Greater Victoria Chamber 1863 Impact Award

Value:
$2,000 per award
Program of Study:
Any Camosun College entering their first year of studies in any program of study
Number of Awards:
4

Award Overview

The Greater Victoria Chamber 1863 Impact Award has been established by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce in celebration of its 160th anniversary.

The fund was established by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. Since the organization's founding, the Chamber has been at the forefront of change and progress, working to ensure growth and prosperity of our region.

Eligibility Criteria

The award will provide one, or more, awards to support Camosun students entering their first year of studies at the college in any program of study. Program will be given in the following priority:

  • student(s) who demonstrate financial need
  • student(s) who are dependents of members of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
  • student(s) who self-identify as belonging to an under-represented group including: Canadian Indigenous, racialized groups, 2SLGBTQQIA+, neuro-diverse, persons living with a visible or invisible disability, former youth in care

Selection Process

  • The Awards Committee will review applications and recommend a recipient. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • The successful recipient will be notified by email no later than 6 weeks after the award application closing date.

Submit an application package

  1. Complete one application form.
  2. Review your application form for errors. NO CHANGES are permitted after the application is submitted.
  3. Submit your application. Only one application per person may be submitted.
Contact Information

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Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Membership
Additional Eligibility Criteria
Demonstration of Financial Need
Declaration

I understand and agree that, by clicking “Yes” below, it means that:
1.    I am a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada and have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number. Successful applicants will be required to provide their Social Insurance Number.
2.    I have answered all questions completely and accurately.
3.    I consent to Camosun College Financial Aid & Awards staff checking or verifying information on this application. This may include the exchange of information within Camosun College and with external organizations, such as provincial or territorial student aid offices.
4.    If I give answers that are not true or if changed circumstances make me ineligible, I will be required to pay back all or part of the bursary I received.
5.    If am receiving income assistance, student loan/grant or other government funding, I am required to notify the appropriate government office of the amount of bursary funding I have been granted.
6.    I consent that the Financial Aid & Awards office may release application information to the Camosun College Foundation Office and the bursary donor. 
7.    If I receive $500 or more in bursary funds in one year, a statement for income tax purposes will be sent to me by Camosun College. I will ensure my mailing address is kept up to date.
8.    I understand that bursary funds will be applied to any outstanding tuition fees. Residual bursary funds will be provided to me.

Collection and use of information: Camosun College asks for the information on this application at the request of the donor. The information on this form and all supporting documents may be verified with Camosun College Student Records; with faculty and staff to verify your registration, class attendance, progress, grade point average, and other details related to your eligibility for the Entrance Bursary. The information collected on this application form will be protected and used in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (SBC1992). If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information, contact the Associate Registrar, Camosun College, 3100 Foul Bay Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 5J2, telephone: (250) 370-3550.