Scholarships and Awards

The Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic is dedicated to supporting and encouraging student endeavours and pursuits. Proceeds from SA businesses, including The Lift and the Far Side Bar & Grill, help support the 30-plus awards and scholarships given by the Association.

Your Students’ Association celebrates student success and positive contributions to student life on campus by conferring a variety of awards and scholarships at the Students’ Association Awards Ceremony. The Students’ Association also presents a number of other awards and scholarships throughout the year.

Students and faculty are encouraged to nominate individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the college community.

2023/2024 sa awards nomination package

SA Awards and Scholarships

The Part-Time Staff Member Award (3)

Value: $750
Deadline: March 1st

Eligibility: Awarded to a Member employed by the Association.

Criteria: Based on outstanding performance in that individual’s area and dedication, over and above the requirements, to the Association.

How to apply: Nomination forms are available online at 2024 Awards Package.

Student Group Award (2)

Value: $300
Deadline: March 1st

Eligibility: Awarded to a Student Group

Criteria: Based on outstanding dedication to the student body through Student Group involvement which goes well above and beyond the predetermined priority of that Student Group.

How to apply: Nomination forms are available online at 2024 Awards Package.

College Member Contribution in Student Affairs Award (2)

Value: Framed Certificate and $20 Association Gift Certificate
Deadline: March 1st

Eligibility: Awarded to a member of the College community.

Criteria: Based on a dedication to student affairs. The recipient of this award will have continually been involved in student activities, and/or committees of the Association.

How to apply: Nomination forms are available online at 2024 Awards Package.

The Student of the Year Award (1)

Value: $2,000
Deadline: March 1st

Eligibility: Awarded to a student who has been enrolled in a full-time capacity. Executives of the Association in the year considered will not be eligible.

Criteria: Awarded to the student who most demonstrates outstanding contributions and leadership in the field of student affairs. The recipient of this award will have performed at a level well above the requirements of that individual’s position.

How to apply: Nomination forms are available online at www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships

Mental Health Initiatives Award (5)

Value: $750
Deadline: March 1st

Eligibility: Awarded to a Member of the Association.

Criteria: Based on outstanding leadership in the area of mental health initiatives.

How to apply: Nomination forms are available online at www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships

Terry Wood Scholarship (1)

Value: $1,000
Deadline: March 1st

Eligibility: Awarded to a Member of the Association.

Criteria: Student must have demonstrated personal growth and involvement leading to the betterment of the Students’ Association and its members.

How to apply: Nomination forms are available online at www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships

Student Volunteer Awards (5)

Value: $750
Deadline: March 1st

Eligibility: Awarded to a Member of the Association.

Criteria: Based on volunteer activities that benefit the students of Red Deer Polytechnic.

How to apply: Nomination forms are available online at www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships

The Outstanding Dedication Award(s) (max 5)

Value: $1,000
Deadline: March 1st

Eligibility: Awarded to a Member of the Association. Executives of the Association in the year considered will not be eligible.

Criteria: Based on outstanding contribution and leadership in the field of student affairs. The recipients of this award will have performed at a level well above and beyond the requirements of the individual’s position.

How to apply: Nomination forms are available online at www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships

Other Students’ Association Awards, Scholarships, and Bursaries

Students’ Association – Outstanding Academic Achievement Scholarship (1)

Value: $750
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: Having completed a minimum of one year of full-time studies at RDP and continuing in full-time studies at RDP.

Criteria: Academic standing, financial consideration

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Academic Upgrading & Open Studies Excellence Award (2)

Value: $750
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: A Red Deer Polytechnic student who attended two or more courses in the Academic Upgrading Program in the winter term of the most recent year. The student must be continuing full-time studies at Red Deer Polytechnic in the upcoming academic year.

Criteria: Academic achievement

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Carolyn Peevey Memorial Award (1)

Value: $750
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: Mature student who has completed the first year of any diploma program who is continuing in the second year of the diploma at RDP.

Criteria: Academic excellence (minimum 3.5 GPA)

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Bachelor of Applied Arts in Animation & Visual Effects Scholarship (1)

Value: $750
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: A full-time 1st year RDP student who attended the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Animation and Visual Effects in the most recent academic year. The student must be continuing full-time studies in the subsequent year of the program at RDP in the upcoming academic year.

Criteria: Academic achievement and financial need

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Bachelor of Applied Arts, Film, Theatre & Live Entertainment Scholarship (1)

Value: $750
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: A full-time 1st year RDP student who attended the Bachelor of Applied Arts, Film, Theatre & Live Entertainment program in the most recent academic year. The student must be continuing full-time studies in the subsequent year of the program at RDP in the upcoming academic year.

Criteria: Academic achievement and financial need

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Scholarship (1)

Value: $750
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: A full-time 1st year student who attended RDP Bachelor of Arts, Psychology program in the most recent academic year. The student must be continuing full-time studies in the subsequent year of the program at RDP in the upcoming academic year.

Criteria: Academic achievement and financial need

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Bachelor of Business Administration Scholarship (1)

Value: $750
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: A student entering the 1st year of the RDP Bachelor of Business Administration program in the upcoming academic year as a full-time student.

Criteria: Academic achievement and financial need

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Bachelor of Education Scholarship (1)

Value: $750
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: A full-time 1st year RDP student who attended the Bachelor of Education program in the most recent academic year. The student must be continuing full-time studies in the subsequent year of the program at RDP in the upcoming academic year.

Criteria: Academic achievement and college and community involvement

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Bachelor of Science in Biological Science Scholarship (1)

Value: $750
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: A full-time 1st year RDP student who attended the Bachelor of Biological Science program in the most recent academic year. The student must be continuing full-time studies in the subsequent year of the program at RDP in the upcoming academic year.

