Working for a Better World Award
One or more awards, of up to $8,000 each, will be given to undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Commerce program who have secured an approved Working for a Better World designated co-op term (Fall, Spring or Summer). The Working for a Better World award is intended to create opportunities for students to complete a co-op term with an organization that is contributing to social and/or environmental impact and who would normally be unable to fund the co-op through other means. The position must involve a high degree of social and/or environmental impact and the student must utilize their business knowledge and acumen to add value to the organization. Part-time co-ops and part-time students (registered in a minimum of 4.5 units) are eligible for this opportunity.
Recipients travelling to an international location for the co-op opportunity may be eligible for up to $2,000 in additional funding to assist with travel expenses. Students who apply to a Working for a Better World Co-op opportunity will automatically be considered for this award. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business.
Successful recipients must be willing to take part in the Working for a Better World Scholars network and be featured in the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business’ promotional material (photo and story).
Recipients travelling to an international location for the co-op opportunity may be eligible for up to $2,000 in additional funding to assist with travel expenses. Students who apply to a Working for a Better World Co-op opportunity will automatically be considered for this award. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business.
Successful recipients must be willing to take part in the Working for a Better World Scholars network and be featured in the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business’ promotional material (photo and story).
Amount
Varies | Number of awards: Varies
Application deadline
No application required
Eligibility
In-Course scholarships, awards, medals and prizes are offered to undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 12.0 units for credit, of which 10.5 units are graded using the standard nine point scale, in two of the three terms of study in the previous academic year (May to April). In-course scholarships, awards and prizes are awarded in the subsequent winter session (September to April).
How to apply
No application required.How to accept
To accept your scholarship offer:
- Have a NetLink ID
- Go to www.uvic.ca and sign into your UVic Online tools account using your NetLink ID
- Select "Student Services" on the top menu
- Select "Awards and financial aid" under "Finances"
- Select "View My Student Aid"
- Enter the Aid Year and Aid Period
- Select "Accept" on the scholarship(s) you have been offered