External Award Opportunities
Searching for scholarships can be like hunting for treasure – it takes time, but the rewards are worth it. Maximize your scholarship potential by browsing the following list of external award and scholarship opportunities. Criteria and deadlines will vary, so be sure to check year-round. As these awards are not administered by Red Deer Polytechnic, it is your responsibility to monitor deadlines and application requirements. Should an application require documentation from the institution, contact the Student Connect Centre for assistance.
Alberta Student Aid Scholarships
- Alberta Student Aid's Academic Scholarships
- Alberta Student Aid's Athletic Scholarships
- Alberta Student Aid's Citizen/Leadership Scholarships
- Alberta Student Aid's Indigenous Scholarships
- Alberta Student Aid's Language Scholarships
- Alberta Student Aid's Technology Scholarships
Awards by area of study
BUSINESS
CREATIVE ARTS
- Alberta Society of Artists Scholarships
- Kirby Morrow Memorial Scholarship
- Red Deer Arts Council Scholarships and Awards
- Red Deer Players Community Theatre Society Carole Forhan Theatre Arts Scholarship
SCIENCE / HEALTH SCIENCES
- Agricultural Service Board Bursary
- Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)
- Health Care Aide Tuition Bursary Program
- Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ) Dr. Martha Kostuch Environmental Education Fund
- Professional Vegetation Managers Association (PVMA) Student Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
- Red Deer Regional Health Foundation Scholarships
- Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Heritage Society Student Grant
- Tier 1 Scholarship Program
UNSPECIFIED / OPEN PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
Awards for Students with Disabilities
- Disability Awards - National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
- Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta (LDAA)
Awards for NEWCOMERS TO CANADA and INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
- Queen Esther Education Foundation
- The award(s) listed here are specific to newcomers to Canada and international students, however; you are encouraged to review the other opportunities listed on this page as they too may accept applications from international students.
Indigenous student awards
- Aboriginal Futures
- Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool
- Indspire
- Primary Indigenous Student Bursary
- The awards listed here are specifically for Indigenous students, however; you are encouraged to review the other opportunities listed on this page to maximize your scholarship potential. Additionally, you may also be interested in visiting rdpolytech.ca/indigenousfunding for information on Indigenous funding resources.