Criteria: Academic achievement and financial need

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship (1)

Value: $750
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: A full-time 1st year RDP student who attended the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in the most recent academic year. The student must be continuing full-time studies in the subsequent year of the program at RDP in the upcoming academic year.

Criteria: Academic achievement and financial need

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Bachelor of Science Psychology Scholarship (1)

Value: $750
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: A full-time 1st year RDP student who attended the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program in the most recent academic year. The student must be continuing full-time studies in the subsequent year of the program at RDP in the upcoming academic year.

Criteria: Academic achievement and financial need

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Involvement in College Governance Scholarship (2)

Value: $750
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: Student continuing in the second year of full-time studies at RDP. Designed to encourage first-year students to become part of the Student Government process.

Criteria: Involvement in college or student government, academic standing, and financial need considered.

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Right to Learn Bursary (1)

Value: $1000
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: A student entering the 1st year of any RDP program in the upcoming academic year. The student must identify as a member of the Black, Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC) Community.

Criteria: Financial need

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – University Transfer Program Scholarship (2)

Value: $750
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: Student entering the second year of full-time studies in a university transfer program at RDP.

Criteria: Academic standing and financial need.

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Right to Learn Continuing Bursary (1)

Value: $1000
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: A RDP student who attended a credit program in the most recent academic year. The student must be continuing studies at RDP in the upcoming academic year. The student must identify as a member of the Black, Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC) Community.

Criteria: Financial need

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Diploma Scholarship (2)

Value: $750
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: A student who attended a diploma program in the most recent academic year as a full-time student. Unless completed, the student must be continuing full-time studies in the subsequent year of their program at RDP in the upcoming academic year.

Criteria: Academic achievement and college and community involvement

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Part-Time Outstanding Academic Achievement Scholarship (1)

Value: $750
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: A part-time 1st year RDP student who attended a credit program in the most recent academic year. The student must be continuing full-time studies at RDP in the upcoming academic year.

Criteria: Academic achievement and financial need

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Single Parent Bursary (1)

Value: $1000
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: A full-time RDP student who attended a post-secondary program in the most recent academic year. The student must be continuing full-time studies in the subsequent year of the program at RDP in the upcoming academic year. Preference to a single parent.

Criteria: Financial need

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Indigenous Bursary (1)

Value: $1000
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: An Indigenous student who attended an RDP credit program as a full-time student in the most recent academic year. The student must be continuing full-time studies in the subsequent year of the program at RDP in the upcoming academic year.

Criteria: Financial need

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – International Bursary (1)

Value: $1000
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: An International student who attended an RDP credit program as a full-time student in the most recent academic year. The student must be continuing full-time studies in the subsequent year of the program at RDP in the upcoming academic year.

Criteria: Financial need

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Roy North Scholarship for Outstanding Contribution and Leadership (1)

Value: $750
Deadline: March 1

Eligibility: A full-time Red Deer Polytechnic student attending a credit program, including Collaborative programs, in the Fall and Winter terms of the current academic year. Students’ Association Executive Council members for the current academic year are not eligible.

Criteria: Outstanding contribution and leadership in the field of student political affairs.

How to apply: Nominate a student by completing the Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic – Roy North Scholarship Nomination form. The nomination form will be available in the Student Funding & Awards Office (room 1102) and the Students’ Association. The deadline for nominations is March 1.

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Students’ Association – Apprenticeship Graduation Award (2)

Value: $750
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: Apprenticeship who has his/her complete program at RDP.

Criteria: Academic standing and Polytechnic/community involvement.

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Students’ Association – Continuing Apprenticeship Scholarship (1)

Value: $750
Deadline: May 31

Eligibility: Apprenticeship student who is continuing any RDP apprenticeship program.

Criteria: Financial need

How to apply: Apply on RDP’s General Awards Application between March 1 and May 31. Visit www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships for more information.

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Other Students’ Association Awards – By Nomination Only

Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic Dr. Guillermo Barron Philosophy Scholarship

Value: $1,200

Together with Catherine Kappmeier, the Students’ Association is proud to co-sponsor the Dr. Guillermo Barron Memorial Philosophy Scholarship.

Eligibility: A continuing student entering full-time studies in their second, third, or fourth year of an RDP program that has completed the most recent academic term at RDP (Collaborative and Partnership programs included). Preference is given to a student taking a Philosophy course (not necessarily a Philosophy major).

Criteria: Based upon an essay submitted as part of the student’s normal coursework. Preference will be given to written work that shows a spirit of independent thinking in Philosophy.

Application Process: Nominated by Faculty in the Humanities & Social Sciences Department in early May.

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Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic Athletic Awards

Value: $750 (12)

Eligibility: Member of the respective Red Deer Polytechnic team who meets the ACAC and CCAA eligibility requirements.

  • Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Basketball Award
  • Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Cross Country Award
  • Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Hockey Award
  • Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Soccer Award
  • Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Volleyball Award
  • Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Curling Award
  • Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Basketball Award
  • Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Cross Country Award
  • Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic Hockey Award
  • Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic Soccer Award
  • Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic Volleyball Award
  • Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic Curling Award

Criteria: Student athletics determined by the coach to be an asset to the team.

Application Process: Nominated by RDP Athletics Department throughout the year.

Value: $1,000
Deadline: March 1st

Eligibility: Awarded to a Member of the Association. Executives of the Association in the year considered will not be eligible.

Criteria: Based on outstanding contribution and leadership in the field of student affairs. The recipients of this award will have performed at a level well above and beyond the requirements of the individual’s position.

How to apply: Nomination forms are available online at www.rdpolytech.ca/scholarships

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