Student Awards and Financial Aid

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.