Great Plains College Entrance Scholarships

Great Plains College is proud to be able to offer a significant number of entrance merit scholarships thanks to the generosity of our donors. Over $120,000 in entrance merit scholarships were awarded in 2009-2010.

Scholarship funding at our campuses encourages students to pursue post-secondary education through Great Plains College. These students will move to or remain in our communities while receiving their education and have a greater chance of remaining and contributing to the area once their studies are complete.

2010-2011 Entrance Scholarships

Centennial Merit Entrance Scholarships

Are you applying to a Technical, Trades, or University program for 2010-2011? There may be scholarship money available to you.

Amounts range from $500.00 to Full Tuition for approved post-secondary programs! Avoid Disappointment - APPLY EARLY!

For trades, and technical programs no separate scholarship application is required; all program applications will be considered. For university students, please complete a Great Plains College application form and send with transcripts to be considered.

Great Plains College application (51.6 KB PDF)
Great Plains College University application (28.79 KB PDF)

Offers will be based on available marks based on time of application and conditional upon academic performance. Students must have an average of 70% or over. **Program restrictions may apply.**

EARLY ENTRANCE AWARDS for Grade 11 students

Grade 11 students who apply for 2011-2012 programs at Great Plains College may be eligible for additional scholarships!

Students who are conditionally accepted to 2011-2012 programs based on their first term Grade 11 marks (above 70% average) may be offered an early entrance scholarship. These students may be eligible for additional scholarships when they confirm their attendance in Grade 12. The deadline for eligibility for the Grade 11 early entrance scholarships is June 30, 2010.

Applications can be personally submitted to Great Plains College or mailed to any campus location. **Program restrictions may apply**

Athletic Leadership Scholarships

Athletic scholarships are awarded to SunDogs athletes who demonstrate strong athletic ability, as well as leadership potential for their team. Athletic scholarships give student athletes financial support to participate in varsity athletics while pursuing their studies.

Scholarships are awarded based on input from a variety of sources:

• athlete’s previous coaches
• SunDogs coaches
• Great Plains College President
• Athletics Co-ordinator
• Athletics Advisory Committee

Athletes who feel they may be athletic scholarship candidates are encouraged to contact the SunDogs athletics office at 306.778.5460 or by e-mail at sundogs@greatplainscollege.ca. Coaches who would like to nominate a worthy recipient are also encouraged to contact us.

Awards

Ronald S. Pearce Scholarship – Biggar, Kindersley, Outlook, Rosetown, Warman
The Ronald S. Pearce Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to a deserving student graduating from a post-secondary credit training program through Great Plains College. This scholarship will be awarded to the graduate who best demonstrates the qualities of leadership and community involvement.

Kiwanis Club of Swift Current – Swift Current
Applicant must be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program at Great Plains College and planning to further his/her 2nd or 3rd year of full-time post-secondary education in the fall of the following academic year at Great Plains College or any other institution. Student must be working on their first degree or diploma. Selection is based upon financial need, academic marks, and a personal interview. Selection will be made by members of the Kiwanis Club of Swift Current, and award will be handed out at a luncheon meeting. Applications will be made available for students in the Spring.

Cypress Hospital Ladies Auxiliary – Swift Current
This award will be presented to a Practical Nursing Student entering their second year of the program at Swift Current Campus. This award is based on financial need and academic performance during the first year of studies in the Practical Nursing program. Students are not required to apply for this award.

Southwest Multicultural Association – Swift Current
This $100 award is presented annually to an ESL student who demonstrates good interaction with classmates and regular class attendance.

In Memory of Bob Balfour – Swift Current
This bursary is awarded to a Basic Education student with the highest average in 4 subjects, of which all of them have to be from any combination of 30 level Mathematics, Physics 30 or Chemistry. All of the classes must be completed at the Swift Current campus. To receive the bursary, the recipient needs to present the college with a tuition receipt from the post-secondary institution that they will be attending. This scholarship can be redeemed up to 2 years after presentation.

Fraternal Order of Eagles, Lodge 1728 – Swift Current
Two $500 entrance bursaries are available to students who are returning to full-time education after one year away from other post-secondary studies, or high school. Applicants must be residents in the Great Plains College region, and must be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree program at Swift Current Campus. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. Applications are made available to students in the Fall.

Kinsmen Club of Swift Current – Swift Current
Applicant must be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program at Great Plains College and planning to further his/her 2nd or 3rd year of full-time post-secondary education in the fall of the following academic year at Great Plains College. Selection is based upon financial need and academic marks. Selection will be made by members of the Kinsmen Club of Swift Current, and award will be handed out at a luncheon meeting. Applications will be made available for students in the Spring.

External Scholarships

ALIS - Alberta Learning Information Service
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Canada Post Aboriginal Education Incentive Award
NEADS - National Educational Association of Disabled Students
Saskatchewan Health
SaskNetWork
SIAST Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards
Sid Bildfell Business Education Bursary
Student Nursing Scholarships
Student Awards
Scholarships Canada
University of Regina
University of Saskatchewan
Youth Link: Awards, Bursaries, Fellowships