Pepsi Home Away from Home Award

What you will need

• ✓ Submission through the Holland College awards portal

About this award

You get a $500.00 award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you serve as a Resident Life Coordinator (RLC — a student leader who manages dormitory life) and have gone above and beyond to make your residence feel welcoming through peer support or events. 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 can be enrolled in any program at Holland College, but you must be acting in the role of Resident Life Coordinator (RLC) at one of the college's residences.

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.

• ✓ 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

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Resident LifeAvoid just listing your duties as an RLC. Instead, describe specific events you organized or moments where you supported a peer to show how you made the residence welcoming. Give a concrete example of an initiative you led.
• StrategyAvoid a generic application. Instead, focus your answers on the "above and beyond" aspect of your role. Highlight the difference between doing your basic job and creating a welcoming environment.
• RealismAvoid assuming the role alone guarantees the award. Instead, remember that this is based on your specific contributions as an RLC. Ensure your application proves your active involvement in building community.

Questions students ask

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