Students from the Wilson School of Design are part of a close-knit community of driven, passionate and visionary thinkers and makers. They seek relevance, integrity and meaning from their design education and every year, a distinct group of them are recognized by their peers and industry mentors.
The annual Design Scholarships and Awards Celebration is an opportunity for donors, community leaders and industry partners to recognize the design leaders of tomorrow.
Students have access to apply or be selected by their faculty for many awards, scholarships and bursaries. The diversity of Design Awards & Scholarships available is a testament to the dedication and support of many donors and industry partners who believe in the future of design.
View the comprehensive list of Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards offered at KPU, including selection criteria and application details.
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2023 Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
| Award Name | Type | Program | Award Amount | Recipient |
| Arc'teryx Pursuit of Perfection Endowed Award | Award | FASH | $1,000 | Paula Burrows |
| Charles Chan Kent Golden Wedding Award | Award | FASH | $1,000 | Britanny Pinto Pearson |
| Emma Norris Endowed Award for Design | Award | FASH | $1,000 | Helia Abbasimoghaddasi |
| Enda B Fashion Endowed Award | Award | FASH | $1,385 | Cindy Nguyen |
| Fabricana Imports Award | Award | FASH | $500 | Kyunghui (Blaire) Lee |
| Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award | Award | FASH | $790 | Emma Juhala |
| Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award | Award | FASH | $790 | Elise Charpentier |
| Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award | Award | FASH | $790 | Emma Wu |
| Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award | Award | FASH | $790 | Clara Devina |
| John Fluevog 'Unique Soles' Award | Award | FASH | $2,000 | Mehdi Abbasi |
| Julie Hobart SOS Alumni Endowed Award | Award | FASH | $1,250 | Cheryl LeBarr |
| Kwantlen Student Association Design Endowed Award | Award | FASH | $1,000 | Sarah Collister |
| Paul Oei and Loretta Lai Endowed Award for Fashion Design | Award | FASH | $1,000 | Hana Story |
| RCG Group - Robyn K. Goodwyn Endowed Award in Fashion Design | Award | FASH | $1,500 | Heidi Wilson |
| Simon Chang Foundation for Change Award | Award | FASH | $1,000 | Victoria Lusk |
| The Ken Gregson Legacy Award | Award | FASH | $2,000 | David Henke |
| The Monty Endowed Award | Award | FASH | $1,240 | Sarah Collister |
| The Vestige Story Fashion Technology Endowed Award | Award | FASH | $1,250 | Rachel Denison |
| Meena Aiko Goundrey Design Award | Award | FIND | $1,000 | Brianna Wozniak |
| Turnabout Award | Award | FMRK | $2,000 | Anna Katrina Martin |
| Y.P. Heung Student Exploration Award | Award | FMRK | $3,000 | Brianna Hernandez Bevan |
| Y.P. Heung Student Exploration Award | Award | FMRK | $3,000 | TBA |
| Kwantlen Student Association Design Endowed Award | Award | GDMA | $1,000 | Bella Sanchez |
| Sandler Family Scholarship | Scholarship | GDMA | $1,000 | Cody Garcia |
| Sandler Family Scholarship | Scholarship | GDMA | $1,000 | Monica Snow |
| Sandler Family Scholarship | Scholarship | GDMA | $1,000 | Cherlin Eggenfellner |
| Sandler Family Scholarship | Scholarship | GDMA | $1,000 | Ellie (Doyun) Kim |
| Sandler Family Scholarship | Scholarship | GDMA | $1,000 | Gavin Ruim |
| Eva Theresa Phillips Memorial Scholarship | Award | GENERAL | $2,000 | Zoé Lauzé |
| Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Assoc of Canada-BC Chapter | Award | IDSN | $500 | TBA |
| Barbara Duggan Endowed International Studies Scholarship | Scholarship | IDSN | $1,000 | Caitlyn Defalco |
| Daryl McConnell Endowed Memorial Award | Award | IDSN | $1,135 | Megan Decarvalho |
| DIRTT Environmental Solutions Annual Award for Excellence in Sustainable & Responsible Design | Award | IDSN | $1,000 | Grace Livich |
