How to apply for these awards
To be considered for any of the awards listed below, students must be enrolled full-time in a program within the Centre for Business. Students can apply by selecting Divisional Winter Awards through STU-VIEW during the winter awards portal window.
If you have any questions about individual awards or the application process, please contact us at awards@georgebrown.ca.
If you are interested in helping us expand our awards program, please contact the George Brown College Foundation.
Please note:
We've listed all available awards below. We recommend having a look through them as this may help you with your application, but since you only submit one application, you don't need to read through the criteria for each award.
Ready to apply?
If you're ready to apply for these divisional awards, you only need to fill out one application in STU-VIEW to be considered for most of the awards below (you don't need to apply for each of the awards below individually).
Available Awards
5 to Watch Achievement Award
GBC School of Marketing has donated funds for the establishment of the 5 to Watch Award. The award is available to students in the B120, B108 or B158, B400, B406, B409, B413 programs in any year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0;
- The student must display financial need.
Al Roissl Leadership in Financial Planning Award
Investview financial Inc. has donated funds for the establishment of the Al Roissl Leadership in Financial Planning Award. The award is available to full time domestic students in the B301 and B302 programs.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.5;
- Student must display financial need;
- The student must display leadership qualities.
Anne Sado Award for Women in Business Scholarship
Donna Harris has donated funds for the establishment of Anne Sado Award for Women in Business Scholarship. The award is available to all female students in any Business program in any year of study.
*Preference will be given to first generation women
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Student must display financial need.
Apex Public Relations Scholarship
Apex Public Relations has donated funds for the establishment of the Apex Public Relations Scholarship. The award is available to domestic students in any Business program in any year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Student must display financial need;
- The student must be involved in the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Community Innovation Program;
- The student must be actively involved in the Community (college and/or external).
Centre for Business Expendable Awards
Centre for Business has donated funds for the establishment of the Centre for Business Expendable Awards. The award is available to students in any Business program in any year of study
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- The student must demonstrate strong academic performance;
- The student must display excellent leadership skills.
Centre for Business Analytics Symposium Scholarships
Starting in the winter semester of the 2022-2023 academic year, and ending in the 2024- 2025 academic year, two (2) awards of $1,000.00 each will be presented annually to two (2) students in the Honours Bachelor’s degree of Business Administration (Business Analytics B303), and five (5) awards of $1,000 each to five (5) students in the Analytics for Business Decision Making (Postgraduate) (B412 and B422), for a total of seven (7) awards at $7,000
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a registered, full-time domestic or international student
- •Student must be enrolled in either of the following programs at George Brown College:
- Honours Bachelor’s degree of Business Administration (Business Analytics B303)
- Analytics for Business Decision Making (Postgraduate) (B412 and B422)
- Student must demonstrate financial need
- Student must demonstrate a passion for the field of business analytics in their chosen program, including, but not limited to being a member of the analytics club at Centre for Business, George Brown College
How to Apply:
All applicants must apply online through Stu-View.
Centre for Business Scholarship
Faculty of Business, Arts and Design has donated funds for the establishment of the Centre for Business Scholarship. The award is available to domestic students in any Business program in any year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0;
- Student must display financial need;
- The student must be actively involved in the Community (college and/or external)and display commitment to working with others.
CFL Achievement Award
Canadian Football League has donated funds for the establishment of the CFL Achievement Award. The award is available to students in the B400 program in any year of study, who show excellent understanding of the sports marketing industry.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0;
- Student must display financial need;
- Student must demonstrate leadership qualities through volunteerism and participation in sports-related activities; exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in teams;
- The student must be actively involved in the Community (college and/or external).
CIBC Financial Services Scholarships
CIBC has donated funds for the establishment of the CIBC Financial Services Scholarships. The award is available to students in the B301, B407 or B150 program in any year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Highest GPA in the 4th semester;
- The student must receive an excellent feedback from the students' co-op work term employer;
- The student must be actively involved in in GBC activities related to the area.
