Camosun College is CLOSED, Feb. 4, 2025

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6:30am — Camosun’s campuses are CLOSED on Feb. 4 due to heavy snowfall and challenging road conditions being reported throughout the region. All classes and services will be closed for the day.

Students and employees are encouraged to stay warm, keep safe and avoid travel if possible.

Please check the college website (camosun.ca) or follow the college on social media for the latest information:

• Facebook: facebook.com/CamosunCollege/
• Instagram: instagram.com/camosun/
• X (Twitter): x.com/camosun

Visit the college website for a more in-depth overview of campus closure protocols in the event of adverse weather.

Joyce Family Foundation Entrance Bursaries

For new students with critical financial need, entering full-time studies in the fall term at Camosun.

Award at a glance

Value

$2,000

Type

Entrance award/bursary

Open Date

February 1, 2025

Deadline

April 30, 2025

Eligibility

Full-time students

Donor

Joyce Family Foundation

Number of Awards

Varies

Award description

This award is not accepting applications at this time.

The Joyce Family Foundation Entrance Bursary is available to new students who demonstrate critical financial need and will enter full-time studies in the fall semester at Camosun College. Annual availability of this award may vary. 

Criteria

All applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  1. Be enrolled or planning to enrol, full-time, in the upcoming Fall semester into a Camosun program that leads to a credential
  2. Be able to demonstrate critical financial need
  3. Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

Application process

  • Include a one-page letter of intention. Your letter of intention should:

    • Describe why you are interested in your program and what your future career goals are

    • Outline your past work and educational experiences

    • Speak to any past or current extraordinary personal or financial barriers or challenges
  • 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.
Apply now

Thank you to our donor

The Joyce Family Foundation 

The Joyce Family Foundation