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Cookson Family Award at Okanagan College 2026

Awarded by Okanagan College

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

BachelorsDiplomaTraining & Short coursesOther

Funding Type

Partial Funding · CAD 2,000 approximately

Eligible Courses

All eligible courses offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Canada nationals and PR holders

Can Be Taken At

Okanagan College

Provider

Okanagan College

Last Verified On

17 Oct 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Cookson Family Award at Okanagan College 2026:

The Cookson Family Award supports single parents, mature students, and students with low or no income who wish to improve their opportunities through education at Okanagan College. The award emphasises financial need and the potential impact of education in creating new opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria for the Cookson Family Award at Okanagan College 2026:

  • Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Applicant must have low or no income and demonstrate a genuine desire to improve their opportunities through education at Okanagan College.
  • Applicant must be a single parent, mature student, or student with low or no income enrolled in full-time or part-time study in any year of a university studies, degree, diploma, or vocational certificate programme at any Okanagan College campus.
  • Applicant must demonstrate a strong desire to create new opportunities by completing a programme of study at Okanagan College.
  • Applicant must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need, with emphasis on financial need and the potential impact of the opportunity created.
  • Applicant must provide a letter explaining how the bursary would help achieve their educational goals, along with two references, preferably written.

Application Process:

  • Submit the online application through myOkanagan.
  • Apply through the All Campus Current/Returning Application.
  • Include the required letter explaining educational goals and two references, preferably written.
  • The OC-Wide and Kelowna Awards Selection Committee selects the recipient(s).

Value of the Award:

  • One annual award is available.
  • The award is worth approximately CAD 2,000, based on the accrued annual interest on the endowment fund.
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How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

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4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Okanagan College. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Cookson Family Award at Okanagan College 2026 is Expired.
  • Cookson Family Award at Okanagan College 2026 is offered to Bachelors, Diploma, Training & Short courses, Other degree.
  • Cookson Family Award at Okanagan College 2026 is offered for All eligible courses offered by the university.
  • Cookson Family Award at Okanagan College 2026 is open for: Open to Canada nationals and PR holders.
  • Cookson Family Award at Okanagan College 2026 is offered by Okanagan College.
  • Cookson Family Award at Okanagan College 2026 covers Partial Funding, CAD 2,000 approximately.