External Awards
In addition to the Northwestern Polytechnic student awards program, there are many other groups and organizations which offer awards, scholarships, and bursaries that can help you pay for your education. Current NWP students can expect to receive monthly emails announcing external award opportunities. In the meantime, here are some other places you may wish to explore:
- High School
- Institution of Study
- Industry
- Professional Organizations
- Your employer, or your parents' employer
- Organizations that serve specific ethnic groups
- Organizations that serve citizens with disabilities
- Community Organizations
- Government of Alberta Student Aid
- Government of Canada (Can Learn)
- Apprenticeship and Industry Training (Tradesecrets)
- yconic
- Northern Alberta Development Council
Some External Award Opportunities are approaching!
Follow the web links provided in the table below to access award details and criteria. Please note that Northwestern Polytechnic does not play a role in the collection or adjudication of applications for these awards, or distribution of funding. We have no responsibility for web content beyond the link included on this page for your review.
| Award | Deadline | No. Awarded | Value | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland County Agricultural Bursary | 2022/09/30 | 5 | $500 | Agri-based program |
| Student Essay Scholarship | Open | 1 | $500 | All Post Secondary Students |
| Got a Spine Scholarship | Open | 1 | $500 | Any group of study |
| Storwell's Foster Children Bursary | Open | 1 | $2,000 | Foster Child in an Official Foster Care Program |
| Indigenous Scholarship Program | Open | 1 | $1,500 | Indigenous |
| Graduate Students Calgary Foundation | Open | 3 | $3,000 | Indigenous |
| Seed Smart Scholarship | 2022/10/15 | 2 | $1,000 | Agriculture-related studies |
| OYF Memorial Scholarship | 2023/06/30 | 2 | $1,000 | Agriculture-related studies |
| Shannon Burwash Award for Encouragment in Equine & Agricultural Studies Memorial Scholarship | 2023/06/1 | 2 | $1,000 | Agriculture, agri-business, animal health technology, or veterinary medicine |
| Kevin Collin Abilities Scholarship | 2023/03/21 | 1 | $3,000 | Disability |
| Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship | 2023/04/1 | Multiple | $1,000 | Disability - Mental Health |
| Alberta Blue Cross Indigenous scholarship | 2023/01/16 | Multiple | $1,500 | Indigenous students |
| Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board Bursary | 2022/08/31 | Multiple | Varies | Agriculture and environmental science fields |
| Precision Agriculture Scholarship Contest | 2023/06/30 | 3 | $2,000 | Agriculture, robotics, AI, engineering, environmental science |
| Tanya Howe Damsgaard Memorial Scholarship | 2022/09/15 | 1 | $1,000 | Agriculture, pharmacy, science or health sciences |
| Leduc County Agricultural Service Board Bursary | 2022/11/30 | 5 | $1,000 | Agriculture-related studies |
| Calgary Foundation Awards | Open | Multiple | Varies | All |
| Canadian Western Agribition Scholarship | Open | Multiple | $2,500 | Agriculture-related studies |
| 4-H Alberta Scholarships | Open | Multiple | Varies | Past or present members of 4-H Alberta club |
| 4-H BC | Open | Multiple | Varies | See application |
| 4-H Manitoba | 2023/02/10 | Multiple | Varies | See application |
| 4-H Ontario | Open | Multiple | Varies | 4-H Ontario members |
| 4-H Saskatchewan | 2023/04/1 | Multiple | Varies | 4-H Saskatchewan member |
| Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta Indigenous Scholarships | Open | Multiple | Varies | Indigenous students |
| First Nation, Métis and Inuit Bursary | 2022/11/15 | Multiple | Varies | Indigenous students |
| Imperial Internship & Scholarship Program | Open | Multiple | Varies | Indigenous students |
| Tom Pinder Education Scholarship | 2023/06/2 | 1 | $2,000 | Disability - Hearing |
| Phyllis Davidson Easter Seals Scholarship | 2023/07/31 | Multiple | Varies | Disability |
| AIA and the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UofAF) Scholarship Program | Open | Multiple | $1,000 | Automotive, auto body, hard parts, heavy duty, or motive power (machinists) |
| Ernest Poitras Scholarship | 2022/10/31 | 1 | $1,000 | Métis Nation of Alberta citizens |
| Tom Ghostkeeper Scholarship | 2022/10/31 | 2 | $1,000 | Métis Nation of Alberta citizens |
| The ManCap Foundation | Open | 1 | $5,000 | High School graduates entering their first year of studies |
| The Bodj von Grunfeld® Scholarship | 2023/06/30 | 1 | $500 | Animal Health |
| Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards | Open | Multiple | Varies | Métis |
| NEADS National Student Awards Program | 2023/05/31 | Multiple | Varies | Disability |
