Student Awards Guide 2021/2022
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Student Awards Guide 2021/2022 sait.ca Supporting the success of SAIT students and alumni The SAIT Alumni and Development team is here to support you, from orientation to graduation. Get the most out of your time at SAIT by joining us for special networking and volunteer opportunities. The Alumni and Development team offers: • Networking events for SAIT students that will connect you with your industry — online or in person — a great way to learn more about your future career. Who knows? Maybe you’ll meet a future employer. • Award assistance labs to make your experience of the student award application process as easy as possible. Each lab will connect you with staff who can answer your questions and help you get started. Search Student Awards on sait.ca for details. Once you graduate, you become an important member of the SAIT alumni family. You’ll join more than 250,000 alumni whose skills, innovation and creativity are strengthening communities in Canada and in 110 countries around the world. Good luck with your studies. We can’t wait to celebrate your successes. Please keep in touch with us! @saitalumni SAIT Alumni and Development Southern Alberta Institute of Technology [email protected] sait.ca/alumni Scholarships and Bursaries at SAIT A student award can help you achieve your goals. SAIT is proud to offer more than $5 million in scholarships and bursaries to students in almost every program, and you’ll find complete details in this guide. Every award offered is dedicated to helping SAIT students find success, and every award has been created because of generous donations from SAIT alumni, faculty and staff as well as corporate partners and friends. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began last year, a record number of donors have contributed to emergency funds for students, and the Level Up Alumni Award has been created to help SAIT alumni upskill — see page 25 in this guide for more information, or check sait.ca/alumni/alumni-perks. I encourage you to apply for an award. You’ll find everything you need to know about the application process in this guide. You can also attend watch a helpful video on how to apply to awards — go to sait.ca/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/ student-awards. If you receive an award, please help us and future students by thanking those who provided the funds. Your award confirmation email will include suggestions for how you can record a video expressing your thanks, or you can send a note online. A thank you from an award recipient is both meaningful and good practice! It’s a smart way to make a great impression and connect with influential SAIT donors, sponsors and potential employers. SAIT graduates belong to a network of more than 250,000 proud alumni — people who are making a difference in their communities and around the world. The Alumni and Development team will do all we can to support your career goals. We’re here to help. If you have questions or just want to connect, send us an email at [email protected]. I wish you a great year and continued success. BRIAN BOWMAN Director, Alumni and Development sait.ca Student Awards Guide 2021/2022 | 1 Table of Contents 8 GENERAL AWARDS 26 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 36 SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND 26 General Awards PUBLIC SAFETY 16 ATHLETIC AWARDS 27 Administrative Information 36 General Awards Management 37 Advanced Care Paramedic 18 LEARNER AND 27 Bachelor of Applied Business 37 Dental Assisting ACADEMIC SERVICES Administration 37 Diagnostic Medical Sonography 27 Bachelor of Business 38 Health Information 20 MACPHAIL SCHOOL Administration Management OF ENERGY 28 Business Administration 38 Medical Laboratory Assistant 20 General Awards 29 Legal Assistant 38 Medical Laboratory Technology 20 Bachelor of Applied Technology 29 Office Professional 38 Medical Radiologic Technology Petroleum Engineering 39 Nuclear Medicine Technology 20 Chemical Engineering 30 SCHOOL OF 39 Pharmacy Assistant Dual Credit Technology CONSTRUCTION 39 Primary Care Paramedic 21 Chemical Laboratory Technology 30 General Awards 39 Rehabilitation Assistant 21 Electrical Engineering 31 Architectural Technologies 39 Respiratory Therapy Technology 32 Bachelor of Applied 21 Electronics Engineering Technology Geographic 40 SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY Technology Information Systems AND TOURISM 22 Environmental Technology 32 Bachelor of Science Construction 40 General Awards 22 Instrumentation Engineering Project Management 40 Baking And Pastry Arts Technology 33 Civil Engineering Technology 41 Butchery and Charcuterie 23 Petroleum Engineering 34 Engineering Design and Management Technology Drafting Technology 41 Culinary Arts 24 Power Engineering Technology 35 Geomatics Engineering 42 Hospitality and Tourism 24 Power and Process