CPAEF PEP Indigenous Bursary

Deadline for Submissions

May 15 and November 15

Purpose

CPAEF offers a bursary of up to $3,000 to Indigenous students at the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) who are in actively enrolled in the PEP program. Proof of registration in a CPA PEP course as well as proof of Indigenous heritage are required*.  The bursary is based on financial need and open to Indigenous students residing in BC.

*Proof of Indigenous heritage includes a copy of the following documents: Indian status card; Métis Citizenship Card; Inuit Beneficiary Card. 

Procedures

This form should be completed and submitted with a recent transcript of marks, proof of Indigenous heritage and a cover letter to the CPA Education Foundation of BC. The cover letter should explain your reason for requesting financial assistance, including any extenuating short or long term circumstances, your career goals, and provide an estimate of the time you require to obtain your designation. Please also attach a CPAWSB Status Letter that can be obtained via the MyCPA Portal.  

If there is an issue obtaining documents to prove Indigenous heritage, please reach out to cpaef@bccpa.ca. 

The CPAEF will review all the applications received and successful applicants will be notified.

Privacy

The information on this form is collected by CPABC in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act [RSBC 1996] and will be used to process your application and communicate with you in accordance with your preferences. For more information please see CPABC’s Privacy Statement at www.bccpa.ca/privacy. If you have any questions about the collection or use of your personal information, please contact CPA Education Foundation of BC, 800-555 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC, 604-872-7222.