Local Scholarships

Deadline: April 30th

Amount: unknown at this time

Description:

• The award is designed to encourage and recognize students who demonstrate leadership roles in their schools. This award has been created by the Board of Trustees to recognize students that have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities.

Criteria:

• Graduate from one of the Northern Lights Public Schools

• Students must enroll in and attend a post-secondary institution (Post-secondary institutions include Universities, Colleges, and Technical and Trade Schools. Enrollment in an apprenticeship is regarded as post-secondary education.)

• Demonstrates a high degree of empathy for others, has been involved in a leadership role within their school for a minimum of two years

Application Website: NLPS Student Leadership Award | Northern Lights Public Schools (nlpsab.ca)

Deadline:  May 2nd

Amount: $2500 Scholarship for University or College; $1500 Scholarship for Trade or Technical Institute

Description:

Scholarship recipients are awarded based on personal qualities such as:

• Leadership 

• Community volunteerism

• School involvement

• Educational and future goals

• Academic achievement

Application Website:  https://www.lakelandcreditunion.com/scholarship

Deadline: May 15th

Application Opens: January 25th

Amount: 3 different scholarships of $1000 each (2 for students entering an accredited post-secondary institution in the fall following graduation and one to a student entering a trades program at an accredited post-secondary institution in the fall following graduation)

Description:

• The award is designed to encourage and recognize students who show stellar achievement in a variety of areas- academic skill, school involvement, commitment to the community, and leadership.

Criteria:

• Parents/guardians are current Lakeland Co-op members (for at least one year prior to application)

• Applicant must be eligible to receive a valid high school diploma during the year of application from a school within the Lakeland Coop trading area

• Students must have applied to, or been accepted/conditionally accepted in a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada to study on a full-time basis in the fall following high school graduation. Proof of application/enrollment must be attached.

• Applicants must provide a Personal Submission  (essay response), resume, and two letters of recommendation

Application Website:  https://www.lakelandco-op.crs/sites/lakeland/local/detail/scholarship-program

Deadline: May 15th

Amount: $1000 (awarded to 3 recipients)

Criteria:

• • Have attended and completed their grade 12 year in the Northern Lights Public School Division

  • Submit an application form

  • Submit an essay about a Northern Lights Public School teacher that has had a positive impact on your life

  • Send complete application form and essay to: president@atalocal15.com

Application Website: ATA Local 15 - Local Scholarship

Deadline: May 31st

Amount: 

Description:

• Lynne McFarlane was born in 1966 in Cold Lake, Alberta and was diagnosed with Down Syndrome at birth. She attended a segregated school during her early education, integrating into a local elementary school. She attended an inclusive junior and senior high school. She was one of the first students with developmental disabilities to graduate from Cold Lake High School. Lynn explored employment in a variety of locations including Cold Lake Value Drug Mart - Tri-City Value Drug Mart. When Bob Mattice bought the business Lynn remained an employee and continued to work with Bob for 30 years as a valued employee. When she retired in 2018, the Lynn McFarlane Scholarship was initiated to inspire students, with those with exceptionalities or those choosing careers supporting persons with disabilities, to pursue post-secondary education.

Criteria:

• Students must be a resident of the Cold Lake area, graduating from high school in the current year.

• Accepted into a disability studies program for the fall OR be a student with a disability accepted into a post-secondary program for the fall.

• To apply, provide the following in a 500-1000 word response: Name, contact information, name of high school you are attending, information about yourself, area of study/chosen field, describe why you want to study in your chosen field, and proof of acceptance to college or university.

Application Website: Send your application to: Bob Mattice and Audrey McFarlane at eboy@telusplanet.net

Deadline: End of May

Amount: Two ($500) awards for first-year, two ($750.00) awards for second-year students, and two ($1000) awards for third-year students attending post-secondary school

Description:

• Residents of Cold Lake & area who are pursuing Full Time Healthcare studies in an accredited institution may apply. Award amounts: $500 (1st-year student), $750 (2nd-year student), and $1000 (3rd-year student). Preference will be given, but not limited, to individuals who have previously been in Cold Lake Healthcare employment and intend to return to work in Cold Lake Healthcare. Must submit a letter of reference and confirmation of enrollment.

Criteria:

• • Applicants must have their home residence in the district of Cold Lake

  • be enrolled in or accepted to a full-time healthcare course of study that leads directly to healthcare employment. Studies must be provided at an accredited institution Preference will be given, but not limited to, previous Cold Lake healthcare employees and those who intend to return to work in a Cold Lake healthcare position. 

