Black Press scholarship

We are proud of the opportunity to offer this prestigious award to students who study in British Columbia.

Thirty-seven annual scholarships of $5,000 are available to high school, transferring students and continuing students entering the University of Victoria Gustavson School of Business.  One scholarship will be awarded to a student applicant from each of these school district regions. 

To qualify students must:

• complete an application to the BCom program or be a returning student to the University of Victoria Gustavson School of Business. If you have not already applied, visit our admissions page for details;
• have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement;
• have demonstrated involvement in a community or campus organization;
• highlight your personal goals, ambition and judgement of ethical behaviour;
• be from one of these school districts.

Submissions Overview

Applicants are responsible for submitting all of the following components of the applications:

• BCom Supplemental Application Form
• cover letter addressing applicants qualifications for the Black Press scholarship
• reference letter.

Deadlines:

The Black Press Scholarship deadline is February 28.

Apply to Bachelor of Commerce Program here.

Submission:
Please submit one package with all required components by mail or in person to:

Bachelor of Commerce Program
Black Press Scholarship
Peter B. Gustavson School of Business
PO Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2

For more information contact the Business Students Services Office at bcom@uvic.ca or 250-472-4728.