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Awards and Scholarships, General Information

George Brown College’s Awards program recognizes excellence and assists students with the costs of their education through non-repayable scholarships, awards, and bursaries.

Select an item on the left to learn more about awards and scholarships!

George Brown College is pleased to present the GBC Awards Online Application system! GBC Awards will allow you to identify awards, scholarships and bursaries you may be eligible for, apply on-line, and track the status of your application.


Applying for Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries in GBC Awards is a multi-step procedure. You can download Guidelines Here PDF icon  that may assist you in navigatiUng the online profile and application and answer some Frequently Asked Questions. Please note that while the profile will take 30 to 45 minutes, you can apply for individual awards quickly and easily. It is strongly recommended that you use Internet Explorer browser.

New Users: Please do not use “@” sign in your username.

Forgot your GBC Awards Password or Username? Use the "Forgot My Password" option as follows, if you do not remember your log-in information.

  • Click on "Forgot My Password" on GBC Awards, a pop-up message will appear.
  • Enter your GBC Student Number OR GBC Awards username and press "submit"
  • An email containing a temporary password and your username will be automatically emailed to the email address provided by you in your GBC Awards profile.

If you have any questions, or need additional assistance, please contact Asim Mohammad at masim@georgebrown.ca


NEW
: George Brown College Alumni Entrance Scholarship for Student Excellence. 
For students commencing study in September 2012, this scholarship awards high performing students with a record of outstanding academic and personal achievements, choosing to pursue their career goals by studying at George Brown College.
Value: $4,000
Deadline: Extended to February 18, 2012

Download Application Here!

 

Current news and Upcoming Award Deadlines

 

George Brown College Bursary
Apply through GBC Awards
Deadline: February 17

Project Hero
Project Hero is an initiative to provide support to the sons and daughters of Canadian Forces personnel killed while serving in an active mission.
Deadline: Ongoing
Download Application Here!

 

EXTERNAL AWARDS

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program
Eligibility: A student enrolled in their first degree or diploma
Deadline: February 1 
Please Apply Here

 

E. Wayne Kay Community College Scholarship
Eligibility: A student in a manufacturing or related program
Deadline: February 1
Please Apply Here


Terry O’Banion Student Technology Award 
Eligibility: A student in an IT program
Deadline: February 1
Download Application Here

 

CHFT Diversity Scholarship
Eligibility: A student who lives in a CHFT member co-operative entering his or her first year of college
Deadline:  February 9
Download Application Here

 

RBC Royal Bank Scholarship Awards
Eligibility: Entrance and in-course students pursuing an undergraduate diploma or degree program at a recognized institution.
Deadline: February 16 for undergraduates and February 28 for Aboriginal students
Please Apply Here

 

The Kirshenblatt Memorial Scholarships 

Eligibility: A student enrolled in courses or conducting reseach projects in programs that (1) are related to Gerontology; (2) lead to a certificate, diploma or degree

Deadline:  March 31

Download Applications Here!


 



Definitions

Scholarships: Primarily recognize and reward general academic excellence, although extracurricular activities, community involvement, and financial need may also be considered.

Awards: Recognize specific academic achievements and/or other particular accomplishments.

Bursaries: Primarily awarded based on financial need, although academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and community involvement may all be considered.

Departmental awards are available to George Brown College students based on their program.

College-Wide awards are not program specific, although they may differentiate eligibility based on other factors (ie. demographics).  College-wide awards are available only to George Brown College students.

External awards are available to students beyond George Brown College (ie., provincially or nationally), and are provided and administered through external government, corporate, or community organizations.

Entrance awards reward accomplishments prior to commencing studies at George Brown College, and are normally allocated to tuition and related fees after acceptance of admission.

In-Course awards reward achievements while studying at George Brown College.



Important Information

Awards are considered part of a student’s taxable income for the year.  The college will issue T4A forms to all recipients in the spring of the year following the year in which the award was paid.

Scholarships, awards, and bursaries listed are subject to change without prior notice, and are subject to conditions as may be set down by the college and/or the donor of the award.

 

 

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Revised: February 7, 2012



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