Application Website: The application form is available through the Cold Lake Medical Development Fund Society, ATT: Dianne Winship, Cold Lake Healthcare Centre, Administration Office 314 – 25 Street, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1G6 

Deadline: End of May

Amount: Varies by year (2 x $450 in 2021)

Description:

• Each year a committee of CLHS staff selects two students from the graduating class that have demonstrated the qualities of being a “Royal” - Integrity, Pride, Commitment - to receive an award drawn from the funds raised through our Rapid Cash ATM.

Criteria:

• • Demonstrate the qualities of being a ROYAL - Integrity, Commitment, and Pride

Application Website: No application required. The winner is selected from the graduating class by a committee of CLHS staff and is informed at our awards ceremony.

Deadline: End of May

Amount: $300

Description:

• The Merit Contractors Association is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting the trades in Alberta. Each year, they offer a $300 award to a student that demonstrates exceptional skill and appreciation in the areas of woodworking, metal-working, or other industrial arts. Cold Lake High School’s Industrial Education teacher selects a grade 12 student who has demonstrated competence in these areas throughout their high school years.

Criteria:

• • Excels in the areas of woodworking, metalworking, other industrial arts.

  • Grade 12 student.

Application Website: No application required. The winner is selected from the graduating class by the CLHS industrial arts instructor and is informed at our awards ceremony.

Deadline: End of May

Amount: $500

Description:

Criteria:

• • Demonstrates exceptional leadership in their school and local community.

  • Must be accepted to a post-secondary institution in order to receive this scholarship. 

Application Website: No application required. The winner is selected from the graduating class by a committee of CLHS staff and is informed at our awards ceremony.

Deadline: End of May

Amount: $500

Description:

• Selected by Mr. D. Yoshida on behalf of Mr. Ron Yoshida, this scholarship has been awarded over the past 20+ years and goes to a student from the graduating class of CLHS who embodies the qualities and values of a model citizen.

Criteria:

• • A student who embodies the values of a model citizen: volunteerism, selflessness, inclusiveness, tolerance, etc. 

Application Website: No application required. The winner is selected from the graduating class by Mr. Yoshida and is informed at our awards ceremony.

Deadline: June 1st

Amount: $100

Description:

• The scholarship is presented in memory of Walter Hayduk, a long time teacher, superintendent, trustee and friend of education. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage academic excellence and assist students entering the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta.

Criteria:

• • the student must be a current graduate of NLPS and can only apply in their graduating year

  • the student must have a Grade 12 average of 80% or greater

  • the student must be entering post-secondary training at the University of Alberta and must provide proof of registration and acceptance

  • the student must be entering the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta 

Application Website: https://www.nlpsab.ca/students/scholarships/walter-hayduk-memorial-scholarship

Deadline: June 1st

Amount: $2000 (awarded to a grade 12 CLHS student)

Description:

• Inter Pipeline is committed to supporting youth development and education in the communities in which we operate. Our Discovery Awards Program provides bursaries to high school students with financial need who wish to pursue post-secondary education in an industry-related field.

Criteria:

• • Applicants must be nominated by their graduating high school

  • The student must be accepted into a post-secondary institution for one of the following industry-related programs (see website for program information)

  • Application must include, a letter of reference, transcript, and application form

Application Website: See Mrs. Johnson for more Information (salcomp.ca)

Deadline: June 10th

Amount: $1500

Description:

• This Scholarship is designed to encourage and assist Aboriginal youth to pursue post-secondary studies with the ultimate objective of obtaining a university degree, a college diploma, or a certificate from a technical institute.

Criteria:

• • Must be a graduate from one of the high schools from the Northern Lights Public Schools

  • Resume of Grade 10-12 activities outlining- involvement in student government, involvement in sports,  involvement in Aboriginal cultural or Aboriginal recreational activities (e.g., Metis dancing, Pow-Wow dancing, drumming, fiddling, Native art), involvement in Aboriginal community activities (e.g., Aboriginal youth councils, volunteer at the Native Friendship Centre, commitments with Aboriginal community organizations)

  • A one-page statement describing planned career goals

  • One or more letter(s) of recommendation written by a teacher, principal, school counselor, or a leader in your community

Application Website: Aboriginal Achievement Scholarship | Northern Lights Public Schools (nlpsab.ca)

Deadline: May 31

Amount: $1000

Criteria:

• • Must be enrolled as a full-time student 

  • 60% class average

  • 80% attendance beginning October 3, 2023

  • 20 hours of sports involvement through school or organized sports as a player or official  (timekeeper/scorekeeper, etc...) or general help at any school or organized sporting event

Application Website: Contact Shawn Metchewais at shawnm2@telus.net for more information.

