Description This award supports women residents of the City of Edmonton who are pursuing post‑secondary studies in energy, power, water, healthcare, business, IT, safety/emergency management, and related fields. It is intended for candidates who plan to build an ongoing career in those fields within Edmonton and who demonstrate potential for leadership. The selection emphasizes both academic/professional direction and community engagement. - Purpose: Financial support for women training for careers in essential municipal and technical fields. - Target audience: Women who live in the City of Edmonton and plan to work in Edmonton after their studies. - Outcome: Awards are intended...

Title: Award for Alberta Residents in Italian Studies Description This award supports Alberta residents who plan to study Italian culture and language at a Canadian post-secondary institution. The source material contains conflicting information about the intended study level (mentions both entering fourth year of undergraduate studies and graduate-level study), so applicants should verify the correct eligibility with the award administrator. The award emphasizes commitment to Italian culture and strong academic achievement rather than a narrow field of study beyond Italian Studies. Key takeaways - **Purpose:** Support Alberta residents pursuing Italian Studies in Canada. - **Scope ambiguity:** Source lists both 4th‑year...

Overview This scholarship supports Canadian undergraduate students studying visual arts at an Alberta post‑secondary institution. The award (approximately $1,000) is paid directly toward the recipient’s tuition. Eligible disciplines Applicants must be working in one of the following visual arts areas (electronic media is excluded): - Applied Arts - Drawing - Multimedia (non‑electronic) - Photography - Painting - Printmaking - Sculpture Who may apply - Canadian citizens. - Full‑time undergraduates enrolled at a post‑secondary institution in Alberta. - Students who are entering their final year of study in a qualifying visual arts program. Academic requirement - Demonstrate satisfactory academic performance: cumulative...

Description **Purpose and focus** The John Shirra Memorial Scholarship is a memorial award created to help finance post-secondary studies for students who reflect the personal qualities John Shirra exemplified: friendship, community spirit, humour, adventure, athletics, and entrepreneurial drive. It is intended to recognize well-rounded Bachelor of Commerce students who contribute to their communities and maintain an active, balanced lifestyle. The scholarship supports recipients by reducing the financial burden of tuition while honoring John’s legacy in a concrete way. Key takeaways - Honors students who mirror John Shirra’s personal qualities. - Intended to assist with financing a student’s studies. - Targets...

Description **Purpose and focus** The Phyllis Weston English Scholarship supports students preparing to become high school English teachers who have roots in Calgary. It targets final‑year Education students specializing in English and is intended to reduce tuition costs as they complete teacher training. The award is administered through the partner universities and is presented as a single annual scholarship. This section explains who the scholarship is for and its general educational objective. Key takeaways - Supports final‑year Education students specializing in English. - Intended for aspiring high‑school English teachers with Calgary ties. - Delivered as a single annual scholarship to...

Description The Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) Scholarship is an annual award intended to support undergraduate students pursuing environmental studies or closely related programs. The scholarship recognizes emerging professionals whose academic focus aligns with conservation, stewardship, or other environmental fields. It is designed to help cover education-related expenses and encourage continued engagement in the environmental sector. The award is open to students who meet the eligibility criteria (see Eligibility). - **Purpose:** Support undergraduate study in environmental fields. - **Frequency:** Awarded once per year. - **Target:** Students entering careers or further study in the environmental sector. - **Sponsor:** Alberta Wilderness Association. History...

Description **Focus** The Kathryn Huget Leadership Award supports graduate students who are actively working to strengthen leadership in business, with a particular emphasis on advancing women into leadership roles. It recognizes practical and scholarly efforts that improve workplace leadership practices and outcomes for women. The award is intended to encourage continued work and leadership that creates measurable improvement in business environments. Key takeaways - Supports students working to improve leadership in business. - Emphasis on advancing women into leadership positions. - Recognizes practical and/or research-based contributions to workplace improvement. History of the Award **Origin and purpose** The award was created...

Description **What the program is:** The Indigenous Education Partnership Program supports Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education by combining financial assistance with mentorship and community-focused encouragement. It helps recipients access accredited degree and diploma programs and is administered by Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac). The program is intended to remove financial barriers and promote long-term educational success among First Nation, Inuit, and Métis community members. Key takeaways - Provides financial support plus mentorship to Indigenous post-secondary students. - Administered by Alberta‑Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al‑Pac). - Aims to remove barriers and promote sustained educational success. History of the award **Established legacy:**...

Description **Purpose and scope** The Bethany scholarships provide targeted financial support for students enrolled in post-secondary programs that prepare them for careers in care and health services. Each scholarship is designed to reduce financial barriers while encouraging professional growth and educational advancement in continuing care fields. The awards focus on practical, career-oriented programs rather than broad, unrelated disciplines. Key takeaways: - Scholarships support studies in care and health-related post-secondary programs. - Aim to reduce financial barriers and promote professional growth. - Focused on students pursuing careers in continuing care and health services. Eligibility **Who can apply** Applicants must be enrolled...

Programs that share AWSN's goal of championing women, girls, and marginalized communities in the STEM sphere are now invited to submit funding applications for 2025.Last year, we granted over $30,000 in funding, backing an expansive set of initiatives. This included everything from high school robotics teams and undergraduates participating in global competitions to underwriting speaker fees for events reaching diverse demographics and STEM sectors throughout Alberta. The application gateway will remain accessible until 11:59 PM MDT on August 6, 2025. Please keep in mind that the portal will shut down at this point, with no chances for extension.To submit your...

Description The ManCap Foundation awards grants to Alberta high school graduates who plan to pursue post-secondary studies in Alberta and who intend to start a business. Awards are intended to support students preparing to launch entrepreneurial ventures rather than to reward academic standing. Selection emphasizes demonstrated entrepreneurial ambition and financial need. The program is specifically restricted to first‑year entrants at designated Alberta post‑secondary institutions. Key takeaways: - Grants support Alberta high school graduates preparing to start a business. - Awards target students entering first-year studies at designated Alberta institutions. - Focus is on entrepreneurial ambition and financial need, not academic...

Description The Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship recognizes senior high school students for academic excellence and encourages them to continue into post‑secondary study. It is awarded based on final official high school marks and requires students to move into full‑time post‑secondary (undergraduate) study to receive payment. The application is submitted through the Alberta Student Aid portal once your official transcript is final and you are enrolled full time. Key takeaways - Purpose: reward high‑school academic achievement and promote post‑secondary study. - Award is based on final official high‑school marks. - Must be applied for through Alberta Student Aid once...