Asia-Pacific Studies

Allen & Loreen Vandekerkhove Family Foundation Science Award

This award is given to a high achieving full-time student proceeding from first to second year and who carries a minimum of 3 courses in science per term. Please submit a statement describing your background, interests, academic program, and career goals (200 words, typed, double-spaced).

Eligibility

All Arts & Science students

Process

Application

Deadline

June 1

Forms

Application Form DOC

Fred Hughes Endowed Science Award

This award acknowledges high academic achievement (GPA) and is given annually to a science student going into their second year of either the Associate of Science Degree or UT program, who is a full-time student and carries a minimum of 3 courses in science and/or mathematics per term. Please submit a statement describing your background, interests, academic program, and career goals (200 words, typed, double-spaced).

Eligibility

All University Transfer or Associate of Science Degree students beginning their second year

Process

Application

Deadline

June 1

Forms

Application Form DOC

Latham Pazdro Women in the World Award

The award is open to Camosun individuals or groups who, in their course assignments, have done a substantial piece of work on the subject of women. Please submit a piece of work such as art, a body of creative writing or a unique research essay in which women are the focus. The submission must be a Camosun College School of Arts & Science course assignment completed in the current academic year, submitted with the instructor's original class assignment.

Eligibility

All full-time Arts & Science students

Process

Application

Deadline

June 1

Forms

Application Form DOC

Nicole Borthwick Spirit Award

This award is given to one student who exemplifies community spirit through their volunteer efforts. Please submit an essay of no more than 300 words detailing how you meet the criteria.

Eligibility

All full-time Arts & Science students

Process

Application

Deadline

June 1

Forms

Application Form DOC

Associate of Arts Degree Award - Year 2

The Associate of Arts Degree Award - Second-Year acknowledges high academic achievement and is given annually to a student in year Two of the Associate of Arts Degree Program. You should have successfully completed at least 16 University Transfer courses in the Associate of Arts Degree Program, with a minimum of 6 second-year courses, as well as a high GPA. Preference will be given to those whose GPA is 7.0 (A-) or higher. Please submit a statement describing your background, interests, academic program, and career goals (200 words, typed, double-spaced).

Eligibility

Second-year Associate of Arts Degree students

Process

Application

Deadline

June 1

Forms

Application Form DOC

CFUW Victoria Heather Lewis Associate Degree in Arts & Science Entrance Awards

The CFUW Victoria Heather Lewis Associate Degree in Arts & Science Entrance Awards provide entrance scholarships to students registered in the first year of the Associate Degree in Arts or Science diploma program.  One recipient in Arts and one recipient in Science will be selected by faculty, based on your high academic achievement as indicated in your high school graduation official transcript and Provincial exam transcript.

Eligibility

Students registered in the first year of the Associate Degree in Arts or Science diploma program (two recipients per year)

Process

Specific application

Deadline

First Tuesday of September each year

Forms

Application Form PDF

Colin Montesano Memorial Associate Degree Awards

This award recognizes a mature student enrolled in the Associate Degree program who has been away from formal academic studies for at least three years prior to attending Camosun College. You must be returning to complete your second year at Camosun and have completed at least two Psychology or two Math courses with a minimum grade point average of 7 or above (A-). Please submit a statement describing your background, interests, academic program, and career goals (200 words, typed, double-spaced). Two awards granted per year.

Eligibility

Returning Associate Degree students

Process

Application

Deadline

June 1

Forms

Application Form DOC

Dave and Bev Knapton Associate of Arts Degree Scholarship

The Dave and Bev Knapton Associate of Arts Degree Scholarship acknowledges high academic achievement and is given annually to a domestic student (Canadian citizen or landed immigrant) in the first year of the Associate of Arts Degree Program. You must have taken a minimum of eight first-year courses (four courses per semester) and be registered for at least four courses in the upcoming fall semester. Preference will be given to those whose GPA is 7.0 (A-) or higher.

Eligibility

First-year, continuing Associate of Arts Degree students

Process

Application

Deadline

June 1

Forms

Application Form DOC

Asia-Pacific Studies Award

The gift is to provide scholarships to students who will be studying in an academic institution in the Asia-Pacific region who have successfully completed two semesters of study in Social Sciences and /or Humanities.  Preference given to students who demonstrate a commitment to future study and/or employment involving the Asia-Pacific region.  Students must submit a letter describing their academic and career goals to the Chair of the Social Sciences Department.

Eligibility

Social Sciences and /or Humanities students who will study in Asia-Pacific

Process

Application

Deadline

June 1

Forms

Application Form DOC

Camosun ESRI Canada GIS Scholarship

This award is intended for an exemplary student to further their geographic literacy, spatial awareness, critical thinking and analytical skills. Students are encouraged to apply the GIS technology they learn in class to address real-world problems and improve their decision-making ability.

Please submit a summary report on an individually prepared GIS project completed for a Camosun class. This report shall state which class the project was done for; describe the research problem and analytical solution; and be judged upon criteria of originality, quality of analysis and professional presentation. Submit all relevant GIS files in electronic format and a Camosun College transcript. You should have an average of at least a B+ overall and be currently enrolled at Camosun College. Scholarship FAQ can be answered on the ESRI website. Note: No student shall receive this award more than once.

Eligibility

Arts & Science students taking a GIS course

Process

Application

Deadline

June 1

Forms

Application Form DOC

Social Sciences Award for Outstanding Student

This award recognizes and supports the achievement of a deserving Social Sciences student. The criteria for selection include a high academic standing, originality of insight, and excellence in writing. The Social Science Award for Outstanding Student is awarded to a student who is registered as an A&S Studies, University Transfer or Associate Degree student in the current academic year taking at least 3 second year courses offered by the Social Sciences Department at Camosun College. You should be about to complete your degree at Camosun or returning to complete your second-year at Camosun, have superior grades (GPA minimum A-, 7.0 in a 9 grade scale) and GPA will be based on the applicant's two most recent semesters. Please submit an essay of no more than 500 words describing future academic or career plans as they relate to the Social Sciences. Note: Social Sciences courses include the following: Anthropology, Asia Pacific Studies, Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, and Social Work.

Eligibility

A&S Studies, University Transfer or Associate Degree students taking Social Sciences courses

Process

Application

Deadline

June 1

Forms

Application Form DOC