Award at a glance
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1Award description
This award is for any English upgrading student who began literacy studies in a community program and completed a provincial level English course at Camosun. The student must demonstrate academic excellence, the ability to communicate effectively, and provide evidence of successful strategies for overcoming barriers to learning.
Victoria's Orca Books has been a publisher of high quality, award-winning books for children and teens and reluctant readers of all ages. They established this award in 2012 to support literacy at Camosun College.
Criteria
Criteria
Student must:
- have been enrolled in an Access Program or an Access course (Academic Level - select Upgrading & Preparatory) for at least one semester during May 1 to April 30.
- demonstrate success in literacy (70% (B-) grade in an English course or higher).
- have overcome adversity due to their ethnicity, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, gender identity, or socioeconomic status.
Application process
Selection process
Faculty/staff nomination or application
