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Award Name | Program | Criteria | No. of | Value | Type |
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Darren Stamp Memorial Achievement Award Family and Friends in Memory of Darren Stamp |
Academic Upgrading | Second year student. Selection will be based on the demonstration of a mature positive attitude and significant academic improvement. | 1 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Darren Stamp Memorial Bursary Family and Friends in Memory of Darren Stamp |
Academic Upgrading | Available to a student enrolled in the Academic Upgrading program for the first time. | 1 | 1000 | Bursary |
Follett Book Prize NWP Alumni Foundation Board of Directors |
Academic Upgrading | Available to a student in Academic Upgrading who is not receiving any other sponsorship. | 2 | 500 | Entrance |
Frank Tesar Memorial Bursary Family and Friends in Memory of Frank Tesar |
Academic Upgrading | Available to a student who is enrolled in at least two courses per semester and who is working full or part-time while in studies. Consideration will be given to your education and career goals. Provide a letter describing how this bursary will help you. | 2 | 1500 | Bursary |
Kenneth Hamelin Memorial Award Department of Upgrading |
Academic Upgrading | Department nominates a student who has demonstrated a strong desire for self-improvement, shown maturity, and exhibits a positive attitude. | 1 | 500 | NWP Awarded |
Logan Family Bursary Logan Family In memory of Grace & Elmer |
Academic Upgrading | Available to a continuing student. | 2 | 750 | Bursary |
Roy Wyatt Eamon Bursary Roy Wyatt Eamon Memorial Bursary - Gale Welsh |
Academic Upgrading | Bursary awarded each year to a student entering or continuing in the Academic Upgrading Program, where the student is enrolled in at least two courses per semester and is intending to enter the Trades Program at Fairview campus. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Swanberg Brothers Trucking Bursary Swanberg Brothers Trucking Ltd. |
Academic Upgrading | Available to a single parent who is a continuing student currently enrolled in the Grade 10-12 level of study. | 2 | 1000 | Bursary |
Academic Upgrading Student of the Year Award Department of Upgrading |
Academic Upgrading | Selection based on good academic performance, class spirit, leadership, and attendance. Community involvement is an asset but not a requirement. Department nominated. | 1 | 500 | NWP Awarded |
Tonya Durden Memorial Scholarship NWP Alumni Foundation Board of Directors |
Academic Upgrading | Earned the highest academic standing in either Grade 10, 11, or 12. | 1 | 350 | NWP Awarded |
William Fletcher Business Administration Award Bob & Maryanne Maclean Family |
ADM, BBA | Student must have completed year 2 of program. Student must be continuing full-time studies at NWP or an accredited university in the next academic year. Department selection will be based on well-defined education & career goals, academic record, overall character, and potential of applicant. | 1 | 1500 | Year End |
Animal Health Technology Tuition Awards Fairview Campus Animal Health Technology |
Animal Health Technology | Available to second year students in the Animal Health Technology program at the Fairview Campus. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, college and class participation. | 1 | 625 | Bursary |
Alberta Veterinary Medical Association Award Alberta Veterinary Medical Association |
Animal Health Technology | Available to a second year student in the Animal Health Technology program. Awarded on the basis of the greatest improvement during the first year, academic achievement, enthusiasm, professional demeanor, and class participation. | 1 | 500 | NWP Awarded |
Alberta Women's Institutes - Susan B Stewart Award Alberta Women's Institute - Susan B Stewart Award |
Animal Health Technology | Available to a 1st year Animal Health Technology student who the instructors deem most worthy. It should take into consideration effort, participation, attention in class, teamwork, and various other things. It is not necessarily to go to the student with the highest grades. | 1 | 300 | NWP Awarded |
Clegg Agricultural Entrance Award Doug Clegg |
Animal Health Technology | Available to students who are not already being sponsored for tuition in Animal Health Technology program. Awarded on the basis of a brief essay outlining why you are pursuing a career in the above program and why you chose to attend Fairview Campus. | 1 | 500 | Entrance |
Fiona Cameron Memorial Award Fiona Cameron Memorial |
Animal Health Technology | Available to a graduating student of the Animal Health Technology program who exhibits the following humanitarian character traits for which Fiona Cameron was known, respected and loved, compassion, works well with classmates, dependable, thinks of others before herself, team-player, enthusiastic, never complains. Also, awarded on the basis of academic achievement in Parasitology, Laboratory Animal, Communications, and Medical/Surgical Nursing Labs. 03 Jun 2020 - Value changed to $350 as approved by CR | 1 | 350 | NWP Awarded |
Fred Trotter Memorial Entrance Scholarship Fred Trotter Memorial Fund |
Animal Health Technology | Available to students entering the Animal Health Technology program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement. | 2 | 500 | Entrance |
George and Albertha Friedel Awards George and Albertha Friedel - Agriculture |
Animal Health Technology | Available to second year students in the Animal Health Technology program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated student leadership, involvement in or ownership of a family farm, and a strong interest in crops and seed/grain. Applicants must be residents of the Peace River area in either Alberta or British Columbia. | 2 | 500 | Year End |
George R. Coe Memorial Award George Coe Memorial |
Animal Health Technology | Available to full time students enrolled in the Animal Health Technology program with a minimum of a GPA of 3.00, who demonstrate positive student qualities, work well with other students and staff, and are currently active in a family farm operation. Must be an Alberta resident or reside in the Northern BC Peace River area. | 1 | 500 | Year End |
Lauren Toth Memorial Bursary Elaine Toth |
Animal Health Technology | Available to a student in the Animal Heath Technology program. | 1 | 1500 | Bursary |
Purina Award for IBPOC Students in Animal Health Technology Nestle Purina PetCare Canada |
Animal Health Technology | This award was created by Nestle Purina PetCare Canada to support Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC) students pursuing their education in Animal Health Technology at Northwestern Polytechnic. This award will help address systemic inequities and increase access and participation of IBPOC students in Animal Health Technology. This award is available to a 2nd year or graduating Animal Health Technology student who the instructors deem most worthy. It should take into consideration effort, participation, attention in class, teamwork, and expressed interest in companion animal nutrition. | 1 | 500 | NWP Awarded |
Paverly Memorial Bursary Richard Paverly Memorial |
Animal Health Technology | Available to graduating students in the Animal Health Technology program. Awarded on the basis of financial need, satisfactory academic achievement, and to someone who will be directly involved in farming operations after program completion. | 1 | 450 | Bursary |
Peace River Livestock Association Award Peace River Livestock Association |
Animal Health Technology | Available to students in the Animal Health Technology program. Awarded on the basis of satisfactory academic achievement, and an aptitude in livestock-oriented studies. Applicants must be Canadian citizens and a resident of the north Peace area. | 1 | 500 | NWP Awarded |
Peace River Livestock Association Bursary NWP Alumni Foundation Board of Directors |
Animal Health Technology | Award available to support a student in the Animal Health Technology program, with preference given to a student from the Peace Region area. | 1 | 1500 | Bursary |
Alberta Blue Cross Away From Home Bursary Alberta Blue Cross |
Animal Health Technology, Think BIG Service Technician | Students should have no previous post-secondary education and be registered in the first year of any full-time program of two or more years at the Fairview Campus. Preference will be given to a student who has re-located more than 100 km from his/her permanent residence to attend studies. The award will be based on superior academic achievement. Not available to a student receiving $3,500 or more in awards for the current academic year. | 1 | 1000 | Bursary |
Award of Achievement NWP Alumni Foundation Board of Directors |
Any | Full-time students with top GPAs who have not already been selected to receive a scholarship valued more than $500 at NWP or year-end awards may qualify to be considered for one of the Alumni Awards of Achievement. These awards are disbursed at the end of each academic year and will be based on academic achievement in their studies at NWP in NWP programs | 1 | 500 | Year End |
Alberta Blue Cross Away From Home Entrance Award Alberta Blue Cross |
Any | A new student entering any post-secondary program as a full-time student immediately following high school where they attained a minimum average of 80% in English 30 and four other 30 level courses for admission into an undergraduate program. The student's hometown must be located in Alberta 100 km from Grande Prairie and the student has to relocate to attend NWP or is commuting to Grande Prairie on a regular basis to attend college. They must attain a satisfactory academic standing in the fall semester. | 1 | 1000 | Entrance |
Alberta Blue Cross Entrance Award Alberta Blue Cross |
Any | Student must be an Alberta resident entering post-secondary studies immediately following high school where they attained a minimum 80% average upon completion of grade 12. Student must be enrolled in a full-time course load, maintain a satisfactory academic standing in the fall semester. The student must not be receiving more than $3,500 in other awards. | 1 | 1000 | Entrance |
Alberta Blue Cross Barrier-Free Learning Bursary Alberta Blue Cross |
Any | Must be an entering student and an Alberta resident enrolled in a post-secondary program of two or more years in duration and who demonstrates financial need. Student must have incurred additional expenses to attend college due to a disability. Not available to a student receiving more than $3500 in other awards. Include nature of disability and proof of expenses incurred while attending NWP. | 1 | 1000 | Bursary |
Angel Fraser Memorial Bursary Grande Prairie Trumpeter Lions Club |
Any | Available for an entering student. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Archie Harvey Memorial Bursary Grande Prairie Detachment of the RCMP |
