Year End Awards
Open March until Second Wednesday in May
Year-end awards are based on standard scholarship criteria. Additional supporting documentation is often required as noted in the award criteria.
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| Award Name | Program | Criteria | No. of | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George and Albertha Friedel Awards George and Albertha Friedel - Agriculture |
Animal Health Technology | Available to second year students in the Animal Health Technology program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated student leadership, involvement in or ownership of a family farm, and a strong interest in crops and seed/grain. Applicants must be residents of the Peace River area in either Alberta or British Columbia. | 2 | 500 |
| George R Coe Memorial Award George Coe Memorial |
Animal Health Technology | Available to full time students enrolled in the Animal Health Technology program with a minimum of a GPA of 3.00, who demonstrate positive student qualities, work well with other students and staff, and are currently active in a family farm operation. Must be an Alberta resident or reside in the Northern BC Peace River area. | 1 | 500 |
| Stilling - Goedbloed Education Award Don & Dana Goedbloed |
Bachelor of Education | Available to a mature student completing the first year of Bachelor of Education and continuing in second year. Also available to a part-time student. | 1 | 1000 |
| Stepanko University Chemistry Award Dr. R.M. Stepanko & Dr. W. Stepanko |
Bachelor of Science | Available to a student in pre-med or pre-dentistry. Highest achievement in Chemistry 1010 and 1020 while enrolled in a full-course load. Student must be continuing in the program in the next academic year. In the event of a tie, highest year GPA will be considered. | 1 | 500 |
| P and M Lemay and Family Scholarship Paul, Myrna, and Keith Lemay |
Bachelor of Science | Available to a student completing their first year of Science with a minimum GPA of 3.0 Applicants must be pursuing a degree in biological/or health science and returning to GPRC for a second year, Eligible applicants will have community involvement and will not have received more than $1000 in awards from GPRC. | 1 | 1000 |
| Dr. Kevin J. Foster Scholarship Dr. Kevin J. Foster |
Bachelor of Science | One award will be awarded to a first year student and one award to a second year student. Transferring students must be continuing in the subsequent year at a Canadian university. A statement of education and career goals in pre-med must be provided. | 2 | 1000 |
| Dobson, Matheson, Murray Medical Scholarship Dr. A.R. & June Murray |
Bachelor of Science | Available to a pre-med student in second year who will be continuing studies at a Canadian University in the next academic year. Selection will be based on academic performance and consideration will be given to extra-curricular involvement. | 2 | 1000 |
| Henry Popek Memorial Award Scheunhage Popek & Associates |
Bachelor of Science | Preference will be given to a student from the Alberta / BC Peace Region who intends to return to the region following graduation. Students must be continuing education in the Engineering or Science field. Students must provide a statement of well-defined education and career goals. | 1 | 750 |
| Jean & Doug Madill Award Jean & Doug Madill |
Bachelor of Science | Applicant must have completed at least one year of studies and intends to continue studies in the following year. Preference given to student with career goals of long term commitment to sustainable habitat conservation and / or land management. Intend to continue studies the following year. | 1 | 500 |
| William Fletcher Business Administration Award Bob & Maryanne Maclean Family |
Business Administration | Award to be given in year of graduation. Student must be continuing studies at an accredited university in the next academic year. Department selection will be based on well-defined education & career goals, academic record, overall character, and potential of applicant. | 1 | 1500 |
| CPA Education Foundation Accounting Scholarship Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta |
Business Administration | Awarded to a GPRC student who has successfully completed the Business Administration Diploma with an accounting major. Awarded to a student who demonstrates high academic achievement, intends to continue on to a university program, and is pursuing a career in accounting. | 1 | 1000 |
| Professional Accountants Of Grande Prairie Scholarship Chartered Professional Accountants of Grande Prairie |
Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce | Available to a student who has completed 60 credits in a business or commerce program and will continue their third year at an Alberta University. Recipient must intend to pursue a CPA designation. | 1 | 1000 |
| Fletcher Mudryk LLP Chartered Professional Accountants Scholarship Fletcher Mudryk LLP |
Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce | Available to a student completing their 2nd year of a business program with the intent to pursue CPA designation after graduation. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement (minimum 3.0 GPA), and has demonstrated leadership skills and / or community involvement. Intent to pursue CPA designation after graduation. | 1 | 1500 |
| Jo-ann Perrotta Memorial Scholarship Andy & Maggie Perrotta in Memory of Jo-Ann Perrotta |
Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce | Must be a second year student continuing at an Alberta institution in a program leading to a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Applicant must provide a statement of well-defined education and career goals. Statement of Education and Career Goals | 1 | 1000 |
| Alliance Pipeline Scholarship Alliance Pipeline Ltd. |
Engineering | Consideration will be given to community involvement, extra-curricular and volunteer activities, as well as an emphasis on leadership and team work. Student must be continuing studies in the next academic year. | 2 | 1000 |
| Dale Bekevich Memorial Scholarship Bekevich Engineering Ltd, Family and Friends |
Engineering, Power Engineering | Preference that the recipient be pursuing a career in Engineering, preferably Civil Engineering. Power Engineering will also be considered. Preference will be given to a student that is active in community sports, with preference given to baseball or curling and to a student who intends to return to the Alberta / BC Peace Region following graduation. Preference will be given to a student continuing studies in the Engineering field. Student must provide a statement of well-defined education and career goals. | 1 | 1000 |
| AARDA - Parts & Materials Technician Award AARDA - Alberta Automotive Recycler & Dismantlers Accociation |
Parts and Materials Technician Certificate | Available to a student in the Parts & Materials Technician program. Recipient should demonstrate exemplary workplace ethic and must be pursuing a career in the Automotive Recycling and Dismantling industry. | 1 | 2000 |
