Honouring their mothers, Tony and Kay Van den Brink established this bursary in recognition of students who have qualifications to continue on to post-secondary but do not have the financial means. They wish the scholarship to follow the students to their choice of academic institution to cover the cost of tuition, books and other needs.DONOR:Kermet Archibald & Jacoba Van den Brink Memorial Scholarship Fund at The Calgary FoundationWHERE TENABLE:Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School DistrictFIELD OF STUDY:Any of the hard sciences, engineering, geology, biology, veterinary medicine, pre-medicine or health sciences OR;Any designated trades program (https://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/designated-trades-profiles) or vocational programs...

The Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) Bursary is a non-repayable bursary you can receive if you agree to live and work in northern Alberta for one year of full-time employment in return for each year of bursary support received. It is offered to students entering their last 2 years of post-secondary studies or entering a program that is one or 2 years in length.The goal of this bursary is to assist students to obtain the skills and knowledge to enter or re-enter the workforce in northern Alberta.Two bursary recipients shared their experience about how the bursary gave them opportunity to...

The Calgary Foundation has a long history of community involvement and supporting education in Calgary. These student awards were established in 2010 in memory of Marguerite Patricia P. Bannister. The awards are intended to support a child in a single-parent family pursuing post-secondary education at the University of Calgary.DonorMarguerite Patricia P. Bannister Scholarship Fund at The Calgary FoundationWhere TenableCalgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School District (City of Calgary schools only)Field of StudyUnrestrictedValue$4,000 per yearNumberUp to seven (7) awardsTenure (Term)Renewable up to three consecutive yearsEligibilityOpen to students registered in grade 12 that are completing the requirements of a high...

Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMAs) support Métis Albertans with scholarships up to $10,000 each year for post-secondary education.Our StoryTHE BBMAS WERE ESTABLISHED IN 2001 by the directors of the Canative Housing Corporation, Orval Belcourt, Dr. Herb Belcourt, and Georges Brosseau QC. Their vision was to help Métis Albertans realize self-sufficiency through post-secondary education and skills development.Over the past twenty years the Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards have provided more than $10.5 million to approximately 2,600 Métis students studying at institutions across Alberta. These awards are one of the largest non-governmental sources of student funding for Métis students in Canada.Learn more about...

Ranald and Vera Shean were highly respected musicians and teachers in Edmonton. They were determined that the young people they taught should not miss out on opportunities to expand their musical abilities and would often help students with travel or tuition. Ranald passed away in 1997; Vera in 2005. Both Ranald and Vera are members of the City’s Cultural Hall of Fame.The Ranald and Vera Shean Memorial Scholarship Fund assists students who demonstrate commitment and exceptional talent in studies of violin or piano. The primary criterion is quality of performance.The Shean’s legacy also continues to support music education and excellence...

DESCRIPTIONThese scholarships are provided by the Friends of UPEI Calgary who began an annual fundraising dinner and auction in 1998. Founder and chair, Bill LeClair, and numerous volunteers organize this event which is held each year on the first Saturday in November in Calgary, Alberta.CRITERIAThis scholarship will be granted to a student from Alberta entering the Bachelor of Nursing program or Accelerated Nursing program at UPEI. Preference will be given to a student from Calgary. The recipient must remain enrolled in a full-time course load in the Nursing program (5 courses/15 semester hours per semester) at UPEI. The applicant must...

Awarded annually to an Alberta student entering first- year Business at UPEI, with preference for a student from the Calgary area. Renewable at $2,000 for study years two, three, and four based on full course load enrolment and academic performance.Background: Well-known Calgary businessman Lou MacEachern understands more than most the value that education can play. He has had a very successful career and has been very generous to students pursuing education at every level. He realized the necessity of education after he moved to Calgary for the first time in 1952. He grew up in PEI and at a time...

This award was established in 2012 in memory of Dustin Peers by his family and friends. The purpose of the award is to assist Calgary students graduating from Central Memorial High School and other Calgary Board of Education (CBE) and the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) schools in pursuing studies in visual arts and arts-related careers.DonorEndowed by the family and friends of Dustin PeersWhere TenableCentre for Performing & Visual Arts at Central Memorial High School in the CBE and other CBE and CCSD high schools (City of Calgary schools only)Field of StudyVisual Arts (the arts created primarily for visual perception...

The La Due Ladies Lunch Scholarship Program has awarded over $120,000 to young women in Alberta since its inception. The program offers two distinct categories for promising young women in both High School and those pursuing Post-Secondary education. The applicants of the La Due Ladies Lunch Scholarship Fund are being offered an opportunity to participate in a pool of $15,500 of awards.Applicants must meet the following criteria:Applicants must be female and a resident of the Province of AlbertaMust be either in High School or enrolled in a Post-Secondary Institution (students who are continuing with upcoming Fall programming only)Must provide complete...

This scholarship was established by the Calgary Flames Foundation to recognize well-rounded students who exemplify leadership and volunteerism in their community.DonorThe Calgary Flames Foundation on behalf of Jennifer and Steve Major (from proceeds of the Calgary Flames Ambassadors’ Charity Poker Tournament)Where TenableCalgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School District (City of Calgary schools only)Field of StudyUnrestrictedValue$2,000NumberFour awardsEligibilityOpen to students registered in grade 12 who are completing the requirements of a high school diploma. Applicants must exemplify leadership as demonstrated through volunteer activities within the school and/or community and have academic requirements sufficient for entrance into their chosen program of...

Alberta Newsprint Company offers a total of $4000.00 per year in scholarships for high school students graduating in the Whitecourt area. The following are offered:$750.00 - St. Joseph School$750.00 - Hill Top School$750.00 - Mayerthorpe$750.00 - Fox Creek$1,000.00 - Open, any of the above schools or a home study studentA minimum of 2 applicants per school must be received. If not, a second overall recipient will receive scholarship dollars in the amount of $750.00.PurposeANC and its employees wish to support the broad needs of our community for trained, skilled and educated people to fill employment and community service roles in...

The ACPA has established the Arthur Bollo-Kamara Scholarship as a memorial tribute to Arthur Bollo-Kamara, Ph.D., P.Chem., and the work he conducted on behalf of chemists in this province. This $1000 scholarship is awarded annually to a student registered in a graduate chemistry program at a university in the province of Alberta.Arthur Bollo-Kamara came to Canada to earn his graduate degrees in chemistry and soon became an active volunteer for the chemical profession in Alberta. However, he was also a talented performer and maintained active participation in the arts and culture of his community. The scholarship award criteria are modeled...