Any | All eligible applicants considered. | 3 | 500 | Bursary |
Archie Harvey Memorial Bursary for Child of RCMP Member Grande Prairie Detachment of the RCMP |
Any | First priority child of member, ex-member, and/or child of a present full-time employee of the Grande Prairie Detachment of the RCMP. A new applicant will take priority over a previous recipient of this award. Second priority child of past or present member of any detachment. If no eligible applicants, award will be disbursed as general, 3 @ $500. Priority 1 & 2 applicant must provide proof of RCMP membership. Must provide proof of RCMP membership, along with the nature of your relationship to this member. | 1 | 1500 | Bursary |
Aimee Loberg-Gibson Bursary Paul M. Gibson |
Any | All eligible applicants considered. Two bursaries available to students in the Nursing Program, four bursaries for any program. | 4 | 1000 | Bursary |
AON Hewitt Bursary AON Consulting Inc |
Any | All eligible applicants considered. | 2 | 500 | Bursary |
Aon Reed Stenhouse Bursary Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. |
Any | Preference to an Aboriginal Student. | 1 | 1000 | Bursary |
Academic Staff Association Bursary NWP Academic Staff Association |
Any | Consideration will be given to those involved in athletics, performing arts, and/or leadership activities. | 1 | 450 | Bursary |
Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Bursary - Fairview Alberta Union Of Provincial Employees |
Any | Based on financial need and satisfactory academic achievement (minimum 2.5 GPA), Available to AUPE Members in good standing, retired members, and/or partners, their financially dependent children and dependent children of deceased members. All dependents must be under the age of 25 years. Consideration will be made for a past AUPE member who enrolls full time in post secondary education within the first year following job elimination. Must provide proof of AUPE membership. Must provide proof of AUPE membership. | 2 | 500 | Bursary |
Alberta Union Of Provincial Employees Bursary Alberta Union Of Provincial Employees |
Any | Student must be enrolled in any post-secondary level program and achieved a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the fall term. Applicants must be AUPE members in good standing with 12 months consecutive membership and/or eligible retired members and/or their spouses/ partners, their financial dependent children, and dependent children of deceased members. All dependents must be under the age of 25. Consideration will be made for a past AUPE member who enrolls full-time in post-secondary education within the first year following job elimination. Details of membership must be confirmed with AUPE. Must provide details of AUPE membership. | 2 | 500 | Bursary |
Bezanson Community Student Bursary Bezanson Community Groups |
Any | Available to students attending any post-secondary program at NWP. Students must have attended at least one year at Bezanson School. Applicants must attach a brief statement including well defined education and career goals, a description of volunteer efforts (community, school, youth group, sports team development, music, or other), what they have learned from that volunteerism, and how the experience will assist them in their future goals. Must include a letter from the Bezanson School office verifying attendance at Bezanson School. Students must intend to continue full-time in the next academic year. Must include a letter from the Bezanson School office verifying attendance at Bezanson School. Must include brief statement including well defined education and career goals, a description of volunteer efforts and what they have learned from that volunteerism, and how the experience will assist them in their future goals | 2 | 500 | Bursary |
Bowes Family Mature Student Bursary Margaret Bowes |
Any | Student must have been out of full-time studies for five years (excluding the immediately preceding academic session if a continuing student). | 2 | 500 | Bursary |
Burgess Gurevitch Beal Art History Award Family and Friends |
Any | Selection based on the highest academic achievement in two first year art history courses. Preference to Fine Arts or Visual Arts. | 1 | 500 | NWP Awarded |
Burgess Gurevitch Beal Memorial Pre-Law Award Family and Friends |
Any | Any program leading to admission to Law. Preference will be given to a history major and applicant must be continuing full-times studies in the immediate academic year. Applicant must demonstrate a strong commitment to career goals through related involvement in the community and/or employment. Student must provide a letter to support their commitment to extra-curricular involvement and demonstrated commitment to fitness. Priority will be given to a member of a NWP Wolves team. Student must provide a letter to support their commitment to extra-curricular involvement and demonstrated commitment to fitness. | 1 | 500 | Year End |
Beno & Ada Laninga Memorial Bursary Laninga Family |
Any | All eligible applicants considered. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Brenton Allen Kehr Memorial Bursary Dorothy Kehr, Family & Friends |
Any | This award is intended to assist a journeyman trades person who has returned to studies after being out of school for at least three years. Preference will be given to a Peace Region student. Provide proof of Journeyman status. | 1 | 350 | Bursary |
Beaverlodge High School Reunion '86 Bursary B.L.H.S. Reunion '86 Committee |
Any | Student must be registered in any diploma program and a graduate of Beaverlodge High School. If no one is eligible in a diploma program a student who has enrolled in some upgrading courses will be considered. If no one is eligible in the diploma or upgrading programs a student in a university transfer program will be considered. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Brenwood Master Builder Bursary NWP Alumni Foundation Board of Directors |
Any | All eligible applicants considered. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
One Step Closer Bursary Chris Henderson |
Any | Any post-secondary program of study, any year of study. Available to students who have attended the Pregnant & Parenting Teen Program and are graduates of the Bridge Network or any Grande Prairie or area high school. If no eligible applicants, the awards will be available to single parents applicants. Please include a statement indicating your attendance in the Pregnant and Parenting Teen Program. | 2 | 750 | Bursary |
Business And Professional Women's Club Of GP Bursary GP Business & Professional Women's Club |
Any | Available to a female student who has been out of studies for five years prior to returning to studies this year or last year. Student must be from the Peace Region. Must provide two letters from business references. | 1 | 750 | Bursary |
Bernard & Evelyne Sheehan Memorial Bursary Sheehan Family |
Any | Available to a continuing student from the Peace Region. Preference will be given to the applicant's career and education goals and how they relate to the agriculture industry. | 2 | 1000 | Bursary |
Beta Sigma Phi Bursary Beta Sigma Phi City Council |
Any | First Priority will be an active sorority member or their immediate family. Applicants must provide proof of sorority member’s status or letter from a Beta Sigma Phi Executive member. Second Priority will be a student who provides a letter of recommendation from a sorority member. Proof of a sorority member’s current status is required a membership card with expiry date or a letter from an executive member confirming the member’s status. In either priority, female students will receive first consideration. Provide proof of sorority status or letter from a Beta Sigma Phi Executive Member confirming the members status. | 2 | 500 | Bursary |
Bisanz Scholarship in Psychology Connie Korpan |
Any | Available to a student with well defined career goals in psychology. Student must have volunteer and/or paid activity in a psychology related field (eg. Peer Counseling Odyssey House, PACE, Rotary House) | 2 | 1500 | Year End |
Beth Sheehan Salutatorian Award NWP Alumni Foundation Board of Directors |
Any | Available to a student completing the final year of a degree program on the NWP campus. Student must be in a 60% course load and have a minimum GPA of 3.3 in the previous Semester. Student must provide proof of enrollment from the University and transcripts from the University with application. | 1 | 1500 | Other |
Lion Bjarne Tangen Memorial Bursary Grande Prairie Lions Club |
Any | Any post-secondary first-year student that has graduated from high school within the past two years. Must be a resident of Alberta, B.C. or N.W.T. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
City of Grande Prairie Bursary City of Grande Prairie, Learning & Development Fund |
Any | Recipient must be a graduate of a Grande Prairie High School. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
CIBC Bursary for Accessibility Services CIBC |
Any | Bursary available to a student accessing Accessibility Services. Student must have incurred additional costs to attend studies. Must submit a statement of additional costs and one letter of reference from a service provider and/or community professional. | 2 | 1500 | Bursary |
CMB Insurance Brokers Award Nicole Hewson |
Any | Priority is given to a student who demonstrates CMB Insurance Brokers values of 1. Do What You Say believe in integrity, the value of strong reputations and long-lasting relationships. 2. Be Humbly Confident be passionate about what you do, willing to serve and assist others, and ask questions. 3. Happy to Help always do your best and be a team player. 4. Do the Right Thing act with the greater good in mind, understand that doing the right thing is never the wrong thing to do. 5. Improve or We Die don’t dare to settle for “it’s fine”. Provide a statement of how you meet the criteria in the Narrative column in section F. | 1 | 1500 | Year End |
Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund |
Any | A provincial award for any post-secondary level of study. Details available at www.alis.alberta.ca/hs/fo/scholarships. | 4 | 1000 | Leadership |
Dafrha Developments Award Golden Villa Developments |
Any | Any post-secondary level of studies. Awarded to the student with the highest academic standing in two courses of Sociology. In the event of a tie, highest year GPA will be considered. | 1 | 200 | NWP Awarded |
Donald & Doris Ferguson Bursary Donald & Doris Ferguson |
Any | Available to a full time student in any program at the Fairview Campus. Awarded on the basis of financial need and satisfactory academic achievement, and classroom participation. | 1 | 250 | Bursary |
Dave Gourlay Bursary City of Grande Prairie, Learning & Development Fund |
Any | Recipient will have a parent, guardian or grandparent employed by the City of Grande Prairie. Provide proof of parent, guardian or grandparent employment by way of a letter from the Human Resources Office at the City of GP. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Daily Herald-Tribune Bursary Daily Herald Tribune |
