Centre for Arts, Design & Information Technology Awards & Scholarships

COBMEX® Scholarships: Empowering Innovation and Sustainability in Uniform Design and Apparel

The COBMEX® Innovation in Uniform Design Scholarship and the COBMEX® Sustainability in Uniform Apparel Scholarship are awarded to students who demonstrate a passion for innovation and sustainability in the fashion and textile industries. These scholarships are made possible by the generous gift from COBMEX® Apparel Inc. to the George Brown College Foundation.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Registered full-time domestic and/or international student
• Full-time students in Fashion Business Industry, Fashion Management, Fashion Techniques and Design, or International Fashion Management
• Demonstrates financial need as determined by the Institution's policies
• Passion for their field of study and advocacy for sustainable practices in the fashion and textile industries

Essay Requirements:

• COBMEX® Innovation in Uniform Design Scholarship: Submit a 300-500 word essay suggesting creative approaches to innovate uniform design.
• COBMEX® Sustainability in Uniform Apparel Scholarship: Submit a 300-500 word essay sharing ideas for innovative solutions to promote sustainability in the uniform industry

Dean's Award of Excellence

• Be enrolled in an Arts (Fashion, Jewellery) program
• Be in their graduating year
• Demonstrate superior academic performance
• GPA 3.5 and above
• Active involvement in extra-curricular activities and leadership
• Contribute to the learning environment

To apply: Write a one page letter addressed to Dean Luigi Ferrara, detailing how you meet the award criteria listed above. Letters need to include your name, program, mailing address and student ID number at the top of the letter.

Submit your letter to the Fashion & Jewellery, Administrative Office, Room C442, 160 Kendal Ave., Casa Loma campus Attention: Awards Applications –Dean’s Award.

The winner will be invited to their program Awards ceremony at end of semester. It is expected that the award recipient will attend the ceremony to accept their award and provide a thank you card to the donor.

Albina Skibicka Bursary

Laurentian Technomedia Inc has donated funds for the establishment of the Albina Skibicka Bursary. The award is available to students in the G102 program in any year of study.

The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

• The student must display financial need
• The student must have demonstrated excellence in magazine page layout

Alex Sigal Great Treasurers Award

The George Brown College Seniors’ Association has donated funds to create the Alex Sigal Great Treasurers Award. This award is available to full-time students in the P106 – Commercial Dance Program. To be eligible for this award, the student must have a program GPA of 3.5 or higher and demonstrate passion for their field of study.

Asia Shahulhameed and Mohamed Rafi Scholarship

Asia Shahulhameed and Mohamed Rafi have donated funds for the establishment of an award to be presented to a full-time student that identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Colour, who is enrolled in a program from the Centre for Arts and Design and Information Technology at George Brown College in the School of Computer Studies.

Canadian Rotographics Limited Scholarship

Canadian Rotographics Limited has donated funds for the establishment of Canadian Rotographics Limited Scholarship. The award is available to full-time and/or part-time students in the School of Design.

The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

• Demonstrates academic excellence with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Student is in their final year of study
• Student shows an inspiring talent for Design but is at risk of dropping out due to personal or financial hardships

Christine Raissis Endowment

Christine Raissis has donated funds for the establishment of the Christine Raissis Endowment. This award is available to any registered George Brown College Student in Engineering Technologies or Computer Technologies who are involved in a research project.

The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

• The student must display financial need
• The student must maintain a 3.0 Min GPA or higher
• The student produces a reference letter from an instructor, College staff member or industry partner
• The student must display passion for their field of study

Francis Mak Memorial Scholarship

The School of Design has donated funds for the establishment of the Francis Mak Memorial Scholarship. The award is available to students in any design program in any year of study.

The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• The student must display financial need
• The student must be open to working with others
• Student must demonstrate that they have overcome obstacles in the pursuit of higher education

George and Dorothy Dilworth Graphic Arts Scholarship

Dennis Smith has donated funds for the establishment of the George and Dorothy Dilworth Graphic Arts Scholarship. The award is available to students in the Graphic Arts and Design programs in their second year of study.

The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

• The student must display financial need
• The student must demonstrate that they have high aptitude and scope for further development of technical aspects and conceptual skills needed to create high-impact graphic arts and design.

