Criteria The Joyce Foundation Success Award will be disbursed annually to students from a high school in Durham Region or Northumberland County, who are entering full-time undergraduate studies in any faculty. Eligible students will have achieved a minimum of 75 per cent in their final year of high school, have demonstrated financial need, and received a recommendation letter from a teacher or guidance counsellor. Award recipients will be invited to participate as mentees in the Student Life Peer Mentorship Program during their first year of studies and will be encouraged to act as mentors in subsequent years. Successful applicants will be notified by the Student Awards and Financial Aid office. Value Two awards of $4,000 each are available. Each award is renewable for students who maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average (good standing), retain financial-need status, and participate as mentees and/or mentors in the Student Life Peer Mentorship Program. Awards or renewals may be deferred for one academic year if the recipient is participating in a co-op or internship program. Deadline This online application form and letter of recommendation must be submitted by Thursday, April 23rd. Successful applicants will be notified by the Student Awards and Financial Aid office. Letter of Recommendation Recommendation letters are used as an important means for determining the quality of your application. In order for your application to be complete, you must submit one school reference. Submission of Letter of Recommendation Closely following the criteria in the tip sheet above, completed letters can be emailed to the Student Awards and Financial Aid office to connect@ontariotechu.ca no later than Thursday, April 23rd—the Joyce Foundation Success Award application deadline. Email Address connect@ontariotechu.ca