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The Elexis Schloss Indigenous Student Award is offered to a full-time student enrolled in any credit program at NorQuest College. This award specifically supports Indigenous students who demonstrate strong academic performance and financial need. The award recognizes students of Indigenous heritage including First Nation (status or non-status), Métis, and Inuit backgrounds. Applicants must maintain an academic standing of 75%/B/3.0 or higher and submit a personal letter describing their educational goals and career objectives. Preference is given to female students who have not previously received this award.

The Claudette Whyte Memorial Indigenous Student Award is a scholarship offered by NorQuest College to support Indigenous female students pursuing their education in the Child and Youth Care program. This award recognizes the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Indigenous mothers in accessing and completing post-secondary education. The scholarship provides financial assistance of $1,000 to eligible recipients. Applicants must be full-time students enrolled in the NorQuest Child and Youth Care program who identify as female mothers of Indigenous Heritage, including First Nation (status or non-status), Métis, or Inuit. Recipients must maintain a minimum academic standing of 64% (C/2.0 GPA) or higher and submit a personal letter describing their educational goals and career objectives. This award honors the memory of Claudette Whyte while supporting Indigenous women in their pursuit of careers in child and youth care.

The Northlands Outstanding Student Award is granted to a full-time student enrolled in any NorQuest College foundational program. This award recognizes students who have demonstrated academic achievement while overcoming challenges or obstacles. Applicants must maintain an academic standing of at least 64% (C or 2.0 GPA) and must have been residents of Alberta for at least 12 months prior to application. The award provides $500 in financial support to help students continue their educational pursuits at NorQuest College.

The Jim Carter Indigenous Student Award is awarded to a full-time student in any NorQuest College credit program. This award recognizes Indigenous students who demonstrate financial need and strong academic performance with a grade point average of 75% or higher (B/3.0). The award provides $750 in financial support to help Indigenous students pursue their educational goals at NorQuest College. Preference is given to Indigenous students from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, though this is not a strict requirement. Eligible applicants must be of Indigenous Heritage, including First Nation status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit.