OC Awards & Applications

Each campus of Okanagan College is responsible for administering awards that are specific to that campus. College-wide awards (i.e., awards for students attending any campus of Okanagan College) are administered by the Financial Aid & Awards Office located at the Kelowna Campus.   All applications must include the candidate's Canadian Social Insurance Number (required for issuing T4's). 

Bursaries and awards based on financial need are available to eligible domestic students (Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants).  Scholarships recognizing academic achievement only are open to both domestic and international students, except for specific awards requiring Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant status.

NOTE:  The majority of awards require enrolment in full-time study; i.e., at least 80% of a full course load during the academic year.  Some awards have higher or lower course load requirements.  Consult individual award descriptions.

The selection of recipients for all awards is based on how well the applicant meets the requirements for the specific award. Successful applicants will be informed in writing. Due to the large number of applicants, it is impossible for the College to notify unsuccessful candidates.  Award receptions are held at the Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton and Salmon Arm campuses.

Please note:  emergency funding in the form of institutional loans or bursaries may be available to eligible students attending any campus of Okanagan College.  If you are experiencing financial distress, please contact the Financial Aid & Awards staff at the Kelowna Campus to discuss your situation.  Telephone:  (250) 862-5419 or Toll-free (within BC):  1-800-767-5492

2012 Application Deadlines (consult individual award descriptions): 

College-wide Awards:

Available to students attending any campus of Okanagan College. 

• Okanagan College President's Entrance Scholarships (applications will be available in January):  March 2, 2012
• Okanagan College Community Spirit Entrance Awards (applications will be available in January):  March 2, 2012
• Awards for continuing university transfer, degree and diploma students (applications will be available after March 1st):  May 31, 2012
• All other awards:  consult individual award descriptions

For more information, contact the Financial Aid & Awards office at the Kelowna Campus.

Kelowna Campus Awards:

Available to students attending the Kelowna Campus of Okanagan College.  

• Awards for continuing university transfer, degree and diploma students (applications will be available after March 1st):  May 31, 2012
• All other awards:  consult individual award descriptions

For more information, contact the Financial Aid & Awards office at the Kelowna Campus at (250) 862-5419 or toll-free 1-800-767-5492.

Vernon Campus Awards:

Available to students attending the Vernon Campus of Okanagan College.  Applications will be available after March 1st. 

• Continuing Students:  April 30, 2012
• Entrance Awards:  September 14, 2012

For more information, contact the Vernon Campus Administration office at
(250) 545-7291.

Penticton Campus Awards:

Available to students attending the Penticton Campus of Okanagan College.  Applications will be available after March 1st. 

• Continuing students:  September 14, 2012
• Entrance Awards:  consult individual award descriptions

For more information, contact the Penticton Campus Administration office at
(250) 492-4305.

Salmon Arm Campus Awards:

Available to students attending the Salmon Arm Campus of Okanagan College.  Applications will be available after March 1st. 

• Application Deadline:  April 30, 2012

For more information, contact the Salmon Arm Campus Administration office at (250) 832-2126.

Applications: If you are applying for an award that is available to students attending a specific campus of Okanagan College, you must complete the application form for that campus. If you are applying for an award which is available to students attending any campus of Okanagan College, you must complete the Application for Kelowna Campus and College-wide Awards.

To be considered for awards you must:

• Read the award descriptions to determine which awards you might be eligible for;
• Submit a separate application form for each award you wish to be considered for and outline your qualifications for that award. Note any special requirements, eg. letter(s) of reference or essay.
• Have a minimum cumulative grade average of 75% for scholarships (unless otherwise indicated; check award descriptions for specific eligibility criteria); and
• Have a minimum cumulative grade average of 60% for bursaries.

The majority of awards require enrolment in full-time study (i.e., at least 80% of a full course load) during the academic year. Some awards have higher or lower course load requirements. Consult Individual Award Descriptions.

Hint for continuing university transfer, degree or diploma students: if applying for more than one award, complete an entire application form except the "Name of Award" on the first page and "Signature" and "Date" on the third page. Photocopy the application form for the number of awards you wish to apply for, then complete the "Name of Award" and SIGN AND DATE EACH COPY. 

External awards requiring nomination have their own distinct application form which must be downloaded from their respective website (eg., Garfield Weston Awards - Upper Year).

NOTE: All awards are subject to revision and final approval.

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