Any | Available to an entering student. | 1 | 200 | Bursary |
Don and JoAnn Gnatiuk Community Leadership Award |
Any | This award is a legacy left by Don & JoAnn Gnatiuk. Don Gnatiuk served as President & CEO of NWP from 2007 - 2019. The award is available to a student with a GPA of 3.0 or greater who has made exceptional contributions to the community of Grande Prairie. Applicants must include a letter of reference and a one-page summary of their contributions to the community of Grande Prairie. | 1 | 1000 | Leadership |
Doug McFarlane Music Memorial Bursary McFarlane Family |
Any | The spirit of the award is to recognize a student who has demonstrated community involvement using their musical talents. Preference will be given to a student who plays a reed instrument such as the clarinet, saxophone, alto-saxophone, etc. Please indicate which instrument you played under extracurricular activities. In order to receive preference, please include a statement indicating which reed instrument you have played. | 1 | 200 | Bursary |
Dr. M.M. Woronuk Bursary M.M. Woronuk |
Any | Available to students in any full time program at NWP's Fairview Campus. Applicants must be Canadian citizens. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and ensure that they have filled out the financial portion of the application. | 2 | 500 | Bursary |
Don Olson Memorial Bursary Family and Friends in Memory of Don Olson |
Any | Forest Resource Management will be the first priority. Second priority to students who are in programs that may contribute to the forestry industry as a whole. Consideration will also be given to extra-curricular outdoor activities and preference will be given to Peace Region residents who intend to remain in the region upon completion of studies. Applicant must provide details of education and career plans. | 1 | 700 | Bursary |
Employees' Association Bursary NWP Employees' Association |
Any | Available to a student in any program of study. First preference will be given to a child of a current NWP Employees’ Association (EA) member. Second preference to a grandchild of a current EA member. Proof of membership must be submitted with application. If no applicant meets this criteria, award will be included with selection of general bursary recipients. Letter from NWP Human Resources verifying proof of parent or grandparent EA Membership must be submitted. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Eric and Nancy Bansgrove Susan Bansgrove |
Any | Awarded to a student with a demonstrated need, entering or in their second, third, or fourth year of studies. Academic upgrading or foundational learning students should also be considered for the award. | 1 | 300 | Bursary |
Evelyn & E.C. Stacey Memorial Scholarship Family and Friends |
Any | Selection based on academic performance in biological sciences and well-defined career goals related to the agriculture field. Must be continuing full-time studies in the next academic year. | 1 | 200 | Year End |
Ovintiv Judy Gauthier Memorial Bursary Ovintiv Services Inc. |
Any | Available to any Northwest Alberta or Northeast BC Indigenous Student. Preference will be given to Indigenous students from theTreaty 8 First Nation. Indigenous students, Metis or Inuit applicants must provide proof of First Nation (status or non-status), Inuit, or Metis status. Must include a Letter of Introduction under 100 words which includes the following 1. Tell us a bit about yourself 2. Why you are a great candidate for this award (highlight career goals, achievements, volunteer), 3. What are some of your past challenges and successes that you will be building from in the future? 4. How will you remain committed to your studies? Letter should be typed and double spaced. Applicants must provide proof of First Nation (status or non-status), Inuit, or Metis status. Must include a Letter of Introduction under 100 words which includes the following 1. Tell us a bit about yourself 2. Why you are a great candidate for this award (highlight career goals, achievements, volunteer), 3. What are some of your past challenges and successes that you will be building from in the future? 4. How will you remain committed to your studies? Letter should be typed and double spaced. | 1 | 2000 | Bursary |
Elsworth Foy Memorial Bursary Neil Tissington |
Any | First priority Entering student. Second priority Student enrolled in Education, Forestry, or Nursing. Intended to assist a student who comes from a rural farming background and must be from the Peace Region. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Edna Hart Memorial Bursary Army, Navy & Airforce Unit 389 Ladies Auxiliary, Grande Prairie |
Any | Available to all qualified individuals from the Peace Region. Intended to assist a student who is working throughout the school year to assist with education costs. Must attain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in fall semester Provide a letter to explain why you should receive this bursary. | 1 | 1000 | Bursary |
Elizabeth Jean Butler Scholarship Estate of Elizabeth Jean Butler |
Any | Any post-secondary program. 1st priority applicants who have lived in the Bear Canyon/Cherry Point/Cleardale area or descendants of current or previous residents of the area. 2nd priority applicants who attended high school in the Peace River School Division, No. 10. 3rd priority all other applicants from the Alberta Peace Region. Must be a Grade 12 graduate with entrance requirements to a post-secondary institution. Selection based on top five Grade 12 core subjects, attaining at least a 60%. Applicant must complete the Elizabeth Jean Butler Scholarship application. If attending NWP you must complete the NWP Entrance Application as well. All applicants must attach a copy of high school transcript. Previous recipients not eligible. | 2 | 2000 | Entrance |
Ovintiv Indigenous Bursary Ovintiv Services Inc. |
Any | Available to any Northwest Alberta or Northeast BC Indigenous Student. Preference will be given to Indigenous students from Treaty 8. First Nation Indigenous students, Metis or Inuit applicants must provide proof of First Nation (status or non-status), Inuit, or Metis status. Must include a Letter of Introduction under 100 words which includes the following 1. Tell us a bit about yourself 2. Why you are a great candidate for this award (highlight career goals, achievements, volunteer), 3. What are some of your past challenges and successes that you will be building from in the future? 4. How will you remain committed to your studies? Letter should be typed and double spaced. Applicants must provide proof of First Nation (status or non-status), Inuit, or Metis status. | 4 | 2000 | Bursary |
Calgary Foundation Frances Camyre Memorial Bursary The Calgary Foundation |
Any | Any post-secondary level of study. Must have been a resident of Alberta for the past five years. | 7 | 500 | Bursary |
Fairview Campus Students' Association Award Fairview Campus Students Association |
Any | Available to a student at the Fairview campus. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement, and a favourable student image. | 1 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Florrie E. Shumard Bursary Estate of Florrie E Shumard |
Any | Preference to students from the rural Berwyn area. | 3 | 500 | Bursary |
William, Anne & Scott Fletcher Entrance Scholarship Bob & Maryanne Maclean Family |
Any | Any post-secondary program. Subject to available funds, one award each to a graduate of Grande Prairie Composite High School, Grande Prairie St. Joseph's High School, and general Peace Area. | 1 | 1000 | Entrance |
Floyd McLennan Memorial Award Shauna McLennan |
Any | Available to a full-time student who has successfully completed a full year of studies. Preference to a student from the Grande Cache Region, secondary preference to a student who permanently resides in the Yellowhead Region. Preference to a student taking courses in criminology or politics. | 1 | 500 | Year End |
Francis Ramsden Memorial Entrance Scholarship Lake Saskatoon Community Club |
Any | Available to a student from the County of Grande Prairie No.1. Award is renewable, conditional to successful completion of first year and confirmation of continued studies in related program in next academic year. Student should provide a statement of career goals, and preference will be given to a student with community involvement. | 1 | 1250 | Entrance |
Fairview Campus Entrance Award Fairview Campus Tuition Awards |
Any | Available to students in any full time certificate or diploma program at the Fairview Campus who are not already being sponsored for tuition. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement in High School or upgrading courses. | 1 | 1000 | Entrance |
NWP Valedictorian Award – Fairview Campus Fairview College General Awards Fund |
Any | Student will be selected based on the following Expectation that student will graduate this academic year. Student must be registered in a minimum of 60% of a full course load. Student must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.3 in the fall semester prior to Convocation. To be considered for this award, Student Services must have an Application for Parchment on file. In addition, students will be shortlisted based on their display of leadership qualities, their contribution to the Institution and finally, judged on the outline of the valedictory speech. | 1 | 2500 | Other |
Farm Women's Conference Bursary Farm Women's Conference Committee |
Any | Available to a student from an agricultural background; preference will be to a female student. Preference to a member (past or present) of 4-H or an agricultural association/group. Include a letter of 4-H involvement if applicable | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship |
Any | 2 | 2000 | Leadership | |
Governor General's Academic Award The Chancellery, Decorations & Medals |
Any | Any post-secondary level program at least two years leading to the granting of a diploma. Highest academic standing will be determined at the last date for exams in winter term and time will not be considered for incompletes, repeats, etc. 1 Fairview student and 1 GP student. | 3 | 1000 | Other |
Grande Prairie Amateur Games Society Bursary Grande Prairie Amateur Games Society |
Any | Student must be from Grande Prairie or immediate area. Student must be enrolled in a Fine Arts or Physical Education related program | 2 | 500 | Bursary |
Grande Prairie Petroleum Association Bursary Grande Prairie Petroleum Association |
Any | First priority dependent of a GP Petroleum Association member. Second priority dependent of a Northern Alberta Petroleum Association member. When possible, consideration will be given to award one bursary to each gender. Preference given to full-time students. Applicant must provide a letter confirming parent's membership in the appropriate Petroleum Association. | 2 | 1000 | Bursary |