| Jack Reichert Memorial Award Jack Reichert Memorial |
Power Engineering | Available to a student in the Power Engineering Certificate program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement. Applicants must be residents of the North Peace area. | 1 | 250 |
| Devon Canada Scholarship Devon Canada Corp |
Power Engineering | Available to students in the Power Engineering Certificate program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement, college and community involvement. | 1 | 300 |
| NOVA Chemicals Power Engineering Award - Fall Intake NOVA Chemicals Corporation |
Power Engineering - 4th Class | Recipient must have intent to continue on to the 3rd Class program | 4 | 1125 |
| GPPSD Education Foundation Award Grande Prairie Public School District |
Teacher Education North | Available to a student completing the third year of the Teacher Education North program. Applicants must include IFX Field Experience Evaluation, letter from practicum principal, transcripts from year 3 of the TEN program. Selection will be made by the program selection committee based on leadership and a positive attitude. First priority to a former GPPSD student, second priority to a student from Zone 1 area. IFX Field Experience Evaluation, letter from practicum principal, transcripts from year 3 of the TEN program. | 1 | 1000 |
| Bill & Maura Good Award for Teacher Education Family & Friends of Bill & Maura Good |
Teacher Education North | Available to students from the Alberta Peace Region and North completing the third year of the Teacher Education North program. Selection will be made by the program selection committee based on financial need, commitment to academic achievement, and involvement in community or extra-curricular activities. Students must include transcripts from year 3 of the TEN program, and a letter outlining the following how you are funding your education, your commitment to academic achievement, and your involvement in community or extra-curricular activities. Transcripts from year 3 of the TEN program, and a letter. | 1 | 1000 |
Not Program Specific
| Award Name | Program | Criteria | No. of | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award of Achievement GPRC Alumni Foundation Board of Directors |
Any | Full-time students with top GPAs who have not already been selected to receive a scholarship valued more than $500 at GPRC will qualify for consideration. GPRC students eligible for year-end awards may qualify to be considered for one of the Alumni Awards of Achievement. These awards are disbursed at the end of each academic year and will be based on academic achievement in their studies at GPRC in GPRC programs | 1 | 500 |
| Burgess Gurevitch Beal Memorial Pre-Law Award Family and Friends |
Any | Any program leading to admission to Law. Preference will be given to a history major and applicant must be continuing studies in the immediate academic year. Applicant must demonstrate a strong commitment to career goals through related involvement in the community and/or employment. Student must provide a letter to support their commitment to extra-curricular involvement and demonstrated commitment to fitness. Priority will be given to a member of a GPRC Wolves team. | 1 | 500 |
| Bisanz Scholarship in Psychology Connie Korpan |
Any | Available to a student with well defined career goals in psychology. Student must have volunteer and/or paid activity in a psychology related field (eg. Peer Counseling Odyssey House, PACE, Rotary House) | 1 | 1200 |
| ERCO Chemistry Award ERCO World Wide A division of Superior Plus Inc. |
Any | Award is available to Forestry, Environmental Physical Studies, Chemical Engineering students. Selection based on highest academic achievement on a full equivalent Introductory Chemistry course, education and career goals of those who apply. In the event of a tie, highest GPA will be considered. Preference will be given to a student in final year of studies at GPRC. | 1 | 500 |
| Evelyn And E. C. Stacey Memorial Scholarship Family and Friends |
Any | Selection based on academic performance in biological sciences and well-defined career goals related to the agriculture field. Must be continuing studies in the next academic year. | 1 | 200 |
| Northlands University Transfer Scholarship Northlands |
Any | Must be transferring to a degree-granting institution in the next academic year. Selection based on academic performance, field of study, and career goals related to the agriculture industry. Must be a student from the Peace Region. | 1 | 500 |
| Floyd McLennan Memorial Award Shauna McLennan |
Any | Available to a full-time student who has successfully completed a full year of studies. Preference to a student from the Grande Cache Region, secondary preference to a student who permanently resides in the Yellowhead Region. Preference to a student taking courses in criminology or politics. | 1 | 500 |
| H. J. Bird Memorial Scholarship GPRC Academic Staff Association |
Any | Student must be enrolled in any two-year university transfer program, second year. Must be continuing into the subsequent year of studies next academic year. | 1 | 300 |
| Jaraslav (Jerry) Petryshyn History Award Friends & Family of Jerry Petryshyn |
Any | Available to a second year student enrolled in at least one history course. The student's application must include a letter of recommendation from a GPRC history instructor. A committee of the Department of Arts and Education will evaluate applications and select the winner based on academic achievement and community involvement. Letter of Recomendation | 1 | 500 |
| Fairview Students Equine Passion Award Equine Program |
Any | Available to full time and apprenticeship students. Must provide letter of reference from instructor, coach or other source demonstrating the applicant's dedication to horsemanship, collegiality, student leadership, and above average academic achievement. Letter of reference from instructor, coach or other source. | 1 | 500 |
| Grande Prairie Rotary Club Scholarship Grande Prairie Rotary Club |
Any | Any post-secondary level, second year student. Student must be continuing into third year of studies in next academic year. Consideration given to equitable distribution of awards. Not available to a Louise McKinney Scholarship recipient for the same study period. | 1 | 2500 |
| Shewchuk Family Scholarship Steve W. Shewchuk and Family |
Any | First priority B. Science, Biology major or B. Education, Biology major. Second priority Student taking biology options enrolled in a music program. | 1 | 500 |
| Willis, Repka, Lock Memorial Scholarship Grande Prairie Bar Association |
Any | Any post-secondary level program. Consideration will be given to participation in student government, community affairs or athletics. Strong consideration given to well-defined education goals leading to a career in Law. Must be continuing studies in the next academic year. | 1 | 2000 |