"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.

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.

Meadow Lake Co-op Choose Excellence Scholarship - 1 Scholarship valued at $2,000

• Open to Meadow Lake Campus students
• One Scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in a full-time university or skills training program at Meadow Lake Campus.

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

Students who are entering their first year of full-time studies in university or skills training (business, community services, health care, trades, etc.) at North West College in the fall are invited to apply for Entrance Scholarships. Students must meet the specific requirements for each scholarship in order to be considered. 

Application Based Scholarships - 2026-27 Entrance Scholarship Application Form
*All applicants must have submitted a scholarship application to North West College by October 2, 2026 to be considered.

Application based entrance scholarships are presented to a full-time student (minimum 60% load) who is registered for their first time in a qualifying certificate, diploma or university program offered entirely through North West College. A student may only receive this award once. Each award description will list any additional eligibility requirements. All eligible students who have applied to programs that commence between July 1^st and June 30^th of the current academic year, can apply for these awards. Other terms and conditions may apply. North West College  reserves the right to make any changes as deemed as necessary, including cancellation of particular awards.

 Chris Mckay  Trades Scholarship - 1 Scholarship valued at $3,000

• One scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled full-time in a trades program at the Battlefords Campus.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need by submitting a maximum 500-word essay outlining their current financial challenges, how these challenges impact their education, and how this scholarship would support their academic and career goals.

Crown Investments Corporation Indigenous Bursary - 5 Scholarships each valued at $5000 

• Open to NWC students enrolled in one of the following full-time post-secondary program at any location: Business Certificate, Business Management Diploma, Office Administration, Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport, Plumbing & Pipefitting, Welding and Carpentry.
• Self-declared Indigenous ancestry (Status First nation, Non-Status First nation, Metis or Inuit)
  • A Saskatchewan resident for the past 12 months.
  • Financial Need and Academic Achievement.
  • Five $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to five students.
  • Students must submit a short letter of rationale not exceeding 300 words outlining why you should be considered for this bursary.  Rationale should include financial need, community involvement, or other factors for consideration.
  • CIC Release form signed. (Also available from the Battlefords or Meadow Lake Campus front desk)
  • Expectation for recipients to provide a testimonial of how this bursary will benefit you.

 Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services, Inc. Scholarship - 1 Scholarship valued at $500

• Open to Battlefords Campus students who are enrolled in a Human Services or Community Services program.
• One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student.
• Applicants must maintain a high academic standing.
• Applicants must submit an essay demonstrating how their career choice will benefit children of the community.

 North Battleford Elks Lodge #369 Scholarship -  2 Scholarships each valued at $1,000 or 1 Scholarship valued at $2,000

• Open to all NWC students who are entering a full-time university or skills training program.
• Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to two students OR one $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to one student, at the discretion of the scholarship committee.
• Applicants must submit an essay outlining the benefits experienced through personally participating in community and/or school activities, and discussing career plans and future goals.

 NWC Adult Education Scholarship - 1 Scholarship valued at $500

• Open to all graduates of NWC’s Adult 10 or 12 program who are pursuing further post-secondary studies or training at NWC.
• Applicants must indicate the year in which they graduated NWC’s Adult 10 or 12 program
  
• One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student based on merit.

Stan Wychopen Memorial Battlefords Business Excellence Scholarship - 1 Scholarship valued at $2,000

• Deadline for Application: October 2, 2026* Must complete a BBEX application form
• Open to all NWC students who have graduated from a high school in the Battlefords in the last three years and who are registered in a business-related program at NWC.
• Applicants must complete a BBEX application form, available from the Battlefords Campus front desk or Battlefords Chamber of Commerce office. Recipient of this award will be invited to attend the 2026 BBEX Awards on November 5, 2026.
• This scholarship is made possible by the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program.

COMPLETION SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Based Scholarships DOWNLOAD 2025-26 APPLICATION HERE

*All applicants must have submitted a scholarship application to North West College by March 20, 2026 to be considered.

Application based completion scholarships are presented to students (60% course load) completing a certificate, diploma or degree entirely through North West College. A student may only receive this award once. Each award description will list any additional eligibility requirements. All eligible students who have applied to programs that conclude between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 of the current academic year, can apply for these awards. Other terms and conditions may apply. North West College reserves the right to make changes as deemed necessary, including cancellation of particular awards.

Ahlquist Family Scholarship - 1 scholarship valued at $1,000

• Open to Battlefords Campus students who are enrolled, full-time or part-time, in a post-secondary program leading to a certificate, diploma or degree.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need by submitting a maximum 500-word essay outlining their current financial challenges, how these challenges impact their education, and how this scholarship would support their academic and career goals. The essay should include the name of the program and the intended career path.

Battlefords Healthcare Foundation Scholarship – 1 scholarship valued at $500

• Open to Battlefords Campus students who are registered in a health related, full-time skills training program
• Applicants must submit an essay that demonstrates leadership and a commitment to remain in the community after training.
• A letter of support from the program instructor must be submitted discussing the applicant’s class and college participation.
• The recipient will not have received a BUH Foundation Scholarship within the past two years.

Champions of Mental Health Scholarship - 2 scholarships each valued at $1,000

• Students who successfully completed the Psychiatric Nursing Program at NorthWest College;
• Must demonstrate qualities of compassion, empathy and inclusiveness asobserved by instructors, mentors or preceptors; and
• Must demonstrate involvement in the community.
• Provide a personal summary about yourself and your desire to become a Registered Psychiatric Nurse. Include examples of initiative and involvement inthe community such as volunteer experience. Maximum of one page.
• Provide two references: ideally an instructor, mentor and/or preceptor.
• Applicants must submit a complete a Battlefords and District Community Foundation application form along with the NWC application form.