Costco Wholesale Canada Scholarship
Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. Has donated funds for the establishment of the Costco Wholesale Canada Scholarship. This scholarship is available to full-time students enrolled in their first year of the Business Administration Program (B145), or the Business – Marketing Program (B120) who meet the following criteria:
- Domestic or international
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
CTC Sports Marketing Award
The Canadian Tire Corporation has donated funds for the establishment of the CTC Sports Marketing Award. This award is available to full-time students in the Sport & Event Marketing Program (B400) who meet the following criteria:
- Domestic or international
- Student must display financial need
- Student must demonstrate outstanding academic performance
- Student must demonstrate leadership qualities through volunteerism and participation in sports-related activities
Dean's Award of Excellence
Faculty has donated funds for the establishment of the Dean's Award. The award is available to graduating students in any Business and Financial services programs.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.5
- The student must be actively involved in the Community (college and/or external)
Debbie Simon Award for Excellence in Human Resources
Home Trust Company/Home Capitol Group Inc. has donated funds for the establishment of the Debbie Simon Award for Excellence in Human Resources.
The award is available to students in the B144, B154 or B408 program in any year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- The student must be actively involved in the Community (college and/or external)
Dr. Robin Yap Student Bursary
Dr. Robin Yap had donated funds for the establishment of Dr. Robin Yap Student Bursary. The bursary is available to students enrolled in Centre for Business programs in any year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Self identifies as any of these LGBTTQQIAP (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and Pansexual)
- Has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
- Demonstrated leadership qualities through LGBT-related community involvement in or out of school
Economical Insurance Award
Economical Mutual Insurance Company is offering an award to enable students attending George Brown College to achieve their career goals. Students must be registered in one of the following programs:
- Business Administration – Accounting Program (B107/B157)
- Business Administration – Human Resources (B154/B144)
- Marketing Management – Financial Services (postgraduate) (B406)
Eligibility Requirements:
- Registered, full-time students pursuing undergraduate studies
- Have submitted an application for full-time studies at George Brown College and received a GBC student number
- Must be domestic students including citizens, landed immigrants and permanent residents
- Demonstrates community and/or extracurricular involvement and leadership qualities
- Has overcome obstacles to obtain their studies at George Brown College
- Preference is given to returning students who have previously completed courses and/or programs at the college
Application Process:
Applicants must apply online through Stu-View
Elio Pacheco Passion to Succeed Award
Elio Pacheco has donated funds for the establishment of the Elio Pacheco Passion to Succeed Award. The award is available to students in the B145 and B155 programs in any year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Student must display financial need
- The student must be actively involved in the Community (college and/or external)
- The student demonstrates leadership and an entrepreneurial approach to his/her course work and extracurricular activities
Financial Planning Standards Council Award of Excellence
Financial Planning Standards Council has donated funds for the establishment of the Financial Planning Standards Council Award of Excellent. The award is available to student in the B407 program.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Has strong leadership qualities
- Exhibits passion for the industry and contributes to the classroom learning environment
- Student must display financial need
George Brown College Alumni Award for Business
GBC Alumni has donated funds for the establishment of the George Brown College Alumni Award for Business. The award is available to students in all BFS programs in their first year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Student must display financial need
- The student must be actively involved in the Community (college and/or external)
George Brown College Human Resources Department Award
Nancy Hood, GBC Human Resources, has donated funds for the establishment of the George Brown College Human Resources Department Award. The award is available to students in the B144 and B154 programs in their second year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Student must display leadership skills
George Brown College Human Resources Department Recruitment & Selection Award
Nancy Hood, GBC Human Resources, has donated funds for the establishment of the George Brown College Human Resources Department Recruitment & Selection Award. The award is available to students in the B144 and B154 programs in their second year of study.
George Brown College Human Resources Department Workplace Health & Safety Award
Nancy Hood, GBC Human Resources, has donated funds for the establishment of the George Brown College Human Resources Department Workplace Health & Safety Award. The award is available to students in the B144 and B154 programs in their third year of study.
George Brown College Human Resources Department Workplace Ready Award
Nancy Hood, GBC Human Resources, has donated funds for the establishment of the George Brown College Human Resources Department Workplace Ready Award. The award is available to students in the B408 program in any year of study.
