StrongerBC future skills grant
The StrongerBC future skills grant is for British Columbians aged 19 years or older – regardless of financial need – and covers up to $3,500 in eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.
FSG Fall 2025 applications is open!
Student Eligibility
To be eligible for the future skills grant, you:
- Must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a Protected Person entitled to study in Canada
- Must be a B.C. resident currently living in British Columbia
- Must be 19 years of age or older or have graduated from grade 12 or equivalent
- Must provide consent for ECU to collect and disclose personal information that is relevant to accessing the StrongerBC future skills grant to the provincial government
- Should not be receiving duplicative and/or overlapping funding to cover eligible costs (i.e. grants, loans, scholarships, or other funding that covers the same program costs as the StrongerBC future skills grant
You should also understand that:
- The future skills grant benefits may have tax implications. Please consult the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for tax advice
- The grant is subject to a lifetime maximum of $3,500
- If you are receiving any federal or provincial benefit, such as Employment Insurance (EI) or B.C. Employment Assistance (BCEA), you must seek approval from the appropriate government body before participating in a program
- The amount of funding received is subject to review and audit
How to apply to use your future skills grant funding
- Review the eligibility criteria to see if you qualify for funding
- Choose from the list of eligible Fall 2025 micro-credentials
- Applications open June 30th!
STEP 1: fill out the ECU course application at least 7 days before the course start date
STEP 2: apply for the FSG grant online through the Future Skills Grant Management System (FSGMS) right away. If you don't have a BC Services Card Account account yet, set one up here. - Allow up to 5 business days to receive your application approval and registration confirmation from ECU.
Eligible Micro-credentials
Fall 2025 FSG eligible micro-credentials are listed below.
Once your application is approved, a hold will be placed on your FSG funds. For courses with tuition under $3,500, you may choose to include material costs in your funding request at the time of application. If funds are limited, they will be applied to tuition first, and material costs may not be covered. If your FSG funds do not cover the full cost of tuition, you will be responsible for paying the difference within 2 business days of application approval.
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