Awards

Awards

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Donor Name

Andy & Maggie Perrotta in Memory of Jo-Ann Perrotta

Number of

1

Award Value

$1000

Criteria

Must be continuing full-time at an Alberta institution in a program leading to a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Applicant must provide a statement of well-defined education and career goals. Statement of Education and Career Goals

Donor Name

Friends & Family of Jerry Petryshyn

Number of

1

Award Value

$1000

Criteria

Available to a second year student enrolled in at least one history course. The student's application must include a letter of recommendation from an NWP history instructor. A committee of the Department of Arts and Education will evaluate applications and select the winner based on academic achievement and community involvement. Letter of Recommendation

Donor Name

Jack Reichert Memorial

Number of

1

Award Value

$250

Criteria

Available to a student in the Power Engineering Certificate program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement. Applicants must be residents of the North Peace area.

Donor Name

Rick and Ruby Schneider

Number of

1

Award Value

$400

Criteria

Available to first year students in the Welding Apprenticeship program in the last intake of the year. Awarded on the basis of satisfactory academic achievement, hard work, enthusiasm, being a good classmate, and being a pleasure to instruct. Average calculated using AIT theory mark and NWP theory (use practical in case of a tie). No Application Necessary. All eligible students are automatically considered and Faculty Committee selects nominee.

Donor Name

Dr. Kevin J. Foster

Number of

2

Award Value

$1000

Criteria

One award will be awarded to a first year student and one award to a second year student. Transferring students must be continuing full-time in the subsequent year at a Canadian university. A statement of education and career goals in pre-med must be provided.

Donor Name

Department of Upgrading

Number of

1

Award Value

$500

Criteria

Department nominates a student who has demonstrated a strong desire for self-improvement, shown maturity, and exhibits a positive attitude. No Application Necessary. All eligible students are automatically considered and Faculty Committee selects nominee.

Donor Name

KMSC Law LLP

Number of

8

Award Value

$500

Criteria

Available to students in University Transfer Studies with a preference to pre-law. Application must include two letters of reference demonstrating leadership and/or community and/or volunteer involvement. Available to graduates from the following high schools: Grande Prairie Composite High School, Charles Spencer High School, St. Joseph High School, Peace Wapiti Academy, St. Thomas More, Fairview High School, Worsley Central High, Beaverlodge Regional High, Central Peace High, Eaglesham, Ridgevalley, Savanna, Sexsmith Secondary, Hines Creek Composite, Ecole Heritage, Grimshaw School, Peace River Composite HS, Glenmary School, Spirit River Secondary School, Ecole St. Mary's School (Sexsmith), John Bosco, Charles Spencer, Spirit River Regional Academy, Whispering Ridge and St. John Paul II Catholic School. In a case where there are no eligible applicants from these particular schools, the student awards committee may choose to award more than one scholarship to any school.

Donor Name

Royal Canadian Legion #54

Number of

1

Award Value

$400

Criteria

Continuing student with a connection to a veteran or service person. Student must be from the Peace Region.

Donor Name

Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion, Br.54

Number of

1

Award Value

$500

Criteria

Any post-secondary student that is enrolled in second-year and has graduated from a Grande Prairie High School within the past two years. Connection to a veteran or service person required.

Donor Name

Grande Prairie Lions Club

Number of

1

Award Value

$500

Criteria

Must be a Business Administration student that is a resident of Alberta or BC.

Donor Name

Grande Prairie Lions Club

Number of

1

Award Value

$500

Criteria

All applicants in the Early Learning & Child Care program will be considered.

Donor Name

Family and Friends in Memory of Lois Erickson

Number of

1

Award Value

$500

Criteria

Preference will be given to a student from Hines Creek, Grimshaw, Whitelaw, Bear Canyon, Cherry Point and Fairview areas.

Donor Name

Logan Family In memory of Grace & Elmer

Number of

2

Award Value

$750

Criteria

Available to a continuing student.

Donor Name

Department of Human Services

Number of

1

Award Value

$500

Criteria

Must be a continuing full-time student. Selection will be based on a demonstrated commitment to studies and an above average academic standing.International students qualify. No Application Necessary. All eligible students are automatically considered and Faculty Committee selects nominee.

Donor Name

Royal Canadian Legion, AB-NWT Command

Number of

2

Award Value

$1000

Criteria

The award is based on financial need and includes any person who is serving or has honourably served, and their dependants. This also includes children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who are in need of financial assistance.

Donor Name

Grande Prairie Lions Club

Number of

1

Award Value

$500

Criteria

Consideration will be given to volunteer activity.

Donor Name

Elaine Toth

Number of

1

Award Value

$1500

Criteria

Available to a student in the Veterinary Technology program.

Donor Name

NWP Academic Staff Association

Number of

1

Award Value

$425

Criteria

Open to students in programs in the School of Health and Education

Donor Name

Elsevier Canada

Number of

1

Award Value

$Publisher gift certificate

Criteria

Selection will be based on academic performance, leadership abilities and an interest in professional issues. No Application Necessary. All eligible students are automatically considered and Faculty Committee selects nominee.