FINANCIAL AID & AWARDS
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1. Academic Excellence Scholarship Health and Community Care
2. Bea Hunter Eastern Star Bursary
3. Bethany Care Society Excellence In Practical Nursing Scholarship
4. Bill Brown Award - For Health & Community Care
5. Board of Governors' Scholarship
6. Business and Professional Women's Club of Calgary Bursary
7. Chartwells Education Dining Services Award
8. Foundation for Senior Care - Hearts of Excellence Health Care Aide Award
9. Foundation for Senior Care - Hearts of Excellence Practical Nurse Award
10. Grand & Toy Award For Excellence in Pharmacy Technician
11. Health and Community Care Career Award
12. Health and Community Care Dean's Scholarship
13. Health and Community Care Humanitarian Award
14. Janice Ulrich Memorial Scholarship (Donor Event)
15. Marie Daniele Scholarship
16. Marilyn Antoniuk Grant Award
17. Penn West Energy Scholarship HCC
18. Premiers Scholarship
19. President's Award
20. Students' Association Award
21. Susan Korba Award
22. Tulip Tribute Award
23. Wilson and Muriel Menzies Award
HEALTH AND COMMUNITY CARE
Academic Excellence Scholarship Health and Community Care top ^
This award has been set up from proceeds from the annual golf tournament at Bow Valley College. Each year a variety of community partners come together to plan and execute a golf tournament in support of Bow Valley College. The purpose is to recognize students for their academic achievement and leadership qualities and experience.
Value: $1,000 each
Disbursement: 4 awards each year
(4 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded at an annual awards ceremony)
Awards will be disbursed between January and December)
Consideration: Nomination by Dean
Reviewed by Student Affairs Officer
Deadline: March 1
Criteria & Weight:
. Academic excellence (highest mark, highest GPA) (50% weight)
. Leadership and community involvement (50% weight) (attach letters of involvement)
. Full-time student
Bea Hunter Eastern Star Bursary top ^
This award has been set up in memory of Bea Hunter who was a long standing member of the Chinook Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Bea had a great sense of commitment to her community and to her family and always believed in providing a hand up to individuals in the community who face challenges. Bea had a great love of the health sector; it was always a dream of hers to become a nurse. This award is created with the intention of providing recognition to a student at Bow Valley College in the Practical Nurse program.
Amount: $1000 each (for 2010 only) . $500 for following years
Disbursement: 1 award per year
Consideration: Nomination
Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
. Full time or part time student has completed Semester 1 and Semester 2 of Practical Nurse program and continuing into Semester 3
. Academic improvement
. Excellent attendance
. Community/Volunteer involvement
. Financial need
Bethany Care Society Excellence In Practical Nursing Scholarship top ^
Bethany Care Society is a leading employer and innovator in the delivery of health care services for seniors and persons with disabilities. Bethany's mission of Creating Caring Communities has led to the funding of this award to support students who have shown excellent care skills through their practicum placements and have a keen interest in a career in the long term
care sector.
Value: $1,250
Disbursement: 2 awards each year *
(2 awards yearly - last 2 awards in 2011)
* 1 award to a Full time student (deadline May 1)
* 1 award to a Part-time student (deadline March 1)
Consideration: Nomination
Deadline:
March 1 for Part-time students
May 1 for Full-time students
Criteria for Full time student:
. Full-time student has completed their second semester and enrolled in the third semester of one of: Practical Nurse Diploma Program or Aboriginal Practical Nurse Diploma Program
. Student must be committed to working in the field of long term care
. Excellence in patient care as demonstrated by their practicum evaluation
. Academic Achievement
NOTE: This award will be presented in the classroom
Criteria for Part time student:
. Part-time student has completed their second semester and enrolled in the third semester of one of: Practical Nurse Diploma Program or Aboriginal Practical Nurse Diploma Program
. Student must be committed to working in the field of long term care
. Excellence in patient care as demonstrated by their practicum evaluation
. Academic Achievement
Bill Brown Award for HCC top ^
This award is to encourage Bow Valley College students who want to change their life by furthering their education.
