Pepsi Unsung Hero Award

What you will need

• ✓ Submission through the Holland College awards portal

About this award

You can receive 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 are a student leader who works behind the scenes to support your peers without seeking recognition. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask Holland College how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the portal. 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 of study. However, you must be acting in the role of Resident Life Coordinator (RLC — a student staff member who manages residential life) at one of Holland 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

• Role EvidenceAvoid simply stating that you are an RLC. Instead, describe specific moments where you helped others quietly, such as cleaning up after an event or providing emotional support. Give a concrete example of a time you helped without being asked.
• SupportAvoid vague claims about your helpfulness. Instead, ask a residence manager or colleague to provide a specific instance of your behind-the-scenes contributions. Get a written note that confirms your reliability.
• StrategyAvoid focusing on your leadership titles. Instead, emphasize the "unsung" part of your work by highlighting tasks that usually go unnoticed. List the small things you do to make the residence better for everyone.
• RealismAvoid assuming the role alone guarantees the award. Instead, remember that this is based on the quality of your quiet contributions. Focus your application on the impact you have on other students.

Questions students ask

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