Criteria for Eligibility

Students must apply for this scholarship.

The Camosun International Academic Advancement Scholarship acknowledges high academic achievement and community involvement. It is awarded annually to international students who have completed at least one year of full-time studies in an academic program at Camosun College.

To be eligible to apply for the Academic Advancement Scholarship, students must:

• Be an international student studying at Camosun College with a valid study permit,
• Have at least one more term to complete their academic program,
• Have successfully completed at least two full-time terms in an academic program by the scholarship application deadline,
• Have a GPA of 7.0 (A-) or higher,
• Have volunteered or been involved in projects that contribute to the Camosun College student community and/or other communities in Victoria, and,
• Complete and submit the following documents to Camosun International:
  • Scholarship Application Form (please see below)
  • A one page Cover Letter outlining your community involvement and/or volunteer activities
  • A Reference Letter from your volunteer and/or community project supervisor

Scholarship Value: $500
Number of Scholarships Available: 4
Scholarship Sponsor: Camosun International
Application Deadline: May 31, every year
Scholarship Recipient Announcement: By the end of June
Award Ceremony: August, exact date to be announced