Winona Wood Memorial Award for Indigenous Women

Award at a glance

Value

Varies

Deadline

Type

Award

Eligibility

Indigenous students

Donor

The late Ms. Winona Wood

Number of Awards

1

Award description

Winona Wood was a university professor when there were very few female professors. She wanted to see women become independent and strong. She established what was originally the CENELELEN Award in 1995. After her passing, her family asked that the award name be changed to honour her memory.

This award is available to Indigenous women in any program who plan to become more self-sufficient as a result of their education.

Criteria

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 educational goals and how you are going to become more self-sufficient as a result of your education
  • submit a letter of reference from a community member or instructor talking about your commitment to your education
  • complete the application form

Application process

You can apply for more than one award on a single application form for each application deadline date (with one exception – there is a separate application for the Anthany Dawson Award). Please note: If the deadline occurs on a weekend, applications will be accepted until 4pm on the Monday

Award deadlines:

  • Apply by October 10 - 12pm
  • Apply by January 22
  • Apply by May 15
  • Apply at any time
  • Faculty/staff nomination

You will be asked to attend an awards ceremony. Financial need will be taken into consideration.

Thank you to our donor

The late Ms. Winona Wood