Healthy Planet Scholarship — CFB
Beginning in the fall semester of the 2022/2023 academic year, Healthy Planet Canada is offering one (1) award of $5,000 to one (1) full-time student enrolled in the Centre for Business, School of Marketing in the following programs:
- Business-Marketing Program (B120)
- Business Administration – Marketing (B108)
- Business Administration – Marketing (With Work Experience) (B158)
Eligibility Requirements:
- Registered, full-time domestic or international student
- Have submitted an application for full-time studies at George Brown College and received a GBC student number
- Must demonstrate financial need
Application Process:
Applicants must apply online through Stu-View
HR Graduate Certificate Scholarship
Nancy Hood, GBC Human Resources has donated funds for the establishment of the HR Graduate Certificate Scholarship. The award is available to students in the B408 program in any year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Student must display financial need
Hubert and Eulalee King Scholarship
Kevin King has donated funds for the establishment of the Hubert and Eulalee King Scholarship. The award is available to students in the B108 and B158 programs in any year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Student must display financial need
- Student must display Leadership and Organizational Skills
L & A Promotions Student Scholarship
L & A Promotions has donated funds for the establishment of the L & A Promotions Student Scholarship. The scholarship is available to full-time students in any program within the Centre for Business School of Marketing who meet the following criteria:
- Domestic Student
- Student must display financial need
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Student must exhibit a strong interest and spirit of dedication to marketing and promotions
Laurel Walzak Woman in Sport Award
Laurel Walzak has donated funds for the establishment of the Laurel Walzak Woman in Sport Award. The award is available to female student in the Sports and Event Marketing Program B400 final semester.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Recipient will have the potential to distinguish herself in a career related to sport, sports entertainment or event, or sports' media
- Preference is given to a female student as a way of giving female student equal opportunity to pursue a career the in sports, sports' entrainment or sports' media industry
Michael "Pinball" Clemons Foundation - Sport and Event Marketing Award
Michael "Pinball" Clemons Foundation has donated funds for the establishment of the Michael "Pinball" Clemons Foundation - Sport and Event Marketing Award. The award is available to students in the B400 program in any year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Student must display financial need
Mike Fenton Leadership in Supply Chain Award
Mike J. Fenton has donated funds for the establishment of the Mike Fenton Leadership in Supply Chain Award. The award is available for the students in the B122, B162, B121, and B151 programs.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must be in their second or third year
- Demonstrated leadership qualities through various means such as volunteer community service
- Exhibits a strong interest in Supply Chain and Operation Marketing
MLSE Award of Excellence
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd has donated funds for the establishment of the MLSE Award of Excellence. The award is available to students in the B400 program in any year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Student must show aptitude for the sport, entertainment and event marketing industries and exhibit excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
Manulife Scholarship
Manulife Financial on Behalf of Peter Marlatt has donated funds for the establishment of the Peter Marlatt Scholarship. The award is available to students in all Financial Services programs in any year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Student must display financial need
Scotiabank Endowment for the School of Business
Scotiabank has donated funds for the establishment of the Scotiabank Endowment for the School of Business. The award is available to students in all BFS programs in any year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Student must display financial need
- The student must be actively involved in the Community (college and/or external)
Scotia Global Wealth Management Scholarship Program
The Scotiabank Global Wealth Management Sponsorship Program is a partnership between Scotiabank and George Brown College, awarding ten (10) students each with a $5,000 scholarship along with a job opportunity (co-op/internship) in Scotiabank’s Wealth Management business in Summer 2023 (May 1st – August 25th 2023).
Eligibility Requirements:
- Registered, full-time domestic or international students who are permitted to work full-time in Canada
- Students are enrolled in a full-time diploma or degree program at the Centre for Business as
- Students must self-identify as being from an equity deserving group, such as: Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, Women, People living with a Disability, and/or LGBTQ+
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and have successfully completed BUS 1000 or BCOP1000
Application Process:
Applicants must apply online through Stu-View.
Scotia Global Wealth Management Sponsorship Program
The Bank of Nova Scotia would like to designate Ten (10) awards to students starting for the 2022/2023 academic year. These Ten (10) awards of $5,000 each will be presented to ten (10) full-time students at George Brown College. The Ten (10) awards will be distributed following the completion of the Winter 2023 semester and upon commencing work placement at Scotiabank.
Students will be selected with the following criteria:
- Registered, full-time, domestic or international students permitted to work full-time in Canada
- Students are enrolled in a full-time diploma or degree program at the Centre for Business as outlined in Appendix B of this agreement.
- Students must self-identify as being from equity deserving groups with a preference for students who self-identify as being Black, Indigenous, and/or living with a disability.
- Applicants/students who are offered an internship placement must sign an employment agreement with Donor in accordance with the Donor’s employment policies and procedures prior to the start date of their internship placement.
