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Application periods for School-specific awards

School of Access
Open all year
School of Arts & Science
Jan. 1 - April 15
School of Business
Jan. 1 - April 30
School of Health & Human Services
Opens in April
School of Trades & Technology
Feb. 1 - March 31
Indigenous Education
Dec. 1 - Jan. 31
Centre for Sport & Exercise Education
Jan. 1 - March 31

Other awards, grants and external award opportunities are available throughout the year. Check back often.

Featured awards

Erik Dixon Memorial Award

Value: varies

Award opens: January 1, 2025
Application deadline: March 31, 2025

Awarded to a student in the Centre for Sport and Exercise Education who shows a commitment to promoting mental health and wellbeing through exercise and sport, demonstrates a pass ...

Priority Health Program Indigenous Student Recruitment Grant

Value: $5,000 per year

Grant opens: April 1, 2025
Application deadline: April 30, 2025

To help create accessible career pathways for Year 1 or Year 2 Practical Nursing, Diploma students.

Provincial Tuition Waiver Program

Value: To be determined

Application deadline: Always open

For former youth in care students.

First Nations Health Authority – Island Health Partners in Wellness Scholarship

Value: Varies

Award opens: December 1, 2024
Application deadline: January 31, 2025

For an Indigenous student in the Unit Clerk, Health Care Assistant, Community Mental Health Worker, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Medical Radiography, Medical Laboratory...

First Unitarian Church of Victoria Fund for Indigenous Students in Trades or Health & Human Services

Value: Varies

Award opens: December 1, 2024
Application deadline: January 31, 2025

To recognize and honour Indigenous students who have overcome great obstacles to begin the process of achieving their dreams.

Gillian Sanderson "Becoming" Award

Value: Varies

Award opens: December 1, 2024
Application deadline: January 31, 2025

For a woman who is in the process of reclaiming or renewing her Indigenous identity.

James Dick Award

Value: Varies

Award opens: December 1, 2024
Application deadline: January 31, 2025

For an Indigenous students who are knowledgeable and generous with cultural teachings.

Joyce Underwood Memorial Award

Value: Varies

Award opens: December 1, 2024
Application deadline: January 31, 2025

For an Indigenous student who exemplifies the values and teachings shared with students by the late Elder Joyce Underwood.

M'Akola Housing Society Award

Value: Varies

Award opens: December 1, 2024
Application deadline: January 31, 2025

For an Indigenous student who demonstrates a commitment to education.

Marilyn B. Kan and John Y.H. Kan Fund

Value: $1,430

Entrance award/bursary opens: December 1, 2024
Application deadline: January 31, 2025

For an Indigenous student.

Mino-Ayaa Wellness Award

Value: Varies

Award opens: December 1, 2024
Application deadline: January 31, 2025

For Indigenous students who demonstrate commitment to their own or others' physical wellness.

Nagweyaab - Rainbow Award

Value: Varies

Award opens: December 1, 2024
Application deadline: January 31, 2025

For students who offer help and support, with a greater good in mind, to other students and their communities.

Orca Masonry Award for Indigenous Trades Students

Value: Varies

Award opens: December 1, 2024
Application deadline: January 31, 2025

To celebrate students determination and commitment to their trade.

Our Grandmother's Voices Endowment Fund

Value: Varies

Award opens: December 1, 2024
Application deadline: January 31, 2025

For any graduating student who plans on continuing their education by studying Indigenous languages, with a goal of teaching or conducting research.

Songhees Nation Award

Value: Varies

Award opens: December 1, 2024
Application deadline: January 31, 2025

This award is available to students who are funded by the Songhees Nation.

Adult Upgrading Grant

If you're attending Camosun in one of the School of Access programs you may be eligible to have your tuition, deposit and fees paid.

Apply today