This year, Lethbridge College students will receive over $1 million in scholarships and awards.

This year, Lethbridge College students will receive well over $1 million in scholarships and awards; a large part of that from our internal College awards program.

With just one online application, you can apply for all of the awards and scholarships you may be eligible for within our Lethbridge College awards program. A few minutes of your time may help you fund your future.

Please note that this  opportunity opens March 1 of each year, closing for continuing and graduating students May 1 and July 15 for students entering the college for the first time, switching to a new program (not changing majors), or who began their college program in January of the current year. 

Nursing and After-Degree Nursing students who wish to be considered for academic achievement based entrance awards (Scholarships) must send transcripts to awards@lethbridgecollege.ca as the College does not have access to those records. These must be received prior to the application deadline. Nursing and After Degree Nursing students who have finished their time with the College should be applying to the UofL  for transfer awards as they don't fit into the continuing at LC or graduating from LC categories.

Please note that this  opportunity opens March 1 of each year, closing on May 1 for continuing and graduating students. For students entering the college for the first time, changing programs (not majors), or who began their college program in January of the current year the application is open until July 15. 


Lethbridge College Awards Application

Opens again March 1, 2023 - successful applicants will be contacted through the mail.

One application covers all awards and scholarships that you qualify for.

Apply now


Provincial awards

The Jason Lang and Louise McKinney scholarships are restricted to Alberta residents currently registered with the nominating institution (the full criteria for both scholarships can be found on Student Aid Alberta).

Recent changes to that program mean that students who have just transferred to the college must check in with us  to see what is required in order to be considered/nominated.

Current students who qualify for either scholarship are nominated by our office based on college data. However, we may need additional data from you so please continue to monitor your @lethbridgecollege.ca email account for emails from awards@lethbridgecollege.ca.  Failure to respond means missing out on being nominated. 

Indigenous Careers Award

Indigenous students in credit programs may be eligible for this $2000/term award. There are application deadlines be sure to check with us or Indigenous Services for those dates and the application. This award is based on a limited allocation so restrictions may need to be imposed - award is not guaranteed.

Health Care Aid Certificate

Our students are eligible for up to $9000 in bursary funds administered by the province. 


Lethbridge College administered awards

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Awarded to a graduate of a Southern Alberta High School entering a full-time program of study at Lethbridge College.  Must have demonstrated achievement in athletics and contribution to community while in High School.

Awarded to an LC athlete not eligible for the Alberta Athletic Award. Recipient must be recommended by his/her coach, and must be enrolled full time with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Because this award is based on past performance it is awarded in the form of a cheque even if the selected recipient is continuing studies at the College.

Awarded to a graduate of a City of Lethbridge High School entering a Lethbridge College credit program (full-time), who has demonstrated academic and athletic proficiency.

Awarded to a student entering the Agriculture Science program (full time) based on demonstration of financial need and academic achievement.

Awarded to a student entering the Criminal Justice Policing program at Lethbridge College on a full-time basis, for exceptional academic achievement prior to admission.

Awarded to an Alberta resident with superior academic achievement entering a diploma/degree program (full-time) at  Lethbridge College directly from high school. Recipient must have relocated at least 100 km from their hometown and demonstrate financial need.

Awarded to an Alberta resident with superior academic achievement entering a program of at least two years duration (full-time) at Lethbridge College directly from high school and demonstrating financial need.

Awarded to an Alberta resident with superior academic achievement entering (full-time) a diploma/degree program in a Health and Human Services field at Lethbridge College. Recipient must also demonstrate financial need.

Awarded to a student entering the Civil Engineering Technology program (full-time) at Lethbridge College on the basis of financial need as demonstrated in their awards application.

Awarded to a child of a Lethbridge College alumnus who is entering a Lethbridge College post-secondary program (full-time). The recipient will be selected on the basis of an essay regarding their parent's experience at the College and how it relates to the applicant's decision to study here.

Awarded to a graduate of a City of Lethbridge High School who has demonstrated leadership skills prior to entering a post-secondary program (full-time) at Lethbridge College.