| Don Adams IDI Endowed Memorial Award | Award | IDSN | $685 | Jenna Harms |
| Emily Szeto Endowed Award | Award | IDSN | $1,000 | Wenyue Lu |
| Interior Designers Institute of BC Award | Award | IDSN | $1,000 | Danielle Jamieson |
| Kwantlen Student Association Design Endowed Award | Award | IDSN | $1,000 | Andrea Leung |
| Light Resource Award | Award | IDSN | $1,000 | Hailey Bell |
| M.R. Evans Trading Co. Ltd. Award | Award | IDSN | $1,000 | Paulina Jaszczewska |
| Maxwell Fabrics Bursary | Bursary | IDSN | $1,000 | Caitlyn Defalco |
| Mitchell Freedland Design Award | Award | IDSN | $1,000 | Chadwick Morris |
| Sandy Fraser Endowed Award for Outstanding Design | Award | IDSN | $5,000 | Danielle Jamieson |
| Stantec Architecture Endowed Award | Award | IDSN | $740 | Charlotte Lee |
| Staples Professional- Interior Solutions Scholarship | Scholarship | IDSN | $2,000 | Aimee Karlica |
| Steelcase Canada Award for Design Excellence | Award | IDSN | $500 | Michelle Bedard |
| Autumn & Brynn Keenlyside Award in Product Design | Award | PROD | $1,000 | Klara Joubert |
| Emily and Chloe Loodu Bursary | Bursary | SAFA-SELECTED | $1,000 | TBA |
| Y.P. Heung Foundation Post-Secondary Design Award | Bursary | SAFA-SELECTED | $5,000 | TBA |
| Y.P. Heung Foundation Post-Secondary Design Award | Bursary | SAFA-SELECTED | $5,000 | TBA |
2022 Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Thank you to all our donors for your generosity and support, and congratulations to all recipients.
| Award Name | Award Type | Program | Amount |
| Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada, BC Chapter Award | Award | IDSN | 500 |
| Arc'teryx Pursuit of Perfection Endowed Award | Award | FASH | 1,000 |
| Autumn & Brynn Keenlyside Award in Product Design | Award | PROD | 1,000 |
| Barbara Duggan Endowed International Studies Scholarship | Scholarship | IDSN-Int'l Studies | 1,000 |
| Charles Chan Kent Golden Wedding Award | Award | FASH | 1,000 |
| Concrete Cashmere Designs Award | Award | IDSN | 1,000 |
| Daryl McConnell Endowed Memorial Award | Award | IDSN-BURA | 1,135 |
| Don Adams IDI Endowed Memorial Award | Award | IDSN | 685 |
| Emily and Chloe Loodu Bursary | Bursary | SAFA-Selected | 1,000 |
| Emily Szeto Endowed Award | Award | IDSN | 1,000 |
| Emma Norris Endowed Award for Design | Award | FASH | 1,000 |
| Enda B Fashion Endowed Award | Award | FASH | 1,385 |
| Eva Theresa Phillips Memorial Scholarship | Award | GENERAL | 2,000 |
| Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award | Award | FASH | 790 |
| Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award | Award | FASH | 790 |
| Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award | Award | FASH | 790 |
| Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award | Award | FASH | 790 |
| Interior Designers Institute of BC Award | Award | IDSN | 1,000 |
| John Fluevog 'Unique Soles' Award | Award | FASH | 2,000 |
| Julie Hobart SOS Alumni Endowed Award | Award | FASH | 1,250 |
| Kwantlen Student Association Design Endowed Award | Award | GDMA | 1,000 |
| Kwantlen Student Association Design Endowed Award | Award | FASH | 1,000 |
| Kwantlen Student Association Design Endowed Award | Award | IDSN | 1,000 |
| M.R. Evans Trading Co. Ltd. Award | Award | IDSN | 1,000 |
| Meena Aiko Goundrey Design Award | Award | FIND | 1,000 |
| Mitchell Freedland Design Award | Award | IDSN | 1,000 |
| Paul Oei and Loretta Lai Endowed Award for Fashion Design | Award | FASH | 1,000 |
| RCG Group - Robyn K. Goodwyn Endowed Award in Fashion Design | Award | FASH | 1,500 |
| Sandy Fraser Endowed Award for Outstanding Design | Award | IDSN | 5,000 |
| Simon Chang Foundation for Change Award | Award | FASH | 1,000 |
| Stantec Architecture Endowed Award | Award | IDSN-BURA | 740 |
| Staples Professional- Interior Solutions Scholarship | Scholarship | IDSN | 2,000 |
