ACADEMIC UPGRADING AWARDS
ACADEMIC UPGRADING
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Athabasca County Award
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Student Bursaries
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
• NLCSA Shirley Kellington – Shining Light Award
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Rick Neidig Award
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Adult Basic Education Achievement Award
• Adult High School Equivalency*
• Doreen Bellerose Memorial Award
• Janet Frank Memorial Award
• Lorna Bell Literacy Award
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• Shirley Kellington – Shining Light Award
*Nomination to Scholarships Program
CARPENTER APPRENTICESHIP
WELDER APPRENTICESHIP
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Athabasca County Award
• Gilles Lacoste Scholarship
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
• NLCSA Shirley Kellington – Shining Light Award
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Shell Student Awards
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Shirley Kellington – Shining Light Award
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
Over 180 bursaries and scholarships that students can apply for!
ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICESHIP
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Athabasca County Award
• Gilles Lacoste Scholarship
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
• NLCSA Shirley Kellington – Shining Light Award
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 1, 2025
• Reg Carr Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Shell Student Awards
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Shirley Kellington – Shining Light Award
Completion Award
No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
Grant opportunities for apprentices!
There are grant opportunities for apprentices, for First & Second Period of training there is the Canada Apprentice Incentive Grant of $1,000 and for your final year of training there is a $2,000 Canada Apprentice Completion Grant. Don’t miss out on these free opportunities!
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• TC Energy Partnership Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
• Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Jesse Roberts Award
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
• Shell Student Awards
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES AWARDS
COMPUTER NETWORK SPECIALIST
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees
Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• TC Energy Partnership Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
• Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Jesse Roberts Award
• Practicum Bursary
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
• Shell Student Awards
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
No application, selection made Sept. 15, 2024
• Jason Lang Post-Secondary Scholarship*
• Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship
Deadline: September 22, 2024
• CICan Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary**
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Alberta Blue Cross Entrance Bursary
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees
Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• TC Energy Partnership Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
• Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Jesse Roberts Award
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
• Shell Student Awards
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
No application required
• Governor General’s Collegiate Medallion
*Nomination to Scholarships Program
**Nomination to CICan
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• TC Energy Partnership Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
• Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Jesse Roberts Award
• Practicum Bursary
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
• Shell Student Awards
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
HEALTH CAREERS AWARDS
ADVANCED CARE PARAMEDIC
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
No application, selection made Sept. 15, 2024
• Jason Lang Post-Secondary Scholarship*
• Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship
Deadline: September 22, 2024
• CICan Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary**
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Alberta Blue Cross Entrance Bursary
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees
Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• Rotary Club of Slave Lake Bursary
• TC Energy Partnership Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
• Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Practicum Bursary
• Ultimate Heir Award
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: May 15, 2025, selection made by Health Dept.
• Christopher Taylor Award of Excellence
No application required
• Governor General’s Collegiate Medallion
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
*Nomination to Scholarships Program
**Nomination to CICan
HEALTH CARE AIDE
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• Rotary Club of Slave Lake Bursary
• TC Energy Partnership Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
• Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Practicum Bursary
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
PRACTICAL NURSE
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
No application, selection made Sept. 15, 2024
• Jason Lang Post-Secondary Scholarship*
• Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship
Deadline: September 22, 2024
• CICan Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary**
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Alberta Blue Cross Entrance Bursary
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees
Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• Rotary Club of Slave Lake Bursary
• TC Energy Partnership Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
• Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Practicum Bursary
• Ultimate Heir Award
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
No application required
• Governor General’s Collegiate Medallion
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
*Nomination to Scholarships Program
**Nomination to CICan
INTEGRATED FIRE & EMS
PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDIC
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
Deadline: September 15, 2024, selection made by Health Dept.
