Student Awards
A Community of Support
Every year, our generous donors help hundreds of North Island College students pursue their educational goals with greater confidence and less financial stress.
Today, more than 500 scholarships, bursaries and awards are available to NIC students, supporting learners across a wide range of programs and disciplines. Together, our incredible donor community contributes to an awards program that distributes more than $1 million annually, helping students stay in school, complete their studies and prepare for meaningful careers.
Behind every award is a story of opportunity. It’s about a student who can focus on learning, a family whose financial burden is eased or even a future graduate who is one step closer to achieving their goals.
By supporting scholarships and bursaries, you join a community of donors who are helping students succeed today while strengthening our communities for the future.
Your gift can help create the next opportunity for a deserving student.
If you would like to establish a bursary or scholarship, contact us.
2026 Awards Program
Generous donors in our communities provide scholarships and bursaries through the NIC Foundation. Browse our list of existing award funds and see how donor support is helping students succeed.
Find a Fund
Ways to Fund an Award
Scholarships and bursaries help students overcome financial challenges, recognize their accomplishments and stay on the path to graduation. By establishing a named scholarship or bursary, you are establishing a pathway to student success.
Endowed funds exist in perpetuity through the North Island College Foundation. The principal of the endowed fund remains untouched and the interest accrued is awarded each year to students. The minimum amount required to establish a named endowed fund is $25,000, which will generate approximately $1,500* in interest annually.
See how your donation can grow with us by clicking the Endowment tab of our gift tabulator.
*Based on historic average (2024-2026). Investment income varies based on actual market returns each year.
Establish a non-endowed (annual) scholarship or bursary with a minimum commitment of $5,000. The entire fund is awarded to students over two to five years, allowing you to see the impact of your support right away.
It is possible to fund an award on an annual basis while also making additional gifts to build an endowed fund over time, with the goal of eventually having the annual award fully supported by the endowment income.
Hundreds of scholarship and bursary funds have been created to support North Island College students. Browse the 2025 Scholarships & Bursaries list to find an existing award that aligns with your passion and values and we can direct your gift to help boost that fund, providing even greater impact for students.