Cumberland College is proud to offer a generous scholarship and awards program. Students pursuing post-secondary training at Cumberland College are eligible to apply for two categories of awards:

Entrance Scholarships

allocated each spring to students planning to begin full time Technical, Trades or Universtity programs at Cumberland College in the following fall/winter intake
students require a minimum average of 75% to apply
the online application process opens March 1 and closes April 30 of each year
up to twenty $2000 entrance scholarships are available
as well, an additional five $2000 entrance scholarships, the Alex Prytula University Entrance Scholarships, are designated exclusively for students of Indigenous ancestry are awarded annually to students choosing to attend their first year of University studies at Cumberland College. Students apply via the same online application however the deadline for these specific awards is March 24.

General Awards

students actively attending post-secondary programs at Cumberland College are eligible to apply for general awards
criteria for these awards vary widely and include categories such as academic acheivement, financial need and community involvement. There are also awards available for part time and mature students
the online application process opens December 1 and closes Jan 31 of each academic year
all students attending post-secondary training at Cumberland College are invited to apply

Our Donors

With sincere gratitude, Cumberland College would like to acknowledge the generosity of the following businesses, organizations, service clubs, and individuals who contributed towards the 2022-23 Scholarship and Awards Program. Our Awards program would not be possible without the support of our donors!

Matching Fund Donor

Ministry of Advanced Education via the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship Fund

Platinum Level Donors ($5000+)

Walker Wood Foundation
Chernoff Family Foundation
Maurice Price Foundation
Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation

Gold Level Donors ($1000 - 4999)

Allard Foundation
C&J Ekong Charitable Foundation Inc.
City of Melfort
Cornerstone Credit Union
Melody Motors
Melfort Rotary Club
Nipawin Lions
Prairie North Co-op
Town of Kinistino
Zach Moyer

Silver Level Donors ($500 - 999)

Beeland Co-op
Cumberland College Staff
Diamond North Credit Union
Dr. Eben Strydom
Dr. Geoff Zerr
JBN Promotions
Kinette Club of Melfort
Kinette Club of Nipawin
Lake Country Co-op
Lynn Verklan
Newsask Community Futures
R.M. of Flett's Springs No. 429
R.M. of Kinistino No. 459
R.M. of Star City No. 428
Wayne Cochran ~ Sarah Cochran Memorial

The generous contributions from our donors supports regional post-secondary educational opportunities and enables students to stay in their home communities while pursuing their studies.

Awards Programs

Cumberland College Scholarship and Awards Program