NVIT Internal Award Descriptions:

 

 

ABEABC Bursary
$100

 

  • Awarded to a full-time student in Developmental Studies (College Readiness, Bridging to Trades or Employment Skills) who left school without completing grade 11, demonstrates excellence and outstanding progress, puts forth their best effort and is a role model for other students, demonstrating leadership skills and being a good team member.
  • This award is sponsored by the Adult Basic Education Association of British Columbia.
  • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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BCASW Bursary
$250

  • Awarded to a full-time 3rd year Bachelor of Social Work student who is a BCASW member. The student is active in school affairs, demonstrates class participation and leadership skills, shows strong academic performance demonstrates financial need and shows outstanding achievement. 
  • this award is sponsored by the British Columbia Association of Social Workers.
  • The deadline to apply for BCASW Membership is Jan 30. Once membership has been established, students do not need to apply for the BCASW bursary; departments will automatically determine the recipient. 
  • Student Members Enjoy Additional Benefits: Students completing their social work degree program can join BCASW at a special student rate of $66 per year. Your student membership qualifies you to apply for the BCASW Scholarship awarded annually to a student member in each school of social work in BC. Following graduation, to encourage your continuing membership, BCASW will reduce the regular membership fee by 40% the first year and 20% the second.

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Campus Living Centres Bursary
$250

  • Awarded to a full-time outstanding student from any program at the Merritt campus who can demonstrate his or her contribution in student life at NVIT through direct involvement in at least 2 of the following areas: a) social activites organized through recognized student bodies such as student governments, clubs and formalized residence groups; b) sporting activies such as intramurals, varsity athletics, and residence organized events; or c) academic and educational activities such as tutoring, organized study groups, educational campaigns, and fundraising initiatives.
  • The student must reside in a residence managed by Campus Living Centres.
  • The student must have maintained a C+ (65%) average or better in the year in which they apply.
  • Students who are employed by Campus Living Centres are not eligible.
  • This award is sponsored by Campus Living Centres.
  • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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Canadian Institute of Forestry Medallion
Gold Medallion in Plaque

  • Awarded to a full-time 2nd year graduating student from the Natural Resource Technology program at the Merritt campus with high academics and strong leadership.
  • This award is sponsored by the Canadian Institute of Forestry.
  • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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Catharine and George Ahdemar Memorial Scholarship-College Readiness
$150

  • Awarded to a full-time student in the College Readiness program at the Merritt campus who displays citizenship qualities and demonstrates high academic achievement. 
  • This award is sponsored by Faye Ahdemar, surviving daughter of Catharine and George Adhemar.
  • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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Coldwater Indian Band Bursary
$300

  • Awarded to a full-time 3rd or 4th year Bachelor of Social Work student who is a member of the Coldwater Indian Band who attains the highest GPA. 
  • This award is sponsored by the Coldwater Indian Band.
  • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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Crossroads Interior Elders Society Bursary
$200

  • Awarded to a full-time student from any program at the Merritt campus who has shown initiative and hard work in their studies.
  • This award is sponsored by the Crossroads Interior Elders' Society.
  • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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Dwayne Yamelst Memorial Bursary
$500

  • Awarded to a full-time 1st year student in the Natural Resource Technology program at the Merritt campus who demonstrates a high grade point average entering 2nd year at NVIT.
  • This award is sponsored by the Cook's Ferry Indian Band on behalf of the surviving Yamelst family. 
  • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient. 

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Eldon Nast Memorial Scholarship
$250

  • Awarded to a full-time student in Developmental Studies (College Readiness, Bridging to Trades and Employment Skills) at the Merritt campus who is registered in a minimum 60% course load who attends regularly, achieves strong grades and demonstrates financial need. The student may show interest in registering into a higher level program at NVIT.
  • This award is sponsored by Ellen Nast, surviving wife of Eldon Nast and NVIT.
  • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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Felix and Bernice Squakin Memorial Scholarship
$250

  • Awarded to a full-time student in a one-year certificate program at the Merritt campus who is dedicated to academic achievement and commitment to citizenship, especially helping others. 
  • This award is sponsored by the surviving family members of Felix and Bernice Squakin and NVIT.
  • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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FORED Bursary
$500