Awarded to a student entering an Agriculture Sciences diploma program (full-time) who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement. Recipient must be a resident of a prairie province.

Awarded to the top apprentice graduating from a particular apprenticeship trade (this award rotates across programs).

Awarded to a student entering a post-secondary program (full-time) at Lethbridge College who demonstrates both financial need and academic achievement.

Awarded to a student entering Business Administration (full-time), Management Major. Recipient must demonstrate financial need and secondary-school-level academic achievement.

Awarded to an automotive service technician apprenticeship student for high marks in practical coursework in combination with demonstrated need, desire for excellence and commitment to the trade in school and work endeavors. This award a Snap On Tools gift certificate for $1500. Information on how to redeem awards will be provided on that certificate.

Awarded to an automotive service technician apprenticeship student who has completed third year for high marks in practical coursework in combination with demonstrated need, desire for excellence and commitment to the trade in school and work endeavors. his award a Snap On Tools gift certificate for $2500. Information on how to redeem awards will be provided on that certificate.

Awarded to a full-time student entering the Business Administration who has overcome academic or personal obstacles (as per the awards application) in order to pursue post-secondary education.

Awarded to a student entering a post-secondary program who is 25+ years old and who has overcome academic or personal obstacles (as per information provided in the awards application) in order to pursue post-secondary education.

Awarded to a full-time student entering Architectural Animation Technology who has overcome academic or personal obstacles as per the awards application in order to pursue post-secondary education.

Awarded to a student entering Digital Communications and Media who has overcome academic or personal obstacles in order to pursue post-secondary education.

Awarded to a full-time student entering Engineering Design Technology who has overcome academic or personal obstacles in order to pursue post-secondary education.

Awarded to a student entering Interior Design Technology who has overcome academic or personal obstacles in order to pursue post-secondary education. Student must enter the program in the fall term and be full-time.

Awarded to a full-time student entering Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology who has overcome academic or personal obstacles in order to pursue post-secondary education.

Awarded to a Kodiak athlete at the college based on the demonstration of leadership, community involvement and/or volunteerism in combination with academic achievement. One award will go to a student athlete on a women's team and one will go to a student athlete on a men's team.

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Awarded to an LC athlete not eligible for the Alberta Athletic Award. Recipient must be recommended by his/her coach, and must be enrolled full time with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Because this award is based on past performance it is awarded in the form of a cheque even if the selected recipient is continuing studies at the College.

Awarded to a continuing (full-time) Agriculture Enterprise Management student who is a long-term resident of Southern Alberta and who demonstrates financial need. Of these the award will go to the student who faculty feels has best demonstrated communication skills and leadership, a strong work ethic, integrity and team building qualities in the classroom and/or the community.

Awarded to a continuing (full-time) Agriculture Science student based on demonstration of financial need and academic achievement.

Awarded to a member of the 20th Independent Battery who is a full-time (continuing) Lethbridge College student. Of those names supplied by the Battery, the award will go the member with the highest GPA.

Awarded to a Nursing (NESA) student continuing from first year to second year for exceptional academic performance.

Awarded to a continuing (full-time) Digital Communications and Media student continuing into the Digital Journalism stream for the demonstration of overall excellence, collaboration, and enthusiasm in year one.

Awarded to a continuing (full-time) student for academic excellence demonstrated in the first year of the Civil Engineering Technology program.

Awarded to a student continuing full-time in any Lethbridge College program who demonstrates financial need and who is currently serving or who is a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of someone who is serving or served honourably.

Awarded to a continuing mature student who demonstrates participation, teamwork, and professionalism and whose positive contributions to the class have been observed by faculty. Recipient must have a GPA higher than 2.5.

Awarded to a continuing (full-time) student for outstanding academic achievement in the Agronomy major of the Lethbridge College Agriculture Sciences diploma program.

Awarded to the continuing full-time Geomatics student who demonstrates the highest academic achievement in their cohort.

