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Financial Assistance

Some of the awards/scholarships and bursaries can be applied for directly, while others are granted after a nomination process.

Application and nomination forms are available from Ginette Bélair in room B282

AWARD

CRITERIA

PROGRAM/COURSE

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Accountemps Award

A graduate with excellent academic standing & demonstrating a positive work ethic in the 45 week Accounting Program

Professional Accounting

Student is nominated by faculty

ADVOCIS

The student with the highest academic standing on graduation in Business Administration - Finance.

Business Administration -  Finance

Student is nominated by faculty

ADVOCIS Ottawa Chapter - Kris Birchard Bursary Awarded to a student entering the 5th semester of the Business Administration - Finance program. Business Administration - Finance
Deadline to apply: Sept. 24, 2010
Algonquin Business Club Bursary Awarded to a student in the School of Business that shows high performance in academic studies with a minimum GPA of 2.7. School of Business
Deadline to apply: Sept. 24, 2010

APICS

A student with high performance in academic studies with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2/7 plus major involvement and contribution to the Algonquin College Affiliate Student Chapter and the Ottawa Chapter. The recipient must be completing the 6th and final level of the 3 year Materials program.

Business Administration - Materials & Operations Management

Student is nominated by faculty

Bell Canada/Senators Foundation Bursary

 

Awarded to a Sport Business Management student after the 2nd semester who has a minimum B grade average and can demonstrate financial need.

Sport Business Management

Deadline to apply: June 11, 2010

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Scholarship Awarded to a student in the Law Clerk Intensive program upon entering level 3. Student must have a high GPA of A and demonstrate considerable community activity. Law Clerk Intensive
Student is nominated by faculty.

Brian Kilrea Leadership Bursary

 

Awarded to a student in the Sport Business Management Program upon completion of the second semester with a minimum B average and who can demonstrate financial need.

Sport Business Management

Deadline to apply: June 11, 2010

Canadian Marketing Association – Ottawa Chapter Bursary

 

 

Awarded to a 2 students upon completion of the 2nd semester of the Business Marketing Program. The students must have a minimum GPA of B and exhibit financial need.

Business Administration -Marketing

Deadline to apply: September 24, 2010

Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario Award for Excellence

 

 

A graduating student of the Business Administration - Accounting program who has displayed outstanding achievement in accounting.

Professional Accounting

Student is nominated by faculty

County of Carleton Law Association Award

 

A graduating student with high academic standing in the Office Administration – Legal program.

Office Administration - Legal

Student is nominated by faculty

Direct Energy/Ottawa Senators Foundation/Bill Patterson Memorial Bursary

 

  • One student in the Sport Business Management program upon completion of the first semester
  • One student in Marketing upon completion of the second semester.

 

Both students must have attained a minimum G.P.A. of B and demonstrate a financial need.

Sport Business Management OR Business Marketing

Deadlines to apply:
Marketing:
September 24/10 and
Sport Business Management: January 29/10

Doug Duminie Award
Awarded to a student in a School of Business program upon completion of their third semester who has shown most promise and improvement in the Speaking - ENL1829 course. School of Business
Speaking - ENL1829 course
Student is nominated by faculty

Education Credit Union Achievement Award

Awarded to a student in the Business - Marketing

Business - Marketing

Deadline to apply: September 24, 2010

EFC Foundation 2009 Scholarship Program See website for details and criteria; www.electrofed.com Business Administration
July 1, 2010
Emond Montgomery Law Clerk Award Presented to the student with the highest GPA in the Law Clerk program . Law Clerk Program
Student is nominated by faculty
Emond Montgomery Law Clerk Intensive Award Presented to the student with the highest GPA in the Law Clerk Intensive program . Law Clerk Intensive Program
Student is nominated by faculty
Emond Montgomery Paralegal Award Awarded to the student with the highest GPA in the Paralegal program. Paralegal Program
Student is nominated by faculty
FMI (Financial Management Institute of Canada) Ontario Chapter Scholarship Five scholarships of $2,500 each will be awarded to students enroled in accounting, finance, or business programs. See www.fmiontario.ca for more information and application form. Deadline to apply through FMI is April 30, 2010.

Frank and Anna Altimas Bursary Scholarship

A student in the Business Administsration - Accounting program upon completion of their 2nd year with a G.P.A. of B and demonstrating financial need.

