OVCMT is thrilled to offer 2 scholarships, per intake, to our incoming students
- Values Scholarship
- Underserved Communities Scholarship
OVCMT Values Scholarship
Eligibility Information:
The OVCMT Values Scholarship celebrates individuals who exemplify the Core Values of Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy: Community, Dedication, Excellence, and Professionalism. The amount awarded per recipient is $1000 to 1 student per intake.
To be eligible for the OVCMT Values Scholarship, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
• Be an accepted student to the upcoming Year 1 of the Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) diploma program at OVCMT.
• Submit a 750-word essay highlighting instances where you have actively embodied the core values of Community,
Dedication, Excellence, and Professionalism. This could include your participation in community projects, dedication to professional pursuits, involvement in sports teams, academic achievements, volunteerism, or any other relevant experiences.
To strengthen your essay, provide clear and specific examples of how you have embodied one or more of these values in your personal or professional life. Your essay should reflect a deep understanding of these values and their significance in shaping your growth, both as an individual and as a future professional. By demonstrating your commitment to the core values of OVCMT—excellence, professionalism, dedication, and community—and offering compelling evidence of your alignment with these principles, you will improve your chances of being awarded the OVCMT Values Scholarship.
OVCMT Underserved Communities Scholarship
Eligibility Information:
The OVCMT Underserved Community Scholarship is dedicated to supporting individuals coming from underserved communities in British Columbia, who aspire to return to and serve those communities following their graduation. Given the high demand for Massage Therapy services, OVCMT takes pride in extending this scholarship to aid those committed to leveraging their newfound skills and careers to benefit those most in need. The amount awarded per recipient is $1000.00 , with 1 award per intake.
To be eligible for consideration for the OVCMT Underserved Community Scholarship, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
• Be an accepted student into the upcoming 1st year of the RMT program at OVCMT
• Compose a 500-word essay outlining why you deserve this scholarship and describing the positive impact you aim to make within your underserved community
• Originate from an area designated as an underserved community, as defined by the "Eligible Underserved Communities" list for the current academic year.
Successful applicants will be notified via telephone, followed by an email confirmation. The scholarship submission deadlines are July 31st for September intake and November 30th for January intake. To be considered, please ensure that all application materials and scholarship requirements are submitted by the respective deadlines.
Send scholarship submissions to info@ovcmt.com. Please put the name of the scholarship in the title of the email.
We can't wait to hear from you!