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Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Award for Secondary School Graduates at Okanagan College 2026

Awarded by Okanagan College

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

BachelorsDiplomaTraining & Short coursesOther

Funding Type

Partial Funding · CAD 2,500 each

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

03 Oct 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Award for Secondary School Graduates at Okanagan College 2026:

The Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Award for Secondary School Graduates supports graduates of secondary schools in selected communities who are entering full-time study in an eligible programme at Okanagan College. The award recognises academic achievement, financial need, leadership potential, and community involvement.

Eligibility Criteria for the Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Award for Secondary School Graduates at Okanagan College 2026:

  • Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Applicant must have graduated or be graduating from a secondary school located in Penticton, Summerland, Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos, or Princeton.
  • Applicant must be entering full-time study, with a minimum 80% course load, in an eligible programme at any Okanagan College campus.
  • Eligible programmes include Business, Viticulture, Agriculture, Sciences, Nursing, Computer Sciences, Engineering and Engineering Technologies, Tourism and Hospitality, English, or Creative Writing.
  • Applicant must demonstrate financial need, good academic standing with a minimum 70% GPA, and leadership potential.
  • Applicant must demonstrate community involvement through sports, cultural activities, voluntary service, or other extracurricular activities.
  • Applicant must have secured admission to an eligible programme before receiving the award.
  • Applicant must provide an interim statement of secondary school grades and at least one reference letter from their high school confirming school or community involvement.

Application Process:

  • Submit an online application through myOkanagan.
  • Apply under All Campus High School.
  • Provide an interim statement of secondary school grades.
  • Submit at least one reference letter from the high school confirming school or community involvement.
  • Recipients are selected by Financial Awards.

Value of the Award:

  • Four awards of CAD 2,500 each are awarded to the recipients.
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  • 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 Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Award for Secondary School Graduates at Okanagan College 2026 is Expired.
  • Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Award for Secondary School Graduates at Okanagan College 2026 is offered to Bachelors, Diploma, Training & Short courses, Other degree.
  • Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Award for Secondary School Graduates at Okanagan College 2026 is offered for All eligible courses offered by the university.
  • Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Award for Secondary School Graduates at Okanagan College 2026 is open for: Open to Canada nationals and PR holders.
  • Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Award for Secondary School Graduates at Okanagan College 2026 is offered by Okanagan College.
  • Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Award for Secondary School Graduates at Okanagan College 2026 covers Partial Funding, CAD 2,500 each.