Fall Award Application Form

Instructions

Applications can be submitted before or on the deadline date.
You must be registered full-time (60% of program credit course load) at NLC in a post-secondary program (unless otherwise stated in criteria).
Please complete only one application form and check all the awards below that you wish to be considered for.
IMPORTANT: Read the award criteria to check your eligibility for EACH award.
The Selection Committee will not consider incomplete applications.
Do not use relatives as personal references.
Budget section must be completed for ALL award applications.
International students are not eligible for the awards listed below.

Additional Information for Awards

Please note: Different awards have different eligibility requirements. Please review each award description carefully and be sure to include all relevant information in your application. To view the award description visit our Awards Listing Page.

Some awards require a short written statement, some require a list of volunteerism, or proof of residency. Please double check your application to make sure you have included all relevant information before submission

Documents can be uploaded in the application form.

Any application with missing information will not be considered for the award.

AWARD INFORMATION

See award descriptions, details, specific award requirements and other information on other awards along with applications on our NLC Student Awards Application page (under Student Services - Financial Aid, Scholarships & Funding) available on www.northernlakescollege.ca
Please note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure that the required documentation is submitted for consideration.

Deadline - October 19, 2025 *

Check all the boxes for any awards you want to apply for.

Athabasca County Award ($500) - Academic Upgrading & Post-Secondary

Students' Association Role Model Scholarship ($1,000) - Academic Upgrading & Post-Secondary only

Alberta Blue Cross Entrance Bursary ($750) - Post-Secondary only

CCEC Partnership Bursary ($1,500) - Post-Secondary only

Community Spirit Bursary ($1000) - Post-Secondary only

Pasikow Partnership Award ($1,000) - Post-Secondary only

Staples Early Learning and Child Care Certificate Bursary ($500) - ELCC only

Sunrise Award ($1000) - University Studies only

TC Energy Partnership Award ($600) - Post-Secondary only

General Applicant Information

NLC Student ID *

Birthdate *

Format: (mm/dd/yyyy)

Last Name *

First Name *

Middle Name

Street Address or Apt/Box Number *

Town/City *

Province

Postal Code *

Format (A1A-1A1)

Phone Number *

Format (XXX-XXX-XXXX)

Email *

Citizenship Status *

Canadian Citizen

Permanent Resident

Landed Immigrant

Name of Program Attending *

Location/Campus *

Program Start Date *

Additional Information (Optional):

Do you have heritage of any of the following (check box if it applies)

First Nation

Metis

Inuit

If yes, which Nation/Band, Treaty or Settlement:

Agreement to update NLC Student Record

By checking this box I agree to have my information I have provided (listed above) on this application to update my permanent student record with Northern Lakes College. (This does not include information listed in the financial/budget section.)

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

How is your tuition being paid for (check one): *

Student Loan

Sponsor

Self-Paying

Other

Marital Status (check one) *

Single

Married/Common-law

Number of Dependants *

4 or more

Age Range of Children

Check all that apply.

0 to 5

6 to 12

13 to 18

BUDGET INFORMATION

Name of Sponsor/Agency assisting with education costs/ living allowance

INCOME (monthly)

Part-time Earnings

Parental Support

Spouse's Income

Child Tax Benefit

Sponsor Living Allowance

Student Loans

Other Income

TOTAL INCOME

Please total your income filled out above here.

Educational Costs NOT covered by funding agency/sponsor:

Tuition

Other Fees

Books & Materials

Other Educational Expenses

EXPENSES (monthly)

Rent/Mortgage

Room/Board

Food/Groceries

Utilities

Child Care

Medical/Dental

Insurance

Transportation

Other (please describe below in comment field)

TOTAL EXPENSES

Please add total expenses here.

Explanation of "Other Expenses" and other comments:

Additional Information for Awards

Are you a member of the executive of the NLCSA? *

Are you actively involved with your local or overall NLCSA? *

Do you volunteer in your community? (Activities/events/organizations) *

Attach files: Essay

You can upload your Essay here to attach to your application.

Choose File No file chosen

The maximum total size of all files in a single form submission is 1 GB.

Attach files: Reference letter

You can upload your Reference Letter here to attach to your application.

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The maximum total size of all files in a single form submission is 1 GB.

Attach files: Resume

You can upload your Resume here to attach to your application.

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The maximum total size of all files in a single form submission is 1 GB.

Applicant Declaration

I have read and understand the instructions, and declare that:

All information provided is true and complete and I understand it is subject to verification. I will immediately notify Northern Lakes College if there are any changes to the information I have provided in this application and I understand that it will be used in determining my eligibility for this award. I also grant permission for my name and contact information to be released to the award donor(s) if I am a recipient of this award.

Agree with Applicant Declaration *

Yes

Date of Declaration *

Information provided by the student on the award application may be shared with award donors.

The personal information that you provide to Northern Lakes College is collected under the authority of the Post-Secondary Learning Act, Section 65, the Income Tax Act (Canada), and Section 33(c) the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) ("FOIPPA"), and is protected under Part 2 of the latter act. This information will be used and disclosed for the purposes including determining eligibility for awards issued by Northern Lakes College. Collected personal information is protected from unauthorized access, collection, use, and disclosure in accordance with FOIPPA and may be reviewed subject to the provisions of the Act. If you have any questions about the collection of this information, contact the Student Awards Administrator, 780-849-8723, awards@northernlakescollege.ca or FOIP Coordinator, 780-751-3259, foipcoordinator@northernlakescollege.ca or 1201 Main Street SE Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3.

Please note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all documentation and the full application (all boxes filled in that are applicable) are received in the Student Awards office for consideration by the deadline.

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