Go for the (Blue and) Gold!

Applications are now being accepted from UVic students for the 2008 Blue and Gold Awards. This program recognizes students who demonstrate leadership in voluntary involvement with community groups, varsity and athletic teams and/or fine arts groups or organizations.

There are two levels of Blue and Gold awards—three awards worth $2,500 each and five awards worth $1,000 each. The University of Victoria Blue and Gold awards are sponsored by CIBC.

Undergraduate and graduate students who wish to apply for an award can do so online at registrar.uvic.ca/safa/BlueGoldAward.html.

Undergraduate applicants must carry a minimum of nine units with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 5.0. Graduate students must be enrolled full time in graduate studies with a cumulative GPA of 5.0. Applicants must also submit at least two (but no more than four) reference letters from individuals or organizations attesting to the students’ contributions to the community.

Award recipients will be recognized at a reception where they will receive their award and a certificate. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2008.