Award at a glanceValueDollar value $1,000 per award DeadlineAug. 01, 2023Type Entrance award/bursaryEligibility All studentsDonor Peninsula Co-op Award descriptionThe 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.CriteriaCriteriaMust 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 2023 award period, the membership must have been active prior to September 2022).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.AwardsJack Groves Community Volunteerism Entrance Award Value: $1,000Program 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: $1,000Program 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: $1,000Program of Study: Science, Technology, EngineeringMust meet ALL Peninsula Co-op Entrance Award criteria listed above.Peninsula Co-op Trades, Technology and Career Preparation Entrance Award Value: $1,000Program of Study: Trades and TechnologyMust meet ALL Peninsula Co-op Entrance Award criteria listed above.Peninsula Co-op Sport & Exercise Education Entrance Award Value: $1,000Program of Study: Sport & Exercise EducationMust 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.Pat Fafard Business Entrance Award Value: $1,000Program of Study: BusinessMust meet ALL Peninsula Co-op Entrance Award criteria listed above.Application processSelection processComplete the online application no later than August 1.Upload supporting documentation with online application. Include: Personal statement outlining your volunteer and community involvement.Copy of your high school transcript.Additional InformationOnline application will be available from May 1-August 1.Complete applications must be submitted by August 1. All supporting documentation must be received by this date. 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 by October 1.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.Entrance awards cannot be deferred to a future semester or year.Students will not normally receive more than one entrance award.Apply nowThank you to our donorThanks DonorPeninsula Co-opDonor Logo