BC Wheelchair Basketball annually offers a grant program. To be eligible, applications must be submitted by a recognized BCWBS club/team who members are current members of BCWBS. Applications from individuals will not be accepted, unless it is focused on the development of a new program.
To be eligible to apply you need to be a club member and the club must be:
a BCWBS affiliate club for the 2024/25 Season.
the club has no outstanding fees from previous seasons
the club has no outstanding reports from last year's grant, if applicable
Contact Jacob for additional information on eligibility.
Currently Application Period is now Closed
Look for application August 2024
Thanks to one of our generous donors, BCWBS is thrilled to announce two $500 education bursaries!
Winter 2025-26 Application is now open.
Applicants must submit a brief letter outlining their current personal, educational, or financial situation and explaining how the education bursary would support their goals. The letter should clearly describe the intended use of the funds (e.g., tuition, course fees, books, certifications, or related educational expenses) and how this support will help reduce barriers to participation, learning, or career development.
Submit your letter to Marni by February 28, 2026.
Applicants must either be currently enrolled in a post-secondary education program, or be enrolled in a post-secondary education program by December 31 of the current year.
BCWBS Education Bursary Recipients
2024-25
• Brandon Twaites, Pitt Meadow
• Kim Boland, Pender Island
2023-24
• Chantal Stiles, Prince George
• Cameron Gelowitz, Kamloops
2002-23
• Nick Van Bakel, Pender Island
2021-2022
• Brooke Perepeluk, Prince George
• Chantal Stiles, Prince George
2020-2021
Lannette Boland, Pender Island
Matthew Norris, Maple Ridge
Megan Smith, Vancouver
2019-2020
Benjamin Hagkull, Chilliwack
2018-2019
Kady Dandeneau, Pender Island
Joel Ewert, Prince George