| The Bonnie Compagna Memorial Award | Award | DETA | 1,000 |
| The Ken Gregson Legacy Award | Award | FASH | 2,000 |
| The Monty Endowed Award | Award | FASH | 1,240 |
| The Wildflower Scholarship | Scholarship | FASH | 700 |
| Turnabout Award | Award | FMRK | 1,000 |
| Van Gogh Designs Furniture Award | Scholarship | IDSN-BURA | 1,500 |
| Y.P. Heung Foundation Post-Secondary Design Award | Bursary | SAFA-Selected | 3,000 |
| Y.P. Heung Foundation Post-Secondary Design Award | Bursary | SAFA-Selected | 3,000 |
| Y.P. Heung Student Exploration Award | Award | FMRK | 3,000 |
| Y.P. Heung Student Exploration Award | Award | FMRK | 3,000 |
2021 Scholarships & Awards Recipients
| 2021 Scholarships & Awards Recipients Congratulations to all our students and thank you to all our donors! |
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Award Name |
Last Name |
First Name |
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Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada, BC Chapter Award |
Valle |
Isaac |
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Arc'teryx Pursuit of Perfection Endowed Award |
Chao |
Zachary |
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Autumn & Brynn Keenlyside Award in Product Design |
Mercs |
Rebekah |
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Barbara Duggan Endowed International Studies Scholarship |
Karwal |
Jaskiran |
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Charles Chan Kent Golden Wedding Award |
Samson |
Emma |
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Concrete Cashmere Designs Award |
Lamb (Bassiri) |
Hailey |
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Daryl McConnell Endowed Memorial Award |
Karlica |
Aimee |
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Don Adams IDI Endowed Memorial Award |
Delaney |
Sarah |
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Dr. Carol Prantner and David Hollands Technical Fabric Award |
Lamont |
Jennifer |
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Emily Szeto Endowed Award |
Miralles |
Melissa |
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Emma Norris Endowed Award for Design |
Yoon |
Phoebe |
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Enda B Fashion Endowed Award |
Pinto Pearson |
Brittany |
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Fabricana Imports Award |
Contos |
Christianna |
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Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award |
Chao |
Zachary |
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Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award |
Coulson |
Rebekah |
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Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award |
D'Andrea |
Mikayla |
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Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award |
Reid |
Jared |
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Interior Design Endowed Entrance Scholarship |
Givon |
Mia |
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Interior Design Endowed Entrance Scholarship |
Leung |
Andrea |
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Interior Design Endowed Entrance Scholarship |
Lim |
Britney |
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Interior Design Endowed Entrance Scholarship |
Mckenzie-Djordjevich |
Emily |
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Interior Design Endowed Entrance Scholarship |
Defalco |
Caitlyn |
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Interior Designers Institute of BC Award |
Jarosinski |
Cassidy |
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Janis Elaine Waller Endowed Memorial Fashion Design Scholarship |
Juhala |
Emma |
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John Fluevog 'Unique Soles' Award |
Memarian |
Bahareh |
