Year End Awards
Open March until Second Wednesday in May
Year-end awards are based on standard scholarship criteria. Additional supporting documentation is often required as noted in the award criteria.
Program Specific
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| Award Name | Program | Criteria | No. of | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| William Fletcher Business Administration Award Bob & Maryanne Maclean Family |
Business Administration | Award to be given in year of graduation. Student must be continuing full-time studies at 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| AARDA Automotive Service Technician Award Alberta Automotive Recycler & Dismantlers Association |
Parts and Materials Technician Certificate | Available to a student in the Parts & Materials Technician program. Recipient should demonstrate exemplary workplace ethic and must be pursuing a career in the Automotive Recycling and Dismantling industry. | 1 | 500 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| GPPSD Education Foundation Award Grande Prairie Public School District |
Teacher Education North | Available to a student completing the third year of the Teacher Education North program. Applicants must include IFX Field Experience Evaluation, letter from practicum principal, transcripts from year 3 of the TEN program. Selection will be made by the program selection committee based on leadership and a positive attitude. First priority to a former GPPSD student, second priority to a student from Zone 1 area. IFX Field Experience Evaluation, letter from practicum principal, transcripts from year 3 of the TEN program. | 1 | 1000 |
| Bill & Maura Good Award for Teacher Education Family & Friends of Bill & Maura Good |
Teacher Education North | Available to students from the Alberta Peace Region and North completing the third year of the Teacher Education North program. Selection will be made by the program selection committee based on commitment to academic achievement, and involvement in community or extra-curricular activities. Students must include transcripts from year 3 of the TEN program, and a letter outlining the following how you are funding your education, your commitment to academic achievement, and your involvement in community or extra-curricular activities. Transcripts from year 3 of the TEN program, and a letter. | 1 | 1000 |
Not Program Specific
| Award Name | Program | Criteria | No. of | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 1 | 1200 |
| 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 |
| Northlands University Transfer Scholarship Northwestern Polytechnic on behalf of Northlands |
Any | Must be transferring full-time to a degree-granting institution in the next academic year. Selection based on academic performance, field of study, and career goals related to the agriculture industry. Must be a student from the Peace Region. | 1 | 500 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 500 |
| 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 |
| 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 |