Yes2Me Scholarship

The Yes2Me Scholarship provides individuals living with mental illness the opportunity to receive up to $2,000 towards their education.

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Scholarship funding for the current year has been fully awarded.

Congratulations to all of the successful applicants.

The Otsuka-Lundbeck Alliance and BC Schizophrenia Society are celebrating the efforts of young people living with mental illness by providing lucky recipients up to $2,000 to pursue their educational goals and build a better self for a brighter future.

The Yes2Me Scholarship Program helps students with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders in accredited programs, such as high school equivalency, trade and vocational certifications, and bachelor and graduate degrees.

Scholarship funding for the current year has been fully awarded. Congratulations to all of the successful applicants.

Who can apply?

Anyone who is a resident of British Columbia, diagnosed with a schizophrenia-spectrum disorder, and enrolled in an eligible educational program can apply.

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  • Frequently asked questions

    • Scholarship applicants must be residents of British Columbia who have been diagnosed with a schizophrenia-spectrum disorder (e.g., schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder) and enrolled in an eligible program.

    • The Yes2Me Scholarship offers financial assistance for a wide range of educational opportunities in which students work to attain a certificate, diploma, or degree from
      an accredited institution, such as:

      • High school equivalency programs
      • Community college, trade or vocational school programs
      • Bachelor or graduate degrees

      Non-credit, online or home study courses are not eligible.

    • All information submitted in the Scholarship Application Package is for the selection committee only and will be kept confidential. If you want to keep your name confidential as well (i.e. the selection committee should not share your name anywhere, such as in a list of scholarship recipients, etc.), please specify it in your application letter.

    • Successful applicants have been notified via email. If you have any questions, please email scholarship@bcss.org.

    • Recipients do not receive the money directly; cheques will be sent to the educational institution they’re attending.

    • If an applicant cannot start their program as planned, please email scholarship@bcss.org to discuss the situation.

      If an applicant decides that they no longer want to continue with their schooling, they must complete the refund process with their chosen school and the money must be returned to BC Schizophrenia Society.

DO YOU HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS?

If you have any further questions, please email us at scholarship@bcss.org.

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