Helping Students Finance their Studies

Humanitarian Award

The purpose of the Humanitarian Award is to provide tuition for financially disadvantaged global learners to study at Selkirk College. Tuition may be applied to any program available at Selkirk College except a cost recovery program with the exception of International Education.

The Humanitarian Award is governed by College Policy #3210 – see policy for further details and application form. Search by policy number.

Kathleen Pinckney Nursing International Education Grant

The Kathleen Pinckney Nursing International Education Bursary supports the pursuit of international experiences that enrich a student’s understanding of the cultural, community and industry complexities that affect health care at home and around the world.
To be eligible for the award, the applicant must:

• Be a student enrolled in the Selkirk College Nursing Program and;
• Be participating in an international educational activity that includes international travel and;
• Demonstrate a need for financial assistant to participate in the international educational activity.

Kathleen Pinckney Nursing International Education Grant application

Leo Perra Student Activity Award

Are you looking to host a year-end event showcasing student work, or help your students complete a collaborative year-end project? The Leo Perra Student Activity Award supports student-centred activities and projects that enrich student’s curricular education.

Award Criteria

During the review and selection process, Financial Aid will prioritize projects that:

• Are innovative
• Build on the strengths of a department and its programs
• Address student learning priorities and issues
• Connect Selkirk College with the community
• Showcase student work
• Benefit a large group of students
• Have a strong potential to serve as a model for other students
• Demonstrate need

The award will not:

• Be awarded to projects where the award would cover 100% of the project’s cost
• Cover retroactive projects/expenses
• Cover office equipment and furniture

The maximum award value is $500.

All funds allocated must be spent within 12 months of receiving approval for the award. Successful applicants must submit a one-page evaluation of the project to advancement@selkirk.ca within one month of completion of the project.

The application deadline is December 31, 2024. To apply, complete the application form.

Please review the award criteria prior to applying. If you have questions, please contact Andrew Jupp.

Selkirk College Childcare Bursary

The Selkirk College Childcare bursary will support students who have children with special transportation needs, childcare subsidy costs, and any other unusual circumstances that deal directly with childcare.
Maximum award is $200 per semester.

To be eligible for the award the applicant must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Be a student enrolled in a minimum 60% course load* in either an Adult Upgrading or post-secondary program at Selkirk College.

*Students with a documented disability are eligible with a minimum 40% course load but must be registered with the Accessibility Services Department.

Selkirk College Child Care Bursary application