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Julie Hobart SOS Alumni Endowed Award |
Polowy |
Erin (Verena) |
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Kwantlen Student Association Design Endowed Award |
Jamieson |
Danielle |
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Kwantlen Student Association Design Endowed Award |
Martin |
Cali |
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Kwantlen Student Association Design Endowed Award |
Pinto Pearson |
Brittany |
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Light Resource Award |
Poole |
Stephanie |
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M.R. Evans Trading Co. Ltd. Award |
Scott |
Alyssa |
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MCM Interiors Ltd. Award |
Bernardez |
Hannah |
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MCM Interiors Ltd. Award |
Poole |
Stephanie |
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MCM Interiors Ltd. Award |
Valle |
Isaac |
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Paul Oei and Loretta Lai Endowed Award for Fashion Design |
Knowles |
Chloe |
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Quarterhorse Solutions Award for Design Innovation |
Charowsky |
Paul |
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RCG Group - Robyn K. Goodwyn Endowed Award in Fashion Design |
Story |
Hanako |
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Sandy Fraser Endowed Award for Outstanding Design |
Nelson |
Danielle |
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Simon Chang Foundation for change Award |
Jones |
Ainsley |
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Stantec Architecture Endowed Award |
Machado |
Sofia |
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Staples Business Advantage Scholarship |
Poole |
Stephanie |
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Steelcase Canada Award for Design Excellence |
Divino |
Patricia |
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The Bonnie Compagna Memorial Award |
Shobbrook |
Quinn |
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The Ken Gregson Legacy Award |
Lam |
Justyna |
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The Monty Endowed Award |
Crutch |
Sunita |
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The Wildflower Scholarship |
Morrice |
Halen |
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Turnabout Award |
Uy |
Rhianna |
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Van Gogh Designs Furniture Award |
Lee |
Charlotte |
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Y.P. Heung Student Exploration Award (Spring - 1st Year Student) |
Arriola |
Enrico |
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Y.P. Heung Foundation Post-Secondary Design Award |
Jones |
Ainsley |
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Y.P. Heung Foundation Post-Secondary Design Award |
Taylor |
Ella |
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Y.P. Heung Student Exploration Award (Fall - 2nd Year student) |
King |
Nathaniel |
2020 Scholarships & Awards Recipients
2020 Scholarships & Awards Recipients
Congratulations to all our students and thank you to all our donors!
| Award Name | Amount | First Name | Last Name |
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| Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada, BC Chapter Award | $500 | Sarah | Delaney |
| Arc'teryx Pursuit of Perfection Endowed Award | $1,000 | Chloe | Jacob |
| Autumn & Brynn Keenlyside Award in Product Design | $1,000 | Clarissa | Martins |
| Barbara Duggan Endowed International Studies Scholarship | $1,000 | Mirabel | De Guzman |
| Charles Chan Kent Golden Wedding Award | $1,000 | Shirley (Sai) | Yung |
| Concrete Cashmere Designs Award | $1,000 | Tara | Callaghan |
| Daryl McConnell Endowed Memorial Award | $1,135 | Danielle | Nelson |
