Awards & Scholarships
Award Notifications are on the Horizon
Award decisions are in progress and notifications are being sent to RDP student email addresses. Don't miss out! Be sure to check your RDP email account regularly and log in to your RDP awards account using your MyRDP username and password to view your award offers and next steps.
Questions? Reach out to the Student Connect Centre.
Award & Scholarship Opportunities
Current Students
Current student award and scholarship opportunities are found in MyRDP. Log in to your MyRDP account and navigate to the Awards and Scholarships section to view all opportunities currently accepting applications.
RDP has various awards running throughout the year. Be sure to check your MyRDP Awards and Scholarships page often to ensure you're taking advantage of the amazing opportunities offered year-round.
Red Deer Polytechnic's General Awards Application
The deadline to complete RDP's General Awards Application has passed. Thank you and best of luck to all applicants! Award winners will be selected and notified by email to their RDP email accounts. Be sure to monitor your RDP email regularly over the spring, summer and fall months to ensure you do not miss any award notifications!
The General Awards Application will reopen in March 2026.
Red Deer Polytechnic Building on Excellence Academic Award
Who said there is no such thing as free money? If you are a current high school student planning to attend a credit program at Red Deer Polytechnic next fall, with an average of 80% or higher in five 5-credit grade 11 or grade 12 subjects, you could get $1,000 awards towards your tuition. It’s easy to apply!
Fall 2025 Applicants: Beginning October 1, 2024, email your transcript or Detailed Academic Report to the Student Connect Centre and be sure to provide an up-to-date email address and phone number.
There are limited scholarships to be awarded. Be sure to apply early!
Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics Awards & Scholarships
Current and prospective Red Deer Polytechnic student-athletes may be eligible for athletic awards and scholarships. Connect with the Red Deer Polytechnic team’s head coach to discuss your athletic award eligibility.
Rural Learner Support Grant
Are you a Red Deer Polytechnic Student planning to attend a regional campus in Rocky Mountain House, Stettler, Ponoka, Sundre or Drumheller? If so, you may be eligible to receive the Rural Learner Support Grant. This Grant is intended to offset the financial burdens you may face. Preference will be given to students enrolled in either the Practical Nurse Diploma or Health Care Aide Certificate programs.
Complete the Rural Learner Support Grant Application to be considered.
Deadline to apply for Fall term 2025: August 1, 2025
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