Fernando and Silvia Award for International Students

Holland College

Get $700 for international students at Holland College who have been out of secondary school for at least three years.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$700

Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

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What you will need

Submit application through Holland College's awards portal

About this award

You can receive a $700.00 award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an international student returning to education after a significant break from high school. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Holland College lists this award's criteria on its official page (see Who qualifies). Ask Holland College how winners are picked among the students who meet them and how many usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask Holland 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 Holland College whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an international student who demonstrates financial need. You must also have been out of secondary school for a minimum of three years. This award applies to students in all programs.

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.

International student

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

Financial NeedAvoid giving a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a clear explanation of your current financial situation and why this $700 would make a difference. List your specific monthly expenses and income gaps.
StrategyAvoid ignoring the supplemental question about your time away from school. Instead, use that space to explain what you did during those three or more years and how it prepared you for your current program. Connect your life experience to your academic goals.
RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award based on your status. Instead, treat this as a helpful supplement to your main funding plan. Apply for multiple smaller awards at Holland College to increase your total support.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Yes. It is open to international students.

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