Awarded to a continuing (full-time) Culinary Arts Diploma student who has demonstrated the desire to compete or who has competed in local, national and/or international competitions.

Awarded to a student continuing full-time in the Civil Engineering Technology program who has a minimum 3.5 GPA and who demonstrates financial need.

Awarded to the continuing (full-time) Geomatics student who demonstrates academic achievement and who is a registered student member with Alberta Society of Surveying & Mapping Technologies. Membership number must be provided.

Awarded to a continuing (full-time) Ecosystems Management or Conservation Enforcement student who demonstrates a personal commitment to promoting the ethical pursuit of wildlife and the management of game and habitat. Preference will be given to students who are friendly to the hunting community as well as those who are members of, or a dependent of a member of, the Alberta Traditional Bowhunters Association.

Awarded to a full-time student continuing in any Lethbridge College program, who is a member or a dependent of a member of the Alberta Union of Public Employees. Selection will be based on satisfactory academic achievement and financial need and the provision of a verifiable AUPE member number/identity.

Awarded to a full-time continuing student in the Agriculture Sciences diploma program for best combination of GPA and demonstrated community involvement (there is a preference that this be agriculture-based).

Awarded to a full-time continuing student in Agriculture Sciences, Agronomy major, who demonstrated academic excellence upon completion of  Year I. Please note that the annual recipient's name will be posted on the donor's web site. (If you are unwilling to have your name shared in this way please decline award through the Student Awards office. )

Awarded to a continuing full-time Lethbridge College post-secondary student based on outstanding financial need.

Awarded to a continuing (full-time) Criminal Justice diploma student who has demonstrated initiative through improved academic performance, community service, and respectful behavior toward fellow students and instructors.

Awarded to a full-time student whose permanent home address is rural/small town in Alberta who is continuing in any Lethbridge College post-secondary program. Recipient must also demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership qualities and financial need.

Awarded to a continuing (full-time) Agriculture Science diploma student for academic excellence upon completion of the first year of the program. Financial Need is a consideration.

Awarded to a continuing Engineering Design and Drafting student for demonstration of creativity and outstanding problem solving skills in the context of design. The recipient will also have participated actively in class, working collaboratively on solving problems, and will have shown academic promise.

Awarded to a full-time Nursing student continuing from first to second year based on Alberta residency, academic achievement and the demonstration of a healthy lifestyle and compassion for others.

Awarded to a continuing full-time Practical Nursing student based on Alberta residency, academic achievement and the demonstration of a healthy lifestyle and compassion for others.

Awarded to a graduating (full-time) Agriculture Science student who demonstrates financial need and academic achievement.

Awarded to a student graduating from the Bachelor of Agriculture degree program at Lethbridge College who demonstrates financial need and outstanding academic achievement.

Awarded to the graduating Criminal Justice student who best demonstrated the following: academic excellence in CJP 2280, a positive attitude, and a strong desire to pursue a career in the commercial vehicle enforcement field.

Awarded to a graduating Architectural Animation Technology student who receives the highest grade on a specific project associated with this award. The project will be determined and evaluated by an internal selection committee.

Awarded to a full-time student upon completion of an Environmental Science program with a GPA of 2.5 or higher who has demonstrated a contribution to the program. Financial need must also be demonstrated.

Awarded to a student graduating from the Automotive Systems Certificate program who demonstrates both financial need and academic achievement.

Awarded to a student graduating from Renewable Resource Management in recognition of his/her keen interest in the preservation of hunting heritage, game management and conservation.

Awarded to a full-time student graduating from the Business Administration who overcame academic or personal obstacles (as per the awards application) in order to pursue post-secondary education.

Awarded to a graduating student who has overcome academic or personal obstacles as per information provided in the awards application in order to complete a post-secondary program. Preference will be given to graduating students who have completed year two of AgENT (002).

Awarded to a full-time student graduating from any trades program who has overcome academic or personal obstacles, as described in the awards application, in order to complete their program.

Awarded to a (full-time) student who has achieved academic excellence upon completion of Nursing Year II.

