Every year at the Grade 12 Graduation ceremonies, eligible students receive awards in recognition of specific achievements and bursaries to pursue post-secondary studies.  Awards are based on specific criteria and bursaries are based on specific needs and interests.  What follows is a listing of the awards and bursaries.  For more information, on local awards and bursaries, contact the Director of Student Services at studentservices@dufferinchristian.ca .  For more information on bursaries available through colleges and universities, check out the information found on the blog at www.dcsstudentservices.blogspot.com

AWARDS

Subject Awards:  The following Senior 4 subjects will have an individual award.  The awards will be determined by averaging the student's S3 and S4 marks in each course.  The award will be given to the student with the highest overall mark over 80%.

• Reformed Studies
• ELA
• C-Math
• P-Math
• A-Math
• Social Studies
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Phys. Ed.

Citizenship Award

• This award will be presented to recognize a particular student's role in the wider sphere of school and community.  This award is based on the following four criteria: 1 - Christian regard for others; 2 - Extra-curricular involvement; 3 - Involvement in other community activities; 4 - Academic achievement
• Selection Process - Community may nominate individual students for this award.  Final selection is made by the High School staff.
• Nomination forms may be found at the bottom of this page.

B.E.A.C.O.N. Award

• B. - 'bold in the Lord'
• E. - 'enduring under pressure'
• A. - 'active as God's child'
• C. - 'courageous in adversity'
• O. - 'overcoming obstacles'
• N. - 'nurturing friends and others'
• Selection Process - The recipient of this award is selected by the High School staff.

Co-op Merit Award

• This award is sponsored by the Carman Co-op.  This award is based on the following four criteria: 1 - Must pursue post-secondary education; 2 - Demonstrates community spirit - volunteer; 3 - Average to better than average grades; 4 - Demonstrates leadership inside and outside the school - behind the scenes.
• Selection Process - The recipient of this award is selected by the High School staff.

D&M Award

• This awarded is sponsored by D&M Foods.  The award is given to two deserving students as selected by the High School staff.

Governor-General's Bronze Medal

• The recipient of this award will be the student with the highest overall academic standing based on averaging the S3 and S4 final marks.

Bursaries

Dufferin Christian School offers a number of bursaries for students who are interested in pursuing post-secondary education.  Students are encouraged to apply for the various bursaries that interest them and submit the completed applications to the Director of Student Services.  Application forms are available for download at the bottom of this page. 

Rev. H. Scholten Bursary

• This bursary is awarded to a Senior 4 Student planning to enter a program of studies in the field of education.
• Criteria: 1 - Will be attending a post-secondary program within the first year of graduation.  Must provide proof of enrolment; 2 - Academic achievement; 3 - Written explanation of career choice
• Application Deadline - June 15

Dufferin Dental Bursary

• This bursary is available to a Senior 4 Student planning to enter a program of studies leading towards a university degree.  Preference may be given to a student entering a field in dentistry.
• Criteria: 1 - Will be attending a post-secondary program within the first year of graduation.  Must provide proof of enrolment; 2 - Has demonstrated strong commitment to the learning process and has worked hard throughout High School to achieve good marks; 3 - Written explanation of career choice.
• Application Deadline - June 15

DCHS General Bursary

• This bursary is available to a Senior 4 Student planning to enter a program of studies leading to a degree, certificate, or diploma at a recognized post-secondary institution.  
• Criteria: 1 - Will be attending a post-secondary program within the first year of graduation.  Must provide proof of enrolment; 2 - Has demonstrated strong commitment to the learning process and has worked hard throughout High School to achieve good marks; 3 - Written explanation of career choice.
• Application Deadline - June 15

 DCHS Trades Bursary

• This bursary is available to a Senior 4 Student planning to enter a program of studies in a Trades profession (e.g. automotive, mechanics, machinist) 
• Criteria: 1 - Will be attending a post-secondary program within the first year of graduation.  Must provide proof of enrolment; 2 - Has demonstrated strong commitment to the learning process and has worked hard throughout High School to achieve good marks; 3 - Written explanation of career choice
• Application Deadline - June 15