2014 Graduation Application information- Application deadline: March 21st
To apply: Click here http://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/public/72b18975-8251-444e-8af8224b7df11fb7/services/stsv/awards_and_scholarships/dawson_college_2014_graduation_awa
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Please read through the information below and that entire graduation application package
before applying
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The deadline to apply is March 21, 2014 at 4:00pm in room 2E.15
All documents (letters of intent, resume/cv, references and application form) must be
submitted at the same time.
Each student is required to submit a typed letter of intent 1-2 pages max. for each
award that they are applying to. For example, if you are applying to two awards; the
Anastasia De Sousa Award and the Harry Wagschal Award; two letters of intent are
required.
Most awards have additional questions to answer. The questions are listed on page 2
and 3. Please include them in your letter of intent.
The application package requires only two reference letters. These letters must be from
individuals, other that relatives and friends, who are able to judge your academic
achievement, your contributions to your school and community and the likelihood of
your success
Please include an updated resume/cv. This document must highlight your employment,
volunteer, leadership and extra-curricular activities
Award name
The
Anastasia
De Sousa
Scholarship
Description
This award commemorates the
intelligence, drive and
determination of Anastasia De
Sousa, who was killed during the
shooting tragedy at Dawson
College on September 13, 2006
one award of
$1500
The
Business
and
Professional
Women's
Club of
Montreal
Scholarship
one award of
$1000
The
Catherine
Ward
Scholarship
one award of
$3000
The goal of this scholarship is to
encourage and enable students,
whose minority status has put
them at a social and educational
disadvantage to continue their
studies
Awarded to a graduating
member of the Dawson College
Women’s Hockey team entering
a Canadian University while
pursuing their sport
Selection Criteria
This scholarship is awarded to a
student who has overcome one
or more major obstacles on the
road to academic success at
Dawson College
To be eligible for this prize, you
must be studying at the CEGEP
level for the first time, be a fulltime student in your program
and have an overall average of
at least 70% in every semester
you have been at Dawson
This award is offered to a female
student, from either regular or
continuing education, to attend
Concordia University on a full or
part time. The basis of the
award is financial need and
potential for academic success
Given to a student or students
who show a high probability of
academic and athletic success
Special Notes
The recipient is required
to attend the Convocation
ceremony which will be
taking place on June 17th,
2014 from 6:00 to 10:00
pm.
Must be a visible minority
female
The recipient is required
to attend the Convocation
ceremony which will be
taking place on June 17th,
2014 from 6:00 to 10:00
pm.
Proof of being accepted on
the university hockey team
is required
The Fraser
Kyle Award
one award of
$1000
The Harry
Wagschal
Memorial
Prize for
Humanities
one award of
$500
The
Scholarship
for the Study
of the Arts
and
Humanities
one award of
$500
The
Scholarship
for the Study
of Business
one award of
$500
The
Scholarship
for the Study
of
Engineering
or Computer
Science
one award of
$500
The
Scholarship
for Study at
a Frenchlanguage
University
one award of
$500
The
Scholarship
for the Study
of Science
one award of
$500
The
Scholarship
for Study in
the Social
Sciences
one award of
$500
The Fraser Kyle Award is
awarded to student entering a
Bachelor of Arts program in
English Literature. The
scholarship is given in the name
of Fraser Kyle, a Gallagher
Award winner and exceptional
student, who wanted to help
others study what he loved
Beginning in 1969 until
retirement, Harry Wagschal
taught at Dawson College, as
professor of Sociology and
Humanities. He passed away on
January 31, 2011 after a long
illness. His family and friends
have decided to sponsor this
award in his honor
Given to a student planning to go
on to university studies in Art
History, Cinema,
Communications, Dance,
Education, Fine Arts, Journalism,
Languages, Liberal Arts, Music,
or Philosophy
The basis for selecting winners
is academic and contribution to
the academic environment of the
College. This contribution can
take many forms. It may include
participation in student
government, peer tutoring, or
involvement in College clubs or
other activities.
Must have completed or be in
the process of completed all of
their Humanities (345) classes.
Student must have a satisfactory
overall academic record and
have an overall average of 70%
in their Humanities courses
The personal and
academic growth of the
student while at Dawson
will also be considered
The basis for selecting the
winner is as follows: scholarship,
leadership, creativity, community
involvement and financial need.
Other Arts and Humanities
fields of study may qualify
Given to a student planning to go
on to university studies in
Business or Administration
The basis for selecting the
winner is as follows: scholarship,
leadership, community
involvement, creativity,
entrepreneurial spirit,
communication skills, and
financial need
The basis for selecting the
winner is as follows: scholarship,
leadership, community
involvement, and financial need
Awarded to a graduate entering
an Engineering or Computer
Science program
Grades are considered
they are not the most
important criterion
Attribuée à un finissant du
collège Dawson dont la langue
maternelle est autre que le
français, et qui entame un
programme d’études dans une
université de langue française.
Les qualités recherchées sont
un engagement sérieux à ses
études, le leadership,
l’engagement communautaire et
le besoin.
L’entrevue déroulera en
français.
Awarded to a graduate of
Dawson College entering a
Science program at university.
The basis for selecting the
winner is as follows: scholarship,
leadership, community
involvement, and financial need
Applicants to professional
programs like Dentistry,
Medicine or Physiotherapy
are not eligible to apply
Awarded to a graduate entering
Anthropology, Political Science,
Geography Classics,
Psychology, Sociology,
Economics, Religion, and History
program
The basis for selecting the
winner is as follows: scholarship,
leadership, community
involvement and financial need
Other Social Science
programs are may be
eligible
Veuillez écrire votre
lettre de motivation en
français.
The William
McCallum
Memorial
Scholarship
one award of
$500
Awarded annually to a graduate
of Dawson College entering, or
already studying Law
The William McCallum Memorial
Scholarship for the study of Law
was established in 1977 in
recognition of the contribution
and many years of service given
to Dawson College by the late
William McCallum, Chairman of
the Board of Governors from
1971 to 1977
The William McCallum Memorial
Scholarship will be awarded to a
student who shows high
probability of both responsible
citizenship, academic and
professional success
The basis for selecting winners
is as follows: scholarship,
character, leadership and
community involvement
This award is renewable
for a maximum of four
years for those in good
academic standing