Grande Prairie Royal Purple #107 Bursary Grande Prairie Royal Purple #107 Lodge |
Any | Available to an Alberta Resident in their second year of studies who is not receiving any grant or loan funding. Preference to a student from the Alberta Peace Region | 1 | 1000 | Bursary |
Golden Villa Developments Award Golden Villa Developments |
Any | Highest grade in a full-year equivalent History course. In the event of a tie, GPA for the year will be considered. | 1 | 200 | NWP Awarded |
H. J. Bird Memorial Scholarship NWP Academic Staff Association |
Any | Student must be enrolled in any two-year university transfer program, second year. Must be continuing full-time into the subsequent year of studies next academic year. | 1 | 300 | Year End |
Honore Maisonneuve Bursary NWP Alumni Foundation Board of Directors |
Any | All eligible applicants considered. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Anderson Memorial Scholarship Dr. Henry N & Birgit Anderson |
Any | Awarded to the student with the highest academic standing upon completion of year one and continuing full-time into year two at NWP. | 1 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Indigenous Careers Award |
Any | The Indigenous Careers Award is designed to encourage Indigenous Albertans (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) to pursue and complete post-secondary studies in certificate, diploma, applied degree, and bachelor’s degree programs. University transfer programs are eligible. Students enrolled in Apprenticeship classroom instruction, integrated training, pre-employment or non-credential programs are not eligible. Proof of Indigenous Ancestry required. | 56 | 2000 | Other |
James Boccioletti Memorial Bursary MaryHelen Boccioletti |
Any | Awarded based on satisfactory academic achievement, demonstrated financial need and community involvement. | 1 | 2500 | Bursary |
John Bernard Tissington Award Golden Villa Developments |
Any | Highest grade in Philosophy. Preference given to a student taking 6 credits in Philosophy. In the event that no student has completed 6 credits, a student completing 3 credits will be considered. In the event of a tie, highest year GPA will be considered. | 1 | 500 | NWP Awarded |
Alberta Athletic Award Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund |
Any | Provincial award. PEAK office and/or coach will contact eligible students. For further award details consult the website at www,.alis.alberta.ca/hs/fo/scholarships. min 2.0 GPA refer to AAA Policy | 1 | 900 | Other |
Jason Lang Scholarship Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund |
Any | A provincial award available to any student registered in a post-secondary level program that is more than one year in duration. Awards office will contact eligible students. For further details see the Scholarship website at www.alis.alberta.ca/hs/fo/scholarships. | 1 | 1000 | Other |
McLachlan Family Memorial Bursaries McLachlan Memorial (June, Leslie & Shirley) |
Any | Available to any full time Northern Region credit student at the Fairview Campus. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, good attendance, and a positive attitude. | 1 | 250 | Bursary |
Jaroslav (Jerry) Petryshyn History Scholarship Friends & Family of Jerry Petryshyn |
Any | 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 | 1 | 1000 | Year End |
Kevin Chrenek Family Bursary Kevin Chrenek |
Any | Awarded to an international student athlete based on demonstrated financial need. NWP may combine this bursary with the Kathy Dion Family Bursary to support one international student athlete if warranted. | 1 | 1250 | Bursary |
Kathy Dion Family Bursary Kathy Dion |
Any | Awarded to an international student athlete based on demonstrated financial need. NWP may combine this bursary with the Kevin Chrenek Family Bursary to support one international student athlete if warranted. | 1 | 1250 | Bursary |
KMSC Law LLP Award KMSC Law LLP |
Any | 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. | 8 | 500 | Entrance |
Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Br. 54, Bursary Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion, Br.54 |
Any | 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. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Louise McKinney Scholarship Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund |
Any | Any post-secondary level program of more than one year duration. Awards Office will contact eligible students. For award details consult the Scholarship website www.alis.alberta.ca/hs/fo/scholarships | 30 | 2500 | Other |
Metis Scholar Awards Rupertsland Institute, Métis Centre of Excellence |
Any | Available to a student of Metis Heritage who has maintained a 2.0 GPA in the Fall Semester and has demonstrated financial need. Applicants cannot also be receiving funding from Rupertsland Institute - Metis Training to Employment Services. MUST include a Rupertsland Institute Representative in Selection Process. Applicants must provide a letter of no more than 400 words outlining their experience with the Metis Community. Applicants must also provide one of the following as proof of Metis heritage Photocopy of Metis Nation of Alberta Card OR Valid membership card at any of the following organizations Metis Settlements of Alberta, Metis Nation of Ontario, Saskatchewan, or British Columbia, or Manitoba Metis Federation OR Photocopy of parent's, aunt's, uncle's, or sibling's valid membership card in any of the above named Metis Organizations. | 5 | 0 | Bursary |
Myrna G. Fox Scholarship Myrna G. Fox |
Any | Preference to B. Education. Must have completed the Early Learning and Child Care Diploma Program with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.2 prior to entrance into the B. Education program. | 1 | 500 | Entrance |
Michael Procter Tuition Awards Michael Procter |
Any | Available to current or recent high school graduates who have been accepted into any certificate or diploma program at the Fairview Campus. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement in High School Math and English. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation by his/her High School Principal, Counselor, or teacher. | 1 | 1000 | Entrance |
Fairview Campus Career Education Scholarship Fairview Campus Foundation Career Education |
Any | Available to students entering either a diploma or certificate program at the Fairview Campus after completion of the Academic Upgrading program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement. | 2 | 500 | Entrance |
Fairview Campus Students' Association Bursary Fairview Campus Students Association |
Any | Available to students at the Fairview campus. | 2 | 500 | Bursary |
Fairview Students Equine Passion Award Equine Program |
Any | Available to full time and apprenticeship students. Must provide letter of reference from instructor, coach or other source demonstrating the applicant's dedication to horsemanship, collegiality, student leadership, and above average academic achievement. Letter of reference from instructor, coach or other source. | 1 | 500 | Year End |
Grande Prairie Live Theatre Drama Award GP Live Theatre and College Players |
Any | Selection based on involvement in performing arts, attendance, quality of work, and overall attitude. Recipient will be a full-time student with a minimum GPA of 1.7 | 1 | 300 | Year End (Fine Arts) |
Patricia Ann Abrey Memorial Bursary Grande Prairie Trumpeter Lions Club |
Any | Preference will be given to students who are from the Peace Region and have been involved in Girl Guides or Scouts for a minimum of two years. Applicant must provide a statement of involvement in Girl Guides or Scouts. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
President's Ball Bursary NWP Alumni Foundation Board of Directors |
Any | All eligible applicants considered. | 12 | 500 | Bursary |
Strathcona Resources Indigenous Student Entrance Scholarship Strathcona Resources Ltd. |
Any | This award is open to a first year Indigenous student in any credit program. *full-ride = tuition & mandatory non-instructional fees as well as books, up to a maximum of $10,000 for the NWP academic year. Must provide proof of ancestry with application Use estimated book fees from NWP website. | 1 | 10000 | Entrance |
Perky McCullough Leadership Award NWP Alumni Foundation Board of Directors |
Any | One $500 leadership award offered annually to a student who has had significant involvement and outstanding leadership in the field of athletics as either an athlete or a volunteer. Applicants must include a letter of reference and a one-page summary of their commitment to athletics. This summary should include the length of the involvement in each sport and the capacity in which the applicant was involved. | 1 | 500 | Leadership |
Viterra Bursary Viterra Inc. |
Any | Bursary available to a student with financial need. Preference to FNMI students. | 2 | 1250 | Bursary |
Grande Prairie Rotary Club 2024 Leadership Awards Grande Prairie Rotary Club |
Any | To be eligible, a student must be currently enrolled full-time, hold a minimum 60% course load and have a GPA of 3.0 or greater. Students are to include a summary of their volunteerism, citizenship and commitment to community service with their application. | 5 | 2000 | Leadership |
Ronald Fife Memorial Bursary Ronald Fife Memorial |
Any | Available to a student in any full time program at the Fairview Campus. Awarded on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, attendance and class participation. | 1 | 250 | Bursary |
Rick Hansen Bursary Students Association |
Any | To assist a student with a mobility impairment. Must provide details of disability. | 1 | 350 | Bursary |
Rob Kinderwater Memorial Bursary Family and Friends in Memory of Rob Kinderwater |
Any | Must be a second-year student with a focus on Clinical Psychology. Strong consideration given to well-defined education and career goals. If more than one eligible applicant, priority will be given to a student with extra-curricular involvement in music. | 1 | 1000 | Bursary |
Ron & Mary Hemmingway Bursary Grande Prairie Trumpeter Lions Club |
Any | Available to a student with financial need in any program. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Students Association Bursaries Students Association |
Any | Must not be a member of the Students' Association Executive Committee. Must be a single parent and a member of NWP Students' Association. Provide one letter of recommendation from an instructor supporting your commitment to studies. | 1 | 250 | Bursary |
Students' Association Struggling Student Bursary Students Association |
Any | Continuing student. Must NOT be a member of the Students' Association Executive Committee. Must be a member of the NWP Students' Association. Provide one letter of recommendation from a faculty member supporting your commitment to studies. Provide a separate statement of your financial circumstances. | 1 | 250 | Bursary |