| Don Adams IDI Endowed Memorial Award | $685 | Morgan | Ard |
| Dr. Carol Prantner and David Hollands Technical Fabric Award | $2,500 | Danielle | Nicol |
| Emily Szeto Endowed Award | $1,000 | Hannah | Bernardez |
| Emma Norris Endowed Award for Design | $1,000 | Katherine | Ross |
| Enda B Fashion Endowed Award | $1,385 | Zachary | Chao |
| Fabricana Imports Award | $500 | Emma | Samson |
| Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award | $790 | Chloe | Knowles |
| Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award | $790 | Kayla | Kouchakzadeh Yazdi |
| Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award | $790 | Erika (Bethany) | Watson |
| Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award | $790 | Alex | Wyse |
| Interior Design Endowed Entrance Scholarship | $2,000 | Hailey | Lamb |
| Interior Design Endowed Entrance Scholarship | $2,000 | Sofia | Machado |
| Interior Design Endowed Entrance Scholarship | $500 | Melissa | Miralles |
| Interior Design Endowed Entrance Scholarship | $500 | Brenlee | Reid |
| Interior Design Endowed Entrance Scholarship | $2,000 | Josh | Swanson |
| Interior Designers Institute of BC Award | $1,000 | Morgan | Ard |
| Janis Elaine Waller Endowed Memorial Fashion Design Scholarship | $1250 | Areesa | Kassam |
| John Fluevog 'Unique Soles' Award | $2,000 | Lexi (Fang Yu) | Chang |
| Julie Hobart SOS Alumni Endowed Award | $1,250 | Michelle | Larsen |
| KPU Foundation Golf Tournament Bursary - Wilson School of Design | $1,000 | Carmen | Cheung |
| KPU Foundation Golf Tournament Bursary - Wilson School of Design | $1,000 | Marie-Pier | Robinet-Alary |
| Kwantlen Student Association Design Endowed Award | $1,000 | Kayla | Frier |
| Kwantlen Student Association Design Endowed Award | $1,000 | Abigail Nadia | Leong Kar Yuan |
| Kwantlen Student Association Design Endowed Award | $1,000 | Matthew (Kui Shing) | Yuen |
| Light Resource Award | $1,000 | Danielle | Nelson |
| M.R. Evans Trading Co. Ltd. Award | $1000 | Denise | Divino |
| Maxwell Fabrics Bursary | $1,000 | Bahia | Chaikho |
| MCM Interiors Ltd. Award | $125 | Paul | Charowsky |
| MCM Interiors Ltd. Award | $125 | Natalia | Kwok |
| MCM Interiors Ltd. Award | $125 | Danielle | Nelson |
| MCM Interiors Ltd. Award | $125 | Megan | Pringle |
| Mitchell Freedland Design Award | $1,000 | Narissa | Taylor |
| Paul Oei and Loretta Lai Endowed Award for Fashion Design | $1,000 | Cathy | Do |
| ProStarra Photo Booth Template Designs Award in Graphic Design | $1000 | Ella | Taylor |
| RCG Group - Robyn K. Goodwyn Endowed Award in Fashion Design | $1,500 | Rebekah | Coulson |
| Sandy Fraser Endowed Award for Outstanding Design | $5000 | Alexa | Ketilson |
| Simon Chang and Phyllis Levine Foundation Award | $1,000 | Michelle | Belisle |
| SSDG Interiors Award of Creative Design | $1,000 | Rachelle | Oh |
| Stantec Architecture Endowed Award | $740 | Carmen | Bowering |
| Steelcase Canada Award for Design Excellence | $500 | Emma | Mackie |
| TÉLIO Foundation Award of Excellence | $1,000 | Chantelle | Morales |
| The Bonnie Compagna Memorial Award | $1,000 | Gabrielle (Gaby) | Hebert |
| The Ken Gregson Legacy Award | $2,000 | Jennifer | Lamont |
| The Monty Endowed Award | $1,240 | Zachary | Chao |
| The Wildflower Scholarship | $1,000 | Alycia | Barker Gilmore |
| Turnabout Award | $1,000 | Jason (Ze) | Lin |
| Y.P. Heung Foundation Post-Secondary Design Award | $3000 | Ahmed | Farhath |
| Y.P. Heung Foundation Post-Secondary Design Award | $3000 | Abigail Nadia | Leong Kar Yuan |
2019 Scholarships & Awards Recipients
| Award Name | Amount | First Name | Last Name |
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| Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada, BC Chapter Award | $500 | Emily | Kuch |
| Arc'teryx Pursuit of Perfection Endowed Award | $1,000 | Dani | Nicol |
| Autumn Keenlyside Award in Product Design | $1,000 | Tarunpreet | Dosanjh |