  • Awarded to a full-time Aboriginal student in the Natural Resource Technology program at the Merritt campus who writes a short essay on Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
  • This award is sponsored by FORED BC.
  • Students must submit a short paragraph (one-page maximum) that is typed and double-spaced on how Traditional Ecological Knowledge may be or has been applied to natural resources management in their territory, community or Band decision-making. This can be an oral story/family anecdote, traditional practice, research, or other, as long as it relates to any aspect of the environment or natural resources practices in fisheries, wildlife, mining, forestry, agriculture, oil and gas, archaeology, parks, recreation/tourism or other. 
  • Applicants should include a title page stating the award name, their full name, band affiliation if possible, age and email/phone for contact and award notification. If applicants wish to include photos or web links etc. of traditional knowledge topics in support of their application, they may feel free to do so. All submissions should be checked for spelling and grammatical errors.
  • The deadline to submit the Traditional Ecological Knowledge submission is the last day of February. All submissions must be handed into the Financial and Academic Planner.
  • For a full application package, contact a Financial and Academic Planner.

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Ganhada Bursary
$1000

  • Awarded to a full-time 1st or 2nd year graduating student in the Administrative Studies programs (First Nations Public Administration, Aboriginal Community Economic Development, Tourism Management, Business Administration) who demonstrates a strong academic standing and community service with financial need. 
  • This award is sponsored by the Ganhada Management Group.
  • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient. 

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George Collins Memorial Scholarship
$1000

  • Awarded to a full-time Aboriginal graduating student in a Health Studies program (Home Support Resident Care Attendant, Access to Practical Nursing and Chemical Addiction Worker) who is a member of one of the Coldwater, Nooaitch or Shackan bands and demonstrates academic excellence. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 
  • Should there be two or more students with the same highest GPA, the departments will determine the recipient based on citizenship. 
  • Note: In the event there is not a successful candidate from the eligible communities and programs mentioned above, and upon approval from the Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society, the award may be presented to graduates from other Nicola Valley bands and/or graduates from the Bachelor of Social Work Degree and Aboriginal Early Childhood Education programs. 
  • This award is sponsored by the Scw'exmx Community Health Services Society.
  • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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Governor General of Canada Bronze Medallion
Bronze Medallion

  • Awarded to a full-time graudating student receiving a two-year diploma credential who achieved the highest GPA overall. The applicant must be enrolled in an 80% minimum course load in both, the fall and spring semesters. 
  • This award is sponsored by the Governor General of Canada.
  •  Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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Helen Meilleur Memorial Scholarship #1
$250

  • Awarded to a full-time student in any program at the Merritt campus who demonstrates strong research skills. Students must submit an essay previously marked by one of their instructors to the NVIT Library.
  • This award is sponsored by Jeannette Matson, surviving daughter of Helen Meilleur and NVIT.
  •  Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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Helen Meilleur Memorial Scholarship #2
$250

  • Awarded to a full-time student in any program at the Merritt campus who demonstrates strong research skills. Students must submit an essay previously marked by one of their instructors to the NVIT Library.
  • This award is sponsored by Jeannette Matson, surviving daughter of Helen Meilleur and NVIT.
  • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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Heléw’u’ Child Care Society Bursary

$200

  • Awarded to a full-time student in the Aboriginal Early Childhood Education program at the Merritt campus who demonstrates financial need, shows strong academic achievement and excelled in the practicum experience.
  • This award is sponsored by NVIT.
  • Students must submit an application to be eligible for the bursary; available from any Financial and Academic Planner.

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Karen Oppenheim Memorial Silver Ring
Silver Ring with Gold Inlay

  • Awarded to a full-time graduating Aboriginal student in the Bachelor of Social Work program who demonstrates good academic standing and citizenship. 
  • This award is sponsored by Joanne Armstrong, NVIT Instructor/surviving family member of Karen Oppenheim and NVIT.
  • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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      Ken Matsune Memorial Scholarship
      $500

      • Awarded to a full-time student in the Bachelor of Social Work program at the Merritt campus who demonstrates outstanding citizenship qualities and shows a strong GPA after having completed SOCW 200A & B. 
      • This award is sponsored by Dorothy Matsune, surviving wife of Ken Matsune and NVIT.
      • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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      Lieutenant Governor of BC Silver Medallion
      Silver Medallion

