Joyce Foundation Success Award
Criteria
The Joyce Foundation Success Award will be disbursed annually to students from a high school in Durham Region or Northumberland County who are entering full-time undergraduate studies in any faculty. Eligible students must have a minimum of 75
Award recipients will be invited to participate as mentees in Student Life's Peer Leader program during their first year of studies and will be encouraged to act as mentors in subsequent years.
Value
Two awards of $4,000 each are available. Each award is renewable if you maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average (good standing), retain financial need status, and participate as mentees and/or mentors in the Student Life Peer Mentorship program. Awards or renewals may be deferred for one academic year if you are participating in a co-op or internship program.
How to apply
- Complete the online application. Printed application forms will be discarded.
- Submit a recommendation letter by email.
Letter of recommendation
A recommendation letter must be written by a teacher, principal or guidance counsellor who has observed you in your public life and is aware of your various involvements.
Their letter must include the following:
- The period of time they have known you—the applicant—and in what capacity.
- Why they feel you should receive the Joyce Foundation Success Award.
Please ask your referee to give concrete examples of how you embody qualities such as originality, initiative, diligence and overall good judgment. The letter of recommendation will be used for determining the quality of the application.
Reference letters must be submitted via email.
Online application form
The online application form and letter of recommendation are due Thursday, April 14 for the 2022/23 academic year.