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The Arnold and Grace Rumbold Leadership Award
$10,000 Apply by Feb 12
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The Arnold and Grace Rumbold Leadership Award
NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
Get $10,000 for your studies at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) if you show strong community leadership.
Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026
Total value
$10,000
Deadline
Feb 12, 2027
Level
Undergraduate, Certificate, Trades
What you will need
- Completed application submitted through the NAIT awards portal
- Letter of recommendation
- Personal statement (up to 750 words) covering volunteer activities, leadership, and community impact
- Name and contact information for one reference
About this award
You can receive $10,000.00. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a student leader who uses your practical skills to make a tangible difference in your community or on campus. You must apply by February 12, 2027. When you apply, ask NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) how and when you will hear back — whether it is through email, the portal, or by phone. NAIT's official page says how this award is decided (see Who qualifies). Ask NAIT how many students usually qualify, so you can judge your odds. Ask NAIT during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed because you may only receive the award once. If you have questions about future eligibility, confirm with NAIT.
Who qualifies
You must be a full-time student enrolled in any year or period of a degree, diploma, certificate, or apprentice program at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology). You must also maintain satisfactory academic standing. If you are enrolled in a co-op program, you are still eligible to apply. However, please note that any activities you completed as part of a co-op or other Work Integrated Learning (WIL — programs that combine classroom learning with practical experience in a professional setting) experiences, such as clinical, field, or professional practice placements, will not be considered in your evaluation.
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 undergraduate, certificate or trades students
How to apply
Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Ask for reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.
Tips for applying
- Personal StatementAvoid writing a general list of your duties. Instead, use specific examples and measurable outcomes to show the tangible, lasting change your actions created in your community.
- ReferencesAvoid providing a contact without briefing them first. Instead, ensure you advise your referee about the specific leadership and citizenship criteria for this award so they can write a targeted letter.
- StrategyAvoid including your co-op or internship achievements in your statement. Instead, focus on your voluntary service and leadership roles that happened outside of your required professional placements.
- RealismAvoid assuming that being in a high-profile role automatically wins the award. Instead, emphasize the "Applied Contribution" by showing how you used hands-on skills to solve a real problem for others.
Questions students ask
How do I apply?
Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on February 12, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.
Can international students apply?
Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.
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