      • Awarded to a full-time graduating student in a one-year certificate credential based on high GPA and community involvement. 
      • This award is sponsored by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
      • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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      Margaret and Adam Ahenakew Memorial Scholarship
      $250

      • Awarded to a full-time Aboriginal student in the Natural Resource Technology program who demonstrates knowledge of the Aboriginal culture and who puts in a dedicated effort to his/her studies.
      • This award is sponsored by Faye Ahdemar, surviving family member of Margaret and Adam Ahenakew.
      • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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      Michael Bob Memorial Scholarship
      $500

      • Awarded to a full-time student in any program from the Merritt campus who demonstrates leadership qualities. 
      • This award is sponsored by the surviving family members of Michael Bob.
      • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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      Naomi Ahdemar Memorial Scholarshiop-University Transfer

      $150

      • Awarded to a full-time student in a University Transfer program (Associate of Arts and Indigenous Language) at the Merritt campus who displays citizenship qualities and demonstrates high academic achievement.
      • This award is sponsored by Faye Ahdemar, surviving mother of Naomi Ahdemar.
      • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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      Nicola Tribal Association Bursary
      $300

      • Awarded to a full-time 1st or 2nd year student in the University Transfer programs (Associate of Arts and Indigenous Lanaguage)with the highest GPA in the fall and spring semesters.
      • This award is sponsored by the Nicola Tribal Association.
      • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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      NVIT Academic Achievement Award-Aboriginal Early Childhood Education
      $400

      • Awarded to a full-time student in the Aboriginal Early Childhood Education program who demonstrates the highest GPA in the current academic year enrolled in a minimum 80% course load in both semesters. 
      • This award is sponsored by NVIT. 
      • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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      NVIT Academic Achievement Award-Administrative Studies
      $400

      • Awarded to a full-time student in the Administrative Studies programs (Business Administration, Aboriginal Economic Development, Tourism Management and First Nations Public Administration) who demonstrates the highest GPA in the current academic year enrolled in a minimum 80% course load in both semesters.
      • This award is sponsored by NVIT.
      • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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          NVIT Academic Achievement Award-Developmental Studies
          $400

          • Awarded to a full-time student in the Developmental Studies programs (College Readiness, Literacy and Employment Skills) who demonstrates the highest GPA in the current academic year enrolled in a minimum 80% course load in both semesters.
          • This award is sponsored by NVIT. 
          • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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          NVIT Academic Achievement Award-Educational Studies
          $400

          • Awarded to a full-time student in the Educational Studies programs (Education Coordinator and Native Adult Instrutor) who demonstrates the highest GPA in the current academic year enrolled in a minimum 80% course load in both semesters.
          • The award is sponsored by NVIT.
          • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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        NVIT Academic Achievement Award-Health Studies
        $400

        • Awarded to a full-time student in the Health Studies programs (Home Support Resident Care Attendant,  and Access to Practical Nursing) who demonstrates the highest GPA in the current academic year enrolled in a minimum 80% course load in both semesters.
        • The award is sponsored by NVIT.
        • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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        NVIT Academic Achievement Award-Human Services
        $400

        • Awarded to a full-time student in the Human Services programs (Aboriginal Community Health Development, Aboriginal Human Services, Foundational Skills in Counselling, Understanding Disabilities in Human Services, Chemical Addications Worker and First Nations Speech and Language) who demonstrates the highest GPA in the current academic year enrolled in a minimum 80% course load in both semesters.
        • The award is sponsored by NVIT.
        • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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        NVIT Academic Achievement Award-Language Studies
        $400

        • Awarded to a full-time student in the Language Studies program (Indigenous Language) who demonstrates the highest GPA in the current academic year enrolled in a minimum 80% course load in both semesters.
        • The award is sponsored by NVIT.
        • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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        NVIT Academic Achievement Award-Law Enforcement Preparation
        $400

        • Awarded to a full-time students in the Law Enforcement Preparation program who demonstrates the highest GPA in the current academic year enrolled in a minimum 80% course load in both semesters.
        • The award is sponsored by NVIT.
        • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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      NVIT Academic Achievement Award-Natural Resource Technology
      $400

      • Awarded to a full-time student in the Natural Resource Technology program who demonstrates the highest GPA in the current academic year enrolled in a minimum 80% course load in both semesters.
      • The award is sponsored by NVIT.
      • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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      NVIT Academic Achievement Award-Social Work
      $400

