Bow Valley CollegeEntrance Awards2017-2018

Alberta Blue Cross Entrance Bursary

Amount: $1,000

Disbursement: 1 Award

Intake: Fall term

Awarded to an Alberta student who has demonstrated academic excellence and is entering the first year of a two-year program at Bow Valley College. Recipient must have had superior academic achievement in high school and currently have financial need. Recipients of this award must not be receiving more than $3,500 in other scholarships, bursaries or awards at the time of application.

David and Leslie Bissett Bursary Program

Amount: Up to $2,500 per semester, renewable to a maximum of $10,000 for 4 semesters

(applied to cost of tuition and student fees)

Disbursement: Multiple

Intake: Fall term

The Bissett Bursary program is open to first-year Bow Valley College students who are interested in pursuing career training programs that will set them on a track to enter the workforce after graduation. Recipients will be selected based on demonstrated financial need, potential for academic success and career planning. The program is open to students entering their first year at Bow Valley College directly from high school (defined as entering within 28 months of graduating from high school, or of completing high school to a level sufficient to enter a career program at Bow Valley College). First consideration is given to students from All in for Youth program high schools in Calgary; if for some reason there are not sufficient qualified applicants from those schools, then secondary consideration may be extended to students from any Calgary high school, provided those students meet the other criteria.

Funding may be renewed for each semester of a certificate program (two terms total) or a diploma program (four semesters total), to a maximum of $10,000 total, subject to successful academic progress and a reference from an instructor or program coordinator as to the student’s diligence in applying themselves to their studies.

To apply for Bow Valley College Entrance Awards, students must first apply for admission to Bow Valley College, be accepted into a program, pay the confirmation deposit, and be registered as a full-time student. Students are encouraged to apply for admission to the College well before the awards application deadline.

Visit bowvalleycollege.ca/apply for current application information.

Award Application Deadline: August 1st

Award Application Deadline: August 1st

The Kanovsky Family Foundation Bursaries

Amount: $1,000 and up to $600 in matched savings fund

Disbursement: Multiple

Intake: Every term

The Kanovsky Family Foundation would like to help you continue your education beyond high school, into a career-training program at Bow Valley College. They know that finances can be a challenge while attending post-secondary – that’s why they would like to help you. They also believe in the power and importance of learning to manage a budget. For that reason, they are providing an additional amount linked to the College’s Matched Savings Program – a workshop program to help learn about the power of savings, and a 3:1 match to help multiply the impact of your own savings.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Student must have financial need

• Eligibility is open to students entering Bow Valley College from high school (defined as applying within 28 months ofgraduation from high school, or within 28 months of completion of high school to a level sufficient to enter a careerprogram at the College)

• First consideration will be given to students from All in for Youth program high schools in Calgary; if there are notsufficient applications received from those schools, then secondary consideration will be given to students from anyCalgary high school

• Must be full-time student entering a career program at Bow Valley College(certificate or diploma)

• Recipients may study at any Bow Valley College campus in Calgary and region, or be on-line learners

• Must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant

• Recipients will receive a $1,000 bursary to assist with educational costs while attending Bow Valley College

• Recipients are also eligible to receive an additional $600 through participation in the College’sMatched Savings Program

Award Application Deadline: August 1st, December 1st, and April 1st

Common award criteria:

• Financial need

• Academic achievement

• Leadership/community involvement

• Personal/career growth

• Positive attitude

Available bursaries include:

• Child care bursaries

• Tutoring bursaries

• Emergency bursaries

• Return to Learning fund for students who withdrew from their program of study while in good standing, and would like to return to their program but face financial need

• Matched Savings Bursary Program

• Textbook and technology awards

Contact Information:

Apply to Bow Valley College online at bowvalleycollege.ca/applyFind the online awards application at bvcawards.caEmail: info@bowvalleycollege.caIn person: 1st floor, Student Advising Centre, South Campus, Bow Valley College, 345 6 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta

Other information about awards at Bow Valley College

Paul and Gerri Charette Awards

Amount: $4,000

Disbursement: 3 awards per year

Intake: Fall term

These awards have been established to support youth who are full-time students at Bow Valley College. The awards celebrate the student’s determination to create a better future for themselves and their family by working diligently towards their educational goals.

Eligibility Criteria:• First preference given to students who are coming

directly out of high school

• Second preference given to students who are under 25 years of age in the year of application

• Provide a 250 word essay on their educational and career goals

• Financial need

• Good attendance

• Academic competence

• Demonstrated perseverance through hardships

• Canadian citizen or landed immigrant

Award Application Deadline: August 1st