Scotiabank Student GIC Excellence Scholarship |
Any | 17 years of age or older. Meeting a minimum GPA or equivalent as determined by Northwestern Polytechnic. An International student with an active Scotiabank GIC Account - must provide proof with application. Enrolled as a first term student for either September 2023 or January 2024 term at NWP as a full-time student for two consecutive semesters. Scotiabank GIC must be submitted with application and confirmed with Scotiabank. | 1 | 1000 | Other |
Servus Credit Union Bursary Servus Credit Union |
Any | Available to a student who has been an Alberta Resident for the past 5 years. Must submit a statement that indicates student showed initiative to overcome financial, social, or cultural challenges in order to attend post secondary education Must submit a statement that indicates student showed initiative to overcome financial, social, or cultural challenges in order to attend post secondary education. | 1 | 1250 | Bursary |
Sarah Hartman Award Of Merit Students Association |
Any | Selection based on outstanding contribution to student life. Must provide a letter of reference and statement of activities. Available to a part-time or full-time student | 1 | 500 | Leadership |
Sarah Lamoureux Memorial Bursary Friends & Family in Memory of Sarah Lamoureux |
Any | Available to a student with financial need living in NWP Residence. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Sukumar Nayar Award in Drama Patrons of Spectra Summer Arts Festival |
Any | Any post-secondary program. Selection based on demonstrated maturity, dedication, and work ethic in the area of performing arts. Recipient will be a full-time student with a minimum GPA of 1.7 | 1 | 800 | Year End (Fine Arts) |
Northwest Region Foster Care Association Bursary Northwest Region Foster Parent Association |
Any | Available to a student on either FV or GP campus. Available to a student who was in foster care or kinship care for a minimum of one year. Student must provide a letter from the foster parent or agency confirming their time spent in care. | 1 | 1000 | Bursary |
Shewchuk Family Scholarship Steve W. Shewchuk and Family |
Any | First priority B. Science, Biology major or B. Education, Biology major. Second priority Student taking biology options enrolled in a music program. | 1 | 500 | Year End |
TransCanada Education Award TransCanada |
Any | Any post-secondary level program, available to a learner of aboriginal ancestry (status, non-status, Metis, Inuit). Selection based on academic merit, financial need, and statements provided in the application. Emphasis on involvement in the aboriginal community. Please include a letter that outlines what culture in your community means to you, how you are involved in this culture, and how you plan to meet your cultural needs while attending NWP. Include in this letter three tasks you have completed which, when taken together, tell us who you are. | 1 | 1000 | Bursary |
Tara Energy Services Bursary Tara Energy Servcies Inc. |
Any | All eligible applicants considered. | 1 | 1500 | Bursary |
Terri-lea O'Neil Memorial Award Family and Friends |
Any | Available to a female athlete who has achieved the highest academic standing while participating on a Wolves team. | 1 | 250 | NWP Awarded |
TransCanada Pipelines Ltd Aboriginal Bursary TransCanada Pipelines |
Any | Available to Aboriginal students (status, non-status, Metis, C-31, or Inuit) who are in a full time program or an apprenticeship program at the Fairview Campus. Awarded on the basis of financial need, satisfactory academic achievement, and to a student pursuing an occupational goal and /or a career program requiring post -secondary studies. Applicants must be Alberta residents. | 2 | 625 | Bursary |
NWP Valedictorian Award – Grande Prairie Campus Paul J Evaskevich |
Any | Student will be selected based on the following Expectation that student will graduate this academic year. Student must be registered in a minimum of 60% of a full course load. Student must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.3 in the fall semester prior to Convocation. To be considered for this award, Student Services must have an Application for Parchment on file. In addition, students will be shortlisted based on their display of leadership qualities, their contribution to the Institution and finally, judged on the outline of the valedictory speech. | 1 | 2500 | Other |
Lion Bruce Thornicroft Memorial Bursary Grande Prairie Lions Club |
Any | Available to a student with a serious visual impairment and consideration will be given to a part-time student. First preference will be given to a student living with vision loss after best correction. Must provide proof/statement of visual impairment. | 1 | 750 | Bursary |
Willie Janssen Memorial Bursary NWP Alumni Foundation Board of Directors |
Any | Available to a student from the Alberta Peace Region with significant financial need. Preference to a student not receiving funding from an outside agency. | 1 | 0 | Bursary |
Woodmere Nursery Entrance Scholarship Woodmere Nursery Ltd - AB Division |
Any | Available to a student enrolled in a full time program (not apprenticeship) at either the Fairview or Grande Prairie campus of Northwestern Polytechnic. The recipient must have graduated from Fairview High School OR St. Thomas More and have achieved high academic standing. The recipient must have demonstrated community and/or school involvement. The numbers of awards varies based on the number of qualified applicants. | 3 | 1000 | Entrance |
Willis, Repka, Lock Memorial Scholarship Grande Prairie Bar Association |
Any | Any post-secondary level program. Consideration will be given to participation in student government, community affairs or athletics. Strong consideration given to well-defined education goals leading to a career in Law. Must be continuing full-time studies in the next academic year. | 1 | 2000 | Year End |
Financial Need Bursary Staff & Faculty of NWP |
Any | 2 | 500 | Bursary | |
Bezanson Community Apprenticeship Bursary Bezanson Community Groups |
Apprenticeship | Available to students attending any apprenticeship program at Northwestern Polytechnic. Students must have attended at least one year at Bezanson School. Applicants must attach a brief statement about their education, volunteer efforts and career goals. Students must intend to continue apprenticeship technical training in the next academic year. Must include a letter from the Bezanson School office verifying attendance at Bezanson School, or consent to NWP calling the school office to verify. | 1 | 500 | Other |
Dave Gainer Memorial Award |
Apprenticeship Automotive Service Technician | The recipient must be a mature student enrolled in 3rd period Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship program. Must demonstrate good in-class communication, a good attitude, and sense of humour. The recipient should be a student who commutes daily to attend class, or needs to maintain a second residence while in training. The recipient may also be a student who had discovered their initial career choice was not the right one, but becoming an AST is their destiny. | 1 | 0 | NWP Awarded |
T.R. Salmond Memorial Scholarship Tri-S Concrete (1996) Ltd |
Apprenticeship Carpenter | Available to third year students in the Carpentry Apprenticeship program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.7) in the concrete component. | 1 | 250 | NWP Awarded |
Viterra Scholarship-Electrical Viterra Inc. |
Apprenticeship Electrician | Awarded to student with highest grade upon completion of third year. Where possible, one award will go to an indigenous student. Average calculated using AIT theory mark and NWP theory (use practical in case of a tie). | 2 | 2000 | NWP Awarded |
Phoenix Energy Services Inspiration Award Phoenix Energy Services Inc. |
Apprenticeship Electrician and Apprenticeship Insturment Control Technician | Highest Academic performance, preference to an Indigenous student. | 2 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Gasfitter Common Top Student Scholarship - 1st Year Fairview College General Awards Fund |
Apprenticeship Gasfitter Common | Awarded to the top student in1st Period Gasfitter Common apprenticeship program. Based on marks, attendance, classroom participation and respectful behavior in the classroom. Average calculated using AIT theory mark and NWP theory (use practical in case of a tie). | 1 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Otto Caspar Memorial Scholarship Otto Caspar Memorial |
Apprenticeship Heavy Equipment Technician | Available to first and second year students in the Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement in theory, shop, and provincial apprenticeship exams. | 2 | 500 | NWP Awarded |
Edward Richardson Memorial Scholarship Edward Richardson Memorial Fund |
Apprenticeship Heavy Equipment Technician, Apprenticeship Automotive Service Technician, Apprenticeship Millwright | Available to students in the Heavy Equipment Technician, Automotive Service Technician and Millwright Apprenticeship programs. Awarded to a student with an agricultural background, and who shows exemplary skills and enthusiasm to shop and theory work. | 1 | 250 | NWP Awarded |
Viterra Scholarship-Millwright Viterra Inc. |
Apprenticeship Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) | Awarded to a student with the highest grade upon completion of third year. Average calculated using AIT theory mark and NWP theory (use practical in case of a tie). | 2 | 2000 | NWP Awarded |
Motorcycle Mechanic "Bubba" Award Alex Kuryliak |
Apprenticeship Motorcycle Mechanic | Recipient must have perfect attendance, be respectful to instructors and fellow students in the classroom and the shop. Recipient will display a willingness to lend a hand to fellow students who may need assistance. Recipient must have satisfactory academic achievement. | 2 | 250 | NWP Awarded |
Canada West Equipment Dealers Association Award Canada West Equipment Dealers Association |
Apprenticeship Parts and Materials Technician | Available to students in the Part and Materials Technician program, Parts Technician Apprenticeship, General Mechanic, and Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship programs. Awarded to the most well rounded student. | 2 | 500 | NWP Awarded |
Chris Thoma Memorial Scholarship Mavis & Jordyn Thoma |
Apprenticeship Plumber | Available to the student with the highest marks after completion of 4th year Plumbing. Alberta resident, highest class mark; if there is a tie passion for trade, positive work ethic, positive influence on class. Average calculated using AIT theory mark and NWP theory (use practical in case of a tie). 03 Jun 2020 - Value changed to $250 as per note on CR file | 1 | 250 | NWP Awarded |
Plumber/Gasfitter Top Student Scholarship - 2nd Year Fairview College General Awards Fund |
