What You Need to Know As a student at Northwestern Polytechnic, you may be eligible to apply for many scholarships and bursaries to assist you with your Post-Secondary education at NWP. Bursaries open on September 15, 2025, so be sure to check back for updates to the awards list. Financial Aid Applications & Deadlines The Award Office makes applications available throughout the academic year. In most cases, the applications are available at the beginning of the academic year. Deadlines for awards are displayed on the applications.Applications for most awards can be found in your NWP account document library. Our bursary application can be found in your NWP account under the 'My Finances' tab. Financial Aid Standard Award Criteria Standard criteria have been established for scholarships and bursaries to ensure fair and equitable selection. Unless the award details state otherwise, selection is based first on the standard criteria, then secondary requirements. Unless otherwise stated, awards are available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. International students may apply in their second full-time year with NWP. Scholarships Scholarships are awards given based on academic excellence. Standard Criteria Attended full-time studies for two semesters in the academic year of application Selected based on grade point average (GPA) Bursaries Bursaries are awards given based on satisfactory academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Standard Criteria Attended full-time studies for two semesters in the academic year of application Achieved a minimum GPA of 1.7 in the first semester of application Demonstrated financial need on bursary application Get in Touch Office: H103 Campus: Grande Prairie Campus Phone: 780-539-2845 Email: financialaid@nwpolytech.ca Financial Aid Fairview Office: FAC131 Campus: Fairview Campus Phone: 780-835-6654 Toll-Free: 1-888-539-4772 Email: financialaidfairview@nwpolytech.ca