Douglas College In-Course Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Online application in myAccount (Financial Aid > Award Application) between December 16 and January 17
• ✓ Agree to the terms and conditions each time you open the application
• ✓ At least 9 completed Douglas College letter-graded credits and a minimum 3.0 (B) GPA
• ✓ Full-time enrolment in the term you receive the scholarship, unless the scholarship says otherwise

About this award

No single amount is posted — each scholarship's value is listed in Douglas College's Scholarship, Bursary and Award Guide. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a returning student who has maintained a strong academic record while staying involved in your campus or local community. For the winter cycle, you must apply between December 16 and January 17. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection looks at your overall GPA and may also consider your Douglas College program, community involvement or financial need, depending on the scholarship. Douglas College doesn't say how many students apply, so ask if you want to judge your odds. Ask Douglas College during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Douglas College whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You may be eligible if you are a returning student at Douglas College. You must have completed at least 9 academic credits of Douglas College letter-graded courses and have a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of all your final grades) of 3.0 (B) or higher. You must be a full-time student in the term for which the scholarship will be received, unless the specific scholarship states otherwise. Note that participation in college and community activities may also be required for some awards.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• ✓ Open to post-secondary students

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

   Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

3. 3

   Deadline: January 17

   January 17 has already passed this year. The award's official page gives the date without a year, so check there when the next round closes before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

• Community InvolvementAvoid just listing the organizations you joined. Instead, describe the specific impact you had through your volunteer work. Write about one time your effort helped someone else.
• SupportAvoid applying blind. Instead, browse the Scholarship, Bursary and Award Guide to see which scholarships fit your program and which ones need extra documents.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last day of the window. Instead, log in to myAccount (the student portal for managing your records and finances) as soon as the window opens on December 16. This ensures you have time to fix any technical issues with the portal.
• RealismAvoid assuming a 3.0 GPA is enough on its own. Instead, remember that Douglas College also considers your program and community involvement. Focus your application on showing you are a well-rounded student.

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