Apprenticeship Plumber-Gasfitter | Awarded to the top student in 2nd year Plumber/Gasfitter apprenticeship program. Based on marks, attendance, classroom participation and respectful behavior in the classroom. One scholarship awarded annually. Average calculated using AIT theory mark and NWP theory (use practical in case of a tie). | 1 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Plumber/Gasfitter Top Student Scholarship - 3rd Year Fairview College General Awards Fund |
Apprenticeship Plumber-Gasfitter | Awarded to the top student in 3rd year Plumber/Gasfitter apprenticeship program. Based on marks, attendance, classroom participation and respectful behavior in the classroom. One scholarship awarded annually. Average calculated using AIT theory mark and NWP theory (use practical in case of a tie). | 1 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Plumber/Gasfitter Top Student Scholarship - 4th Year Fairview College General Awards Fund |
Apprenticeship Plumber-Gasfitter | Awarded to the top student in 4th year Plumber/Gasfitter apprenticeship program. Based on marks, attendance, classroom participation and respectful behavior in the classroom. One scholarship awarded annually. Average calculated using AIT theory mark and NWP theory (use practical in case of a tie). | 1 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Steamfitter/Pipefitter Top Student Scholarship - 4th Year Fairview College General Awards Fund |
Apprenticeship Steamfitter-Pipefitter | Awarded to the top student in 4th year Steamfitter/Pipefitter apprenticeship program. Based on marks, attendance, classroom participation and respectful behavior in the classroom. Average calculated using AIT theory mark and NWP theory (use practical in case of a tie). | 1 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Steamfitter/Pipefitter Top Student Scholarship - 3rd Year Fairview College General Awards Fund |
Apprenticeship Steamfitter-Pipefitter | Awarded to the top student in 3rd year Steamfitter/Pipefitter apprenticeship program. Based on marks, attendance, classroom participation and respectful behavior in the classroom. Average calculated using AIT theory mark and NWP theory (use practical in case of a tie). | 1 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Steamfitter/Pipefitter Top Student Scholarship - 2nd Year Fairview College General Awards Fund |
Apprenticeship Steamfitter-Pipefitter | Awarded to the top student in 2nd year Steamfitter/Pipefitter apprenticeship program. Based on marks, attendance, classroom participation and respectful behavior in the classroom. Average calculated using AIT theory mark and NWP theory (use practical in case of a tie). | 1 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Justin Schneider Memorial Scholarship Rick and Ruby Schneider |
Apprenticeship Welder | 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). | 1 | 400 | NWP Awarded |
Nelson Nowatzek Welding Scholarship Nelson Nowatzek |
Apprenticeship Welder | Available to a third year student in the Welding Apprenticeship program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement. Applicants must have attended Fairview Campus for all three years of his/her training. Average calculated using AIT theory mark and NWP theory (use practical in case of a tie). | 1 | 500 | NWP Awarded |
Welding - Top Student - 1st Year Fairview College General Awards Fund |
Apprenticeship Welder | Available to one 1st period Welding Apprenticeship student annually. Based on marks, attendance, classroom participation and respectful behavior in the classroom. Average calculated using AIT theory mark and NWP theory (use practical in case of a tie). | 3 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Welding - Top Student - 2nd Year Fairview College General Awards Fund |
Apprenticeship Welder | Available to 2nd period Welding Apprenticeship student annually. Based on marks, attendance, classroom participation and respectful behavior in the classroom. Average calculated using AIT theory mark and NWP theory (use practical in case of a tie). | 1 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Welding - Top Student - 3rd Year Fairview College General Awards Fund |
Apprenticeship Welder | Available to one 3rd period Welding Apprenticeship student annually. Based on marks, attendance, classroom participation and respectful behavior in the classroom. Average calculated using AIT theory mark and NWP theory (use practical in case of a tie). | 1 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Bannister Automotive Group Award Bannister Automotive Group |
Automotive Service Technician | Department nominated award to a person who stands out the most in class. A person who showed great effort, had driven participation and an outstanding attitude both for learning and fellow classmates. | 1 | 1500 | NWP Awarded |
Emerson Drive Scholarship Friends, Fans & Supporters and Emerson Drive Band |
Bachelor of Business Administration | Available to a student enrolled in BBA | 2 | 1000 | Entrance |
CAPP-EPAC Commerce Scholarship CAPP-EPAC Scholarship Fund |
Bachelor of Commerce | Awarded in year of transfer. Selection based on academic merit with preference given to female or available to a student of Indigenous ancestry (status, non-status, Metis, Inuit). Consideration will be given to a fair and equitable distribution of award funds. Student must be continuing full-times studies in the next academic year of the program. | 2 | 4000 | NWP Awarded |
Henrick Solheim & Andy Haugen Bursary Henrick Solheim & Andy Haugen |
Bachelor of Commerce | Second Priority Entering Pre-law. If no suitable applicant in B. Commerce, the award may go to a student intending a career in law. Consideration given to athletics, performing arts, or leadership activities. | 1 | 200 | Bursary |
Robert Card Memorial Fund Bursary Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta |
Bachelor of Commerce | Available to a second year student in the Bachelor of Commerce Program. Student must provide well-defined career plans indicating intent to pursue a CA designation. Successful recipient may also be eligible to receive Chartered Accountants' Education Foundation Scholarship. | 1 | 150 | Bursary |
Garry Russell Memorial Bursary Saule Russell |
Bachelor of Education | Available to 2nd year students pursuing a Bachelor of Education. Preference given to a student who has demonstrated community involvement or volunteer experience. Preference given to a student that has not been sponsored by an outside agency. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Lion Robert Coulter Memorial Bursary Grande Prairie Lions Club |
Bachelor of Education | Consideration will be given to volunteer activity. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Stilling - Goedbloed Education Award Don & Dana Goedbloed |
Bachelor of Education | Available to a mature student completing the first year of Bachelor of Education and continuing full-time in second year. Also available to a part-time student. | 1 | 1000 | Year End |
BMO Nesbitt Burns Client Bursary BMO Nesbitt Burns Clients |
Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science | Available to students enrolled in Education, Business/Finance, Engineering, Nursing, and Science. Available to students from the BC/Alberta Peace Region who have completed at least one year of the program (except Engineering students). Every attempt will be made to award one of the available bursaries to a student in each program. must be continuing at NWP if program cirriculum is available. | 6 | 1000 | Bursary |
Strathcona Resources First Year Bachelor of Engineering Entrance Scholarship Strathcona Resources Ltd. |
Bachelor of Engineering | This award is open to a first year Bachelor of Engineering student. *full-ride = tuition & mandatory non-instructional fees as well as books, up to a maximum of $10,000 for the NWP academic year. Use estimated book fees from NWP website. | 1 | 10000 | Entrance |
Jim Adrain Memorial Bursary Erika Adrain |
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Music, Visual Arts and Design | First priority Forestry. Second priority Fine Arts. Must have been a resident of the Peace Region for the past three years. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Carmen & Gail Haakstad and Family Award Carmen & Gail Haakstad & Family |
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts and Design | Available to a Fine Arts student enrolled in Visual Art who will be continuing full-time studies at any post-secondary institution in the next academic year. Selection will be based on quality of work, attitude, overall character and potential of applicant. | 1 | 500 | Year End (Fine Arts) |
Rogers Charest Endowment Fund Rogers Broadcasting Limited/Rock 97.7 |
Bachelor of Music, Music | One award available to each a first year and second year Music student with the highest GPA. | 2 | 1500 | NWP Awarded |
Yu Family Entrance Scholarship Yu Family |
Bachelor of Music, Music | Available to a student entering the Fine Arts department as a full time student in the Bachelor of Music or the Performance Diploma program. By recommendation of the Fine Arts Music faculty, to a student based on the quality of their audition into their first year as a music major in a music program. | 1 | 1000 | Entrance |
Music North Scholarship NWP Music Department |
Bachelor of Music, Music Diploma | Available to a student with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Selection will be based on quality of work, attitude, career goals, and academic performance. Must apply for award with application. Recipient will be a full-time student. | 1 | 500 | Year End (Fine Arts) |
Paul Rathke Award in Music Patrons of Spectra Summer Arts Festival |
Bachelor of Music, Music Diploma | Selection based on demonstrated maturity, dedication, and work ethic in the area of music. Recipient will be a full-time student with a minimum GPA of 1.7 | 1 | 800 | Year End (Fine Arts) |
Winter Song Scholarship NWP Music Department |
Bachelor of Music, Music Diploma | Selection will be based on quality of work, attitude, career goals, and academic performance. Must apply for award with application. Recipient will be a full-time student with a minimum GPA of 1.7 | 2 | 250 | Year End (Fine Arts) |
Yu Family Musical Achievement Award Yu Family |
Bachelor of Music, Music Diploma | Available to a first year student enrolled in MU1250 majoring in voice, piano, winds, brass, percussion, or guitar with a minimum GPA of 2.7. Faculty will nominate a student who demonstrates outstanding achievement, dedication and work ethic in their applied studies and/or has made the greatest significant growth in their musicianship skills in the first year of study. Recipient must be continuing full-time in the Bachelor of Music or Music program at NWP in the following year. | 1 | 1000 | Year End (Fine Arts) |
Dobson, Matheson, Murray Medical Scholarship Dr. A.R. & June Murray |
Bachelor of Science | Available to a pre-med student in second year who will be continuing full-time studies at a Canadian University in the next academic year. Selection will be based on academic performance and consideration will be given to extra-curricular involvement. | 2 | 1000 | Year End |
