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Red Cross Standard First Aid/C.P.R./AED Combo
This comprehensive program includes instruction on the prevention, recognition and treatment of life-threatening emergencies plus certification in CPR as well as an introduction to AED. L...
Agriculture Sciences Certificate
If you’re interested in studying agriculture, but you only want to commit to a year, then our General Agriculture Certificate program, offered through our partnership with Lakeland College, is f...
Adult 12
The ABE Level 4/Grade 12 program is provided with credit from the Province of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Education. Cumberland College submits official records and transcripts of a...
Early Childhood Education Working Towards Your Diploma (Level 3)
Young children making the transition from home to child care or preschool need an enthusiastic, positive role model. They need someone dedicated to encouraging learning and growth. They need … ...
General Business Diploma
This General Business program over 2 years will provide you with a solid business foundation and prepare you for various employment opportunities. Your skills will be based around accounting, finance,...
Electrician Applied Certificate
Want to jump into the construction workforce? Check out the Electrician Applied Certificate program. At just 17 weeks long, it provides the basic knowledge and skills you need for an entry-level job. ...
Health Care Cook Certificate
Cooks in health care are in demand. The Health Care Cook program is designed to prepare cooks for work in health care settings, such as hospitals, long-term care homes, personal care homes, and privat...
Industrial Mechanics
Industrial Mechanics is an applied certificate program. It provides knowledge and skill development in installing, servicing, repairing and overhauling machines which produce industrial goods. You ...
Office Administration
This program provides knowledge and skill development related to the business office environment, with an emphasis on computer applications. Instruction is augmented by projects that will give you a h...
Primary Care Paramedic
Primary Care Paramedic is a one-year Saskatchewan Polytechnic certificate program. Being a paramedic is all about teamwork. There’s a sense of camaraderie you won’t find in many o...
Disability Support Worker Certificate
Do you like working with people? Do you believe everyone has the right to live life to the fullest? The Disability Support Worker program offers the training you need to be a community service worker,...
Drone Pilot Certification - Basic Operations
This 2-day course prepares you for Transport Canada's Basic Operations drone Pilot Certificate. The online exam is included and takes place on Day 2, but is optional for those taking the cou...General Awards Program
Thanks to the generous financial support of our donors, Cumberland College is pleased to offer our students the opportunity to apply for General Awards. These awards are based on a wide variety of criteria allowing us to consider factors beyond just academic standing. We strongly encourage ALL our Technical and University students to apply! In addition to marks, some examples of criteria include community service, financial need and classoom leadership. We have awards for full time, part time and mature students as well so don't delay - the application window is open from December 1 to January 20 of each academic year. Recipients are selected by a committee and successful applicants will be notified mid-February.
The annual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony will be held at the Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort on Friday, March 17th @ 2:00 pm. Please save the date and join us as we celebrate the success of Cumberland College students and the generosity of our community partners.
Application Criteria:
- All students enrolled in a Technical or University program at Cumberland College are eligible to apply
- General Awards are based on a variety of criteria. Each application will be reviewed for best fit in all categories, including
- Community Service
- Financial Need
- Mature Students
- Full time Students
- Part-time Students
- Academics
- Donor specific criteria
- Some of our Technical programs even have Instructor Nominated awards! (no application required)
- Entrance Scholarship Recipients: if your received an Entrance Scholarship last May, you are still eligible to apply for General Awards!
Additional Information:
- Cumberland College Scholarships and Awards are supported by the financial donations of local businesses, service clubs, individuals and like minded Foundations.
- Matching dollars provided through the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program are applied to the majority of our scholarships and awards
- Only successful applicants will be notified
- Successful applicants may be asked to provide a photo and a brief summary of their educational goals or a short biography to submit to the sponsor of their scholarship/award
For technical assistance submitting your application, please contact cteale@cumberlandcollege.sk.ca or 306-873-3849
