Shirley & Harvey Pinch Entrance Awards in Business

For high school students entering full-time studies in the Fall semester with the School of Business at Camosun College

Award at a glance

Value

$1,000

Type

Entrance award/bursary

Open Date

February 1, 2025

Deadline

April 30, 2025

Eligibility

Full-time students

Donor

Shirley & Harvey Pinch

Number of Awards

2

Award description

For high school students entering full-time studies in the Fall semester with the School of Business at Camosun College

The Shirley & Harvey Pinch Entrance Award is a non-repayable award that recognizes outstanding academic achievement upon high school graduation to students entering full-time studies in the Fall semester with the School of Business at Camosun College. The award is adjudicated on a competitive basis. 

Criteria

This bursary is not accepting applications at this time.

  • Must have attained outstanding academic achievement (B average or higher) upon high school graduation (grade 11 and 12).
  • Must be enrolled or planning to enrol in the upcoming Fall semester in a full time program leading to a credential, and be within 12 months of high school graduation.
  • Must demonstrate interest in leadership or entrepreneurship.
  • Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Application process

  • Upload supporting documentation with the online application. Include:
    • Letter of reference from your principal, vice-principal, or a teacher, demonstrating interest in leadership or entrepreneurship.
    • Letter written by student outlining interest in leadership and entrepreneurship.
    • Copy of your high school transcript.
  • Complete applications including all supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline. Late, incomplete, or printed applications will not be accepted.
  • Adjudication of this award will be managed by the Financial Aid and Awards office. All decisions are final.
  • Successful recipients will be notified by email within six weeks after the closing date.
  • Award will be applied directly to the student's Camosun account. If tuition and fees have already been paid, the surplus amount will be refunded.

Additional Information

  • Entrance awards cannot be deferred to a future semester or year.
  • Students will not normally receive more than one entrance award.
  • Students receiving Persons with Disabilities or Income Assistance should speak with Financial Aid & Awards and their Ministry case worker to discuss how bursary funds may impact their government assistance.
  • Bursary funds are considered income. A statement for income tax purposes will be sent to recipients by Camosun.
  • Bursary recipients are encouraged to write a thank you letter to the donor; thank you letters can be submitted to Financial Aid & Awards at either campus.
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Thank you to our donor

Shirley & Harvey Pinch