Gordon Tucker Memorial Scholarship – 2 scholarships each valued at $2500

• Open to any status First Nations, Metis or Inuit student enrolled, either full-time or part-time in a program leading to a certificate, diploma or degree at the Battlefords Campus.
• Must submit an essay outlining community involvement, academic achievements (can include grade 12 accomplishments), and activities while in college/university. The 1500 word (max) essay should include general interests and activities, name of program, educational and career goals, how you plan to achieve these goals, and why you feel you should be selected to receive this award.

Thomas Evans Memorial Scholarship - 1 scholarship valued at $500

• Open to Battlefords Campus Students who are enrolled, full-time or part-time, in a post-secondary program leading to a certificate, diploma ordegree.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need by submitting a maximum500-word essay outlining their current financial challenges, how these challenges impact their education, and how this scholarship would support their academic and career goals. The essay should include the name of the program and the intended career path.

Twylia Wuttunee Memorial Scholarship – 2 scholarships each valued at $2500

• Open to any female status First Nations, Metis or Inuit student enrolled, either full-time or part-time in a program leading to a certificate, diploma or degree at the Battlefords Campus.
• Must submit an essay outlining community involvement, volunteer hours, academic achievements (can include grade 12 accomplishments), and activities while in college/university. The 1500 word (max) essay should include general interests and activities, name of program, educational and career goals, how you plan to achieve these goals, and why you feel you should be selected to receive this award.

Merit-Based Scholarships (application not required)

Merit-based completion scholarships are presented to full-time students (60% course load) who have successfully completed a North West College post-secondary program for the first time. A student may only receive this award once. Other terms and conditions may apply. North West College reserves the right to make changes as deemed necessary, including cancellation of particular awards. These Donor Scholarships are also merit-based scholarships and do not require an application form. The College will consider students in all eligible programs that ended between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 of that academic year. No application required.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Scholarship – 1 scholarship valued at $1,000

• Open to all NWC students who are successfully completing a program leading toward a career in a health-related field.
• One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to the student with the highest academic average.
• Priority will be given to a member of Battle River Treaty 6 Health member First Nations - Little Pine, Lucky Man, Poundmaker and Sweetgrass. Please indicate which First Nation you are a member of.
• This scholarship is made possible by the Battle River Treaty 6 Heath and the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program.

Discovery Co-op Scholarship - 2 scholarships each valued at $500

• Discovery Co-op will provide two $500.00 Completion Scholarships.
• One scholarship will be awarded to a Battlefords Campus student who has graduated from a Trades program at North West College. In awarding of this scholarship, academic marks will be considered along with the following criteria:
• The successful recipient must have maintained an 80% average.
• Completed a minimum of 20 hours of community volunteer service. Please provide proof of community volunteer service.
• Preference will be given to students with a connection to Discovery Co-op Ltd; whether through employment or membership.
• One Scholarship will be awarded to a Battlefords Campus student who has graduated from a Business program at North West College. In awarding of this scholarship, academic marks will be considered along with the following criteria:
  • The successful recipient must have maintained an 80% average.
  • Completed a minimum of 20 hours of community volunteer service. Please provide proof of community volunteer service.
  • Preference will be given to students with a connection to Discovery Co-op Ltd; whether through employment or membership.

Future Foreman Scholarship - 1 scholarship valued at $200

• Open to Meadow Lake Campus students who successfully graduate from a Welding program, and exemplify leadership skills to excel in the trade.

Jason Vany Memorial Scholarship – 1 scholarship valued at $1000

• Open to all NWC students who successfully complete a program at North West College.
• Students must be nominated by a North West College employee.
• In keeping with the spirit of the late Jason Vany, nominees must exemplify the characteristics of quiet leadership, integrity, adaptability, compassion, humor and dedication.

Scotiabank Scholarships - 2 scholarships each valued at $1000

• One $1,000 scholarship for top overall GPA in Business Certificate (open to int’l and domestics)
• One $1,000 scholarship for top overall GPA in Business Diploma (open to int’l and domestics)

Tolko Industries Ltd. Scholarship - 2 scholarships each valued at $1000

• Open to Meadow Lake Campus students who successfully graduate from one of the following trades programs: Electrician, Carpentry, Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician, and Welding.
• Student must be full-time.
• Scholarship is awarded based on merit.   

Terms and conditions:

By accepting a scholarship the recipient hereby irrevocably grant to North West College perpetually, exclusively, and for all media throughout the world (including print, non-theatrical, home video, internet, and any other electronic medium presently in existence or invented in the future), the right to use and incorporate (alone or together with other materials), in whole or in part, photographs or video footage taken of the recipient as a result of my participation in this scholarship process at North West College. The recipient agrees to not bring or consent to others bringing claim or action against North West College on the grounds that anything contained in the property, or in the advertising and publicity used in connection herewith, is defamatory, reflects adversely on the recipient, violates any other right whatsoever, including, without limitation, rights of privacy and publicity. The recipient hereby releases North West College, its governors, officers, successors and assigns from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of actions, suits, costs, expenses, liabilities, and damages whatsoever that the recipient may hereafter have against the College in connection with the property. As a stipulation of this release, the recipient also grant North West College permission to share his/her name, civic address, email and phone number with the scholarship donor(s) exclusively. The recipient’s information will not be shared with any additional third party without express written consent. The recipient also consents to the release and exclusive use of any intellectual property presented in his/her scholarship application to the donor(s) for use in perpetuity.

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, check out the Student Aid section of our website, or contact the North West College Registrar's Office at 306-937-5105.