Business Administration -  Accounting

Deadline to apply:

September 24 , 2010

General Dynamics Canada Scholarship

 

 

 

A second year student with the highest academic standing in the Bachelor of Applied Business, e-Supply Chain Management program

Bachelor of Applied Business, e-Business Supply Chain Management

Student is nominated by faculty

Gowling Lafleur Henderson Award of Achievement

Awarded to a graduating student of the Office Administration - Legal Diploma Program who has demonstrated the most improvement in performance throughout the program.

Office Administration – Legal

Student is nominated by faculty

Greater Nepean Chamber of Commerce Bursary

 

 

 

The bursary will be awarded to a student who has completed the first year of the Business Administration program showing ongoing grade improvement from the first semester and who would be unlikely or unable to attend college without financial assistance. The student must submit a 200 word essay explaining their assessment of financial need.  Applicants will be required to complete a standard budget form available through Financial Aid.

Business Administration

Deadline to apply: September 24, 2010

Greater Nepean Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

 

Awarded to a student in the Business Administration program and/or School of Business who has completed the 2nd semester and is returning for the 2nd year of a 3 year program.  High G.P.A. minimum 3.50 (B to B-).  The student must be actively involved in the service and betterment of the business community, demonstrate leadership and ability to motivate others, demonstrate innovation and have a solid academic performance.

Business Administration or School of Business

Student is nominated by faculty

Hania Grabowski Law Clerk Award

 

 

A graduating student in the Law Clerk program who has the highest GPA for the combined Family Law and Dispute Resolution courses.

Law Clerk

Student is nominated by faculty

Hazel Smart Patterson Bursary Endowment Fund

Awarded to a student in the Business Administration 3 year marketing program during the 5th semester who demonstrates financial need and has a minimum B average.  

Business Marketing
Deadline to apply: Sept. 24, 2010
International Student Awards Awarded to International students based on the highest cumulative GPA in their School, who were registered full-time and who has a valid study permit.  School of Business
Recipient is selected by the International Education Centre. Please contact Michelle Cameron.

Jacquard Henderson Professional Corporation Award

 

A graduate with the highest GPA in the Law Clerk program.

Law Clerk

Student is nominated by faculty

Kiwanian Alex Dayton Seniors Activity Centre Bursary Awarded to a student(s) registered in the 3rd semester of the Small & Medium Enterprise Management program. Small & Medium Enterprise Management
Deadline to apply: Sept. 24, 2010

Linda Campbell Memorial Award

A returning Algonquin College student with the highest academic standing on completion of the first year of the Office Administration program who continues into the Office Administration – Legal program.

Office Administration – Legal

Student is nominated by faculty

Materiel Management Institute Scholarship

Awarded to a student in the Bachelor of Applied Business (e-Supply Chain Management) program who is entering level six with a minimum GPA of 2.7 and the highest performance in the course ESC4504 – Public Sector Procurement and Contracting.

Bachelor of Applied Business, e-Business Supply Chain Management

Student is nominated by faculty

MBNA Canada/Ottawa Senators Foundation Bursary

 

A student registered in the 3 year Business, 2 year Marketing or Sport Business Management program. This award is to be presented to a student during the entry stage. The student must complete a financial needs assessment form.

3 yr Business, 2 yr Marketing or Sport Business Management

Deadline to apply: September 24, 2010

Office Administration - Executive Award Awarded to a second year student in the Office Administration - Executive program who has shown the most improvement over the past year. Office Administration - Executive
Student is nominated by faculty

Ottawa Association of Law Clerks Award

A first year student with the highest GPA.

Law Clerk

Student is nominated by faculty

Ottawa Human Resources Professionals Association Scholarship

This is a city-wide, external award – winner is selected by OHRPA.

 

A 4th level, 2nd year student with grades in the top 10% of the program who intends on returning to Algonquin College to complete the final year of the program and who has demonstrated leadership, initiative and good communication skills.

Business Administration – Human Resources

Student is nominated by faculty

Outstanding Student Award
Ottawa Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals

 

 

An outstanding student in the Office Administration – Executive program.

Office Administration – Executive

Student is nominated by faculty

Pearson Education Award

Four awards presented as follows:

1. Two students in the Business Administration based on their ability to complete all 4 modules and excel in BUS2301 online assessment and training learning environment. Student must show leadership skills in helping other students in this online learning environment.

