Some of the financial pressure faced by prospective business students in B.C. can be reduced, thanks to David Black, the owner of Black Press.
Graduating high school students in 37 of the province’s school districts intending to study business at the University of Victoria’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business can apply for a $5,000 scholarship.
The Black Press Business Scholarship is awarded based on academic merit, leadership and a demonstrated desire to make a positive difference in the world. Students must apply to the Gustavson School of Business, Bachelor of Commerce Program before Feb. 28 to be eligible.
Last year’s recipients include Kyle Raincock, a 1st year BCom student from Tsawwassen. Once Kyle graduates, he hopes to work for a large company with the hopes of gaining hands-on experience in a business environment. Eventually, he would like to start and run his own company.
Kyle has always being fascinated by the role in which businesses and the economy interact with the environment. He hopes that his company can be both profitable and environmentally sustainable at the same time, and that doing so will help bridge the gap for others as well.
Kyle has spent many years playing soccer and baseball in Tsawwassen and has been involved in both sports clubs doing officiating, coaching, and working at concession stands. He was an honour-roll student in high school and has done volunteer work at several Christmas events at elementary schools in Tsawwassen.
The scholarship was established in 2008 by Black to give students from across the province access to a business education.
Black chose the Gustavson School of Business because of the innovative program format. Students spend their last two years of their degree fully immersed in the business school where they can specialize in entrepreneurship, service management, international business or choose the non-specialized option where they customize a program that suits their interests.
Every student takes at least three paid co-operative work terms, has the opportunity to participate in an international exchange, and learns about sustainable business practices.
Information about the Black Press scholarships is online at gustavson.uvic.ca/blackpress.