Kwantlen Polytechnic University offers a wide range of scholarships, awards and bursaries to recognize students with high academic standing and to provide financial assistance to help meet educational costs. The Online Awards Guide is a comprehensive listing of awards available to Kwantlen students.
Click here to view Kwantlen's Online Awards Guide
Fall 2008 Awards
General Awards - deadline was September 30th, 2008.
Business Awards - deadline was October 15th, 2008.
Before completing an online awards application, please read the folowing information:
Scholarship Eligibility
Scholarship eligibility is based primarily on academic achievement. Other factors such as program, community involvement, and financial need may also be considered with respect to certain awards. For scholarship awards that have a GPA requirement, the selection committee(s) will consider institutional GPA unless stated otherwise for individual awards. Scholarships are open for consideration to all students. Unless otherwise noted on the individual scholarship’s description, the recipients will be selected by the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Scholarships and Awards Committee.
Bursary Eligibility
Bursaries are awarded on the basis of financial need and students must complete the Budget Worksheet portion of the General Awards application in order to be considered.
Award Eligibility
Eligibility for some Kwantlen awards is based on both academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. These awards will carry elements of the eligibility criteria described above for bursaries and scholarships.
"No Formal Application Is Required" or "Faculty Recommended"
When these words appear at the end of an award description, they mean that students do NOT have to submit an application forms to the Student Awards and Financial Assistance Office to apply for the award. The recipients will be selected through other means, such as by faculty or the department according to procedures outlined by the department.
Full-Time Enrollment is Required
Criteria that specifies "Full-time enrollment is required" generally means that students will be required to register in a minimum of 9 credits at post-secondary level courses, in their program of study. Awards that require higher or lower course loads will be clearly specified.
Student Responsibilities
Scholarships, bursaries and awards are made possible by generous contributions from individuals and organizations who believe in providing financial assistance to students wishing to pursue an education. In return students are asked to:
- Provide sufficient and accurate information to demonstrate that all criteria are met and for the members of the Scholarships & Awards Committee to make an informed decision
- Show appreciation for any and all awards received by thanking the donor in writing. Please address your letter to the donor and submit it to Student Awards and Financial Assistance Office on any campus.
- Attend the Scholarships and Awards Ceremony
- A submitted application implies consent to the review of information provided to the Scholarships and Awards Committee(s). Those who receive awards consent to the release of their name and image for publication.
Completed Online Applications
Completed online applications will be accepted up until 7:00pm on the day of the published deadlines and students will be considered for all scholarships, awards and bursaries for which they meet criteria. *(Important - please refer to Supporting Documentation).
Supporting Documentation
Supporting documentation such as instructor references or verification of volunteer/community involvement, may also be required in order for students to be considered for certain awards. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of the criteria listed for the individual awards.
Students wishing to be considered for an award which contains specific criteria must submit supporting documentation relevant to the award attribute(s), volunteer/community involvement and/or instructor reference(s) requirement, in person, to a Student Awards office on any campus prior to the published deadlines.
Documentation to demonstrate volunteer/community involvement, may be your own copies or download from the template. The instructor reference letter(s) may be submitted by requesting the instructor to email a reference directly to the Scholarships & Awards Coordinator at teresa.mcleod@kwantlen.ca or download from the template below:
For further information please contact Student Awards and Financial Assistance at 604.599.2040.