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
Explore External Awards
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.
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Helpful Application Tips
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.
Award | Deadline | No. Awarded | Value | Group |
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United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) Nursing Education Scholarship | 2025/10/15 | 15 | $1,500 | Nursing, Health - Must be related to a UNA member or associate member in good standing |
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), trades, apprenticeship |
Indspire | Open | Multiple | Varies, multiple deadlines | Indigenous |
Freehorse Family Wellness Society | Open | Multiple | Varies | Indigenous students-See website for details |
4-H BC (Application opens March 14th) | 2025/04/15 | Multiple | Varies | See application |
Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta Indigenous Scholarships | Open | Multiple | Varies | Indigenous students |
Imperial Internship & Scholarship Program | 2025/06/1 | Multiple | Varies | Indigenous students |
Skills Development Program Education | Open | Varies | Varies | Residence of NWT |
Bigstone Education Post Secondary Sponsorship (deadline for fall semester) | Open | Varies | Varies | Bigstone Cree Nation member-Indigenous |
Industry Night - Various Scholarship Sponsors | Open | See website for details | $1000 | See website for eligible programs |