Great Plains College recently announced that they were able award over $213,000 in entrance scholarships, awards, and bursaries this fall.
Out of the total amount awarded, $157, 000 in scholarships were awarded to students attending the Swift Current Campus and another $10,000 was awarded to international students in Swift Current and Warman.
Brad Mahon, president and chief executive officer at Great Plains College, noted that over the years, Great Plains College has provided nearly $2.5 million in scholarships and awards to help thousands of students in Saskatchewan.
"We know the cost of pursuing further education can be one of the largest barriers students face when deciding to go back to school," he said. "Our scholarship program is helping reduce that barrier, offering students a pathway to education that may not have been possible without the added financial support."
Students in Maple Creek, Martensville, Kindersley, and Warman also received scholarships and this December, 10 Adult Basic Education Persistence Awards will be presented to deserving students.
The scholarship program at Great Plains is known as one of the best in the province, thanks to the support of community donors.
This school year, two new bursaries were made available; the Philip Gobeil Memorial Bursary and the Crown Investment Corporation Indigenous Bursary.
"As National Philanthropy Day is November 15, we want to extend an extra thank you to our donors for their ongoing support," Mahon added.
More scholarships will be awarded during the winter semester to around 43 additional students.
Anyone looking for a full list of donors or more information about scholarships at Great Plains College can head to their website or email development@greatplainscollege.ca to become a donor.