      • Awarded to a full-time student in the Bachelor of Social Work program who demonstrates the highest GPA in the current academic year enrolled in a minimum 80% course load in both semesters.
      • The award is sponsored by NVIT.
      • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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      NVIT Academic Achievement Award-Trades
      $400

      • Awarded to a full-time student in the Bridging to Trades program who demonstrates the highest GPA in the current academic year enrolled in a minimum 80% course load in both semesters.
      • The award is sponsored by NVIT.
      • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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      NVIT Academic Achievement Award-University Transfer
      $400

      • Awarded to a full-time student in the University Transfer programs (Associate of Arts-Criminology, Associate of Arts-First Nations Studies, and Associate of Arts-General Arts) who demonstrates the highest GPA in the current academic year enrolled in a minimum 80% course load in both semesters.
      • The award is sponsored by NVIT.
      • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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      NVIT Administrative Staff Award-Certificate
      $400

      • Awarded to a full-time graduate student in a 100-level or higher certificate program who is enrolled in an 80% course load with the highest grade point average. (A minimum grade point average of 3.0 must be attained to be eligible.)
      • This award is sponsored by NVIT’s administrative staff from both campuses.
      • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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      NVIT Administrative Staff Matching Award-Diploma
      $400

      • Awarded to a full-time graduate student in a 200-level or higher diploma program who is enrolled in an 80% course load with the highest grade point average. (A minimum grade point average of 3.0 must be attained to be eligible.)
      • This award is sponsored by NVIT as a matching bursary for the NVIT Administrative Staff-Certificate bursary. (NVIT matched the funds raised by the NVIT Administrative Staff to allow a second award.) 
      • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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      NVIT Elders’ Council Bursary
      $500

      • Awarded to a part-time, 1st year student in any program from the Merritt campus based on demonstrated financial need, academic achievement and performed community service.
      • The recipient will be required to attend the first NVIT Elders’ Council meeting in September to introduce himself/herself to the NVIT Elders’ Council. 
      • Students must submit a budget statement and a 500-word typed, double-spaced essay (maximum) on why the applicant is going to school part-time; what program the applicant  would like to graduate from (what the applicant would like to become after graduation [career]); demonstrated financial need; and performed community service. To be included, a title page named, “NVIT Elders’ Council Bursary”; stating the date and year of the essay submission including the applicant's full name.
      • This award is sponsored by the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology Elders' Council-Merritt campus.
      • The deadline to submit the essay is May 10th. All essays must be handed into a Financial and Academic Planner.

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      NVIT Leadership Award (There are six Leadership Awards to be chosen)
      $250

      • Awarded to a full-time student who demonstrates dedication while being an active leader in both, the NVIT internal and external communities.
      • The student must actively participate in his/her learning environment and be recognized for his/her effort to assist in the development of the communities.
      • The student must also maintain a 60% course load with a minimum 3.0 grade point average during the last twelve (12) months of study.
      • The student will be nominated by NVIT faculty and staff.
      • Once an applicant is nominated, the applicant will be required to write a 150-200 word typed, double-spaced essay on the detail of their dedication to the NVIT and external communities and the particiation of his/her learning environments.
      • The deadline to submit the NVIT staff/faculty nomination is April 20. The deadline for applicants to submit the essay is April 30. All nominations and essays must be handed into a Financial and Academic Planner. 
      • This award is sponsored by NVIT.

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      NVIT Support Staff Bursary
      $130 [Varies]

      • Awarded to a full-time student in any program who demonstrates dedication to his studies, displays citizenship qualities, and has a friendly rapport with our support staff. The value of the award will vary based on donations made by the support staff.
      • The student will be nominated by NVIT support staff.
      • The deadline to submit the NVIT support staff nomination is March 31. All nominations must be handed into a Financial and Academic Planner.
      • This award is sponsored by the NVIT support staff.
      • Students do not need to apply; NVIT support staff will automatically determine the recipient.

