Camosun College

Awards, bursaries & scholarships…

...what’s the difference?

Awards are any kind of non-repayable funding granted to students. The word is used interchangeably with bursary or scholarship. At Camosun, each School (Access, Arts and Science, Business, Health and Human Services, Trades and Technology) annually recognizes students with awards and scholarships (PDF) .Applications are required for some and not others. Some are awarded solely on excellent achievement or other criteria.

Foundation bursaries

What is a bursary?

Bursaries are non-repayable awards generously donated to Camosun College Foundation by individuals, service organizations and businesses in our community to assist students financially.

You are eligible to apply if you:

Bursary information and important points

How to apply

Scholarships & awards

Camosun annually gives awards for outstanding student achievement at ceremonies. Please inquire at your School office to identify school-specific awards and scholarships. Check the following links for more information:

External awards, scholarships and bursaries

Research and follow application instructions to apply for external awards, bursaries and scholarships. Donors may include service clubs, labour unions, businesses, and other organizations. These groups set guidelines, process applications, and select and notify candidates. Research resources are available at both Financial Aid & Awards offices.

Last updated: 6-Jan-2012 9:38 am