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College of the Rockies' Entrance Award Deadline Approaching

submitted: Monday, March 18, 2013

The deadline is quickly approaching for College of the Rockies’ Entrance Awards. Over $50,000 in entrance awards are available to first-year students entering full-time programs at College of the Rockies. Application deadline for many awards is March 28, 2013.

Photo: College of the Rockies’ Financial Assistance and Awards Advisor Lois Murray is prepared to give away over $50,000 in entrance awards to first-year students.

Scholarships and bursaries range from $500 tuition awards up to two-year full tuition scholarships with an approximate value of $7,000.  Some awards are presented based on grade-point-average while others are granted based solely on financial need. Awards are also available for specific program areas including engineering, business administration, culinary arts and trades.

College of the Rockies’ Financial Assistance and Awards Advisor Lois Murray says, “This is an excellent opportunity for students to alleviate some of the financial burden of attending post-secondary and gives them more freedom to focus on what is most important, doing well in classes and enjoying the College of the Rockies experience,” Murray continues.

Application forms and a complete list of awards and deadlines are available online.  For more information, contact Lois Murray at 250-489-2751 ext. 3508 or murray@cotr.bc.ca.

For more information contact:
Donna Kraus-Hagerman
Executive Director, College Relations and Marketing
College of the Rockies
Phone: 250-489-8258
e-mail: kraus-hagerman@cotr.bc.ca

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