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Awards & Scholarships 2015-2016

Please find below information regarding three scholarships/awards being offered. The deadline for application submission is April 1, 2016. Applications are available from Sharon in Room 215.

THE ANGUS CAMPBELL SCHOLARSHIP

Terms: This scholarship is awarded to two students entering the second year of a post-secondary program or the third level of a non-semestered diploma program at Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley. This cash award will be awarded to two applicants who have demonstrated academic promise and financial need.

The money will be given in the recipients’ third semester. Click here for Angus Campbell Scholarship application >>

ANNUAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Terms: This cash award will be presented to a graduate at the annual Graduation Exercises.

The award will be based on the following two criteria. These two criteria will receive equal weight in the selection process.

  1. Scholastic Achievement
  2. Demonstrated Leadership Ability and Community Participation

Any student may apply who will graduate from a program of studies (of at least thirty weeks) by the date of the annual Post-Secondary graduation. Click here for the Annual Award of Excellence application >>

THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARD

Terms: This cash award is granted to a student graduating from a program of thirty weeks or longer delivered at Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley.

The award will be granted to a graduate who exemplified the greatest concern for the Algonquin College community while at the College.

Any student may apply who will graduate from a program of studies (of at least thirty weeks) by the date of the annual Post-Secondary graduation. Click here for the Alumni Association Award application >>

SUMMIT 2016 – deadline for applications is March 15!

Student entrepreneurs wanted for SUMMIT 2016 – deadline for applications is March 15!

Make things happen post itSUMMIT 2016 offers student entrepreneurs a hands-on experience in developing their Start-Up through more than 60 workshops, peer support and guidance from veteran entrepreneurs. SUMMIT also offers up to $3,000 in funding for participating students! The program runs from May 10 to July 28, at the Woodroffe Campus in Ottawa, with workshops taking place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Check out the SUMMIT 2016 website for a detailed list of requirements and to register.

Take a look inside SUMMIT 2015

Pembroke Waterfront Campus student entrepreneurs who have a business that is in the initial planning and research stages are invited to apply today. Please note, students must be between the ages of 18-29 to qualify for the SUMMIT program.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to get started as an entrepreneur!

Contact Chris Doré, Entrepreneur in Residence with your questions today, dorec1@algonquincollege.com

Entrepreneurial Lessons, Believe or Not, from Deadpool the Movie

This weekend, I went to the new movie Deadpool, an “anti-superhero” movie with a restricted rating and a departure from most superhero movies that usually hold a PG-13 rating. In its first weekend, this movie broke the box office record for an R rated movie with a take of 132 million! This definitely makes Deadpool a huge success.

Deadpool

Image Source: comicbook.com

So, how does “Deadpool” apply to starting a business?

  1. Deadpool

    Image Source: upi.com


    Firstly, the movie studio did something different. It took a risk on a character that however beloved is really “out there” and the opposite of “family friendly”. The studio took a chance instead of sticking to the tired reboots…Spiderman, Superman, Batman, etc. This risk taking is exactly what entrepreneurs need to do when they want to start something. I would even say that “Deadpool” was an innovation on the typical superhero movie, with not only a new out-of-the-norm character but also with the regular breaking of the 3rd dimension, where Deadpool talks to the audience. Deadpool is unpredictable – he does not follow the typical path, and does things that certainly set him apart from other heroes. His ability to innovate on the fly is clear throughout the movie. The lesson to be learned here for entrepreneurs is don’t be like everyone else. This movie is successful because they did not follow the typical formula, so like this one-of-a-kind character, be yourself, be innovative, and create something different.

  2. Secondly the character Deadpool, is successful as an antihero due to his ability to regenerate cells which virtually makes him immortal. Despite losing a hand and various other setbacks throughout the movie, Deadpool keeps on trucking. Just like what an entrepreneur or business owner does. We have set backs, we fail, but we somehow regenerate our ability to keep trying despite the odds.

  3. Deadpool

    Image source: arstechnica.com


    Lastly, despite having maybe the best super powers ever, he needed help to accomplish his mission. By letting go of his ego for a brief moment and asking the help of the X-Men. Just like in business, we sometimes try to go it alone, but most of the time we need help in some way, shape or form. We may not have a team of “X-Men” but we do have lawyers, accountants, mentors and numerous other professionals that can help our businesses succeed and accomplish our very own “missions”.

Remember when starting a business, just like Deadpool, take risks, be true to your values, move forward with your goals and don’t be afraid to find some good partners. And just like Deadpool, you may live happily ever after until the next money-making sequel.

Posted by: Chris Doré, Waterfront Campus Entrepreneur in Residence