Great Plains College awards over $213,000 at fall scholarship receptions
Great Plains College is pleased to announce over $213,000 in Entrance Scholarships, bursaries and awards were provided to 130 deserving students this fall.
“We know the cost of pursuing further education can be one of the largest barriers students face when deciding to go back to school,” said Brad Mahon, president and CEO at Great Plains College. “Our scholarship program is helping reduce that barrier, offering students a pathway to education that may not have been possible without the added financial support. We’re extremely proud to have provided nearly $2.5 million in scholarships and awards to help thousands of students through their educational journey.”
Highlights from this fall’s scholarship and awards distribution include:
Over $157,000 awarded to students at the Swift Current Campus
More than $55,250 awarded to students at the Maple Creek, Martensville, Kindersley and Warman Campuses
$10,000 in International Student Awards was distributed to second-year diploma students at the Swift Current and Warman Campuses
10 Adult Basic Education Persistence Awards will be presented to students in Kindersley, Martensville, Maple Creek and Swift Current throughout December, including two Living Sky Casino Indigenous Adult Basic Education awards
Additional scholarships will be awarded in the winter semester to an estimated 43 students, providing an additional $51,000 in scholarships this academic year.
Two new bursaries were also announced in 2024-25, including the Crown Investment Corporation (CIC) Indigenous Bursary that will award five $5,000 bursaries annually, and the Philip Gobeil Memorial Bursary, created from a $100,000 dollar donation from the family of the late Philip Gobeil which will provide five $2,000 awards annually for the next 10 years.
“Our scholarship program is one of the best in the province thanks to the incredible generosity of donors in our communities who continue to support the college and our students year after year,” added Mahon. “As National Philanthropy Day approaches on November 15, we want to extend an extra thank you to our donors for their ongoing support.”
To see the full list of 2023-24 donors and sponsors, please visit greatplainscollege.ca/thanks.
Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are open and students are automatically considered for a $500-$5,000 Entrance Scholarship when they apply to a full-time student loan-eligible program before the April 30, 2025 scholarship deadline (for fall-entry programs).
More information on Great Plains College’s scholarship program, deadlines and other awards can be found at greatplainscollege.ca/scholarships. Anyone interested in supporting students through the Entrance Scholarship program at Great Plains College can visit greatplainscollege.ca/donate or reach out to development@greatplainscollege.ca.