ENTRANCE BURSARY PROGRAM
The College of the Rockies Entrance Bursary Program is open to first-year students entering a full-time
postsecondary program at College of the Rockies. Bursaries range from $250 to $2,000 for students who
demonstrate financial need.
Name:____________________________
Check which bursary you would like to apply for:
Brandon Salviulo Memorial Scholarship
(Fire Training Students)
Kimberley Resident Bursary
(Minimum two year resident)
Career and Job Fair Entrance Award
(First Year Business Administration Student)
Kokanee Ford Entrance Bursary
(Automotive students from Creston)
Chevron/Molnar Bursary
(First year Engineering Student)
Kootenay Resident Bursary
(Minimum two year resident)
College of the Rockies Award for University Studies Art
or Sciences
Midge Entrance Bursary for Professional
Cook Training Students
(Must be from Cranbrook or Kimberley)
College of the Rockies Entrance Award for Licensed
Practical Nursing
Professional Cook Training Student
(Must attach a resume)
Elk Valley Resident Bursary
(Minimum two year resident)
Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust (SIDIT)
College of the Rockies (COTR) Entrance Bursary (Any
Program and Southern Interior resident)
Flemming Entrance Bursary
Mature Students (Health Sciences program)
Yoki Fine Arts Entrance Bursary
(Fine Arts Program Student)
ELIGIBILITY
To compete for an Entrance Bursary applicants must:
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Enter a full-time post-secondary program for the first time. Minimum enrolment of a 60% (40% for students with a
documented disability) course load
Demonstrate financial need by applying for a student loan through Student Aid and provide a copy of your
Notification of Assessment with the entrance bursary application and/or filling in the budget form provide
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Apply for the Entrance Bursary by the application deadline
SELECTION
Entrance Bursaries are awarded based upon:
Financial need
Student essays:
1) B
riefly describe your academic and career goals. Why you chose to study at College of the Rockies?
2) B
riefly describe the activities in which you have participated as a volunteer in the community at large. For
activities in which you took a leadership role, briefly state why it was important for you to assume the role
of leader.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Student Application
Complete the Student Application form. Applications must be typed. You can type in the application form and
print the form to submit.
2. Essays
Complete the student essays, each a maximum 125 words. It’s best to type your essay in a Word document
that you can save. Once you are ready (do not forget to spell check and proofread) “cut” and “paste” the text
into the essay section of the application form.
3. Print, sign and date your completed application. Submit Application
Enclose a copy of your Student Assistance Program Notification of Assessment from your student loan and/or
completed budget sheet.
Submit application in person, mail or via email to the Financial Assistance and Awards office at
College of the Rockies by August 15, 2021
College of the Rockies
Financial Assistance and Awards Office
2700 College Way, Box 8500
C
ranbrook, BC V1C 5L7
Email: financialaid@cotr.bc.ca
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Last Name:
Student Number (if known):
Social Insurance Number (SIN):
Date Of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy):
*must be reported in order to receive funds from COTR
Mailing Address:
Postal Code:
Telephone:
Are you:
Single Married
Parent Married with Children Ktunaxa Nation Member
Do you have children?
NO
If so, what ages?
Do you have a parent/grandparent that works for College of the Rockies as faculty or support staff? YES NO
Are they a CUPE member? Or CORFA member? Name of member ___________________________________
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Secondary School(s) Attended:
School Name
City/Town, Province
Telephone
Grade 11
School Name
City/Town, Province
Telephone
Grade 12
Secondary School Graduation Date:
MONTH
YEAR
STUDENT ESSAYS
Post-Secondary Education Plans
Briefly describe your academic and career goals. Why you chose to attend College of the Rockies?
Community Service/Leadership
Briefly describe the activities in which you have participated as a volunteer in the community at large. For activities in which you took a
leadership role, briefly state why it was important for you to assume the role of leader.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Have you applied for a student loan?
YES NO
While in school, do you plan to:
Live at home with family
Rent, on your own
Own your home
Which program have you applied or been accepted to:
Start date of program:
BUDGET
Information while attending college (current school year only)
Program Length (# of months):
RESOURCES
PROGRAM COSTS
Funding
Expenses while attending COTR
Bursaries
$
Tuition Fees
$
Scholarships
$
Books & Supplies
$
Student Loan
$
One-time Exceptional Expenses
Explain:
$
Sponsorships (EI/Band/etc)
$
Savings or RESP
$
(C) Total Program Costs
$
Other Income *
$
(A) Total Funding
$
Monthly Income
Monthly Living Costs
Income\Wages
$
Rent or Mortgage (Including Taxes)
$
Spouse’s Income
$
Food & Basic Living Necessities
$
Family Allowance
$
Utilities (Hydro, Gas, Phone, Cable)
$
Child Care Subsidy
$
Insurance (Vehicle, Life, House)
$
Sponsorship (EI, Band)
$
Loan Payments
$
Other Monthly Income
$
Transportation (Gas, Maintenance)
$
Total Monthly Income
$
Child Care Costs
$
Multiply by the # months of the program
x
Miscellaneous (Entertainment, Haircuts, etc)
$
(B) Total Monthly Income
$
Medical/Dental (Prescriptions, glasses, etc)
$
Other Monthly Expenses *SEE NOTE BELOW
$
Subtotal of Monthly Costs
$
Multiply by # months of the program
x
(D) Total Living Costs
$
*Explain additional information or details concerning other or one-time exceptional expenses:
Total Resources (A+B)
$
Total Program + Living Costs (C+D)
$
Total Need: (Resources Costs)
$
APPLICANT SIGNATURE
I certify that the information contained in this application is complete and correct. I authorize the Awards Committee to access my academic
transcripts and contact my referees if necessary. I further authorize the Awards Committee, if necessary, to report my name, address, program,
and award status to the donor(s) of this award and to use my name in various public relations publications, presentations, and announcements
to promote the College of the Rockies and its awards programs.
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