Student Awards

Did you know that the CSCB offers generous awards for top students in the CCS and CTCS programs? The CSCB is proud to present two annual student awards to recognize the most successful graduates of the CCS and the CTCS program.

CCS Program Awards

CCS Top Scholar Award

Each year, the top CCS student, or students in the event of a tie, will be recognized with
a desk-top memento; and
a cash award of $500.

CCS High Achiever Awards

Each year, the top five students, not including the CCS Top Scholar Award recipient, will be recognized with

a desk-top memento; and
a cash award of $250.

Students must achieve a minimum grade of 75% to be eligible for the CCS Top Scholar Award and the CCS High Achiever Awards.

CTCS Program Awards

Each calendar year, the top CTCS graduate (or graduates, in the event of a tie) will receive:

A desktop memento,
A monetary award of $250, and
Complimentary registration for the next CSCB National Conference.

The top graduate is determined by averaging the grades received on their CTCS modules.

Student awards

Congratulations to the 2024 CSCB Student Award Recipients!

What Our Community Says

“CSCB education gave me specialized, industry-recognized knowledge and practical skills that not only helped prepare me for the CBSA professional exam but also set me apart as a confident and capable customs professional.”

– Sabrina, a CCS and CTCS Designate

“I would strongly recommend [the CCS course]. It is a valuable investment in one’s professional development, providing practical, industry-relevant knowledge while strengthening credibility. The program also equips individuals with the skills and confidence needed to navigate real-world challenges and make informed decisions in the field.”

– Sabrina, a CCS and CTCS Designate

“Achieving this designation has strengthened my professional credibility and demonstrated my commitment to continuous learning. Employers and colleagues view me as more knowledgeable and dependable in customs and trade-related matters.”

– Sabrina, a CCS and CTCS Designate

“The course content was highly relevant, practical, and closely aligned with real-world customs processes. It struck an effective balance between theory and application, making it easy to apply what I learned to my day-to-day responsibilities.”

– Sabrina, a CCS and CTCS Designate

“I recognized that many organizations value professional designations, and I wanted to remain competitive while aligning myself with industry standards. Pursuing this designation also helped me prepare for the Canada Border Services Agency professional exam, further strengthening my readiness for advancement within the field.”

– Sabrina, a CCS and CTCS Designate

“[I would recommend the CCS course] it gives a great framework and covers board topics. It is very helpful to people entering the field.”

– Kwan, a CCS course graduate

“I was able to complete the CBSA professional exam with the knowledge from the CSCB training.”

– Kwan, a CCS course graduate

“All modules [in the CCS course] are insightful, I appreciate all the calculation module with the complication of duties, taxes and surtax that was covered.”

– Kwan, a CCS course graduate

“Maintaining my CCS and CTCS designations demonstrate to employers that despite working within Education for the past 15 years, I am still up to date with the current requirements and changes within the customs industry.”

– Donna, a CCS and CTCS Designate

“The CCS program is well presented and relevant for today’s workforce. It provides the key education required for entry-level employees... The breadth of the information is valuable – from cargo requirements to Incoterms to SIMA to basic tariff classification - it introduces individuals to all the key requirements to get started in a role.”

– Donna, a CCS and CTCS Designate