your or your parent’s membership in good standing. Please email your request to reception@ufcw1518.com with the subject line UFCW 1518 Scholarship 547.
2. Most recent high school or post-secondary transcripts.
3. A brief summary of how you meet the requirements.

Apply online:

Applications will be open from August 15 to September 15, each year. Click here to learn more.

In partnership with Thompson Rivers University, UFCW 1518 offers members full tuition and partial living expenses to attend the Retail Meat Cutting Program. This nine-month program trains members to take up employment as a meat cutter and join a thriving industry that is always seeking talented and dedicated workers.

For admission information, contact Corey Davison at 250-828-5351 or cdavison@tru.ca. Learn more about the course here.

Deadline: Next program intake begins August 25, 2025.

The Centre for Civic Governance is committed to lifelong learning that benefits all segments of society. That’s why it supports adult learners interested in re-training and skills upgrading.

The Dennis McGann Bursary is a one-time bursary, worth up to $1,000, for those studying or planning to study Communications who demonstrate a commitment to the issues affecting working people. Find more information and apply here.

Deadline: August 1

This scholarship honours the memory of Dick Martin, a tireless health and safety advocate and a pioneer of workplace health and safety in Canada.

This CCOHS National Scholarship is worth $3,000 and is available to any student enrolled full-time or part-time in occupational health and safety-related studies at an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada, including mine safety, occupational or industrial health and safety, industrial hygiene, safety management or other related safety degree program.

Deadline: January 31 each year.

Apply: Find more information and apply here.

Founded on the belief that we are stronger together, this scholarship supports respectful and positive work environments by promoting diversity awareness. Successful applicants demonstrate their commitment to developing strong, healthy and mutually beneficial relationships with the diverse communities we serve.

The scholarship is open to UFCW 1518 members with at least one year of service with Pattison Food Group and their dependents who are pursuing a post-secondary program.

Up to 10 scholarships worth $1000 each are awarded annually.

Deadline: May 1 each year.

Apply: Find more information on the Team Member Information Site.

The Pattison Food Group offers this scholarship to all Canadian citizens in communities served by UFCW 1518 members and the PTF, at any stage of their post-secondary education. Successful applicants demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to diversity awareness in their schools and communities.

Up to 10 scholarships worth $1000 each are awarded annually.

Deadline: May 1 each year.

Apply: Click here to apply.

Since 1958, the UFCW Charity Foundation has distributed more than $2 million in scholarships to members and their families. Past winners have gone on to make significant contributions to society in areas like the law, public service, medicine, business and teaching. Many have returned to UFCW as staffers, organizers and community activists who advance our values and mission.

Six scholarships worth up to $8,000 each are awarded annually.

Requirements:

• You must have graduated from high school, have your GED, or will graduate this spring.

Deadline: The online application or Part A is due by May 14th. To allow more time to gather needed documents, transcripts with the attached Part B of the application must be postmarked by May 28.

Apply: Find more information and apply here.

Named in honour of three past leaders of UFCW Canada – William Beggs, Fred Dowling, and Roméo Mathieu – this scholarship supports members and their families pursuing full-time studies at an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada.

You don’t need to be an A+ student – you just need a passion for learning! Eighteen scholarships worth $1000 each are allocated by region across Canada annually.

Requirements:

• You must be an active UFCW Canada member in good standing or a dependent/spouse of an active UFCW Canada member in good standing.
• Eligible candidates cannot have won the BDM scholarship before.
• The student must also be enrolled (or will be enrolled on September 30) and attending full-time studies at an accredited Canadian college or university.

Deadline: September 30

Apply: Find more information and apply here.

Scholarships totalling $100,000 have been made available by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 1518, in memory of Kim Novak (1985–2024), for women in their final year of an undergraduate program at the University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia Institute of Technology or at a college in British Columbia. Recipients must be a member, a daughter of a member or a legal ward of a member of the Union in good standing. Ordinarily, each award will be valued at $10,000. Those who wish to be considered must give full details of their own or their parents’ membership in the Union. Students may only receive one of the UFCW Local 1518 scholarships.

Kim (B.A. 2008) was a dedicated advocate for social justice who began her union journey as a Safeway clerk. She held key positions within UFCW 1518, including communication representative, union representative, director, and Secretary-Treasurer, before serving as President from 2019 to 2024. She was the first woman and youngest person to hold the role. She was elected Vice-President of UFCW International in 2019. This award celebrates Kim’s commitment to education, engagement and empowerment in support of workers, human rights and equity. The awards are made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services. (First award available for the 2025/2026 winter session).

Required documentation:

• A letter from the UFCW Local 1518 confirming their own or their parents’ membership in the Union is required.

Key dates:

• Applications open: August 15, 2025
• Deadline to apply: September 15, 2025

Find out more and apply here.