Scholarships and AwardsWe understand that funding your post-secondary education can be a challenge and through the generosity of many individuals, companies, and associations, we are proud to offer a number of financial awards. Awards may be given based on financial need, academic achievement, community involvement, leadership or extra-curricular activities. The award may also be a combination of a scholarship, bursary or a prize. What is the difference between a scholarship, bursary and prize? A scholarship is an award given in recognition of academic excellence or achievement A bursary is cash award which is based on financial need. There may be also be additional requirements such as community involvement or leadership; the criteria will outline what is required. A prize is an award based on specific outstanding accomplishment or achievement. This award may be cash, a plaque, a book, a medal or a gift.
For more information on the awards available, please view the Student Awards Brochure. Forms If you wish to apply for any Northern Lakes College awards, you will need the following: Student Awards General Application Form Student Awards Nomination Form Student Awards Reference Form Personal Reference Form
Internships Serving Communities Internship Program (SCiP)
The Serving Communities Internship Program (SCiP) is a unique opportunity that will allow students to gain valuable work experience in the non-profit/volunteer sector and receive a $1,000 bursary upon completion. This is a new internship program available to post-secondary students. Starting in the fall, students can apply for one of up to 500 available internships. Successful applicants can expect to gain meaningful experience at a non-profit/volunteer organization, putting their educational knowledge and skills to work. At the end of the internship, students will receive a $1,000 bursary. This program is the result of a collaborative effort between the Government of Alberta, Volunteer Alberta and the Alberta Students’ Executive Council. Students interested in more information can look here. http://joinscip.ca/ |
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Need help financing your education?
Many organizations offer online awards and scholarships with various deadlines.
Check out the lists below to see if you qualify. Don't wait, apply early!
Scholarship Information - posted Jan 2013 Awards - February to September, 2013
We have a dedicated counselor who is very knowledgable and happy to answer your questions.
Call Susan Keen at 780-524-3300 extension 6653 or toll free at 1-866-652-3456.
You can also e-mail Susan at keens@northernlakescollege.ca.
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