I.O.D.E. Alphaeus Patterson Chapter Science Scholarship NWP Alumni Foundation Board of Directors |
Bachelor of Science | Will revert to a student in order of academic achievement who has not received more than $500 in other NWP awards. | 1 | 500 | NWP Awarded |
Jean & Doug Madill Award Jean & Doug Madill |
Bachelor of Science | Applicant must have completed at least one year of studies and intends to continue full-time studies in the following year. Preference given to student with career goals of long term commitment to sustainable habitat conservation and / or land management. Intend to continue studies the following year. | 1 | 500 | Year End |
Dr. Kevin J. Foster Scholarship Dr. Kevin J. Foster |
Bachelor of Science | 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. | 2 | 1000 | Year End |
P & M Lemay Family Scholarship Paul, Myrna, and Keith Lemay |
Bachelor of Science | Available to a student completing their first year of Science with a minimum GPA of 3.0 Applicants must be pursuing a degree in biological/or health science and returning full-time to NWP for a second year, Eligible applicants will have community involvement and will not have received more than $1000 in awards from NWP. | 1 | 1000 | Year End |
Bootle Family Fund Bursary Fletcher & Diane Bootle |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Preference given to a nursing student who plays on the Wolves basketball team. If no one is eligible, a student in financial need who is on any Wolves Athletics Team will be selected. | 1 | 1000 | Bursary |
Dorothy Kovach Memorial Bursary Grande Prairie Trumpeter Lions Club |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | All eligible applicants considered. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Dr. Robert Hook Memorial Bursary Grande Prairie Lions Club |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Must be from the Peace Region and a statement of education and career goals in medicine, optometry, rehabilitation must be provided. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Edgar Jebb Memorial Nursing Bursary Royal Canadian Legion #54 |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Second or third year student with a connection to a veteran or service person is required. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Gail Borstad Von Oder Memorial Award in Nursing Barbara Borstad |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | The Nursing Faculty will nominate a 3rd year student based on excellence in clinical medical surgical practicum. The recipient will have gone above and beyond in their demonstration of kindness and compassion in patient care. | 1 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Hydri Family Bursary Hydri Family |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Available to all Nursing students. Nursing Faculty will select the student based on financial need and fervor. | 1 | 5000 | Bursary |
Elsevier Canada Health Sciences Award Elsevier Canada |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Selection will be based on academic performance, leadership abilities and an interest in professional issues. | 1 | 0 | NWP Awarded |
The Mary-Clare Binns Nursing Bursary Donald Binns |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | The Mary-Clare Binns Nursing Bursary will be awarded to a 3rd year BScN student contingent on their admission into their 4th year of studies. Successful candidate will obtain a GPA of 2.0 or higher, provide a paragraph outlining their future career goals and must be returning to the Peace region upon completion of their studies. Must provide a paragraph outlining their future career goals. | 1 | 5000 | Bursary |
Mary E. Matheson Memorial Scholarship Janet M. Matheson |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Available to a first year BScN student from the Alberta Peace Region. Student must be enrolled in a minimum 60% courseload. Available to the applicant with the highest high school average. | 1 | 1000 | Entrance |
Marj Sheehan Berg Memorial Award Simon Berg |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Must be a third-year student. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Mary Wilson Nursing Bursary Grande Prairie Nursing Association |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Must be a second-year student. | 1 | 200 | Bursary |
Grande Prairie Hospitals' Auxiliary Association Clinical Bursary Grande Prairie Hospitals' Auxiliary Association |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Must be a second-year student. Student must be from the Alberta Peace region. Preference given to students who express a desire to stay and work in the GP community. | 1 | 1000 | Bursary |
Cenovus Energy Entrance Scholarship Cenovus Energy |
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing | One award will be given to a student in B.Science. and one award will be given to a student in B. Science Nursing. | 1 | 1500 | Entrance |
Dr. Torquhil Matheson Memorial Bursary Grande Prairie Lions Club |
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Practical Nurse, Health Care Aide | A statement of education and career goals with a focus on any medical field (including nursing related programs) must be provided. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Dave Macleod Canfor Forest Resource Management Bursary Canfor |
BSc, BScN, Power Engineering | Available to one of each Bachelor of Science with a focus in either Environmental & Conservation, Forestry or Agriculture, Power Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Student must be from the Peace Country Region. | 3 | 1000 | Bursary |
Gord Brown Memorial Scholarship Canfor |
BSc, BScN, Power Engineering | Available to Bachelor of Science (with a focus in either Environmental & Conservation, Forestry or Agriculture) Power Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Student must be from the Peace Country Region. | 3 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Paul and Coreen Evaskevich Health Education Scholarship Paul J Evaskevich |
BSCN, HCAIDE, LPN | 1 awarded to each Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Practical Nursing, Heathcare Aide. | 3 | 5000 | NWP Awarded |
CPA Education Foundation Scholarship Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta |
Business Administration | Awarded to a NWP student who has successfully completed the Business Administration Diploma with an accounting major. Awarded to a student who demonstrates high academic achievement, intends to continue full-time on to a university program, and is pursuing a career in accounting. | 1 | 1000 | Year End |
Bob Leech Bursary Grande Prairie Lions Club |
Business Administration | Must be a Business Administration student that is a resident of Alberta or BC. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Viterra Scholarship-Business Viterra Inc. |
Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration | Entrance award for a student with the highest High School average upon admission to the Business Administration program. Where possible, one award will go to an Indigenous student. | 2 | 1000 | Entrance |
Professional Accountants Of Grande Prairie Bursary Chartered Professional Accountants of Grande Prairie |
Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce | Available to a student currently enrolled in second year of a business or commerce program who intends to pursue a Chartered Professional Accountant designation. | 2 | 800 | Bursary |
Professional Accountants Of Grande Prairie Scholarship Chartered Professional Accountants of Grande Prairie |
Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce | Available to a student who has completed 60 credits in a business or commerce program and will continue their third year full-time at an Alberta University. Recipient must intend to pursue a CPA designation. | 1 | 1000 | Year End |
Chrenek Dion & Associates Scholarship Chrenek, Dion & Associates |
Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce | B. Commerce or Business Administration majoring in Financial Services. Applicant must be a member of a Wolves team and have completed second year requirements. Selection will be based on academic excellence. | 1 | 500 | NWP Awarded |
Fletcher Mudryk LLP Chartered Professional Accountants Scholarship Fletcher Mudryk LLP |
Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce | Available to a student completing their 2nd year of a business program with the intent to pursue CPA designation after graduation. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement (minimum 3.0 GPA), and has demonstrated leadership skills and / or community involvement. Intent to pursue CPA designation after graduation. Must be continuing full-time. | 1 | 1500 | Year End |
George & Vivian Pratt Bursary George and Vivian Pratt Award |
Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce | First priority second year student. Second priority if no one is eligible, students in other programs may be considered. Must be a graduate of the Peace River School Division. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Jo-Ann Perrotta Memorial Scholarship Andy & Maggie Perrotta in Memory of Jo-Ann Perrotta |
Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce | Must be a second year student 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 | 1 | 1000 | Year End |
Dorothy Mudryk Computer Systems Technology Bursary Family and Friends in Memory of Dorothy Anne Mudryk |
Computer Systems Technology | Applicant must be enrolled in the second year of the program and must have lived in the Peace Region and/or Nova Scotia the past five years. Community/College involvement will also be a consideration. | 1 | 750 | Bursary |
Canfor Early Childhood Educators Award Canadian Forest Products Ltd. |
Early Learning and Child Care | Must be a 2nd yr student enrolled in the Early Learning and Child Care Program. Full-Time students in Fall and Winter semester. Achieved a minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher in the fall semester. Demonstrates financial need. Provide a statement of career goals, and a short letter stating the applicants philosophy of childcare. Statement of career goals and short letter stating the applicants philosophy of childcare. | 3 | 5000 | Bursary |
Lion Don Hoveland Memorial Bursary Grande Prairie Lions Club |
Early Learning and Child Care | All applicants in the Early Learning & Child Care program will be considered. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Louise Adrain Nimeck Memorial Award Department of Human Services |
Early Learning and Child Care | 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. | 1 | 500 | NWP Awarded |
Real Canadian Superstore Award Weston/Loblaw Company Group/The Real Canadian Superstore |
