Jesse Skwaruk Water Education Award

What you will need

• ✓ Completion of the application via NAIT's awards portal
• ✓ Written response to the supplemental question: 'Why do you think the water and wastewater industry is essential in Alberta?'
• ✓ Enrollment in the first year of the Water & Wastewater Technician program at NAIT

About this award

You can receive a $500.00 award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a first-year student at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) who is passionate about the importance of water and wastewater infrastructure in Alberta. You must apply by February 12, 2027. When you apply, ask NAIT how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the awards portal. Winners are chosen based on two things: your academic achievement during the first semester of your program and the quality of your written response to the supplemental question. Selection criteria aren't published in detail, so ask NAIT how many students typically apply for this award so you can judge your odds. Ask NAIT during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, while others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with NAIT whether it's a one-time award or if you can apply again in later years.

Who qualifies

You must be a first year student enrolled in the Water & Wastewater Technician program at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology). To be considered, you must show good academic achievement in the first semester of your program and submit a written response to the required question.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to certificate students
• ✓ Studying Water & Wastewater Technician

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• SupportAvoid submitting your application without reviewing it for clarity. Instead, ask a classmate or instructor to read your letter to ensure your argument is persuasive and easy to follow.
• RealismAvoid assuming you will win just because of your first-semester marks. Instead, remember that you must complete the full application and the supplemental question to be considered.

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