Deadline: Early June (June 4, 2025)

Amount: $2500

Description:

• The Medley CFB Society CWO Peter Stauffer Memorial Scholarship was created in 2005 to recognize and encourage students entering Post-Secondary Education with the awarding of individual $1,000.00 Scholarships per academic year to qualified applicants. That award has since increased to $2,500.00.

Criteria:

• Be a student of a High School in the City of Cold Lake, Town of Bonnyville, MD of Bonnyville, or RM of Beaver River;

• Be dependents of members presently serving at 4 Wing Cold Lake in the Canadian Forces (Regular or Reserve) or as DND or NPF employees; 

• Have achieved a consistent academic standing in their Grade 12 (current) year of schooling; 

• Demonstrate/have demonstrated outstanding qualities in the area of leadership, community spirit, and involvement in extra-curricular activities;

• Demonstrate their intention to pursue full-time post-secondary studies at a recognized educational institution (academic or technical).

To Apply:

Students must provide all of the following supporting documentation with the legible and completed application form: 

• A typed 500-word essay on one of the following topics (two-part topic): 

  • • (1) What does “Quality of Life” mean to you and what have you done to improve the Quality of Life in your community? 

    • (2) How would you define “Leadership” and what are some examples of leadership you have seen or experienced in your own life? 

    • (3) What is “Community Spirit” and how have you contributed to the community spirit around you?

• Two (2) letters of reference (submissions by family members not acceptable); 

• Confirmation of acceptance from a recognized post-secondary institution; 

• Proof of Grade 12 marks (current to the date of application).

Application Website: Email Mrs. Jennifer Johnson (jennifer.johnson@nlsd.ab.ca) for an application form. 

Deadline: June 15

Amount: $1000

Description: This scholarship is presented by XEROX Corporation to recognize and encourage students pursuing a certificate or degree in the field of business. XEROX believes that education has the power to open minds, spur innovation, enable health and prosperity, and drive life-enhancing technological breakthroughs. Our belief in education complements our belief in the power of information technology. IT has greatly increased our ability to communicate, advanced the way we live and work, and has fostered a global community. It is a critical factor in Xerox Canada’s economic and social well being. In recognition of these beliefs, XEROX offers qualified students an opportunity to enhance their educational access to recognized Business and Entrepreneurship type programs by offering the following scholarship award:

Priority will be given to those applicants who are pursuing educational opportunities with the intent of returning to their home community to establish a local business or enterprise.

Criteria:

• The student must be a current graduate of any Northern Lights Public Schools high school or outreach program and can only apply in their graduating year.

• The student must have an overall Grade 12 average of 65% or greater.

• The student must be entering a recognized post-secondary training and must provide proof of registration and acceptance.

• The student must provide a letter of recommendation from the principal of their high school.

• The student must provide a letter or recommendation from a teacher who can attest to the talent and aptitude of the student to successfully pursue a program in business.

• The student must provide a letter outlining their career goals and plans in the area of business/entrepreneurship.

Application Website: https://www.nlpsab.ca/students/scholarships/xerox-scholarship-award-business-and-entrepreneurship

Deadline: July 31st

Amount: $1000

Description:

• This Bursary will be awarded to a student that is a member of the Beaver River Fish and Game Association

Criteria:

• • Applicants must provide an essay outlining of 500-1000 words regarding the current issues facing the Alberta/Canadian wildlife or environment and offer solutions that they think might help to improve the situation

  • Applicants must provide a list of their community involvement and extra curricular activities

  • Applicants must be pursuing post-secondary education directly right after their graduation year

Application Website: See Mrs. Johnson for up to date application

Deadline: July 31st

Amount: $5000

Description:

• This Bursary will be awarded to a student in their graduation year.

Criteria:

• • Applicants must provide a fully completed application form

  • Latest school transcripts

  • Proof of acceptance in college or university program

Application Website: Billion Barrels Scholarship form

Deadline: May 31

Amount: $2000

Description:

• The Lions Club is an international service organization and the largest in the world with 1.4 million members worldwide. Lions Club members demonstrate their great accomplishments through the many volunteer activities they are engaged in. They encourage young people to consider volunteering as a building block for their future. It is the hope of the Lions Club that providing a $1000 scholarship toward a youth’s education will inspire them to return this generosity through volunteering in their own community. The Lions Club is looking for youth who demonstrate a commitment to humanitarian causes and who exhibit the Lion's philosophy of actively providing volunteer service in their community. 

Criteria:

• • Committed to humanitarian causes and volunteer service to their community.

  • Provide the latest transcript and proof of acceptance in a college or university program.

  • Provide up to 4 reference letters.

  • A one-page personal essay describing why you are deserving of this scholarship.

Application Website: Email Mrs. Jennifer Johnson (jennifer.johnson@nlsd.ab.ca) for an application form.