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The Larry & Janet Anderson Healthcare Education Award is awarded to full-time students enrolled in NorQuest College's Health Care Aide or Practical Nurse programs. This award provides $2,500 CAD to support students pursuing healthcare education. Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum academic standing of 64%/C/2.0 or higher. A personal letter describing educational goals and career objectives is required. Preference is given to newcomers to Canada who have been in the country for under 3 years, and to candidates who have completed Academic Upgrading at NorQuest College.

The Ho Family Practical Nurse Bursary is awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the NorQuest Practical Nurse program who has successfully completed at least one term. This bursary supports students demonstrating financial need and strong academic performance. Applicants must maintain a minimum academic standing of 75% (B/3.0 GPA or higher) and submit a personal letter describing their educational goals and career objectives. The award provides $500 to support nursing students in their educational journey.

This award is offered to full-time students enrolled in the NorQuest College Practical Nurse program. The award provides $2,500 to support students who demonstrate financial need. This funding opportunity is designed to assist nursing students in pursuing their education and achieving their career goals in practical nursing.

The Grace Helen Dixon Award is presented to a full-time student graduating from the NorQuest College Practical Nurse program. The award recognizes academic excellence with a minimum standing of 85%/A-/3.7 or higher, successful completion of practicum with a satisfactory score, and demonstration of 'heads, hands, and heart' qualities that embody compassionate and competent nursing practice. Recipients receive $500 to support their educational achievements and entry into the nursing profession.

The Fredrickson-McGregor Education Foundation for LPNs Practical Nurse Award is a scholarship awarded to full-time or part-time students enrolled in the NorQuest College Practical Nurse program or students pursuing post-diploma advanced education programs designated for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), such as the Advanced Education in Orthopaedics for LPNs program. This award recognizes students who demonstrate strong academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 75% (B/3.0), have demonstrated financial need, and have made meaningful community contributions through volunteerism either within the college or in the broader community. Applicants must be Alberta residents for at least 12 months prior to their admission to the program. The award provides $1,000 in financial support to help offset educational costs for nursing students pursuing their practical nursing education or advancing their LPN credentials.

The Evelyn Mary Darch Award is a scholarship awarded to full-time international students enrolled in the NorQuest College Practical Nurse program. This $700 award recognizes students who demonstrate financial need and maintain strong academic performance with a minimum standing of 75%/B/3.0 or higher. Applicants must submit a written statement describing their career objectives and how they will provide compassion and care to patients in their nursing practice. The award supports international students pursuing practical nursing education at NorQuest College and emphasizes the importance of compassionate patient care in the nursing profession.

This award is specifically designed to support full-time students at NorQuest College who are enrolled in either the Early Learning and Child Care or Practical Nurse programs during their second year of studies. The award provides financial assistance to help students complete their education in these important healthcare and childcare fields. Applicants must demonstrate both academic achievement with a minimum grade point average of 64%/C/2.0 or higher and financial need. The application process requires a personal letter describing educational goals and career objectives, allowing students to articulate their aspirations and commitment to their chosen field. Special preference is given to single parent households, recognizing the unique challenges these students may face while pursuing higher education.

The Douglas and Lynn Faulder Award is a financial need-based award available to full-time students enrolled in either the Health Care Aide or Practical Nurse programs at NorQuest College. Recipients must be in their first year of study and demonstrate financial need. The award provides $1,000 to support students pursuing healthcare education. Applicants are required to submit a personal letter describing their educational goals, career objectives, and commitment to their chosen program of study. This award supports students as they begin their journey in the healthcare field at NorQuest College.

The Bruce Finkel Clinical Practical Nurse Award is offered to full-time students enrolled in the NorQuest College Practical Nurse program who are studying at the Wetaskiwin Campus. This award recognizes academic excellence and successful clinical practice completion at the Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre. Recipients must demonstrate strong academic performance with a minimum grade of 75%/B/3.0 and have successfully completed their practicum or clinical placement at the designated facility. The award provides $1,000 CAD to support students pursuing practical nursing education.