This booklet lists all awards available for the 2010–2011 academic year. For more information about awards, please contact the Student Services office (Room 125, Edmonton Downtown Campus, Main Building).

Scholarship, bursary and award information can be found at the Scholarships and Awards display Room 125 and here online at www.student.norquest.ca.

Type of Award

Eligibility Requirements

Scholarships

• Students must demonstrate academic achievement.
• Requirements may include other criteria such as career goals and personal achievements.

Bursaries

• Students must demonstrate financial need.
• Some bursaries also require satisfactory academic performance.

Awards

• Students must demonstrate non-academic contributions and/or achievements such as student leadership, community or college involvement.
• Awards may also require satisfactory academic performance and/or financial need.

Program Selection Awards

• Students must be nominated by an instructor or a counsellor.
  

Application-based Awards

• Students must complete a NorQuest College Awards Application.

 

When to apply

Application packages for NorQuest awards are available at the Student Services office in September. Application deadlines vary. Check out the Scholarships and Awards display outside Room 125 for all deadline dates.

How to apply

Read carefully about the application process for each award you are interested in.

Who is eligible

All full-time students are eligible to apply for awards that say “Apply to NorQuest College.” With some exceptions, awards are available to full-time students only. When the process states “Program Selection,” the recipient is chosen by their program, so applications will not be required from students.

Who is eligible for external awards

To learn about your eligibility for external scholarships and awards, visit NorQuest’s
Student Financial Aid office (Room 125, Main Building, Downtown Campus). Or, learn more by contacting the external agency directly.

Tips for Applying for External Scholarships and Awards

• Read the award criteria carefully. Apply for all awards for which you are qualified. Do not apply for awards if you are not qualified. If you are not sure if you qualify, ask the Scholarships and Awards Advisor to help you clarify your eligibility.
• To increase your chances of receiving the award, seek to understand the goals of the sponsoring group. Write your application focusing on their priorities.
• Ask instructors, counsellors or others you know for help in filling out the application. Ask them to proofread your essay and give you suggestions for improvement.
• The application introduces you to an organization that knows nothing else about you. Take pride in yourself when completing your application. Allow the elements that set you apart from others to shine through in the application you submit.
• Be aware of application deadlines. Late applications are not accepted.
• Make sure your letters of recommendation arrive on time. Give lots of advance notice when you ask individuals to provide recommendations for you. Make sure they have the materials and information they need to write their recommendation. Gently remind them of the application deadline several days beforehand.
• Check and recheck your application. Have you followed the directions? Is your application complete? Have you included all required documents?
• Check for spelling and grammatical errors. Your application must be neat and error free. Neatly handwrite or type the application. Essays and other written requirements should be typed unless otherwise noted.
• Keep a photocopy of your application and all the materials you submit with it.
• Include a cover letter that thanks the organization for the opportunity to apply for the scholarship it offers.

 

We encourage recipients to show their appreciation by writing a thank-you letter or card to the award donor, which NorQuest will forward to the donor on your behalf. This also encourages continued support from our donors.