Grade 11 & 12 KPU Dual Credit STRIVE Program
DUE DATE EXTENDED TO November 2nd!
Richmond SD38 Career Programs is offering current grades 11 and 12 students the opportunity to take a FREE KPU Faculty of Arts course this January - April (see below). The pre-selected course (IDEA 1100) runs one evening per week (Wednesdays) at the KPU Richmond Campus. This includes FREE TUITION covered through the generosity of Scotiabank and their ScotiaRISE program. Students who are successful will earn both university course and high school course credit.
Students who submit their applications to our office by October 27th are automatically accepted. While this is open to all, priority is given to those who feel they may have barriers to university entry. This includes students who are not on track to graduate. KPU is offering many supports to ensure student success. (Note: This is unfortunately not open to International students. Must be a Canadian citizen or hold a non-expired PR card.)
Please find the application form and information poster attached. Submit the application by Monday, November 2nd to careerprograms@sd38.bc.ca .
For more information, check our Career Programs website (https://careerprograms.sd38.bc.ca). On the site, go to Dual Credit Courses tab at the top and click on the KPU STRIVE tile .
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our office at 604-668-6000 ext 3766 or email careerprograms@sd38.bc.ca.
Sincerely,
Terri Lockhart
PS: The KPU course description is as follows:
IDEA 1100 COURSE DESCRIPTION
Exploring Self and World: Transcultural, Creative & Interdisciplinary Inquiry
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Updated:
Wednesday, October 28, 2026