Institute without Boundaries Scholarship

Graeme Kondruss (GBC IWB Class 2010/11) has donated funds for the establishment of the Institute without Boundaries Scholarship. This award is available to registered George Brown College Students in the Centre for Arts, Design & IT in any year of study for the G414 program.

The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

• The student must maintain a 3.0 Min GPA or higher
• Student must demonstrate capabilities and skills required to foster social innovation and engage the community in developing meaningful design outcomes

Melissa Quan Memorial Award

Ronald Quan/Myrna Velasco-Quan has donated funds for the establishment of the Melissa Quan Memorial Award. This award is available to any registered George Brown College Student in the Centre for Arts, Design & IT in any year of study for the following program(s): T163, G119

The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

• The student must display financial need
• The student has overcome obstacles to undertake their studies at George Brown College
• The student must display passion for their field of study
• The student must be actively involved in the community (college and/or external)

Creative CADworks Award

Hemdeep Patel (H.K. Diamonds Inc.) has donated funds for the establishment of the Creative CADworks Award. This award is available to any registered George Brown College Student in Jewellery (Centre for Arts, Design & IT) in any year of study for the following program(s): F110, F114, F111

The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

• Submit design packages, demonstrate innovative and outstanding use of Rhinoceros 3D CAD modelling application in jewellery design and manufacturing

Dean's Award of Excellence

• Be enrolled in an Arts (Fashion, Jewellery) program
• Be in their graduating year
• Demonstrate superior academic performance
• GPA 3.5 and above
• Active involvement in extra-curricular activities and leadership
• Contribute to the learning environment

To apply: Write a one page letter addressed to Dean Luigi Ferrara, detailing how you meet the award criteria listed above. Letters need to include your name, program, mailing address and student ID number at the top of the letter.

Submit your letter to the Fashion & Jewellery, Administrative Office, Room C442, 160 Kendal Ave., Casa Loma campus. Attention: Awards Applications –Dean’s Award.

The winner will be invited to their program Awards ceremony at end of semester. It is expected that the award recipient will attend the ceremony to accept their award and provide a thank you card to the donor.

Birk's Award

The Birk's Award is available to graduating students in the F110 program.

The award will be presented to a student whose work demonstrates a commitment to the pursuit of goldsmithing excellence.

Bob Willlie Award

The Bob Willlie Award is available to students in the F114, F110 programs in their fourth semester (if enrolled in F114 or F110) or sixth semester (F114).

The award will be presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in stone setting combined with general academic performance.

Canadian Gemmological Association Award

The Canadian Gemmological Association has donated fund for the establishment of Canadian Gemmological Association Award. It is available to students in the Gemmology Program (F105).

The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

• Registered, full-time domestic and/or international student or;
• Student is in their second semester of study
• Demonstrates a commitment to continued studies and accreditation in the gemmology field
• GPA of 3.0 or greater

Canadian Jewellers Association Award

The Canadian Jewellers Association Award is available to students in the F114 program in their 4th semester of study.

The award recognizes 4th semester students in the Jewellery Arts program who have demonstrated an excellence in their commitment to the pursuit of goldsmithing.

Daniel Myerson Memorial Award

Myerson’s Limited has donated funds for the establishment of the Daniel Myerson Memorial Award. The award recognizes students enrolled in Jewellery Arts (F114) or Jewellery Methods (F110) Program.

The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

• Student in his/her final semester
• Demonstrates strong gold fabrication skills
• Must submit design packages

Gambhir's Import Award for Excellence in Design

Gambhir's Import has donated funds for the establishment of the Gambhir's Import Award for Excellence in Design. The award is available to students in the F114 program in their third year of study.

The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

• The student must demonstrate the best use of coloured stones or pearls.

Gambhir's Import Award for Academic Excellence

Gambhir's Import has donated funds for the establishment of the Gambhir's Import Award for Academic Excellence. The award is available to students in the F114 program in their third year of study.

The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

• The student must demonstrate the highest CGPA through 5 semesters.

Gerstein & Bitters' Scholarship

Marvin Gerstein has donated funds for the establishment of the Gerstein & Bitters' Scholarship. The award is available to students in all jewellery programs in their first year of study.

The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

• The student must demonstrate effort and perceived potential.