Operations Technology Management 24 Pre-Employment Electrician 35 Pre-Employment Cabinetmaking 24 Workplace Safety Management 35 Pre-Employment Carpenter 44 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION — Distance Learning 35 Pre-Employment Refrigeration AND COMMUNICATIONS and Air Conditioning TECHNOLOGIES 25 SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED 44 General Awards DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY 44 Film and Video Production 45 Graphic Communications and Print Technology 45 Information Systems Security 45 Information Technology 45 Journalism 46 Library Information Technology 46 New Media Production and Design 47 Radio, Television and Broadcast News 2 | Student Awards Guide 2019/2020 sait.ca 48 SCHOOL OF 56 APPRENTICE 61 Instrumentation MANUFACTURING AND 56 General Apprentice Controls Apprentice AUTOMATION 58 Auto Body Technician Apprentice 61 Insulator Apprentice 48 Machinist Technician 58 Automotive Service 61 Machinist Apprentice 48 Mechanical Engineering Technician Apprentice 62 Parts Technician Apprentice Technology 59 Baker Apprentice 62 Plumber Apprentice 49 Non-Destructive Testing 59 Bricklayer Apprentice 62 Pre-Employment Carpenter 49 Welding Engineering Technology 59 Cabinetmaker Apprentice 62 Recreation Vehicle Service 59 Carpenter Apprentice Technician Apprentice 50 SCHOOL OF 60 Cook Apprentice 63 Refrigeration and A/C TRANSPORTATION Mechanic Apprentice 60 Electrician Apprentice 50 General Awards 63 Sheet Metal Worker Apprentice 60 Electric Motor Systems 51 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technician Apprentice 63 Steamfitter-Pipefitter Technology Apprentice 60 Ford Automotive Student 52 Aircraft Structures Technician Service Educational Training 63 Transport Refrigeration 52 Automotive Service Technology Program (ASSET Technician Apprentice 53 Avionics Technology 61 Gasfitter Apprentice 63 Welder Apprentice 53 Business Administration — 61 Glazier Apprentice Automotive Management 61 Heavy Equipment 64 INDEX 54 Diesel Equipment Technician Technician Apprentice 54 Railway Conductor 61 Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Apprentice sait.ca Student Awards Guide 2019/2020 | 3 GENERAL criteria may also be included. See the Award Categories Award Criteria section on page 5 for Awards that are not linked to a specific more information. SAIT offers more than 4,200 awards to SAIT academic school or program are our students. Most awards fall under one called general awards. In most cases, any Scholarship: Academic achievement is of four categories: student in any program who completes the primary selection criteria but other the online application form will be criteria may also be included. ENTRANCE considered for a general award if they Prizes: Non-cash awards (such as meet the award’s criteria as outlined in Entrance awards are for students who plaques and medals) presented for a this guide. are beginning a program. Some awards specific accomplishment (academic are for a specific program and others are or non-academic). open for students in all programs. SCHOOL/PROGRAM-SPECIFIC Entrance awards are available for These awards are designated to a GOVERNMENT FUNDED specific SAIT academic school and to a students starting their program in the These awards are issued directly by the specific SAIT program. They take the Fall, Winter or Spring terms. Information Alberta government and details can be form of bursaries, scholarships or prizes: on these awards will be available on the found by visiting studentaid.alberta.ca. Student Awards page at sait.ca. Bursary: Financial need is the primary criteria used for selection but other 4 | Student Awards Guide 2019/2020 sait.ca If you have questions about your SIN Award Criteria or ITN, contact the SAIT International Application Tips Centre for more information and SAIT awards are given based in whole or READ THE CRITERIA in part on the following criteria: assistance. The Centre can also tell you about other awards that are available for The conditions for each award are called Academic achievement: A pre- international students. Email the Centre criteria. Read the criteria carefully for determined Grade Point Average (GPA). at [email protected]. every award you see on the application Financial need: Financial need is form. Please do not apply for an award if Some SAIT awards are only for determined by assessing a student’s you do not meet its criteria. This will save international students, such as the income and expenses combined with the you time in completing the application. Esmail Safana Farzana Fayaz Bharwani cost of tuition for the academic year. Foundation awards; the Laughing Dog Students receiving student loans may still International Student award; and the A WORD ABOUT YOUR REFERENCES be considered to be in financial need. International Students — Excellence and Choose your references with care. 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