Early Learning and Child Care | Completed at least two NWP distance courses, one of which was completed in the past twelve months. Intended to assist learners who are not receiving financial sponsorship. Academic performance is a consideration. | 1 | 200 | NWP Awarded |
Rick Lavoie Education Assistant Award NWP Alumni Foundation Board of Directors |
Educational Assistant Certificate | Available to students with the highest GPA upon completion of the Educational Assistant Certificate. | 3 | 750 | NWP Awarded |
Alliance Pipeline Scholarship Alliance Pipeline Ltd. |
Engineering | Consideration will be given to community involvement, extra-curricular and volunteer activities, as well as an emphasis on leadership and team work. Student must be continuing full-time studies in the next academic year. | 2 | 1000 | Year End |
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Award in Engineering Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. |
Engineering | This scholarship will be awarded to a full time Engineering student with the highest mark in EG1300. Student must be continuing full-times studies in next academic year. | 1 | 500 | NWP Awarded |
GP Engineering Award ISL, Field Field & Field, Weyerhauser & Bert Hunt |
Engineering | Available to a student from the Alberta Peace Region who intends to transfer full-time to the University of Alberta. Recipient will be selected by the Engineering Instructors of the Science Department on the basis of the student being a "team player" in the Engineering Program. | 1 | 2500 | NWP Awarded |
Henry Popek Memorial Award Scheunhage Popek & Associates |
Engineering | Preference will be given to a student from the Alberta / BC Peace Region who intends to return to the region following graduation. Students must be continuing full-time education in the Engineering field. Students must provide a statement of well-defined education and career goals. | 1 | 750 | Year End |
Alliance Pipeline Bursary Alliance Pipeline Ltd. |
Engineering, Bachelor of Science | Available to a student in Engineering or Bachelor of Science with an Environmental focus with a minimum GPA of 2.0. | 1 | 1000 | Bursary |
Dale Bekevich Memorial Scholarship Bekevich Engineering Ltd, Family and Friends |
Engineering, Power Engineering | Preference that the recipient be pursuing a career in Engineering, preferably Civil Engineering. Power Engineering will also be considered. Preference will be given to a student that is active in community sports, with preference given to baseball or curling and to a student who intends to return to the Alberta / BC Peace Region following graduation. Preference will be given to a student continuing full-time studies in the Engineering field. Student must provide a statement of well-defined education and career goals. | 1 | 1000 | Year End |
Dianne Bedford Memorial Award Ms. Dani Bedford |
Harley-Davidson Technician | Available to students in the Harley-Davidson Technician program. Recipient must demonstrate good in-class communication, a good attitude, determination, and a sense of humour. Preference will be given to a student with a strong interest in the College and the community. | 2 | 500 | NWP Awarded |
Bill Antonello Memorial Bursary - Winter Harley-Davidson® Technician Students & Friends |
Harley-Davidson Technician | Available to students in the Harley-Davidson Technician program. Awarded on the basis of satisfactory academic achievement and financial need. | 2 | 750 | Bursary |
Bill Antonello Memorial Bursary - Fall Harley-Davidson® Technician Students & Friends |
Harley-Davidson Technician | Available to students in the Harley-Davidson Technician program. Awarded on the basis of satisfactory academic achievement and financial need. | 2 | 750 | Bursary |
Guy Hamilton Thompson Memorial Bursary Guy Hamilton Thompson Memorial |
Harley-Davidson Technician | Available to students enrolled in the Harley-Davidson Technician program. | 1 | 250 | Bursary |
Thatchwood Ventures - Success in the Trades Thatchwood Ventures Ltd. |
Heavy Duty Machanic - Trades | 2 awards will be awarded - one to a 1st year and one to a 2nd year individual, who have completed their session, show leadership, financial need, and academic achievement. | 2 | 650 | NWP Awarded |
Finning/Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Technician Award Finning/Caterpillar (Canada) |
Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Technician | Available to third year students in the Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement in theory, shop, and provincial apprenticeship exams. | 1 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Fairview Campus Trades Department Awards Fairview Campus Trades Department |
Motorcycle Mechanic Certificate | Available to a student in the Motorcycle Mechanic program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement. | 1 | 400 | NWP Awarded |
Samplonius Memorial Award Samplonius Memorial |
Motorcycle Mechanic Certificate | Available to a student in the Motorcycle Mechanic Certificate program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement, co-operative attitude, professionalism, and good practical knowledge. | 1 | 150 | NWP Awarded |
Samplonius Memorial Bursary Samplonius Memorial |
Motorcycle Mechanic Certificate | Available to a student in the Motorcycle Mechanic program. | 1 | 150 | Bursary |
TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Motorcycle Mechanic Scholarship TD Insurance Meloche Monnex |
Motorcycle Mechanic Certificate | Awarded to the student in the Winter Semester of the Motorcycle Mechanic Certificate program with the highest overall average from the Fall Semester. | 1 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |
Walt Healy Entrance Scholarship Walt Healy Memorial |
Motorcycle Mechanic Certificate | Available to a student entering the Motorcycle Mechanic program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and community involvement. | 1 | 500 | Entrance |
KFC Office Administration Bursary K.F.C. Office Administration Bursary |
Office Administration | Consideration given to part-time students. | 1 | 200 | Bursary |
Donna Coulter Family Memorial Bursary Lynne Coulter & Family |
Office Administration | Preference given to a student in the Office Administration program. Preference given to a student who has demonstrated community involvement or volunteer experience, has a good attitude, a desire to learn and a sense of humour. | 1 | 1500 | Bursary |
Friends of Office Administration Students Bursary Department of Office Administration |
Office Administration | 2 awards for a first year student at $500 each. Must provide letter of recommendation from a department faculty member. | 2 | 500 | Bursary |
Devon Canada Scholarship Devon Canada Corp |
Power Engineering | Available to students in the Power Engineering Certificate program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement, college and community involvement. | 1 | 300 | Year End |
Jack Reichert Memorial Award Jack Reichert Memorial |
Power Engineering | 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. | 1 | 250 | Year End |
Dr. Brian Larson Award Brian and Marilyn Larson |
Unit Clerk and LPN | Available to a student in the Unit Clerk or Winter start LPN program if Unit Clerk program unavailable. Preference to a single parent. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
Backman Family Award Dr. Charles Backman |
University Transfer | Available to a second year University Transfer student with a minimum 3.5 GPA. | 1 | 500 | Bursary |
SOS Graphics Bursary Dawn Gray |
Visual Arts | Recipient must be from Peace Region | 1 | 1500 | Bursary |
Bill & Wendy McCracken Visual Arts Award Wendy McCracken |
Visual Arts and Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts | Applicant must have demonstrated leadership, made a strong contribution to the Arts community and has set an excellent example for their peers. Selection based on academics, portfolio, relevant experience, education, and career goals. Available to part-time and full-time students. | 1 | 200 | Year End (Fine Arts) |
Eric Bask Memorial Bursary Beaverlodge Cultural Society |
Visual Arts and Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts | Must be from Alberta/BC Peace Region. | 1 | 750 | Bursary |
Euphemia McNaught Award In Art Beaverlodge Historical Society |
Visual Arts and Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts | Three awards 1 @ $500 for a full-time student and 2 @ $250 for a part-time student. Selection will be based on satisfactory academics, portfolio, relevant experience, education and career goals. Must be continuing in studies at any post-secondary institution in the next academic year. | 3 | 0 | Year End (Fine Arts) |
Evy Newton McBryan Memorial Award Art Gallery of Grande Prairie |
Visual Arts and Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts | Must be a first-year student continuing in studies full-time at NWP in the next academic year. Selection will be based on academics, portfolio, relevant experience, education and career goals. Preference will be given to a Canadian citizen, however, non-residents are also eligible. | 1 | 275 | Year End (Fine Arts) |
Pattison Media Ltd. Scholarship Pattison Media Ltd. |
Visual Arts and Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts | Available to a student entering Visual Arts or Fine Arts with a visual art focus. | 2 | 1500 | Entrance |
Lionel Allingham Award in Visual Arts Patrons of Spectra Summer Arts Festival |
Visual Arts and Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts | Selection based on demonstrated maturity, dedication, and work ethic in the area of visual arts. Recipient will be a full-time student with a minimum GPA of 1.7 | 1 | 800 | Year End (Fine Arts) |
Arthur Dunn Memorial Volleyball Award Family and Friends in memory of Arthur Dunn |
Wolves Athlete | Any program of study. Applicant must be a member of the Wolves Volleyball Team maintaining a satisfactory academic standing. The award will alternate between Men’s and Women’s Volleyball teams each year. Team players will nominate a teammate – an unsung hero who may not be recognized by the coach. Nominations will be based on team spirit, involvement, overall positive attitude, demonstrated maturity, dedication, and strong work ethic. In the event of a tie, preference will be given to a Peace Area resident. Award will be presented at Festival of Gold. | 1 | 500 | NWP Awarded |
Darryl Nicoll Memorial Basketball Scholarship Family and Friends |
Wolves Athlete | Must be a member of the Men's Wolves Basketball team. Selection will be based on basketball ability and preference will be given to a student from the Peace Region. Award will be presented at the Festival of Gold. | 1 | 250 | NWP Awarded |
Women's Basketball Leadership Award Bill Bradley |
Wolves Athlete | Female basketball player with highest GPA. TIe breaker being points per game for the current season. 2nd tie-breaker; the player who took more classes or played in more games. Presented to a player who is successful in the classroom and on the court. | 1 | 1000 | NWP Awarded |