David Vickers Award for Indigenous Students

Award at a glance

Value

Varies

Deadline

Type

Award

Eligibility

Indigenous students

Donor

The late David Vickers

Number of Awards

Varies

Award description

The late David Vickers, a well-known and highly regarded lawyer and judge, was both professionally and personally committed to equality and justice for all people. He believed neither was possible without access to education and community participation.

Criteria

This award is available to Indigenous students who demonstrate commitment to their culture and heritage, as well as to their communities, however they define them. Their application will demonstrate this commitment as well as a dedication to finding contemporary solutions that honour Indigenous culture, balanced with the interests and needs of Canadian society as a whole. 

You must:

  • be currently registered as a student at Camosun College
  • have Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or Native American) ancestry
  • have a GPA of 2.5 or equivalent
  • submit a self-written letter outlining your commitment to wellness
  • submit a letter of reference from a community member or instructor talking about your commitment to wellness
  • complete the application form

Successful applicants will demonstrate their ability to "walk in both worlds. You will be asked to attend an awards ceremony. Financial need will be taken into consideration but is not the primary criteria.

Application process

You can apply for more than one award using the Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen (IECC) awards application form for each application deadline date.

Please note: If the deadline occurs on a weekend, applications will be accepted until 4pm on the Monday.

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Questions

Not sure how to apply for an award? Read through our guide to learn how to put together a great application package or contact indigenousadvising@camosun.ca.

Thank you to our donor

We raise our hands to the Vickers family for establishing this gift in honour of the late David Vickers.