Value: $5,000 per award

Program of Study: One of the following Certificate or Diploma programs offered by the School of Trades & Technology.

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Computer Network Electronics Technician
• Cybersecurity & Network Support Technician
• Cybersecurity & Network Technology
• Electrical Engineering Technology – Marine & Industrial
• Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology – Renewable Energy
• Information & Computer Systems
• Interactive Media Developer
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

 (Students enrolled in Engineering Transfer, Access and Bridge programs are not eligible)

Number of Awards: maximum of 2

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Be enrolled or planning to enroll, full-time, in the upcoming Fall semester into a Technology Certificate or Diploma program offered by the School of Trades & Technology. (Students enrolled in Engineering Transfer, Access and Bridge programs are not eligible)
2. Be able to demonstrate significant financial need.
3. Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Application Process

1. Complete and submit the online application no later than August 1, 2025, and include a one-page letter of intention. Your letter of intention should:
   • Describe why you are interested in your program and what your future career goals are
   • Outline your past work and educational experiences
   • Speak to any past or current extraordinary personal or financial barriers or challenges

Additional Information

• Online application will be available until August 1, 2025. Completed applications and all supporting documentation must be received by this date.  Late, incomplete, or printed applications will not be accepted.
• Successful recipients will be notified by email no later than October 1, 2025.
• Adjudication of this bursary will be managed by Financial Aid & Awards. All decisions are final.
• Students will not normally receive more than one entrance bursary.
• Entrance bursaries cannot be deferred to a future semester or year.
• Funds will be applied directly to the student account. If tuition and fees have already been paid, any residual bursary amounts will be refunded to the student.
• Students receiving Persons with Disabilities or Income Assistance should speak with Financial Aid & Awards and their Ministry case worker to discuss how bursary funds may impact their government assistance.
• Bursary funds are considered income. A statement for income tax purposes will be sent to recipients by Camosun.
• Bursary recipients are encouraged to write a thank you letter to the donor; thank you letters can be submitted to Financial Aid & Awards at either campus.