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<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> <strong>College</strong> 2012–2013 <strong>Calendar</strong><br />

Student Awards<br />

About our Awards Program<br />

Student awards at <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> <strong>College</strong> are designed to:<br />

• Assist students in meeting their financial obligations<br />

while attending the <strong>College</strong><br />

• Recognize academic excellence and other achievements<br />

• Provide opportunities for community and other<br />

organizations or individuals to support students and be<br />

recognized for support of education through donations<br />

for awards<br />

Scholarship: An award given in recognition of academic<br />

excellence or achievement.<br />

Bursary: A cash award given based on financial need.<br />

Prize: An award issued based on a specific outstanding<br />

accomplishment or contribution.<br />

Awards may also be established as a combination of any<br />

of the above. Additional requirements such as community<br />

involvement or leadership may also be specified.<br />

Applying for <strong>NLC</strong> Administered Student Awards<br />

Students wishing to be considered for most awards<br />

administered through the <strong>College</strong> Student Awards<br />

Committee complete the standard <strong>College</strong> Student Awards<br />

Application form. Additional attachments may be required<br />

depending on the type of award. Forms are available from<br />

<strong>College</strong> staff and the <strong>College</strong> website.<br />

Emergency Bursaries & Financial Aide<br />

The following financial aid sources are intended to assist<br />

students whose resources are normally adequate but<br />

whose immediate circumstances have created a financial<br />

crisis or limited shortage. Students are required to obtain<br />

the assistance of a <strong>College</strong> counsellor when applying for a<br />

Financial Need Bursary.<br />

Name<br />

Student Awards<br />

Committee<br />

Financial Need<br />

Bursary (up to<br />

$200)<br />

Students’<br />

Association<br />

Financial Need<br />

Bursary ($200)<br />

Students’<br />

Association<br />

Emergency Loan<br />

(up to $100)<br />

Criteria<br />

To assist with one-time, financial<br />

shortfall or to provide interim<br />

assistance until other sources are<br />

received<br />

Members of the Students’<br />

Association with financial need.<br />

There are four disbursement<br />

dates per year: October 15,<br />

December 8, March 8, April 15<br />

Members of the Students’<br />

Association with emergency<br />

need who are not eligible for an<br />

advance and have demonstrated<br />

ability to repay the loan<br />

Awards Eligibility General Guidelines<br />

Enrolment<br />

Unless otherwise indicated for a specific award, students<br />

must be enrolled in full-time studies to be eligible for<br />

awards.<br />

Achievement<br />

Scholarships: Standard for excellence as specified within<br />

the program of studies<br />

Prizes: As specified by donor<br />

Bursaries: Satisfactory progress as specified within the<br />

program of studies and demonstrated financial need.<br />

Or visit us online at www.northernlakescollege.ca 117

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