• Christopher Taylor Award of Excellence
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees
Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• Rotary Club of Slave Lake Bursary
• TC Energy Partnership Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
• Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Practicum Bursary
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING DIPLOMA
SOCIAL WORK
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
No application, selection made Sept. 15, 2024
• Jason Lang Post-Secondary Scholarship*
• Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship
Deadline: September 22, 2024
• CICan Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary**
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Alberta Blue Cross Entrance Bursary
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees
Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• Rotary Club of Slave Lake Bursary
• TC Energy Partnership Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
• Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Practicum Bursary
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: March 1, 2025, No application required
• Northlands Scholarship
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
No application required
• Governor General’s Collegiate Medallion
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
*Nomination to Scholarships Program
**Nomination to CICan
HUMAN SERVICE CAREERS AWARDS
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE DIPLOMA
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
No application, selection made Sept. 15, 2024
• Jason Lang Post-Secondary Scholarship*
• Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship
Deadline: September 22, 2024
• CICan Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary**
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Alberta Blue Cross Entrance Bursary
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• Rotary Club of Slave Lake Bursary
• TC Energy Partnership Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
• Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Practicum Bursary
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
No application required
• Governor General’s Collegiate Medallion
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
*Nomination to Scholarships Program
**Nomination to CICan
EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE CERTIFICATE
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• Rotary Club of Slave Lake Bursary
• Staples Early Learning & Child Care Certificate Bursary
• TC Energy Partnership Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
• Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Practicum Bursary
• Staples Early Learning & Child Care Certificate Bursary
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
• Staples Early Learning & Child Care Certificate Bursary
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE DIPLOMA
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
No application, selection made Sept. 15, 2024
• Jason Lang Post-Secondary Scholarship*
• Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship
Deadline: September 22, 2024
• CICan Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary**
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees
Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• Rotary Club of Slave Lake Bursary
• TC Energy Partnership Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
• Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Practicum Bursary
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
No application required
• Governor General’s Collegiate Medallion
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
*Nomination to Scholarships Program
**Nomination to CICan
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• Rotary Club of Slave Lake Bursary
• TC Energy Partnership Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
• Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Practicum Bursary
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRADES AWARDS
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRADES PROGRAMS
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Community Spirit Bursary
• Gilles Lacoste Scholarship
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
• NLCSA Shirley Kellington – Shining Light Award
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Shell Student Awards
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Shirley Kellington – Shining Light Award
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
INTRODUCTION TO SURVEYING
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• Gilles Lacoste Scholarship
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Bursary
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
• Shell Student Awards
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
POWER ENGINEERING 3RD CLASS
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees
Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• Gilles Lacoste Scholarship
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• TC Energy Partnership Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
• Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
• Shell Student Awards
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
POWER ENGINEERING 4TH CLASS
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• Gilles Lacoste Scholarship
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• TC Energy Partnership Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
• Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• High School Dual Credit Power Engineering 4th Class Award
• Power Engineering Steam 4th Class Lab
Certification Award
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
• Shell Student Awards
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
SURVEY THEORY AND CALCULATIONS
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees
Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• Gilles Lacoste Scholarship
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• TC Energy Partnership Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Shell Student Awards
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
Spending time on your essay, letter, or statement for your award application could result in $1,000!
COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Community Spirit Bursary
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Vanderwell Bursary
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
UNIVERSITY STUDIES AWARDS
Fact: Not enough University Studies students apply for the Sunrise Award! There are ten, $1,000 Sunrise Awards to give away!
UNIVERSITY STUDIES
Open Applications
• Tuition Bursary
• Emergency Bursary
No application, selection made Sept. 15, 2024
• Jason Lang Post-Secondary Scholarship*
• Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship
Deadline: September 22, 2024
• CICan Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary**
Deadline: October 18, 2024
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Alberta Blue Cross Entrance Bursary
• Athabasca County Award
• Students’ Association Role Model Scholarship
• Council of Community Education Committees Partnership Bursary
• Community Spirit Bursary
• MD of Lesser Slave River Award
• Pasikow Partnership Award
• Sunrise Award
• TC Energy Partnership Award
Deadline: October 25, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Deadline: November 8, 2024
• Métis Scholar Awards
Deadline: December 6, 2024
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Indigenous Careers Awards
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
• Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership
Deadline: February 7, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
• NLCSA Technology Bursary
Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Chantel Marie Bulldog Award
• Faculty Association Student Award
• Vanderwell Bursary
• Xerox Scholarship
Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Dianne Garratt Bursary
• Roland Gladue Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Northern Lakes College Students’ Association (NLCSA) Financial Needs Bursary
Completion Award: No application required
• Dual Credit Bursary
*Nomination to Scholarships Program
**Nomination to CICan
SCHOLARSHIPS
are an award given in recognition of academic excellence or achievement.
BURSARIES
are cash awards based on financial need. There may also be additional requirements, such as community involvement or leadership.
PRIZES
are awards based on a specific outstanding accomplishment or achievement. This award may be cash, a plaque, a book, a medal, or a gift.
One of the top reasons students do not take the time to apply for an award, bursary, or scholarship is TIME! The online application takes less than ten minutes to complete!