Amount: $500
Number of Awards: 2 awards for 2011. 1 per year (2012, 2013, 2014)
Consideration: Nomination
Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
- Canadian Citizen/Landed Immigrant
- Full time student who has completed at least two semesters in any HCC program.
- Demonstrates motivation and focus to achieve educational goals.
- Demonstrates how career plan will benefit self/family.
Board of Governors' Scholarship top ^
Amount: $1,000
Disbursement: 1 per year
Consideration: Nomination
Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
. Full-time student
. Academic excellence
. Community/volunteer involvement
. Professional demeanour
. Financial need
Business and Professional Women's Club of Calgary Bursary top ^
Amount: $500
Disbursement: 1 per year
Consideration: Application
Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
. Full-time Health and Community Care student currently enrolled in a certificate or diploma program
. Financial need
. Priority given to a female student who is a single parent or the primary care giver
. Academic excellence
Chartwells Education Dining Services Award top ^
Amount: $250
Disbursement: 1 per year
Consideration: Nomination
Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
. Full-time student in the last half of their program
. Personal growth
. Overcome barriers
Foundation for Senior Care -
Hearts of Excellence Health Care Aide Award top ^
The Foundation for Seniors Care Hearts of Excellence Foundation was established in 2006 through the generous donations of individuals who believe in the importance and professionalism needed to provide exceptional senior care. This award is intended for students nearing completion of their program who have demonstrated academic excellence in their program that prepares them for a career in the health care field.
Value: $500 (4 Awards 2009- 10 or two years)
Disbursement: 4 Awards
Consideration: Highest GPA on completion of the following courses: ADMN 104, HCAP 101, HCAP 130, HCAP 131
Criteria:
. Highest GPA on completion of ADMN 104, HCAP 101, HCAP 130, HCAP 131
. Student is enrolled and returning for completion of the program.
Foundation for Senior Care -
Hearts of Excellence Practical Nurse Award top ^
The Foundation for Seniors Care Hearts of Excellence Foundation was established in 2006 through the generous donations of individuals who believe in the importance and professionalism needed to provide exceptional senior care. This award is intended for students nearing completion of their program who have demonstrated academic excellence in their program that prepares them for a career in the health care field.
Value: $1,000 (3 Awards 2009- 10 or two years)
Disbursement: 1 Fall 1 Spring for full time students in the PN Program 1 Summer student in the part-time PN Program (2 for FT, 1 for PT)
Consideration: Highest Grade Point Average at the end of the 3rd semester of the PN Program and student is returning for the 4th semester.
Criteria:
. Highest Grade point average at the end of the 3rd semester
. Student is enrolled and returning for the 4th semester of the PN program.
Grand & Toy Award For Excellence in Pharmacy Technician Award top ^
Grand & Toy has established this award to celebrate a student with academic excellence in the Pharmacy Technician Program.
Amount: $ 500 each
Disbursement: 1 award per year (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
Consideration: Application
Application Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
. Full time student who has completed their first semester and is enrolled in their second semester of the Pharmacy Technicians program
. Academic Excellence
. Excellent attendance
. Community/Volunteer involvement
Health and Community Care Career Award top ^
Amount: $400
Disbursement: 1 per program
Consideration: Nomination
Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
. Full-time or part-time student enrolled in a career program of at least 16 weeks
. Academic excellence
. Demonstrates outstanding performance in work experience/practicum/clinical area
. Has made a committed and conscious effort to succeed in the program by demonstrating regular attendance, professional interpersonal skills, and teamwork
. Financial need
Health and Community Care Dean's Scholarship top ^
Amount: $400
Disbursement: 1 per year
Consideration: Nomination
Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
. Full or part-time student continuing to last semester of an HCC program
. Academic excellence
. Demonstrated community involvement
. Demonstrated capacity for mentorship or leadership in the classroom or practicum
Health and Community Care Humanitarian Award top ^
Amount: $400
Disbursement: 1 per program
Consideration: Nomination
Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
. Full-time or part-time student enrolled in a career program of at least 16 weeks
. Self-directed and responsible for personal growth by maintaining or promoting their own level of wellness
. Actively engaged in promoting wellness of clients/patients, classmates, and other healthcare members
. Served as a role model for the program by demonstrating a positive attitude, professionalism and compassion
. Financial need
Janice Ulrich Memorial Scholarship top ^
This scholarship has been initiated by Carrie McCulley and friends in memory of Janice Ulrich who was a student in the Correctional Studies program. Janice was an outstanding student and is remembered for her enthusiasm, drive and determination. This scholarship will provide recognition to a student at Bow Valley College in the Correctional Studies program.