| Freehorse Family Wellness Society | Open | Multiple | Varies | Indigenous students |
| Disability Awards | Open | Multiple | Varies | Various disabilities |
| IBD Scholarship | 2023/06/1 | 15 | $5,000 | Diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis by a health care professional |
| Canadian Hearing Services National Scholarship Program | 2023/05/24 | Multiple | Varies | Deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing (full-time & part-time students) |
| Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women | 2022/11/15 | Multiple | Varies | Women |
| EduCanada International Scholarships | Open | Multiple | Varies | International Students |
| Indigenous bursaries search tool | Open | Multiple | Varies | Indigenous students |
| Native Women's Association of Canada | Open | Multiple | Varies | Indigenous women |
| Student Awards - Award Search Engine | Open | Multiple | Varies | All |
| Scholarships Canada - Award Search Engine | Open | Multiple | Varies | All |
| Tronia Post-Secondary Scholarships | 2022/10/14 | 2 | $975 | Agricultural & related programs |
| Student Life Network - Award Search Engine | Open | Multiple | Varies | All |
| AES Engineering Scholarship | Open | 1 | $500 | High School Seniors and Post Secondary Students |
| Ron Pfau Memorial Scholarship | Open | 1 | $500 | Resident (parental) of County of GP. Business, Commerce, and Public Office Administration programs |
| Canadian Natural Resources Scholarships | Open | Child/Dependent of CNRL employee and/or Indigenous | ||
| Horatio Alger Indigenous Achievement Scholarship | Open | Varies | Indigenous High School graduates entering their first year of a four year program | |
| Rupertsland Institute | Open | Varies | Metis Nation of Alberta Citizens | |
| Congress of Aboriginal Peoples | Open | Varies | Indigenous | |
| Indspire | Open | Varies | Indigenous | |
| The Masonic Higher Education Bursary | Open | 30 | $5,000 | Alberta & NWT Post Secondary Students |
| The Mathews Konschak Trust Masonic Bursary | Open | 10 | $5,000 | Students living in the Peace River Regional District |
| The Wendy & Chris Batty Masonic Bursary | Open | 1 | $5,000 | Engineering students |
| Spruce Grove & District Agricultural Heritage Society Student Grant | 2022/10/15 | 1 | $500 | Agriculture related studies |
| Gary Pruden Scholarship Award | 2022/10/31 | 1 | $500 | Indigenous students - Music and or Sports |
| Honourable Pearl Calahasen Scholarship | 2022/10/31 | 2 | $1,000 | Indigenous students |
| Delia Gray Memorial Scholarship | 2022/10/31 | 2 | $1,000 | Indigenous students - Any area of study |
| Art L’Hirondelle Dedicated Service Scholarship | 2022/10/31 | $1,000 | Indigenous students, Trades | |
| Veterans Affairs Canada - Educational Assistance for Children | Open | Tuition and fees and basic monthly allowance | Children of Deceased Veterans or Canadian Armed Forces Members | |
| Veterans Affairs Canada - Education and Training Benefit | Open | up to $86,671.95 | See website for details | |
| The Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards | 2022/12/1 | 28 | Up to $28,000 | See website for details |
| Kin Canada Bursaries | 2023/02/1 | 30 | $1,000 | All full-time post-secondary students |
| SGI Corporate Scholarship | 2022/09/30 | 7 | $2,500 | See website for details |
| Blue Earth Renewables Scholarship Program | 2022/09/15 | Multiple | $3,000 | Indigenous students, Renewable energy trades |
| Clear Hills County Continuing Education Scholarship Application | 2022/09/1 | Multiple | $3,000 | Resident of Clear Hills County or the Village of Hines Creek - Post-Secondary, Apprenticeship, Trades Training, Computer and Bookkeeping courses. |
| Canada Post Education Grant | 2022/08/31 | Multiple | $2,000 | Indigenous students |
| ATCO Indigenous Education Awards Program | 2022/08/15 | Multiple | $500 - $1,500 | Indigenous students |
| Arthur Paulin Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Award | 2022/11/30 | Multiple | $700 | Automotive, auto body, hard parts, heavy duty, or motive power (machinists) |
| Community Foundations of Northwestern Alberta | 2022/08/15 | Multiple | Varies | Students from Northwestern Alberta |
| Building Futures Scholarship | 2022/08/15 | Multiple | Up to $3,000 | Trades / Power Eng / Instrumentation |
Insider Tip! Be Prepared
When applying for awards, scholarships, and bursaries prepare a portfolio that includes:
- A listing of extracurricular and community involvement
- Your education and career goals
- Your academic records (transcripts, statement of grades, test scores)
- Your personal accomplishments (certificates of recognition, participation awards)
- Letters of reference that speak to community involvement and extracurricular activities.