| Barbara Duggan Endowed International Studies Scholarship | $1,000 | Danielle | Nelson |
| BI by Staples Scholarship | $2,000 | Alexa | Ketilson |
| Charles Chan Kent Golden Wedding Award | $1,000 | Jennifer | Lamont |
| Concrete Cashmere Designs Award | $1,000 | Patricia | Mitchell |
| Daryl McConnell Endowed Memorial Award | $1,135 | Sarah | Delaney |
| DIRTT Environmental Solutions Annual Award for Excellence in Sustainable & Responsible Design | $1,000 | Camila | Strasdas |
| Don Adams IDI Endowed Memorial Award | $685 | Camila | Strasdas |
| Dr. Carol Prantner and David Hollands Technical Fabric Award | $2,500 | Chloe | Fequet |
| Emily Szeto Endowed Award | $1,000 | Carmen | Bowering |
| Emma Norris Endowed Award for Design | $1,000 | Elle | Good |
| Enda B Fashion Endowed Award | $1,385 | Chloe | Knowles |
| Fabricana Imports Award | $500 | Elizabeth | Ina |
| Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award | $625 | Alycia | Barker Gilmore |
| Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award | $625 | Cathy | Do |
| Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award | $625 | Elizabeth | Ina |
| Fashion Design and Technology Program Endowed Award | $625 | Chantelle | Morales |
| Interior Design Endowed Entrance Scholarship | $1,000 | Jeremy | Collins |
| Interior Design Endowed Entrance Scholarship | $1,000 | Danielle | Jamieson |
| Interior Design Endowed Entrance Scholarship | $1,000 | Chadwick | Morrice |
| Interior Design Endowed Entrance Scholarship | $1,000 | Natasha | Quiring |
| Interior Design Endowed Entrance Scholarship | $1,000 | Stephanie | Ross |
| Interior Design Endowed Entrance Scholarship | $1,000 | Rachel | Wittmann |
| Interior Designers Institute of BC Award | $1,000 | Jaeda | Drexhage |
| John Fluevog 'Unique Soles' Award | $2,000 | Nancy | Drummond Hay |
| Julie Hobart SOS Alumni Endowed Award | $1,250 | Nicole | Guzzo |
| KPU Foundation Golf Tournament Bursary - Wilson School of Design | $1,000 | Jade | Crabbe |
| KPU Foundation Golf Tournament Bursary - Wilson School of Design | $1,000 | Veronika | Gutierrez |
| Kwantlen Student Association Design Endowed Award | $1,000 | Carmen | Cheung |
| Kwantlen Student Association Design Endowed Award | $1,000 | Mathew | Luu |
| Kwantlen Student Association Design Endowed Award | $1,000 | Matthew | Yuen |
| Light Resource Award | $1,000 | Morgan | Ard |
| M.R. Evans Trading Co. Ltd. Award | $750 | Paul | Charowsky |
| Maxwell Fabrics Bursary | $1,000 | Tara | Callaghan |
| MCM Interiors Ltd. Award | 166.66 | Morgan | Ard |
| MCM Interiors Ltd. Award | 166.66 | Emily | Kuch |
| MCM Interiors Ltd. Award | 166.66 | Margaret | Taylor |
| Mitchell Freedland Design Award | $1,000 | Jaeda | Drexhage |
| Paul Oei and Loretta Lai Endowed Award for Fashion Design | $1,000 | Fung Yu (Lexi) | Chang |
| Quarterhorse Solutions Award for Design Innovation | $1,000 | Julianne | Herbert |
| RCG Group - Robyn K. Goodwyn Endowed Award in Fashion Design | $1,500 | Sai (Shirley) | Yung |
| Shaw Contract 'Understanding Carpet' Award | $750 | Morgan | Ard |
| Simon Chang and Phyllis Levine Foundation Award | $1,000 | Tina | Brown |
| SSDG Interiors Award of Creative Design | $1,000 | Rachelle | Oh |
| Stantec Architecture Endowed Award | $740 | Nicole | Murgeanu |
| Steelcase Canada Award for Design Excellence | $500 | Alexa | Ketilson |
| TÉLIO Foundation Award of Excellence | $1,000 | Jillian | Gray |
| The Bonnie Compagna Memorial Award | $1,000 | Sarah | Eppler |
| The Ken Gregson Legacy Award | $2,000 | Nike | Hatzidimou |
| The Monty Endowed Award | $1,240 | Jennifer | Lamont |
| The Wildflower Scholarship | $1,000 | Chloe | Fequet |
| Turnabout Award | $1,000 | Daniella | Allen |
| Unison Construction Management Bursary | $1,000 | Tiffany | Jones |
| Van Gogh Designs Furniture Award | $1,500 | Kaelyn | Johnson |
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