Amount: $500
Disbursement: 1 award per year
Consideration: Nomination
Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
. Full time student entering the second year of the Correctional Studies program
. Academic excellence
. Leadership role in the classroom
. Expressed commitment to the field of studies as determined by nominator
Marie Daniele Scholarship top ^
This award has been established in the memory of Marie Daniele in recognition of a Bow Valley College student enrolled in the Early Learning and Child Care program within the Health and Community Care department.
Amount: $250
Disbursement: 1 award per year
Consideration: Application
Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
- Student in the Early Learning and Child Care program
- Has made a committed and conscious effort to succeed in the program by demonstrating regular attendance, professional interpersonal skills, motivation and teamwork
- Finacial need
Marilyn Antoniuk Grant Award top ^
Amount: $250
Disbursement: 1 per year
Consideration: Nomination
Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
. Full-time Practical Nurse student
. Quality of caring
. Hard working and determined
. Client-centred dedication
. Exemplifies high standard of performance
. Good attendance in clinical setting
. Financial need
Penn West Energy Scholarship HCC - NOT AVAILABLE top ^
Amount: $1250 each
Disbursement: 3 per year
Consideration: Application
Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
. Full-time student in the Health and Community Care program
. Academic excellence
. Financial need
. Highly motivated
. Demonstrates loyalty and commitment to the College and/or to the community
Premiers Scholarship top ^
Amount: $1,200
Disbursement: 1 per year
Consideration: Nomination
Deadline: October 1
Criteria:
. Alberta resident
. Full-time student in a career program of at least 12 weeks
. Financial need
. Academic proficiency or potential as recognized by a program instructor
. Professional demeanour
. Community involvement/volunteer work (include a letter of reference)
. Recipient is invited to attend the Premier's Scholarship Fundraiser Luncheon in November
President's Award top ^
A natural leader and positive role model who selflessly supports his/her fellow students, the award recipient also values teamwork, exemplifies ethical behaviour and advances the greater good. The Presidents Award is presented by Bow Valley College President and CEO Sharon Carry.
Amount: $2000
Disbursement: 1 per year (until 2011)
Consideration: Nomination
Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
. Full-time Health and Community Care student
. Academic excellence
. Financial need
. Student leadership qualities
Students Association Award top ^
Amount: $500 each
Disbursement: 2 per year
Consideration: Application
Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
. Open to full-time Health and Community Care students including International Students
. Maintain excellent attendance and is actively involved in classes
. Maintain 70% overall course average
. Write a 250 word essay (4-5 paragraphs) indicating community involvement, leadership in a supportive manner, involvement in student government or student society, clubs, organizations, or committees. State your goals and how you plan to achieve them.
. Letter of reference from associated member of above involvement
Susan Korba Award top ^
This award has been established to provide recognition to a full time student at Bow Valley Colleges Practical Nurse program. This award recognizes and celebrates the students hard work, particularly as the student enters into the second year of studies.
Amount: $750
Disbursement: 1 award
Consideration: Nomination
Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
. Full time student entering 2nd year of Practical Nurse program
. Academic proficiency or potential as recognized by a program instructor
. Excellent attendance
. Financial Need
. Overcome barriers or hardships
Tulip Tribute Award top ^
Amount: $250 each
Disbursement: 1 per year
Consideration: Nomination
Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
. Full- or part-time Health and Community Care student
. Excellent attendance
. Hard working and motivated
. Overcome barriers
. Achieved success in respective program
Wilson and Muriel Menzies Award top ^
Amount: $1315.08
Disbursement: 1 per year
Consideration: Nomination
Deadline: March 1
Criteria:
. Full-time graduating PN student
. Financial need
. Qualities of a hard worker who has persevered to complete their program
. Personality traits of dependability and strength
. Academic competence
