Great Plains College is proud to partner with donors to offer external awards for a variety of programs.
Please scroll through the list for full details, applications and application deadlines.
Barbara Lindsay Practical Nursing Bursary
Barbara Lindsay is an alumnus of the Practical Nursing program at Great Plains College and has worked in the health care industry for over 20 years. She herself struggled financially while taking her education and knew she wanted to give back and help out students in pursuing their dream of working in the health care field.
The bursary is two (2) $2,500 awards that will be given out each year for a minimum of ten (10) years beginning in the 2025/26 academic year. Applications will be assessed by the Donor and Great Plains College Staff.
Bursary Criteria & Application Process:
- The bursary is available to students in the Practical Nursing program at the Swift Current Campus.
- The student must be enrolled in full time and tuition fees paid.
- Complete online application form, available July 1st - September 15th each academic year.
Barbara Lindsay Practical Nursing Bursary Application Form - An interview will be part of the selection process for a short list of applicants.
- The bursary will be paid out in two (2) installments - the first at the fall scholarship reception (October) and the second at the end of second semester (May).
**To be considered all applications must be complete. Please review your application and essay to be sure you have included all information before submitting.
CICan Paul & Gerri Charette Bursary Program
The College and Institutes Canada (CICan) Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary Program provides financial support to college and institute students that demonstrate financial need and who often face greater challenges and/or barriers to participate in post-secondary education.
As a student enrolled in a diploma program at Great Plains College, we encourage you to apply for this award. Students attending colleges or institutions in rural, remote, or northern areas will be given preference. There are ten (10) bursaries of up to $5,000 each available.
Eligibility & Application Process:
- Eligible students must be enrolled in a multi-year program.
- Students must be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant, permanent resident, or a protected person.
*international students are not eligible. - Complete online application form,
CICan Paul & Gerri Charette Bursary Application Form - Applications will be accepted until deadline. 12:00 NOON - Friday, October 17, 2025
**To be considered all applications must be complete. Please review your application and essay to be sure you have included all information before submitting.
Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) Indigenous Bursary
The Crown Investments Corporation will be providing five (5) $5,000 bursaries to Indigenous students attending a Great Plains College Campus and full-time program.
Application Process:
- All eligibility and selection criteria is listed on the below application form link.
- Complete online application form, available July 1st - September 15th each academic year.
CIC Indigenous Bursary Application form
**To be considered all applications must be complete. Please review your application and essay to be sure you have included all information before submitting.
Great Plains College Board Bursary
The Great Plains College Board of Directors Bursary was established to empower students by reducing financial barriers and supporting them in their educational pursuits. At Great Plains College, we recognize that dedication and resilience that students bring to their studies, and this bursary provides essential assistance for those committed to achieving their academic and career goals. Through this support, we aim to create an inclusive environment where every student has the opportunity to fully participate and succeed within our programs.
This bursary is also a reflection of our commitment to the communities we serve across Saskatchewan. By investing in our students, we invest in the future of our province, helping to cultivate skilled graduates who will contribute positively to local industries, foster growth, and strengthen the connections between education, community, and economic development. The Board of Directors Bursary is a testament to our college's dedication to fostering personal growth and professional success.
The Bursary: The board has the discretion to award more than one $500 bursary each year. Applications will be assessed by the Great Plains College Board of Directors.
Bursary Criteria
- Students must submit the application and an essay.
- Students must be enrolled in a full-time program and their student fees are pain in full/current.
- Students are only eligible to receive the award one time.
Note: Immediate family members of board members are not eligible to apply for or receive this bursary.
Application Process
- Complete the online application form and essay by September 30th to be considered for the current academic year.
Great Plains College Board Bursary Application Form
**To be considered all applications must be complete. Please review your application and essay to be sure you have included all information before submitting.
Philip Gobeil Memorial Bursary
The late Philip Gobeil, a long-time resident of Swift Current, left his entire estate to educational charities. Having obtained only a partial Grade 8 education, Philip always regretted not being educated. His passion was for metal work and welding and with his inventive mind and mechanical abilities, he could have done more if he had the opportunity to get an education. His last wish was to help other young people to get their education and to honour that wish the family has donated $100,000 to Great Plains College to create the Philip Gobeil Memorial Bursary.
The bursary is five (5) $2,000 awards that will be available each year for ten years. Applications will be assessed by a committee consisting of family members and Great Plains College Staff.
Bursary Criteria
- Demonstration of financial need is a requirement.
- Students in all programs are eligible to apply, but preference will be given to student(s) enrolled in full-time trades programs at the Swift Current campus. The current programs being offered include; Welding, Electrician, and Power Engineering.
- Students must be from Southwest Saskatchewan.
- Students can apply for this award in every year of the program.
- All student fees must be paid in full to be eligible for this award.
Application Process
- Complete online application form, available July 1st - September 15th each academic year.
Philip Gobeil Memorial Bursary Application Form - Attach your essay. (500 word maximum)
**To be considered all applications must be complete. Please review your application and essay to be sure you have included all information before submitting.