Awards Guidelines
1. BVC Awards Guidelines
Scholarships and bursaries are available for students registered at Bow Valley College who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or landed immigrants. International students are eligible for awards when specified. Verified refugees may be considered as approved by the Awards Office.
Students with disabilities who are on a reduced course load as approved by the Alberta Government or on a modified course load as approved by the College are considered full-time students for the purposes of awards.
2. Award Categories
Entrance scholarships and bursaries are available for students who have applied in a full-time or part-time BVC credited program for the first time or have graduated from ESL or Academic Foundations and applied for the first time to a career program.
In-course scholarships and bursaries are available for students who are registered in a full-time or part-time BVC credit based program.
Transition scholarships and bursaries are intended for students who are bridging from one BVC program to another.
Alumni scholarships and bursaries are intended for students who have graduated or completed their program goal.
3. Award Type
Scholarship: An award given primarily in recognition of excellence in academic achievement; however, other criteria or conditions may be included.
Bursary: An award given primarily on the basis of financial need; however, other criteria or conditions may be included.
Award: Any financial assistance or payment (grant, loan, scholarship, bursary or prize).
Prize: An award given to a student in recognition of a significant accomplishment. Prizes may include but are not limited to books, plaques, medals, subscriptions or cash.
4. Eligibility Criteria
A domestic student is a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or Landed Immigrant. Refugee claimants may be considered as approved by the Awards Office.
An Aboriginal student includes all Aboriginal designations.
Full-time scholarships and bursaries are intended for students who have attended a full-time course load in the Fall, Winter or Spring session in the year of application.
Part-time scholarships and bursaries are intended for students who have attended a part-time course load in the Fall, Winter or Spring session in the year of application.
5. Selection Criteria
|
Grade |
Percentage |
Grade Point Value |
Description |
|
A+ |
95-100 |
4.0 |
Exceptional: superior knowledge of subject matter |
|
A |
90-94 |
4.0 |
Excellent: outstanding knowledge of subject matter |
|
A- |
85-89 |
3.67 |
|
|
B+ |
80-84 |
3.33 |
|
|
B |
75-79 |
3.0 |
Very Good: knowledge of subject matter generally mastered |
|
B- |
70-74 |
2.67 |
|
|
C+ |
67-69 |
2.33 |
|
|
C |
64-66 |
2.0 |
Satisfactory/Acceptable: knowledge of subject matter adequately mastered |
|
C- |
60-63 |
1.67 |
|
|
D+ |
57-59 |
1.33 |
|
|
D |
54-56 |
1.0 |
|
|
D- |
50-53 |
.67 |
Minimum achievement for credit: knowledge of some subject matter mastered |
|
F |
<50 |
0.0 |
Fail: an unsatisfactory performance |
Academic accomplishment/proficiency
Attributes
- Motivated and demonstrating working to full potential
- Demonstrate a positive attitide
Evaluation
Range Values
- 64% - 85% ( C; A-)
- Range 1 : 64% - 85%
- Range 1 : 64% - 85%
Academic excellence
Attributes
- An excellent academic performance with strong evidence of material comprehension
- Demonstrate lifelong learning qualities such as program engagement and collaboration with peers
Evaluation
- Minimum term grade point average of 80%
Range Values
- 80% - 100% (B+ ; A+)
- Range 1 : 95% - 100%
- Range 2 : 85% - 94.9%
- Range 3 : 80% - 84.9%
Attendance
Attributes
- Demonstrate program engagement through attendance
Evaluation
- Demonstrate program engagement through active attendance
Documents Required
- Proof of attendance through a letter of reference provided by a current instructor or program coordinator
Financial Budget Form
Attributes
- Monthly Budget Form
Evaluation
- Monthly Budget Calculator
Financial Need
Attributesover
- To assist students who are in a financial need situation which is a barrier to their studies
Evaluation
Leadership
Attributes
- Engagement in College and program activities
- Community involvement
- Commitment and excellence
Evaluation
- Degree of engagement in program and College activities; community involvement and shows values of commitment and excellence
Documents Required
- Letter of reference stating your leadership experience
Overcome obstacles
Attributes
- Overcome obstacles in achieving academic success
- Overcome challenges in personal situations
Evaluation
- Evaluate the degree of perseverance through challenges
Attributes
- Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism
- Demonstrate motivation and focus to achieve educational and personal goals
- Demonstrate positive and caring attitude towards self and others
Evaluation
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and professionalism
- Demonstrate motivation and focus to achieve educational and personal goals
Documents Required
- Letter of reference demonstrating your personal attributes
Superior academic achievement
Attributes
- A good academic performance with evidence of material comprehension
Evaluation
- Minimum TGPA of 70% or 2.67
Range Values
- 70% - 100% ( B- ; A+)
- Range 1 : 90% - 100%
- Range 2 : 80% - 89.9%
- Range 3 : 70% - 79.9%
