Peninsula Co-op Entrance Awards

For students entering full-time studies in the Fall term with an active Peninsula Co-op membership.

Award at a glance

Value

$1,000 each award

Type

Entrance award/bursary

Open Date

February 1, 2025

Deadline

March 31, 2025

Eligibility

Co-op students

Donor

Peninsula Co-op

Award description

The Peninsula Co-op Entrance Award is a non-repayable award that recognizes outstanding academic achievement upon high school graduation to students entering full-time post-secondary studies in the Fall semester at Camosun College. In addition to outstanding academic achievement, the applicant (or a family member) must have an active Peninsula Co-op membership and must have contributed to their community and/or high school in a significant way through volunteer or extra-curricular activities. The award is adjudicated on a competitive basis.

Criteria

  • Must be an active Peninsula Co-op member or relative of a member (parents, step-parents, guardian, sibling, aunt, uncle). The membership must be active prior to September 1 of the previous year (for the 2025 award period, the membership must have been active prior to September 2024).
  • Peninsula Co-op Membership must be in good standing.
  • 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 an eligible full time program leading to a credential, and be within 12 months of high school graduation.
  • Must be able to demonstrate significant contributions to community, or high school, through volunteer or extra-curricular activities.
  • Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
  • See specific awards for additional criteria, below.

Awards

Pat Fafard Business Entrance Award Value: $1,000

  • Program of Study: Business
  • Must meet ALL Peninsula Co-op Entrance Award criteria listed above.

Jack Groves Community Volunteerism Entrance Award Value: $1,000

  • Program of Study: All (any Camosun full-time program)
  • Must meet ALL Peninsula Co-op Entrance Award criteria listed above.

Bud Nunn Extra Curricular Activities Entrance Award Value: $1,000

  • Program of Study: All (any Camosun full-time program)
  • Must meet ALL Peninsula Co-op Entrance Award criteria listed above.

Sus Tabata Science & Engineering Entrance Award Value: $1,000

  • Program of Study: Science, Technology, Engineering
  • Must meet ALL Peninsula Co-op Entrance Award criteria listed above.

Peninsula Co-op Trades, Technology and Career Preparation Entrance Award Value: $1,000

  • Program of Study: Trades and Technology
  • Must meet ALL Peninsula Co-op Entrance Award criteria listed above.

Peninsula Co-op Sport & Exercise Education Entrance Award Value: $1,000

  • Program of Study: Sport & Exercise Education
  • Must be involved in high school athletics or community competitive sports clubs, or an athlete on a Camosun team.
  • Must meet ALL Peninsula Co-op Entrance Award criteria listed above.

Application process

  • Upload supporting documentation with online application. Include:
    • Personal statement outlining your volunteer and community involvement.
    • 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.

Applications open February 1, 2025

Thank you to our donor

Peninsula Co-op

Peninsula Co-op