Donor Awards Many organizations and agencies generously donate to the College to assist students in financial need. Full-time eligible students can complete their general bursary application via MyDC using the self-service portal. Eligible students can apply each academic year Check the Financial Aid Important Dates to make sure you apply before the deadline Applicants who apply by the posted deadline are guaranteed a response by the end of their intake term The General Bursary application will also consider you for donor awards automatically; separate applications are not required Bursary funds are non-repayable Please note withdrawal or drop to part-time studies may impact eligibility for bursary funds. 123Dentist Awards The 123Dentist Awards will be granted annually to students from Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant programs at Durham College who are dedicated, enthusiastic, collaborative, and customer service-driven. The recipients will be selected by a program committee from the Faculty of Health Sciences and distributed in the final semester of their program. Details on how to apply for this award will be sent to students via email. 123Dentist Dental Office Administrator's Awards The 123Dentist Dental Office Administrator's Awards will be granted to students from the Dental Office Administration program at Durham College who are dedicated, enthusiastic, collaborative, and customer service-driven. The recipients will be selected by a program committee from the Faculty of Health Sciences and distributed in the final semester of their program. Details on how to apply for this award will be sent to students via email. ANDREW FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP The Andrew Foundation Scholarship is presented annually to students in any program with good academic standing. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. ARAMARK CANADA LTD. AWARD The Aramark Award is an in-course award that will be presented annually to a student in any program or year of study. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements, such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM The Award for Excellence in the Automotive Technician Program is granted to the student who has graduated first in their class, based upon final grade point average in the Automotive Technician – Service and Management program. This award is donated by Robert La Croix. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. BILL AND BARBARA HOWE Bursary The Bill and Barbara Howe Bursary will be awarded to two students in financial need with good academic standing within the Photography program. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. BLACK & MCDONALD INDIGENOUS AWARD The Black & McDonald Indigenous Award will be granted annually to a full-time student currently enrolled in any skilled trades program at Durham College. Preference will be given to an Aboriginal student. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements, such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and be enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the college. BROOKLIN HORTICULTURE SOCIETY AWARD The Brooklin Horticulture Society Award is an in-course award that will be presented annually to a student in the Horticulture Technician program. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the college. BRUCE MACMILLAN MEMORIAL AWARD Awarded to a student entering the School of Science, Engineering and Technology with a preference given to a female. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements, such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the college. Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories Bursary The CCIL Bursary will be awarded to a student enrolled in the Civil Engineering program at Durham College. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements, such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the college. Canadian Elevator Contractors Association Bursary The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) Bursary is for students in financial need with good academic standing within the Elevating Devices program. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the college. Canadian Elevator Contractors Association In-course Scholarship The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) In-course Scholarship Award will be awarded to the top two students in the Elevating Devices program. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the college. CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN OSHAWA DISTRICT AWARD The Canadian Federation of University Women Award is an in-course award that will be presented annually to a woman in her second year. Preference will be given to students residing in the Durham region. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements, such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the college. CANADIAN HEALTHCARE ENGINEERS SOCIETY, ONTARIO CHAPTER AWARD The Canadian Healthcare Engineers Society, Ontario Chapter Award is awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Biomedical Engineering Technology program. The student will have completed one year of study and have achieved academic excellence. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements, such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the college. Canerector Foundation Scholarship Fund Durham College is proud to partner with the Canerector Foundation to award Canerector Scholarships to students enrolled in full-time certificate and diploma programs in some of the most in-demand skilled trades fields. For more details and to apply for this award click here. CARPENTERS UNION LOCAL 397 AWARD The Carpenters Union Local 397 Award is available to a full-time Durham College student. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements, such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the college. Cathy Brown Bursary for Culinary Arts The Cathy Brown Bursary for Culinary Arts for a student in financial need with good academic standing within the Culinary Skills program. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. Champion of Public Relations Excellence Award The Champion of Public Relations Excellence Award is open to students in their final year of the Journalism and Creative Writing program. The student must have a good academic standing. The recipient will be selected by a selection committee from the Faculty of Media, Arts and Design. Details on how to apply for this award will be sent to students via email. CHRISTOPHER KRESIMIR MALY AWARD The Christopher Kresimir Maly Award is an in-course award that will be presented annually to a student in the Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology program. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office. CIBC ENDOWED BURSARY The CIBC Bursary Award is available to a student in Environmental Studies. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office. CINDE Bursary The CINDE Bursary will be granted to a student in their second year of study from the Mechanical Engineering Technician NDE program at Durham College who demonstrates financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Student Award and Financial Aid Office of the College. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the college. CINDE In-course Scholarship The CINDE In-Course Scholarship will be awarded to the second-highest student from the Mechanical Engineering Technician NDE program in their second year of study. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the college. Connor Thompson Memorial Award The Connor Thompson Memorial Award will be granted annually to a student from the Preservice Fire Program at Durham College who demonstrates creative and hardworking qualities and is passionate about helping others. The recipient will be selected by a program committee from the Faculty of Social and Community Services and distributed in the second semester of the program. Details on how to apply for this award will be sent to students via email. D.M. Wills Associates Limited Award The D.M. Wills Associates Limited Award is presented to a student in their final year of the Civil Engineering program. The recipient is selected by Financial Aid and Awards Office. Dr. Kayla Murphy Indigenous Students Award The Dr. Kayla Murphy Indigenous Students Award will be granted to a student in financial need from Durham College who is Indigenous and must be able to prove their Indigeneity through an Indian status card, Inuit registry, Metis registry or letter from an Elder of their recognized community or through candidate self-declaration. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the college. DoorDash #BlackFoodEnergy Culinary Scholarship Durham College is proud to present the DoorDash #BlackFoodEnergy Culinary Scholarship to self-identifying Black students enrolled in the Culinary Management. For more details and to apply for this award click here. DURHAM COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARD The Durham College Alumni Association Award is available to a full-time Durham College student. Preference will be given to Durham College Alumni children. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements, such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the college. DURHAM COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION – OACETT AWARD The Durham College Alumni Association and OACETT Award is an in-course award that will be presented annually to a student in their second or third year of any Engineering program. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements, such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the college DURHAM FILIPINO-CANADIAN SOCIETY & DR. GREGORIO BAYANG AWARD The Durham Filipino-Canadian Society and Dr. Gregorio Bayang Award are awarded annually with preference to a student in any year of the Dental Assisting or the Dental Hygiene program. The recipient shall demonstrate financial need and be in good academic standing. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. DURHAM POLICE APPRECIATION COMMITTEE AWARD The Durham Police Appreciation Committee Award is available to a full-time, second-year student in his or her final semester of the Police Foundations program. The recipient has to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and preference will be given to a Durham Region resident. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. DURHAM REGION CONCERT ASSOCIATION AWARD The Durham Region Concert Association Award is granted annually to a student enrolled in the Music Business Administration program who is in their second or higher semester. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. DURHAM REGION HEAVY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION AWARD The Durham Region Heavy Contractors Association Award is available to full-time students entering or currently enrolled at Durham College who are residents of Ontario and have demonstrated financial need. Applicants must be enrolled in programs directly related to the construction industry. Preference will be given to residents of the Durham Region. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements, such as being Ontario residents and Canadian citizens or permanent residents; be in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. DURHAM REGION HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION AWARD The Durham Region Home Builders’ Association Award is available to students enrolled in skilled trades programs at Durham College. The award shall be provided on preference to a female and male student on a rotating basis, with female students receiving the award in even-numbered years and male students receiving the award in odd-numbered years. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements, such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE SERVICES BOARD – ROGER ANDERSON MEMORIAL AWARD The Durham Regional Police Services Board – Roger Anderson Memorial Award is available to full-time students who have graduated from a secondary school in the Durham Region or resided there while attending secondary school elsewhere. Applicants must be full-time students in the Faculty of Social and Community Services and demonstrate community service above and beyond the mandatory volunteer involvement. This award is available in even-numbered years. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. DWAYNE MOSES MEMORIAL AWARD The Dwayne Moses Memorial Award is open to second year students in the Social Service Worker program. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office. Enbridge Student Award Students must be enrolled full-time in the pre-apprenticeship programs for women or year-1 or 2 of a post-secondary program within the Faculty of Science, Engineering & Information Technology (SEIT) or Faculty of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship (STA). One award is awarded to a student in the Faculty of SEIT and the other is awarded to a student in the Faculty of STA. Preference is given to students in good academic standing with no academic offences. Eligible students must meet one of the following criteria: a) The student must identify as a member of the Indigenous or Metis community. b) Preference will be given to female students. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. Estate of Ralph Jennings Award The Estate of Ralph Jennings is available to students in nursing or mechanical engineering. Could be used for scholarships or bursaries. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office. Estate of Robert Hann Award This award is a general bursary. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office. ESTATES OF KATHLEEN NAWROT AND JEAN KROLL The Estates of Kathleen Nawrot and Jean Kroll Award is an in-course award that will be presented annually to a student in any program or year of studies. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. EVA LORAINE CORNISH MEMORIAL AWARD The Eva Loraine Cornish Memorial Award is available to a second year full-time student with demonstrated financial need and is not receiving OSAP. Preference is given to a student who has a permanent home address in the region of Durham. The recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as be an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA COMPANY BURSARY The General Motors of Canada Limited Bursary is available to full-time students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and registered in the Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering or Operations Management programs. Preference is given to candidates who meet the employment equity target group: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, or visible minorities. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. GREATER OSHAWA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARD The Greater Oshawa Area Chamber of Commerce Award is available to full-time second or third year students in the Faculty of Business and Information Technology who demonstrate financial need. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. GREENBRIAR FOUNDATION AWARD The Greenbriar Foundation Award is available to full-time Durham College students. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. HAROLD ‘PAT’ DOOLEY BURSARY The Harold ‘Pat’ Dooley Bursary is available to full-time students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 who have demonstrated financial need. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; be in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. Jack and Marg Sills Memorial Scholarship This award is granted to a 2nd year nursing student. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office. JACK V. CUNNINGHAM AWARD The Jack V. Cunningham Award is an in-course award that will be presented annually to a student in the second year of the Electrical Technician Instrumentation and Control program. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. JAMIE STRIEMER MEMORIAL AWARD The Jamie Striemer Memorial Award is available to a mature student enrolled in a program at the Skilled Trades Centre. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. JEFFREY AND JULIA BOYCE BUSINESS AWARD The Jeffrey and Julia Boyce Business Award is available to full-time students enrolled at Durham College entering their second or third year, who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, who are residents of Ontario and have demonstrated financial need. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. Johnson Controls Entrance Bursary Durham College is proud to partner with Johnson Controls to award annual entrance bursaries to five students entering their first semester of studies in the Electromechanical Engineering Technology program. These bursaries are designed to help those with demonstrated financial need. The recipients will be selected by a program committee from the Faculty of Science and Engineering Technology. For more details and to apply for this award click here. JOSEPH BUTTON ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP The Joseph Button Achievement Scholarship will be granted annually to a student who has successfully completed the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques (HVAC) certificate. This award should be presented to the candidate who possesses the sound technical knowledge and hands-on experience to be top of their class, with the highest GPA achieved in the program. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. Joyce Family Foundation Bursary Joyce Family Foundation Bursaries will be granted to students who are: full-time students entering Year One of any program in any Faculty, with a preference to those students enrolled in a preparatory program. Undergraduate level, first post-secondary program. Recipient must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons. Resident in Durham Region and have graduated from a Durham Region high school within the last three years. In the greatest financial need and have overcome obstacles and adversity. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office. KENT AND DOUGLAS FARNDALE CULINARY AWARD The Lenovo (Canada) Inc. Access Awards are available to full-time students in any Durham College program. Preference will be given to visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous peoples. Special consideration will be given to students who are the first generation of their family to attend post-secondary education and/or sole support parents. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. LENOVO (CANADA) INC. ACCESS AWARDS The Lenovo (Canada) Inc. Access Awards are available to full-time students in any Durham College program. Preference will be given to visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous peoples. Special consideration will be given to students who are the first generation of their family to attend post-secondary education and/or sole support parents. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. Lorne Prentice Memorial Award The Lorne Prentice Memorial Award will be granted annually to a student from the Faculty of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship who demonstrates financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. LOIS AND GARY POLONSKY BURSARY AWARD The Lois and Gary Polonsky Bursary Award is available to full-time Durham College students who have demonstrated financial need, and have a minimum average of 75 per cent, or equivalent GPA. Recipients will meet the OSAP residency requirements, such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and are enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. LOIS SLEIGHTHOLM AWARD The Lois Sleightholm Award is available to full-time Durham College students. Preference will be given to applicants who attended a Whitby high school and are Whitby residents. Recipients will meet the OSAP residency requirements, which include being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and have demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. LOIS SLEIGHTHOLM 21ST CENTURY FUND The Lois Sleightholm 21st Century Fund is available to students enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship with a preference towards renewable energy programs. Recipients will meet the OSAP residency requirements, which include being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and have demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. Marguerite Thomas Parent Culinary Award The Marguerite Thomas Parent Culinary Award is granted annually to a student who is studying in the hospitality and food services industry. The recipient must be an Ontario resident, being in full-time studies and of good academic standing, and having a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office. MARJORIE ELIZABETH WILLOUGHBY AWARD The Marjorie Elizabeth Willoughby Awards are available to full-time students at Durham College with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. Preference will be given to Durham Region residents who are sole-support parents. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements, such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and is enrolled in full-time studies and has a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. Mary Cook Bursary The Mary Cook Bursary for students in financial need with good academic standing within the Photography program. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office. MASONIC FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO The Masonic Foundation of Ontario Award will be granted annually to a student in financial need in the Practical Nursing program. The recipient must be an Ontario resident and a Canadian citizen. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. Massage Addict Clinical Practice Award The Massage Addict Clinical Practice Award will be awarded annually to a student who demonstrates excellence in the clinical practice environment, professionalism, client rapport, and is a team player. The recipients will be selected by a program committee from the Faculty of Health Sciences. Details on how to apply for this award will be sent to students via email. Massage Addict Overall Excellence Award The Massage Addict Overall Excellence Award will be awarded annually to the student who demonstrates evidence-informed decision-making, a commitment to learning, and strong leadership ability with a preference for a student who attained high academic achievement. The recipients will be selected by a program committee from the Faculty of Health Sciences. Details on how to apply for this award will be sent to students via email. MCERLEAN FAMILY AWARD The McErlean Family Award is available to a single parent undertaking studies in any faculty and year at the college. The award is intended to cover all institutional costs, including, but not limited to, tuition, mobile computing fee, ancillary fees, and the cost of books. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements, such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. METIS NATION OF ONTARIO BURSARY Students must demonstrate financial need; for more details, log in to MyCampus and download the application form. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. MICHAEL STARR ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE AWARD The Michael Starr Anniversary Award will be granted to a student in the Business Admin – Human Resources program. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements, such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and is enrolled in full-time studies and has a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. MIKE KAVANAUGH AWARD The Mike Kavanaugh Award is available to an entrance or existing student in the Mechanical Engineering Technician. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office. ONTARIO POWER GENERATION AWARD The Ontario Power Generation Award is available to an entrance or existing student in School of Science & Engineering Technology. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. OPG EMPLOYEE AND PENSIONERS’ AWARD The OPG Employee and Pensioners’ Award is available to full-time Durham College students. