Take the first step to Leadership
The WSIB Scholars Program is available to students enrolled in eligible business, IT, or nursing programs with an interest in leadership.
WSIB has generously established this program to support recruitment, retention, and employability in the fields of business, information technology and nursing.
Funding
| Program Credential | Funding | Scholarships available (2024/25 Academic Year) | |
| 4-year degree program | You may receive an initial $5,000 tuition payment, as well as a $5,000 tuition payment per academic term for the duration of their program (up to $40,000). | 6 | |
| 3-year advanced diploma program | You may receive an initial $2,500 tuition payment, as well as a $2,500 tuition payment per academic term for the duration of their program (up to $15,000). | 10 | |
| 2-year diploma program | You may receive an initial $2,500 tuition payment, as well as a $2,500 tuition payment per academic term for the duration of their program (up to $10,000). | 10 |
How to Apply
Fill out the application form and provide an essay (maximum of 500 words), describing how your character is keeping with WSIB's corporate values: accountability, collaboration, empathy and integrity.
Application deadline: May 31, 2024
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or protected person/refugee;
- be enrolling in a full time, first year, eligible business, IT, or nursing program starting in fall 2024.
Renewal criteria: To keep their scholarship, recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate an interest in a career in the public sector, and demonstrate ongoing leadership during their course of study.
Selection Criteria
You must meet the following criteria to be in contention for the scholarship:
- have an admission average of 70% or above upon application;
- answer the following question: Please describe how your character is in keeping with WSIB’s corporate values: accountability, collaboration, empathy and integrity. 500 word maximum.
- be willing to participate in a co-op (where applicable)
Eligible Programs
Business – (BUS1) - Diploma
Business – Accounting (BAC2) - Diploma
Business – Entrepreneurship and Management (BEM2W) - Diploma
Business – Finance (BFN4) - Diploma
Business – Human Resources (BHR1) - Diploma
Business – Insurance (BIN3) - Diploma
Business – Marketing (BMK1) - Diploma
Practical Nursing (PNG5) - Diploma
Computer Systems Technician (CTN2) - Diploma
Web Development and Internet Applications (IWD2) – Diploma
Computer Programming and Analysis (CPA3) – Advanced Diploma
Computer Systems Technology (CTY2) – Advanced Diploma
Cyber Security (CYB1) – Advanced Diploma
Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Management) (BCM1) – Degree
Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) (BCA1) – Degree
Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) (BHM1) – Degree
For more information about the WSIB Scholars Program, contact studentawards@fanshawec.ca
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