Awarded to a student with satisfactory academic achievement upon completion of the Agricultural/Heavy Equipment Technology Certificate. Recipient must demonstrate financial need and must have been or be employed at an agriculture equipment dealership.

Awarded to a graduating Digital Communications and Media student who, as part of the program requirements has created a video/marketing campaign to promote south western Alberta. (South western Alberta is considered extend from Lethbrldge east to Taber, north to Calgary, west to the BC border and south to the US border. The focus on should be on promoting tourism outside of the Lethbridge city limits.)

Awarded to a graduating B.Ag. Sc student who demonstrates financial need and outstanding academic achievement. Preference is for a student with work experience in the farming industry.

Awarded to a (full-time) Agriculture Enterprise Management graduating student who demonstrates financial need and academic achievement. Preference to be given to students who intends to continue into the degree program at the University of Lethbridge. Second priority will be given to those with work experience in the farming industry.

Awarded to a graduating Agriculture Sciences student who demonstrates financial need and outstanding academic achievement. First preference is for a student planning to continue into a degree at the University of Lethbridge, and secondarily, to a student with work experience in the farming industry.

Awarded to a student graduating from Business Administration (Accounting, Management or General) who demonstrates financial need, outstanding academic achievement and who will be continuing on to the University of Lethbridge. Preference will be given to students with work experience in the farming industry.

Awarded to a graduating Business Administration student who has demonstrated high academic achievement and who has applied to university to pursue an accounting degree.

Awarded in honor of Dave MacLean who passed away in 2003, the Alberta Conservation Association established this award for a graduating student who demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in the Renewable Resources program.

Awarded to the Administrative Office Professional student who is recognized by fellow students and faculty as having an outstanding personality, a good sense of humor, and genuine concern for fellow students.

Awarded to the graduating Digital Journalism student who has demonstrated a strong nose for news and who has shown the most improvement over the course of the program. The recipient will have refined their writing, photography, videography and interviewing skills across all Lethbridge Campus Media platforms to produce content that is ready for industry.

Awarded to a student graduating from the AG Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate program at Lethbridge College who demonstrates the best blend of academic achievement and student conduct.

Awarded to the student graduating in December and May from the Wind Turbine Technician program with the highest grade.

Awarded to a graduate of the Power Line Technician program for a combination of academic achievement, great attitude and keen attention to safety procedures and practices throughout the program. (Individuals who have a record of previous/program safety incidents are not eligible.)

Awarded to a Criminal Justice Diploma graduate who is entering a degree program in the fall term. Recipient must have demonstrated involvement in community activities while attending the college.

Awarded to a continuing international student for a combination of academic achievement and volunteerism/involvement in the college or Lethbridge community at large.

Awarded to an international student (on a student visa) entering a Lethbridge College post-secondary program for the demonstration of academic achievement and based on an essay detailing why they chose to attend here.

Awarded to an international student continuing full-time within a Lethbridge College post-secondary program who demonstrates a compelling combination of academic achievement and financial need.

Awarded to continuing full-time international awards applicants on the basis of outstanding academic achievement.

Awarded to a student who has Permanent Resident status, demonstrates financial need and is continuing full-time in a Lethbridge College program. Preference will be given to those who have overcome challenges related to immigrating to Canada and who also demonstrate academic achievement.

Awarded to a student enrolled at Lethbridge College who is of Blackfoot descent who: participates in the preservation of the Blackfoot culture through community involvement with relevant community events and/or organizations; and who preserves the Blackfoot language by demonstrating a proficient ability to speak Blackfoot and/or has shown a commitment to learn Blackfoot. Videos will be adjudicated by Elders who will select the 5 who best address both the language and cultural involvement.

Awarded to an Indigenous student entering a post-secondary program at Lethbridge College. Selection will be based on the demonstration of financial need in combination with academic achievement. Student must be full-time in the fall term.

Awarded to a continuing (full-time) post-secondary student who is a member of the Blackfoot Nation (Kainai, Piikani or Siksika Nations) who demonstrates involvement in a community initiative either in Lethbridge or in the student's home community. Good academic standing is also required.

Awarded to an Indigenous student who has completed academic upgrading at the college and who is now entering (full-time) a post-secondary program at Lethbridge College. Financial need must be demonstrated.

Awarded to a student from the Piikani Nation graduating from Wind Turbine Technician program with the highest grade, one grad from December and one from April. If there are no students from the Piikanii Nation, preference will be given to a student of Indigenous descent.

Awarded to a student graduating from the Electrical apprenticeship program or the Wind Turbine Technician program who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to Indigenous students from Treaty 7 Nations.

Awarded to an Indigenous student who is entering a post-secondary program (full-time) at Lethbridge College. Selection will be based on the demonstration of financial need. Preference will be given to Indigenous students who are from Fortis-served communities. (These are: Alexander, Alexis, Beaver Lake, Enoch, Heart Lake, Paul, Ermineskin, Louis Bull, Montana, Samson, Sunchild, Ochiese, Stoney (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Wesley), Blood, Siksika, Piikani, Tsuu T'ina, Buffalo Lake, Kikino)

Awarded to an Indigenous student who is continuing within a post-secondary program (full-time) at Lethbridge College. Selection will be based on financial need. Recipients must be from Fortis-served communities. (Alexander, Alexis, Beaver Lake, Enoch, Heart Lake, Paul, Ermineskin, Louis Bull, Montana, Samson, Sunchild, Ochiese, Stoney (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Wesley), Blood, Siksika, Piikani, Tsuu T'ina, Buffalo Lake, Kikino)

Awarded to a Treaty 7, Blood Tribe member continuing as a full-time student in any post-secondary credit program at Lethbridge College who has attained the highest GPA of those who applied for awards. Preference will be given to those students not already in receipt of funding from the Kainai Nation at the time of application.

Awarded to a Treaty 7, Blood Tribe member continuing as a full-time (fall term) student in a post-secondary credit program at Lethbridge College who has attained at least a 2.5 GPA and demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to applicants not currently in receipt of funding from the Kainai Nation.

Awarded to an Indigenous student who is continuing full-time in the Business Administration program, Accounting major, for academic excellence.

Awarded to full-time continuing post-secondary students who are Métis. Applicants must have at least a 2.3 GPA and cannot be receiving any other Métis Training to Employment funding for the same period of study. Applicants must have submitted proof of heritage and an essay on their experience/involvement/connection with the Métis community and how the receipt of such an award will further their career goals and/or support the Métis community in the awards application. A reference letter from a Métis community member, an instructor or an employer is also required during application process.

Awarded to students who are entering a post-secondary program at Lethbridge College, full-time, who are Métis. Applicants must have a high school average (in core 30-level classes) of at least 66% and cannot be receiving any other Métis Training to Employment funding for the same period of study. Applicants must have submit ted proof of heritage and an essay on their experience/involvement/connection with the Métis community and how the receipt of such an award will further their career goals and/or support the Métis community in the award application. (This award application also required a reference letter from a Métis community member or an instructor or an employer.)

Awarded to an Indigenous student continuing in a Lethbridge College post-secondary program on a full-time basis for high academic achievement in the previous year.

Awarded to a continuing Indigenous post-secondary student who has demonstrated academic achievement and active community involvement.

Nominees must be Alberta residents and full-time students enrolled in the second year of either Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice. Recipients are nominated by the educational institutions they attend. Preference will be given to non-sponsored Indigenous students. This award is provided by the Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security and will be mailed from them directly to the student some months after notification.

Awarded to an Indigenous student graduating from the Civil Engineering Technology program who demonstrates financial need.

Awarded to an Indigenous student entering the Ag Business diploma on a full-time basis. Recipient will be chosen based on a combination of both academic achievement and financial need.

Awarded to a continuing Indigenous electrical apprentice for high academic achievement and the demonstration of a collaborative attitude in class during first year.

Awarded to a full-time continuing Indigenous awards applicant who has the highest academic achievement following the completion of the first year of Business Administration.