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements, such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and is enrolled in full-time studies and has a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. ORGANIZATION OF CANADIAN NUCLEAR INDUSTRIES The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries Bursaries will be awarded annually to two students attending one of the following programs: Electrical Engineering Technician, Gas Technician 2, Mechanical Technician – Millwright, Power Engineering Technician and Welding Engineering Technician. The recipients will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. OSHAWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION AWARD The Oshawa Community Credit Union Award is available to a full-time Durham College student in the Faculty of Business and Information Technology or to a nursing student in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Full-time students in years 1, 2 or 3 who complete a Student Financial Profile will be given consideration for this award. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. OSHAWA DOUBLE B SPORTS CLUB BURSARY The Oshawa Double B Sports Club Bursary is available to full-time, second-year students who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. The recipient will preferably be a member of a college varsity sport team with a demonstrated record of community service. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. OWASCO VOLKSWAGEN AWARD The OWASCO Volkswagen Award is available to an entrance or existing student in the Marketing/Business program. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements, such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and is enrolled in full-time studies and has a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. Paul Vessey Award The Paul Vessey Award will be granted annually to a student enrolled in the Faculty of Business and Information Technology. The recipient will meet the OTSS residency requirements, which include being an Ontario resident and a Canadian citizen, being in full-time studies and of good academic standing, and having a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. Pineridge Art Council Cathy Schnippering Bursaary The Pine Ridge Art Council Cathy Schnippering Bursary is for students in financial need with good academic standing within the Music Business Management program. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. Port Perry Rotary Award The Rotary Club of Port Perry Award will be granted annually to a student who has made a significant contribution towards community service. Preference will be given to those who currently live or have lived in Scugog during their high school years. The recipient selected is an Ontario resident and a Canadian citizen, being in full-time studies, of good academic standing, and has demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. Prosecutors Association of Ontario Awards The Prosecutors Association of Ontario Student Awards will be granted to a full-time student enrolled in the second year of the Paralegal diploma program at Durham College who best exemplifies the ethics and ideals of justice while demonstrating excellence in advocacy. Details on how to apply for this award will be sent to students via email. Prosecutors Association of Ontario Excellence Award The Prosecutors Association of Ontario Excellence Award will be granted to a full-time student enrolled in the third year of the Bachelor of Applied Arts - Paralegal Studies program at Durham College who best exemplifies the ethics and ideals of justice, while demonstrating excellence in advocacy. Details on how to apply for this award will be sent to students via email. PURDUE PHARMA PHARMACEUTICAL AND FOOD SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY FUND The Purdue Pharma Award is available to a full-time Durham College student. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. RALPH SAGAR AWARD The Ralph Sagar Award is available to a full-time student, with preference given to students enrolled in the Animation-Computer Arts program. This award was established by the estate of Linda Darlene Sagar in honour of her brother, Ralph. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION DISTRICT 28 AWARD The Retired Teachers Association District 28 Award is an entrance award available to students who have graduated from a high school within District 28. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. Regional Chair's Classic in Memory of Roger Anderson Award The Regional Chair's Classic in Memory of Roger Anderson Award is available to full-time Durham College students in good standing with demonstrated financial need. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. ROGER PARDY MEMORIAL AWARD The Roger Pardy Memorial Award is available to full-time second-year students enrolled in the Police Foundations program who have demonstrated strong leadership and participation in community activities. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. Ronald H. Ball Family Scholarship The Ronald H. Ball Family Scholarship is granted annually to the highest-ranking student in any Durham College program, based on academic performance, with preference given to students in the Faculty of Business and Information Technology. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office. ROSS MACKIE AWARD The Ross Mackie Award is available to a full-time student in financial need, with an average of 75 per cent, or equivalent GPA. The recipient will be a single parent undertaking studies in any field. Preference will be given to a resident of Durham Region. The award is intended to cover all institutional costs, including, but not limited to, tuition, mobile computing fee, ancillary fees, and the cost of books. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. SABAT FAMILY AWARD The Anne Sabat Award is granted annually to a student who has successfully completed the Centre for Success program, has enrolled at Durham College and is in financial need, however, and has received a relatively small grant from the government assistance program. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. Schulich Builders Scholarships Durham College is proud to partner with the Schulich Foundation to award Schulich Builders Scholarships to students enrolling in full-time certificate and diploma programs in some of the most in-demand skilled trades fields. For more details and to apply for this award click here. SMART SERVE ONTARIO BURSARY To be awarded to a student going into their first year and will be returning for their second year of studies in the Hospitality and Tourism area (Tourism Management, Culinary Management, Hotel & Resort Operation, Hotel & Resort Administration) who has shown great effort to succeed in their field of study, has completed one co-op placement or work term, has demonstrated academic merit and has a clear financial need. They will also have successfully completed their Smart Serve certification. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2008 SPRING GAMES AWARD The Special Olympics 2008 Spring Games Award is available to a student enrolled in the College Community Integration through Cooperative Education (CICE) program or a student enrolled in a program that has been designed for persons with intellectual disabilities. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. STANLEY LOVELL MEMORIAL AWARD The Stanley Lovell Memorial Award is available to one student enrolled in the Developmental Service Worker program and one student enrolled in a business program at the college. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as be Ontario residents and Canadian citizens or permanent residents; be in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. The Garry Lloyd Gifford Bursary This bursary is for first year students in any program who demonstrate financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. The Jim Ferr Legacy Award in Photography The Jim Ferr Legacy Award in Photography will be granted to a graduating student from the Photography program at Durham College who demonstrates creative and hardworking qualities and is passionate about pursuing a career in Photography. The recipient will be selected by a program committee from the Faculty of Media, Art & Design and distributed in the fourth semester of the program. Details on how to apply for this award will be sent to students via email. THE MAUREEN E. HUNTRODS MEMORIAL PSW SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Maureen E. Huntrods Memorial PSW Scholarship Fund will be granted annually to a student in the Personal Support Worker program. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. The Michael Lewars Bursary The Michael Lewars Bursary is for a student in financial need with good academic standing within the Graphic Design program, preference is given to self-identifying Black student. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office. The W. Galen Weston Bursary The W. Galen Weston Bursaries are granted to students in the following programs: Culinary Management, Event Planning, Horticulture- Technician, Horticulture- Food and Farming, Tourism – Destination Marketing, Nutrition and Food Service Management, Hospitality- Hotel and Restaurant Management, Culinary Skills and Hospitality Skills. The recipients will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office. Thermëa Spa Village Whitby Bursary The Thermëa Spa Village Whitby Bursary is for a student in financial need with good academic standing within the massage therapy program. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. Thermëa Spa Village Whitby Scholarship The Thermëa Spa Village Whitby Scholarship will be granted to a student who has successfully completed the Massage Therapy program with the highest GPA achieved in the program. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College TORONTO DOMINION GREEN ENVIRONMENT AWARD The Toronto Dominion Green Environment Award is available to a second or third year student studying in one of the colleges Green Environment Programs. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. TYNCEL HASAN AWARD The Tyncel Hasan Award is awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Graphic Design program. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. UA LOCAL 463 AWARD The UA Local 463 Award (plumbers, steam fitters, welders and apprentices) is available for a full-time, first-year student who completed his or her final year of high school with a minimum average of 75 per cent. Preference will be given to students registered in a skilled trades program and to relatives of UA Local 463 members. Weston Foundation Entrance Scholarships Weston Foundation Entrance Scholarships are granted to students in the following programs: Culinary Management, Horticulture Food and Farming, Horticulture Technician and Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Management. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office. Whitby Fire and Emergency Services Inclusivity Excellence Award Durham College is proud to partner with the Town of Whitby on an exciting opportunity for students: the Whitby Fire and Emergency Services Inclusivity Excellence Award. Two awards will be awarded annually to racialized or economically challenged students who have been accepted into the Firefighter- Pre-Service Education and Training (regular and compressed stream) or Fire Prevention and Technology programs. For more details and to apply for this award click here. WORDHAM FAMILY AWARD The Wordham Family Award is available to a full-time Durham College student who is the first of his/her immediate family to attend a post-secondary institution and who has an incoming average between 75 per cent – 90 per cent. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office. XEROX CANADA AWARD The Xerox Canada Award is available to a full-time, second-year student in the School of Business, IT and Management or School of Applied Sciences, Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades & Technology. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and demonstrate leadership in student life on campus. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College. YOUR STUDENT ASSOCIATION AWARD The Your Student Association Award is available to an entrance or existing full-time Durham College student. The award recipient will meet the OSAP residency requirements such as being an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and is enrolled in full-time studies and have a demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be selected by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the College.
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