Now Accepting Applications for OWL 2023! Deadline May 17, 2023
2023 OWL Program - Designed for Indigenous High School Graduates
OWL at University Program
Start Date - June 25 to August 10, 2023
Applications Open
Applications Due - May 17, 2023!
Fully Funded OWL Program offers
Orientation
Orientation
Orientation
Student's will get a chance to orientate themselves to life at the University of Victoria.
Mentorship
Orientation
Orientation
Students will be connected with Indigenous mentor support system:
- OWL Program Manager
- Elders
- Weekly Indigenous Guest Speakers
Explore
Orientation
Accommodation & Travel
Student's will attend organized tours of the University of Victoria campus/facilities and the City of Victoria (Includes weekend field trips).
Accommodation & Travel
Accommodation & Travel
Accommodation & Travel
Student's travel and accommodation at the University of Victoria dorms will be provided.
Meals
Accommodation & Travel
Meals
Student's meals will be provided through On-campus Food Services - University Meal Card Provided
OWL PROGRAM - Testimonials
Lily Woods - Graduate - 2019 OWL Program
Pursuing Post- Secondary Education Lily Woods, a Gitxsan from the Gitanmaax Village, was one of sixteen recent high school graduates who successfully completed the 2019 OWL Program in August 2019.
Since completing the OWL program, Lily continues with her education currently participating in TRICORP’s 30 week “Office Assistant Certificate” program and has also been accepted to Vancouver Island University beginning classes in September 2019.
Frankie Abel - Parent - 2019 OWL Program
“Lily loved the OWL Program. This was her first time leaving the nest and she gained valuable life skills. She was provided an opportunity to test her wings and is now ready to take the next step”.
- Frankie Abel
Graduate - 2019 OWL Program
"It was such an amazing wonderful experience. It took me out of my comfort zone and taught me so many new things about Business as well as Astronomy. I enjoyed the coursework and the instructors were an amazing plus! They were all so friendly and helpful, and so kind and understanding compared to the picture people have given me about Higher Academic institutions. It eased my fears and I fell in love with Victoria. I feel like I got to experience what it would truly feel like living on campus and away from family. I’m happy I decided to apply for it."
- 2019 Graduate
Graduate - 2019 OWL Program
"The overall experience has boosted my confidence in my ability to attend post-secondary. It had also eliminated much doubt that I had in my ability to pursue a higher education."
- 2019 Graduate
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