Funding & Scholarships

North West College has one of the most competitive scholarship programs among the Saskatchewan Regional College system.  Through the generous support of our corporate and individual benefactors, thousands of dollars are awarded annually to reduce the financial burden of those who choose to pursue their education with North West College. The Government of Saskatchewan also contributes a significant amount of funding through the Saskatchewan Innovation & Opportunities Scholarship Program, which matches the funds raised by post-secondary institutions through private sector and community-based partners.

Awards are commonly selected based on academic achievement or financial need and often a combination of the two.  The criteria for selection of an award can also include volunteer or involvement with in your communities and schools. Please read the application form to determine which awards you can apply for.

INTERESTED DONORS

Pursuing post-secondary takes determination and financial sacrifice. For international students, there is the added pressures of being in a new country away from support systems. If you are able to help a student with financial support through a scholarship please contact NWC to discuss options. Donations may be matched by the Government of Saskatchewan through the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program, doubling the impact of your donation. Scholarship naming and criteria can also be specified by the donor. Interested parties can contact Kris.Jones@NorthWestCollege.ca.

Choose NWC Scholarships

"CHOOSE NWC" SCHOLARSHIPS

You are automatically considered for a “Choose NWC” Entrance Scholarship when you apply to a full-time institute credit or university program before March 15. You must pay your application fee and submit your most current transcripts for your application to be considered. Scholarship award amounts range from $200 to $3000 and are based on your entrance academic average.

Students entering an institute credit program must have applied by March 15 to be eligible for Choose North West College Awards. Students entering a university program must have completed their visiting student form by March 15 to be eligible for Choose North West College Awards.

The College reserves the right to make exceptions to the March 15 deadline if a program for the current academic year is announced late.

  1. Choose Excellence Award (valued at minimum of $1,000) – An award for candidates who demonstrate an academic coverage academic average of 90% or higher. A corporate-sponsored Choose Excellence award will be awarded to a student with the highest academic average even if the average is below 90%.
  2. Choose Outstanding Award (valued at minimum $500) – An award for candidates who demonstrate an academic average between 80% and 89.99%.
  3. Choose NWC Award (valued at minimum $200) – An award for candidates who academic averages are below 80%. Subject to availability of funds, students with highest academic averages within this category will be targeted. Students entering with a GED or under the ‘Special Admission’ category may be considered for Choose NWC Award.

Innovation Federal Credit Union Choose Excellence Scholarships - 3 scholarships at a total value of $2,000

  • Open to all NWC students enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program at any location
  • Students are not required to be a Innovation Federal Credit Union member. 
  • Student must reside in Saskatchewan
  • With the exception of student loans, students receiving financial support are not eligible to receive this scholarship.
  • Three scholarships will be awarded to 3 students based on the following criteria:
    • 1 Outstanding Excellence Scholarships valued at $1,000
    • 2 NWC Awards Scholarships valued at $500
  • This scholarship is made possible by the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program.

Sobeys Choose Excellence Scholarship – 1 scholarship valued at $3,000

  • Open to Battlefords Campus students who are enrolled in a full-time university or skills training program.
  • One $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student based on merit.
  • This scholarship is made possible by the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program.

Meadow Lake Kinsmen Club Choose Excellence Scholarship – 1 scholarship valued at $2,000

  • Open to Meadow Lake Campus students who are enrolled in a full-time university or skills training program.
  • One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student based on merit.
  • This scholarship is made possible by the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program.

Pattison Media North Battleford/Meadow Lake Division Choose Excellence Scholarships -2 scholarships at a total value of $3,000

  • Open to both North Battleford Campus and Meadow Lake Campus students, with one scholarship reserved for each campus.
  • Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded based on merit.
  • This scholarship is made possible by the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program.

PineRidge Ford Choose Excellence Scholarship – 1 scholarship valued at $2,000

  • Open to Meadow Lake Campus students who are enrolled in a full-time university or skills training program.
  • One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student based on merit.
  • This scholarship is made possible by the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program.

Ultra Print Choose Excellence Scholarship – 1 scholarship valued at $2,000

  • Open to Battlefords Campus students who are enrolled in a full-time university or skills training program.
  • One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student based on merit.
  • This scholarship is made possible by the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program.

Redhead Equipment Outstanding Student Scholarship – 1 scholarship valued at $2,000

  • Open to students who are enrolled in a full-time Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician program.
  • One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student based on merit.
  • This scholarship is made possible by the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program.

Rotary Club of the Battlefords Choose Excellence Scholarship - 4 scholarship valued at $1,000

  • Open to all Battleford Campus Students
  • Two $1000 scholarship will be awarded to students with the highest entrance marks enrolled in a post-secondary program with a diploma or certificate accreditation.
  • Two $1000 scholarship will be awarded to students with the highest entrance marks enrolled in a full-time university program.

Entrance Scholarships

Completion Scholarships  

Saskatchewan Student Loans & Grants

Saskatchewan Student Loans & Grants

Programs at North West College are eligible for provincial and federal student loans.

Student loan applications are available at Saskatchewan Student Loans website. Student loans take 4 to 6 weeks to process so apply early. 

For more information on student loans or how to apply, contact the North West College Registrars Office at 306-937-5105. 

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