North West College held its annual entrance scholarship ceremonies Nov. 6 in Meadow Lake and Nov. 20 in North Battleford.
North West College announced its entrance scholarship recipients for the 2015-16 academic year awarding a total of $49,050 through 110 scholarships to students attending the Battlefords and Meadow Lake campuses as well as Thunderchild First Nation. The recipients of the entrance scholarships demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and commitment to further their education locally at North West College.
North West College scholarship fund provides financial assistance to support students pursuing post-secondary education in a technical skills or university program. The scholarship fund is made possible by gifts from individuals and corporate benefactors, funds raised by the Live in Colour 5k held annually, as well as a grant from the Saskatchewan Innovation Opportunity Scholarships program, which is administered through the Ministry of Advanced Education. Through this grant, the Government of Saskatchewan matched every dollar that was generated in the Northwest region. These matched funds doubled the available resources, providing additional scholarship dollars awarded to student recipients.
This year’s ceremony marks an important milestone for North West College, as the college celebrates its 40th anniversary.
“The college has a long tradition of supporting students and building our community” said Tavia Laliberte, president and CEO of North West College. “With the help of the community and business sponsors we’re able to celebrate and support some of our talented students. These students will become the leaders of tomorrow in their chosen fields and will continue to build our community and region. North West College is so pleased to be a part of that development.”
North West College offers adult learning opportunities at campuses in North Battleford and Meadow Lake. The college also offers post-secondary education programming in university, trades, business, health care and community services. Adult Basic Education, English as an Additional Language, safety/industry training and general interest courses are also offered at North West College.
