Students at North Island College will soon be able to apply for hundreds of awards to help support them through their studies.
Starting March 1, the NIC Foundation will begin taking applications for scholarships, bursaries and other financial awards. The deadline to apply is midnight on April 30.
Current, future or graduating students can apply using a single application form to be considered for any of the more than 500 awards.
Every year, because of the generous support of people in communities around the north Island, the NIC Foundation helps hundreds of students.
鈥淲e are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our donors,鈥� said Melanie Nagy, executive director of the NIC Foundation. 鈥淭heir generosity makes a significant impact on the lives of NIC students. Each award not only lightens the financial load but also empowers students to pursue their academic and career goals.鈥�
For the students, these financial awards help with costs associated with post-secondary education.
鈥淩eceiving this award is incredibly meaningful to me,鈥� said Pauline Papp, who went through the Access to Practical Nursing program. 鈥淚t validates the hard work, dedication, and passion I've invested in my studies and practical experiences in healthcare. This recognition not only honours my achievements but also inspires me to continue striving for excellence and to contribute positively to my community and to my field.鈥�
The benefits of earning scholarships or bursaries go beyond the financial too, as this support can provide an important message of encouragement for recipients.
鈥淚t serves as a reminder of the support and guidance I've received along the way, and I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to build on this foundation as I move forward in my career,鈥� Papp added. 鈥淭he support I received from the North Island College Foundation has enabled me to make significant contributions to both my community and society.鈥�
Last year, according to the NIC Foundation鈥檚 annual Impact Report, the value of the awards program was $796,675. Because of this, the foundation was able to distribute 583 individual awards, including 30 Indigenous-focused ones.
The online application is available at .
There is more information about how to apply, including a complete list of all awards and their criteria, eligibility, timelines, preparation, the notification process and other frequently asked questions.
