Welcome to a community that values you.
Bow Valley College honours Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and cultures. Whether you’re starting your first year, returning to school, or exploring new opportunities, here you’ll find a supportive, welcoming environment where your goals are prioritized and your voice is heard.
Bow Valley College honours Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and cultures. Whether you’re starting your first year, returning to school, or exploring new opportunities, here you’ll find a supportive, welcoming environment where your goals are prioritized and your voice is heard.
Why Bow Valley College?
A Place to Feel at Home
You’ll be welcomed by peers, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and staff who care about your wellbeing and want you to feel grounded and supported.
Guidance You Can Count On
From preparing for admission to progressing through your program, support is available at every stage. Get help with upgrading and prerequisites, applying and exploring funding, and accessing academic resources once you begin — so you always know your next step.
Practical Funding Support
There’s no fee to apply. In addition to awards, bursaries, and scholarships, you can look into other funding options such as Band funding, Foundational Learning Assistance (FLA), student loans, and other non-award pathways. Together, these supports can help cover costs and make starting school more manageable.
Connection to Culture
Take part in ceremonies, community gatherings, and initiatives led by Indigenous faculty, staff, and Elders. Your identity and traditions are respected and celebrated here.
When you’re ready, we’ll help you begin. Take your next step with a college that honours who you are and supports where you want to go.
Application Fee Waiver
The application fee is waved for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit applicants. Start your journey without any upfront costs.
Funding & Scholarships
Discover Indigenous bursaries, scholarships, and emergency funding to support tuition, books, and living costs.
