Bursary Acceptance Form 2022 - 2023

Bursary Acceptance Form 2022 - 2023

Congratulations on being selected for a Bursary!

You should have received an award letter from Financial Aid directing you to accept or decline your bursary using this form.

If you accept, we will ask you to confirm that you agree to the terms and conditions of your award, write a thank you note to your donor.

If you decline, we will ask you to provide a brief explanation as to why you have declined your bursary offer.

Thank you for your cooperation in completing this form accurately and thoroughly. We look forward to connecting you with these valuable funds.

Please note: if you have received more than one bursary, an Acceptance form will need to be completed for each bursary.

Deadline to accept your bursary will be outlined on your award letter.

When will I receive my bursary cheque?

Bursary cheques will be released in March after cheques have been printed. Please note - if you have outstanding fees at the time that bursary cheques are being released, your bursary will be applied to your outstanding fees first.

Name Name First Last
Student Number
Email

Please enter your email address. A confirmation receipt will be sent to you when your form is submitted.
Will you accept or decline your bursary?

Will you accept or decline your bursary? Accept Decline
Consent to Release Information

Consent to Release Information By accepting this bursary, I authorize the Financial Aid Office to release the following information to the award donor(s): my name, address, telephone number, program of study, and information relative to special requirements of the award. I understand and hereby consent to the publication of my name in news releases or lists of bursary recipients printed by the College or by award donors.
T4A Slips

T4A Slips For income tax purposes, T4A slips will be issued each February for all scholarships, bursaries, and awards received in the previous calendar year.
Meeting Bursary Requirements

There are 3 requirements that students must meet to maintain eligibility for bursaries.

Failure to meet these requirements will disqualify you from receiving bursaries or you may be required to repay all or a portion of any bursaries already received.
1. Course Load Requirement

Must be enrolled in a minimum 60% course load for both the Fall 2022 and Winter 2023* semesters - or - for Trades programs, a minimum 60% course load for the duration of the program.

*Note: Students with a documented disability can be enrolled in a minimum 40% course load but must be registered with the Accessibility Services Department.

1. Course Load Requirement

Must be enrolled in a minimum 60% course load for both the Fall 2022 and Winter 2023* semesters - or - for Trades programs, a minimum 60% course load for the duration of the program.

*Note: Students with a documented disability can be enrolled in a minimum 40% course load but must be registered with the Accessibility Services Department. I have read and understand the above requirement.

If you are not sure if you meet the 60% course load requirement, email FinancialAid@selkirk.ca or phone (250) 365-1295.
2. Satisfactory Academic Standing

Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 (C grade) in the semester(s) being considered.

2. Satisfactory Academic Standing

Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 (C grade) in the semester(s) being considered. I have read and understand the above requirement.
3. Tuition and Fees

It is expected that all tuition and fees are paid in full by the first day of the semester.

If there are any outstanding fees, at the time bursaries are released, your bursary will be applied to those fees first.

3. Tuition and Fees

It is expected that all tuition and fees are paid in full by the first day of the semester.

If there are any outstanding fees, at the time bursaries are released, your bursary will be applied to those fees first. I have read and understand the above requirement.

Contact FinancialAid@selkirk.ca if you have any questions about this requirement.
Social Insurance Numbers (SIN)

The Canada Revenue Agency requires Selkirk College to collect Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) for all award recipients for the purpose of issuing T4A's for income tax purposes. If you haven't provided your SIN number to the College, please follow the instructions below to enter your SIN into your student record.

Note: bursaries cannot be released without your SIN.
Please select the name of your Bursary from the list below.

Bursaries
A - H

Note: A separate form is required for each award you have been notified that you have received.
Bursaries
I - Q

Note: A separate form is required for each award you have been notified that you have received.
Bursaries
R - Z

Note: A separate form is required for each award you have been notified that you have received.
Students with more than one bursary: a separate form is required for each award. After submitting this form, please re-enter the link provided in your letter to start another form.
Thank You Note

Writing a "Thank You" note to the person(s) or organization providing the award is a courtesy that is mandatory.

The following are suggested ideas of what you may want to say in your greeting. We will put your words into a beautiful customized card that will be given to the donor. Thank you notes submitted in formats other than this online Award Acceptance form will not be used.

- Tell us your background: where are you from, your high school, and any other details you wish to share.

- What are your goals and objectives? What program are you attending? What career do you have in mind?

- How will this financial aid benefit you?

- Are there any other details or messages you would like to share?
Dear Donor: (This intro will be filled in by us to ensure the donor's name is correct.)
Must be between 30 and 200 words. Currently Entered: 0 words.
Before submitting check your spelling and grammar.
What greeting would you like to use to sign off your card?

What greeting would you like to use to sign off your card? Sincerely With gratitude Thank you Other Other
What name would you like to use to sign the Thank You card?

How would you like your name to show on the Thank You card?
Please upload a photo of yourself that we can share with our donors (the photo is not mandatory but if submitting, please submit a photo without sunglasses).

Attach Files
How will you receive your cheque?

When the cheques are ready they will be put in the mail to the address on your student record. Please make sure this address is up to date.

How will you receive your cheque?

When the cheques are ready they will be put in the mail to the address on your student record. Please make sure this address is up to date.

If you have declined your bursary can you please provide reasons why?

Students with more than one bursary: a separate form is required for each award. After submitting this form, please re-enter the link provided in your letter to start another form.

Thank you for taking the time to respond. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Financial Aid at FinancialAid@selkirk.ca.