Know an exceptional student? Nominate them for a Fall Award, and encourage eligible students to explore and apply for the many application-based award opportunities available.
The deadline to apply is Oct. 12.
All the Fall Awards info is here: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/awards-scholarships/fall-semester-awards/
The Awards Office is accepting nominations for the following awards: →David Oliver Award – 1 recipient of $500 This award is offered by the Association of Dawson Professionals in memory of David Oliver. David was a beloved member of the Student Services staff who died at a young age and is fondly remembered by his…
Many of Dawson's Winter 2026 award recipients received their awards at Dawson's Graduation ceremonies on June 23.
You can see all the recipients here on the Awards Celebration page: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/awards-scholarships/award-recipients/
The Quebec Writers Federation is accepting short stories, poems, or works of non-fiction written by CEGEP students in English between August 14, 2025, and June 1, 2026 for consideration for the QWF College Writers Award. The deadline to submit is June 1.
The winner will be announced at the QWF Awards Gala in Montreal on Nov. 9 and will receive a $1,000 cash prize.
Visit the link for details and encourage your students to submit their best writing.
The Awards Office is now accepting nominations for the following awards: → Anastasia De Sousa Memorial Award ($1,500) This award commemorates the intelligence, drive, and determination of Anastasia De Sousa, who was killed during the shooting tragedy at Dawson College on September 13, 2006. This award is given to a full-time (or deemed full-time) graduating…
Applications are now open for a new award honouring the late Dr. Catherine Fichten, longtime Dawson Psychology professor, active researcher, mentor, and co-director of the Adaptech Research Network.
The Dr. Catherine Fichten Future Researcher Award will be given to a graduating student with a disability who shows passion for pursuing academic research in psychology or a related field.
Visit the link for a homepage news story featuring interviews with two graduates who are very grateful for Catherine's mentorship and were instrumental in setting up the new award.
The Lieutenant Governor’s Medal recognizes the voluntary involvement, determination and dedication of Quebecers who make or have made a difference in their community or Québec nation. Dawson College can recommend up to two students. Faculty and staff members can nominate students to the Awards Office until Dec. 10. A selection committee will then choose the…
You can nominate students for the David Oliver Award (1 recipient of $1,000) and the Harry Fainsilber Memorial Award (1 recipient of $500). For more details, visit https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/awards-scholarships/nominate/
To nominate, go to the Omnivox portal and look for Awards and Scholarships under the Student Services menu.
The deadline is October 14, 2025
If you would like to participate in one of our Awards Selection Committees, please sign up here:
https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/awards-scholarships/awards-selection-committee-sign-up-form/
The Awards Office is accepting nominations for the following awards until Oct. 14: →David Oliver Award – 1 recipient of $500 This award is offered by the Association of Dawson Professionals in memory of David Oliver. David was a beloved member of the Student Services staff who died at a young age and is fondly…
Being on an awards selection committee gives you an opportunity to meet colleagues from across the College and be inspired by some of our amazing students. The time commitment is not that great and most members keep returning because they enjoy it.
Visit the link to sign up.
Last Modified: October 1, 2026