FALL AWARDS
Deadlines No application No deadline 1 month prior to end date Sept. 15, 2024 -Selection made by Health Dept. Sept. 15, 2024 Recipients emailed application
HELP TO GET INTO YOUR PROGRAM
Academic Upgrading
Academic Upgrading
Business & Administrative Studies
Business Administration
Computer Network Specialist
Human Resource Management Diploma
Office Administration
Health Careers
Advanced Care Paramedic
Health Care Aide
Integrated Fire & EMS
Practical Nurse
Primary Care Paramedic
Human Service Careers
Addictions Counselling Diploma
Child and Youth Care Diploma
Early Learning and Child Care Certificate
Early Learning and Child Care Diploma
Educational Assistant Certificate
Social Work
Pre-Employment, Apprenticeship Trades, and Resource Technology
Carpenter Apprenticeship
Electrician Apprenticeship
Introduction to Surveying
Power Engineering 3rd Class
Power Engineering 4th Class
Pre-Employment Trades
Survey Theory and Calculations
Welder Apprenticeship
University Studies
College and Career Preparation
University Studies
*Council of Community Education Committee
Sept. 15, 2024 Recipients emailed application Sept. 22, 2024
October 18, 2024
FALL AWARDS
Deadlines October 18, 2024
HELP TO GET INTO YOUR PROGRAM
Academic Upgrading
Academic Upgrading
Business & Administrative Studies
Business Administration
Computer Network Specialist
Human Resource Management Diploma
Office Administration
Health Careers
Advanced Care Paramedic
Health Care Aide
Integrated Fire & EMS
Practical Nurse
Primary Care Paramedic
Human Service Careers
Addictions Counselling Diploma
Child and Youth Care Diploma
Early Learning and Child Care Certificate
Early Learning and Child Care Diploma
Educational Assistant Certificate
Social Work
Pre-Employment, Apprenticeship Trades, and Resource Technology
Carpenter Apprenticeship
Electrician Apprenticeship
Introduction to Surveying
Pre-Employment Trades
Survey Theory and Calculations
Welder Apprenticeship
University Studies
College and Career Preparation
University Studies
*Council of Community Education Committee
October 18, 2024
October 25, 2024
November 8, 2024
December 6, 2024
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WINTER AWARDS
Deadlines January 17, 2025 February 7, 2025 February 28, 2025
HELP TO STAY IN YOUR PROGRAM
Academic Upgrading
Academic Upgrading
Business & Administrative Studies
Business Administration
Computer Network Specialist
Human Resource Management Diploma
Office Administration
Health Careers
Advanced Care Paramedic
Health Care Aide
Integrated Fire & EMS
Practical Nurse
Primary Care Paramedic
Human Service Careers
Addictions Counselling Diploma
Child and Youth Care Diploma ü
Early Learning and Child Care Certificate ü ü ü ü ü ü
Early Learning and Child Care Diploma ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Educational Assistant Certificate ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Social Work ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Pre-Employment, Apprenticeship Trades, and Resource Technology
Carpenter Apprenticeship ü ü ü
Electrician Apprenticeship ü ü ü
Introduction to Surveying ü ü
Power Engineering 3rd Class
Power Engineering 4th Class ü ü
Pre-Employment Trades ü ü ü ü
Survey Theory and Calculations ü ü ü ü ü ü
Welder Apprenticeship ü ü ü
University Studies
College and Career Preparation ü ü ü ü
University Studies ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
February 28, 2025
HELP TO STAY IN YOUR PROGRAM
No application, selection made Mar.1, 2025
SPRING AWARDS
Deadlines April 1, 2025 April 18, 2025
HELP TO PLAN YOUR FUTURE
Academic Upgrading
Academic Upgrading
Business and Administrative Studies
Business Administration
Computer Network Specialist
Human Resource Management Diploma
Office Administration
Health Careers
Advanced Care Paramedic
Health Care Aide
Integrated Fire & EMS
Practical Nurse
Primary Care Paramedic
Human Service Careers
Addictions Counselling Diploma
Child and Youth Care Diploma
Early Learning and Child Care Certificate
Early Learning and Child Care Diploma
Educational Assistant Certificate
Social Work
Pre-Employment, Apprenticeship Trades, and Resource Technology
Carpenter Apprenticeship
Electrician Apprenticeship
Introduction to Surveying
Engineering
Pre-Employment Trades
Survey Theory and Calculations
Welder Apprenticeship
University Studies
College and Career Preparation
University Studies
ABE Achievement Award
Adult High School Equivalency (Nomination to Scholarships Program)
Doreen Bellerose Memorial Award
April 18, 2025
Janet Frank Memorial Award
Lorna Bell Literacy Award
NLCSA Financial Needs Bursary
NLCSA Shirley KellingtonShining Light Award
Christopher Taylor Award of Excellence
Governor General’s Collegiate Medallion
May 9, 2025 May 15, 2025, Selection made by Health Dept. No application, selection made June 1, 2025 HELP TO PLAN YOUR FUTURE
How to identify eligibility for an award
Identify the awards you are eligible for by the program you are currently registered in: Post-Secondary or Academic Upgrading.
Identify the Criteria and Application Deadline for the award you are eligible for.
Complete your application and submit prior to the deadline with supporting documents.
How to complete an award application
Before lling out the application, always READ the instructions in their entirety. Fill out your application clearly and completely.
If the application includes a budget section, be sure to complete this section to the best of your ability. This section is important!
Scholarship
An award given in recognition of academic excellence or achievement.
Bursary
Cash awards based on nancial need. There may also be additional requirements, such as community involvement or leadership.
Prize
Awards based on a speci c outstanding accomplishment or achievement. This award may be cash, a plaque, a book, a medal, or a gift.
Create your essay, letter, or personal statement. Share your goals, accomplishments, and/or any challenges you are striving to overcome. Be descriptive but be brief.
Submit your application and documents only when you are con dent your application is complete. Have someone review your application for you.
• SAVE YOUR WORK for other awards you may want to apply for.
• Consult the Frequently Asked Questions document if you have any questions.
• Always refer to the WEBSITE for the most up-to-date information on awards and deadlines.
• Take advantage of the twice per year ONLINE AWARDS PRESENTATION Tips for a Successful Award Application. If you cannot make the session there will be a recording link available after the session.
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