SDI Sport & Event Marketing
SDI Marketing has donated funds for the establishment of the SDI Sport & Event Marketing. The award is available to students in the B400 program in any year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
The Anu and Seay Harder "Glass Ceiling" Award
The Anu and Seay Harder has donated for the establishment of The Anu and Seay Harder "Glass Ceiling" Award. This Award is available for full-time students in the Center for Business.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Enrolled in any program in the School of Management at Center for Business
- First Generation Student
The Joe Freedman Award for Excellent in Project Management Studies
Joe Freedman has donated for the establishment of The Joe Freedman Award for Excellent in Project Management Studies. The award is available to students in the B415 program.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and teamwork spirit through various means such as taking on a leadership role in group project and actively supporting other group members
The Love & Whalen Leadership Award
The Love & Whalen Leadership Award has donated for the establishment of The Love & Whalen Leadership Award. This award is available for students full-time in the Center for Business.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Student has achieved academic excellence, and GPA of 3.0 or better
- Demonstrated involvement in entrepreneurial activities including, but not limited to the George Brown College Enactus team, with preference given to those in a leadership capacity (i.e. Project Manager)
- Student must display financial need
Toron Scholarship (Cidel Asset Management Scholarship)
Toron Investment Management has donated funds for the establishment of the Toron Scholarship. The award is available to students in the B301 and B321 programs in their fourth year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.3
- Student must display financial need
- The student must be actively involved in the Community (college and/or external)
TR Lee & Art Whitaker Leadership Award
TR Lee and Art Whitaker have donated funds for the establishment of the TR Lee & Art Whitaker Leadership Award. This award is available to full-time domestic students, enrolled in any program at the Centre for Business in any year of study.
The following criteria must be met by the applicant to be eligible for this award:
- Student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater;
- Student must display financial need;
- Student must submit an essay describing how they have contributed to the community and/or their past experiences to undertaking studies at George Brown College.
TSN Award of Excellence
TSN has donated funds for the establishment of the TSN Award of Excellence. The award is available to students in the B400 program in any year of study, who shows excellent understanding of the sports marketing industry
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Centre for Business Annual Expendable Fund
- Bachelor of Applied Business Statistics Award
- Bulmash Accounting Professional Services Award
- Business Administration Marketing Program Advisory Committees Award
- Business Diploma Statistics Award
- Captus Press Financial Planning Achievement Award
- Ceridian Canada Recruitment and Selection Award
- Cervini Human Resources Award
- Chartwells a division of Compass Group Canada Co-op Award
- Chubb Insurance Employment Law Award
- Chubb Insurance Graduate Certificate Training and Development Award
- Chubb Insurance Training and Development Award
- CIFFA Award of Excellence
- Compass Group Canada Human Resources Award
- Customs Compliance Awareness Award
- Excel Funds Graduate Certificate Marketing Award
- Financial g Standards Council Award of Excellence
- Financial Services Customer Service Achievement Award
- George Brown College Human Resources Business Partnership Award
- George Brown College Bookstores Management Award
- George Brown College Human Resources Leadership Award
- George Brown College Instructional Design Award
- George Brown College Performance Management and Coaching Award
- Head2Head Graduate Certificate Human Resources Award
- Head2Head Human Resources Management I Award
- Laurel Walzak Woman in Sport Award
- Marc Dufour Memorial Award
- Marketing Management Program Advisory Committees Award
- NAV CANADA Labour Relations Award
- Nelson Education Award for Excellence in Commercial Law
- Nelson Education Business Communication Award
- Nelson Education Business Communication Degree Award
- Nelson Education Business Media in Canada Award
- Nelson Education Business Research & Report Writing Award
- Nelson Education Canadian Business Law Award
- Nelson Education Computer Applications for Marketing Online Award
- Pearson Canada College English Award
- Pearson Canada Co-op Award
- Pearson Canada English Skills Award
- Pearson Canada Managerial Accounting Award
- Pearson Canada Marketing Management Award
- Pearson Canada Mathematics Award
- Powerwave Energy Graduate Certificate Human Resources Award
- Sharma-Lamba Memorial Award for International Business Management
- Sherbo and Associates Award
- Stefan Daniel International Marketing Corporation Award
- Wiley Canada Business Concepts Award
- Wiley Canada Top Accounting Student Award
- Wiley Canada Top Accounting Student Award (Degree)
Scholarships, awards, and bursaries listed are subject to change without prior notice, and are subject to conditions as may be set down by the college and/or the donor of the award.