2. Four students based on their ability to complete all 4 modules and excel in BUS2301 online assessment and training learning environment.

Business Administration
Student is nominated by faculty.

Performance Management Bursary

 

 

 

 

A student registered in the Bachelor of Applied Business, e-Business Supply Chain Management program upon completion of the fourth semester who has a minimum GPA of 2.5 and is in need of financial assistance. Student must also be a high performer in the ESC4407 Project Management Processes and display leadership qualities as well as demonstrate an interest in project management.

Bachelor of Applied Business –
e-Business Supply Chain Management

Deadline to apply: September 24, 2010

Purchasing Management Association of Canada Award

 

Four full-time, 5th semester students in the Bachelor of Applied Business (e-Business Supply Chain Management) program who demonstrate an interest in Purchasing and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. .

Bachelor of Applied Business,
e-Business Supply Chain Management

Deadline to apply: September 24, 2010

Rideau Kiwanis Club Scholarship

 

Three students who have shown marked improvement in Business Administration – Marketing program.

Business Administration - Marketing

Students are nominated by faculty

Ron Knowles Entrepreneurial Spirit Award A graduate of the 2 yr SME Management Diploma. Small & Medium Enterprise Management
Student is nominated by faculty

Scotiabank Scholarship for Financial Services

(New award for spring 2010)

Awarded to a full-time student in the final year of the Business Administration - Financial Services major. Student should demonstrate leadership qualities through volunteer community service, be self-motivated, passionate about learning and demonstrates higher-than-average abilities within their program. Student should have a high GPA. Business Administration - Financial Services
Student is nominated by faculty.
Small Business Association Business Plan Award Awarded to a student(s) who creates a viable Business Plan for a new and innovative product or service.  Student(s) must be enrolled in the fourth semester MGT2008 Business Plan Applied course in the 2yr Small & Medium Management program. Small & Medium Enterprise Management
Student(s) is nominated by faculty
Soloway Wright Award Awarded to a student with the highest GPA in the Real Estate course of the Law Clerk program going into their third semester. LawClerk - Real Estate course (LAW2221B)
Student is nominated by faculty.

Stephen Richardson Bursary

A second year student in Business Administration -Human Resources program recognized by his/her peers and teachers for his/her community involvement through significant volunteer activities.

Business Administration -Human Resources

Student is nominated by faculty

School of Business Award

Awarded at the Convocation Ceremony to a graduating student from a diploma program with a G.P.A. of at least 2.7 (B-) and for a significant contribution to the College, their program and the School of Business.

School of Business

Student is nominated by faculty

Tallyho Bursary Awarded to 1 student registered in the Law Clerk program, and 1 student registered in the Paralegal program in the School of Business, upon completion of the second semester. Student must display financial need and should also have good attendance, participate in class as well as good academic standing and have overcome challenges.

Law Clerk Program &

Paralegal Program

Deadline to apply: September 24, 2010

Thomson Nelson Scholarships

  • One scholarship is awarded to a student registered in Office and Legal Studies and Business English who, upon completion of their second semester, has a minimum A average.
  • One scholarship is awarded to a student who displayed the most initiative to succeed

Office and Legal Studies and Business English

Students are nominated by faculty

Tripemco Burlington Insurance Group Limited Paralegal Excellence Award Presented to a student who achieves the best combined percentage mark in the following 2 courses: LAW0010-Ethics and Professional Responsibility and MGT0062- Practice Management/Operating a Small Business course. Paralegal

Student is nominated by faculty

NEW IN 2010

Women’s Business Network of Ottawa

A female student entering the final year of Business studies with high academic standing (3.0 GPA or better) and demonstrating leadership qualities.

Marketing & Management Studies or Accounting & Financial Studies -
Business

Student is nominated by faculty

Wayne McIntyre Award

A student registered in the Business - Marketing or the Small & Medium Enterprise Management program in the School of Business after the second semester whose performance in his/her program has been outstanding in terms of leadership and participation.

Business - Marketing or Small & Medium Enterprise Management

Student is nominated by faculty

Welch LLP's Award of Excellence Awarded to the most outstanding graduating student from the Office Administration - Executive diploma program.  
Student is nominated by faculty

High School graduates entering College are eligible for a $1,500 Johnson Inc. Scholarship.  Click here for more information.

Click here for photos of our School of Business Annual Awards & Recognition Evening held on November 18, 2009.


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