The Rix Family Foundation Entrance Award for full-time students, established in 2023, is funded by The Rix Family Foundation Endowment held by The JIBC Foundation, which provides financial support for JIBC students through awards. This is a merit-based award to support students who demonstrate academic excellence and have goals to become leaders in public safety careers.
Value
Three awards available annually of $2,000 per year for a maximum of two years.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the full-time Entrance Award students must:
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status.
Be entering an eligible full-time degree or diploma program of 60 credits or more.
Be entering JIBC as a full-time student (60% course load as per definition of Canada Student Loan program).
Demonstrate academic excellence as per the GPA on the transcript submitted for admission.
Provide a personal statement on how JIBC courses will contribute toward your goal of a career in public safety (maximum 250 words).
To receive the award in the second‐year students must:
Demonstrate academic excellence as per the annual GPA; and
Continue as a full‐time student.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
- May 30
- September 30
Application Process
Download the application form