Student Initiative Fund 2023-24Application Form

Student Initiative Fund 2023-24

Application Form

In partnership with BCIT, the BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) is proud to offer BCIT students access to funding for initiatives that will further their professional development.

BCITSA and BCIT set aside $15,000 on an annual basis for this fund and applications are reviewed by a committee. Students can receive funding ONCE PER ACADEMIC YEAR for ONE INITIATIVE. The committee can approve up to 75% of registration fees, up to a maximum of $500.

Funding is only available for the registration costs (we do not cover travel, hotel, etc.).
Funding is only available for initiatives that are directly related to your field of study/current program at BCIT.
Funding is only available for initiatives that focus on professional development (not personal interests/hobbies).

You must be:

Enrolled as a full-time or part-time BCIT student.
Pursuing your professional development initiative while enrolled in classes at BCIT (must be taking classes during the semester that corresponds to the application date).
In good financial standing with BCIT.

Applications must be received by 4:00 PM on the submission date. Applications are processed within 3-4 weeks of the submission date. All applicants are informed of approval or denial.

Funds are distributed once the required forms and receipts are received. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact the Student Association Centre via email at services@bcitsa.ca or via phone at 604.451.7087

Disclaimer: By applying, you agree to receive communication regarding the BCITSA.

Legal First Name:*

Legal Last Name:*

For which submission deadline are you submitting your application?*

Select

I have read the instructions and understand the requirements.*

Student Details:

Student Number:*

Phone Number:*

Email Address:*

Communications regarding your application will be sent to the email address you provide here, so please enter an email that you check regularly. Make sure there are no typos.

Note about communications from BCITSA*

We will be contacting you about the status of your application. Our emails will come from "Student Services via Smartsheet". Please make sure to open these emails. Check your spam folder to ensure you are receiving our emails.

I understand.

Enrollment Status:*

Full-time Student

Part-time Student

BCIT Program:*

Which BCIT School does your program belong to?*

Select or enter value

Which BCIT Campus does your program typically operate from?*

Select or enter value

How did you hear about this service?*

Select or enter value

If you selected "Other,' please specify:

Initiative Details

Remember that funding is NOT available for the following requests:

• Professional membership fees

• Competitions

• Clubs, associations, and accreditations

• Courses for credit, BCIT courses, and courses from other post-secondary institutions

• Co-op or internships

• Initiatives that are unrelated to your field of study

BCITSA reserves the right to verify how you used the funds, and conducts random checks to ensure all funds are spent on the declared initiative. If you cannot provide this proof you will be asked to repay the funds.

Initiative:*

Select

Name of Initiative*

Note: You can only apply for ONE initiative.

Name of conference/event*

Date of Initiative:*

Enter an approximate date if exact date is not known. For events, enter the expected event date. For subscriptions, enter the date that you began (or wish to begin) your subscription.

Estimated Cost*

This value does not have to be exact. Funds distributed will be based on the amount on your receipt.

Enter an estimate of the total registration cost + tax (in Canadian dollars). If your initiative is a subscription (e.g. LinkedIn Premium), multiply the monthly cost by the number of months of your subscription.

Website for your Initiative:*

Please paste in the URL here.

Note that you can only receive funding for one initiative. [E.g. registration for one conference, or access to one subscription/software, etc.]

Further Details

Please answer the following questions to give the committee more information about your chosen professional development initiative.

Briefly describe your initiative. What is the purpose of this initiative?*

Why does this initiative interest you? How will it help to advance your professional development?*

Does this initiative offer something that can only be gained outside of your classes at BCIT? What will you gain from this opportunity?*

In addition to SIF funding, are you receiving funding from other sources for your initiative?*

Yes

If yes, please state the funding source and amount below:

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The British Columbia Institute of Technology Student Association (“BCITSA”) is committed to the protection of Personal Information. The BCITSA has developed a Privacy Policy in conformity with and subject to the applicable requirements of the Personal Information Protection Act, SBC 2003, c 63 (“PIPA”). The BCITSA does use service providers, as defined in the Privacy Policy, which may host data outside of Canada. Any personal information that is volunteered may be stored on servers outside Canada. However, any Personal Information collected, used and disclosed by BCIT to BCITSA pursuant to the BCIT Agreement, is to be dealt with in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSBC 1996, c 165.The complete Privacy Policy (SL-6) can be viewed here: https://www.bcitsa.ca/policies. If you have any questions about the BCITSA privacy policy or procedures please contact the Privacy Office by emailing privacy@bcitsa.ca. By completing this form, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as described above.

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I declare that the information contained within this document is true to the best of my knowledge, and that I have read and understood the rules and guidelines for the BCITSA Student Initiative Fund.*

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