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      NVIT Support Staff Matching Bursary
      $130 [Varies]

      • Awarded to a full-time student in any program who demonstrates dedication to his studies, displays citizenship qualities, and has a friendly rapport with our support staff. The value of the award will vary based on donations made by the support staff.
        The student will be nominated by NVIT Support Staff.
        The deadline to submit the NVIT support staff nomination is March 31. All nominations must be handed into a Financial and Academic Planner.
        This award is sponsored by NVIT as a matching bursary for the NVIT Support Staff bursary. (NVIT matched the funds raised by the NVIT Support Staff to allow a second award.) 
      • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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      NVITEA Bursary
      $500

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      NVITEA Matching Bursary
      $500

      • Awarded to a full-time student in any program registered in any year of studies from either campus who demonstrates academic excellence. The student will have the second highest grade point average college-wide.
      • This award is sponsored by NVIT as a matching bursary for the NVITEA bursary. (NVIT matched the funds raised by the NVITEA to allow a second award.)
      • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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      Pat Brownlee-Baker Memorial Scholarship
      $500 [Two scholarships will be awarded each academic year]

      • Awarded to an Aboriginal female student attending any program, in any level of studies, in full or part-time studies from either campus. Who was previously released from incarceration and demonstrates financial need.
      • If no students apply, the award will be opened to all Aboriginal female students.
      • This award is sponsored by John Brownlee-Baker, surviving husband of Pat Brownlee-Baker, an instructor at NVIT involved with the adult basic education program at various female correctional institutes. She aspired to see females get successfully back into society. 
      • Students must submit two instructor character reference letters to any Financial and Academic Planner, attesting to the students’ skills and abilities to be eligible for the scholarship.

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      Robinson Financial Need Bursary
      $500
      • Awarded to a student from the Merritt campus who is of Canadian decent and demonstrates financial need.
      • This award is sponsored by the Robinson Family.
      • Students must submit an application and complete an annual budget statement.
      • All documentation can be picked up and submitted to any Financial and Academic Planner to be eligible for the bursary.
      • The deadline to submit the application and budget statement is March 31.

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          Sharon McIvor Leadership Award

          • This award is currently under development. Details to be released in the Spring of 2012.

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          Shulus Forest Enterprises Bursary
          $500

          • Awarded to a full-time Aboriginal student in the Natural Resource Technology program who is a member of one of the Indian Bands (Lower Nicola, Shackan, Nooaitch, Coldwater, Cook's Ferry, or Upper Nicola) based on academic achievement with financial need.
          • This award is sponsored by Shulus Forest Enterprises Inc.
          • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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          SISCO Bursary
          $250

          • Awarded to a 1st year student in the Natural Resource Technology program entering the 2nd year of studies with the best overall marks in Soils and Hydrology, Silvics and Dendrology and Ecology. 
          • This award is sponsored by the Southern Interior Silviculture Committee. 
          • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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          Student Society Emergency Aid Bursary (Bursaries are offered twice per year-Fall and Spring terms)

          up to $2000 [A successful candidate will vary, up to $500, based on each applicant’s individual need, academic standing and community or NVIT involvement.]

           

            • Awarded to a full-time student from any program who demonstrates financial need.
            • The applicant will be required to complete the application form provided by a Financial and Academic Planner.
            • The applicant must submit a listing of instructor signed average grade of marks (for new students only) as well as all sources of income during the study period. (If the student resides with a spouse, parents or other family members, their income must also be considered.) 
            • A recommendation letter must be written by an NVIT faculty or external community member, documenting the applicant’s community or NVIT involvement. The letter must describe citizenship qualities such as leadership roles, volunteer work with an organization/group or at NVIT and participation at student events.
            • The deadline to submit the application form and other documentation is October 31 (fall term) and/or February 28 (spring term). All documentation must be submitted to a Financial and Academic Planner.
            • The NVIT Student Society Emergency Aid Bursary Fund (SSEAF) was developed in 1987 to help ease the financial constraints of NVIT students while studying. Each year, the NVIT Student Society fundraises and donates $2000 to students from NVIT. The objective is to assist students in financial need that would otherwise have to postpone their studies at NVIT. The SSEAF operates as a matching program whereby the Ministry matches funds raised by the NVIT Student Society.

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            UBC, Faculty of Forestry Bursary
            $500

            • Awarded to a graduating Aboriginal student in the Natural Resource Technology program with a high GPA planning on pursuing a degree in forestry. 
            • Students do not need to apply; departments will automatically determine the recipient.

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