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Student Awards and Funding Options 

Discover more ways to pay for your education

Most students rely on a blend of savings, income, government loans, and awards to cover the cost of school.

With the support of donors and the government, NAIT awards over $6 million in scholarships and bursaries to more than 4,000 students each year.

Learn how to apply for awards

 View award deadlines

Find the funds that are right for you 

Student Aid 

Need help with tuition and living costs? Government student loans and grants can be a great option to finance your education. If you're in an apprenticeship, degree, diploma, certificate or open studies program, you may be eligible to apply for financial aid options:

  • To be eligible, you must be a Canadian citizen, have permanent resident status or protected person status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
  • The steps to apply may vary based on your program, province or whether you’re a full-time or part-time student.  

Learn more about student loans

Steps to apply for Alberta Student Aid at NAIT

Awards

There are a variety of awards available to you as a NAIT student, including scholarships, bursaries, grants, entrance and general awards. Some awards are given out based on academic achievement, while others recognize financial need, leadership, diversity, program of study and more!

Once the awards application opens in MyAwards Central, you’ll answer questions to receive a tailored list of award opportunities based on you and your program of study. It’s a simple way to apply and get support for your next year of studies! 

How to apply for awards

 

Other funding options

Depending on your background and program of study, you may qualify for these other funding options:


Award Application Deadlines

NAIT has different award application periods and deadlines for each student group. Be sure to complete and submit your award application before the application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

View award application deadlines

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Scholarships and bursaries

Scholarships and bursaries have a significant role in the educational success of more than 4,000 students at NAIT every year.

If you are interested in establishing a scholarship or bursary, NAIT’s staff are on hand to help you get started. We will discuss the following options with you

  • Type of Award: scholarships, bursaries, awards or prizes are available for disbursement.
  • Funding Options: awards may be funded by an annual gift, a pledge agreement or an endowment.
  • Selection Criteria: determine the eligibility of applicants for your award.

Learn how scholarship donations help NAIT students

Endowments

You can establish an endowment at NAIT by making a lump-sum donation of $25,000 or more.

That amount will be held in a long-term investment account, of which the residual is disbursed toward the scholarship or bursary

Learn more about endowments

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