Aboriginal Education Awards
All Aboriginal Education & Community Connections (AECC) awards have the following requirements:
- Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or Native American) ancestry
- Full-time student or equivalent
- GPA of 2.5 or equivalent (exception–Anthany Dawson Award)
- Completed application form, including all additional criteria
There are some important things to think about when you are getting ready to apply for an Aboriginal Award.
Contact an Aboriginal Advisor to answer any questions you may have.
Due May 15
Treasure Box Award in Memory of James Dick
We raise our hands to the late Dorothy Price who left us the ability to offer this award, and we remember with love and gratitude, Jim Dick, who was a teacher to our department, who welcomed us to this land and work.
Criteria
- Available to students who are knowledgeable and generous with cultural teachings
- Self-written letter outlining the student's educational goals and work with culture and sharing culture
- Letter of reference from community member talking about student's commitment to education and dedication to culture
- Agreement to attend the Welcoming Feast in September
- Financial need given some consideration
- AECC awards criteria and general application (pdf 214kB)
Award amount: $700
The Camosun College Foundation
The Camosun College Foundation administers many awards available to all students at the college.
