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Ena Lee Leaders in Business Scholarship
$20,000.00
Established by the Lee family to recognize the leadership and academic ability of students pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business.Award descriptionA) Offered annually to an undergraduate student entering the Haskayne School of Business Bachelor of Commerce degree program. Renewable in the second, third and fourth year at the University of Calgary, provided recipients achieve a minimum GPA of 3.20 over a minimum of 30.00 units in the previous fall and winter terms.B) Exceptional academic merit and promiseC) Contribution to school and/or community life with demonstrated leadershipD) Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Deadline
Dec 01, 2024
Charmaine Letourneau Scholarship
$7,000.00
Financial circumstances shouldn’t be a barrier to post-secondary education. That’s why ECF offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to help students with financial need achieve their post-secondary goals.Our Student Awards help you reduce the amount of debt you take on, whether you’re just getting started or are halfway through your program. Since 1989, we have provided millions of dollars to more than 2,000 students. We provide more than $1.2 million in student grants annually.Charmaine Letourneau ScholarshipsFor Deaf or hard of hearing students who are residents of Alberta.Awards range between $2,000 to $7,000.Application opens: June 30
Deadline
Sep 30, 2024
PVMA Student Scholarship
$1,500.00
The Professional Vegetation Managers Association’s (PVMA) membership is made up of electric utilities, pipelines and petroleum producers, forestry companies, road authorities and municipal weed managers, contractors, and equipment and chemical suppliers, government agencies and others. An objective of the Association is to promote and support continuous improvement in the industry through the development of improved methods, careful regulation and responsible execution of vegetation management activities, and by supporting training and education of the people working at all levels in the industry.In keeping with this objective, the PVMA will be awarding up to four scholarships of $1500.00 each per year to...
Deadline
Nov 30, 2024
United Nurses of Alberta Nursing Education Scholarship
$1,500.00
The scholarships are awarded annually to students in their first year of nursing studies in an approved nursing program in Alberta and who are related to a UNA member or associate member in good standing.To complete the apply for the scholarships, applicants must fill out the application form and submit a short essay that answers the question: Why is the PRC process important to Alberta Nurses?United Nurses of Alberta awards up to 15 nursing scholarships of $1,500 each year and one award of $1,500 sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions for students enrolled in first-year Registered Nurse- or...
Deadline
Oct 15, 2024
Alberta Holstein Association Scholarship Program
$1,000.00
Up to 4 $1000 scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the youth committee to students who have completed the first year of university or college and are returning to school within the calendar year. Scholarships are awarded annually at the Branch Annual Meeting in February.Scholarship Application RequirementsCan be used at any officially recognized post-secondary institution.Must have completed at least the first year of university/college; and must be returning to school within the calendar year.Any field of study will qualify but a post-secondary program in/or related to agriculture, science or business with a demonstrated interest in dairy might be...
Deadline
Oct 31, 2024
Dr. Mirza Educational AGGA Scholarship
$1,000.00
Nominations are accepted each year for the Dr. MIRZA EDUCATIONAL AGGA Scholarship Draw for secondary school students. Typically we award 2 scholarships each year; in 2021 we have increased the amount of each scholarship to $1000.00. It is awarded at the Annual Meeting in November. All nominations are checked for eligibility and once confirmed, are placed in a hat, and a name is drawn. The board increased amount awarded to better reflect the increased cost of post secondary education.Criterion:Parent must be a member of AGGAA name is eligible only once – previous winners may NOT apply again, but parents may...
Deadline
Oct 15, 2024
United Cycle Scholarship
$1,000.00
The United Cycle Scholarship shall be awarded to one male and one female affiliated member of Softball Alberta.In order for your application to be processed and eligible, the following must be provided:A brief, one-page list of their competitive softball involvement and achievements (include current and all previous years). Be sure to include any Provincial or Post-Provincial tournaments, Alberta Summer Games, Western Canada Games, Canada Summer Games that you have attended along with any personal awards you have received.A brief essay describing your future softball goals. 
Deadline
Sep 30, 2024
Softball Alberta Memorial Scholarship
$1,000.00
Three (3) Memorial Scholarships shall be awarded to affiliated members who are currently playing softball, conducting or assisting in instructional clinics, coaching, or umpiring.In order for your application to be processed and eligible, the following must be provided:Write a brief essay telling us how you would like to see yourself involved in the game of softball in 5 years.A list of your involvement in any of the following: conducting or assisting in instructional clinics, coaching, umpiring, or training and for how many years you have done so. 
Deadline
Sep 30, 2024
Edmonton Oil Kings Junior Hockey Club Award
$1,000.00
Five annual $1,000 awards to members of the Concordia University of Edmonton Thunder Hockey Team (men’s) who are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. In addition to the normal academic requirements (section 7.0), recipients must be in good standing on the team and demonstrate financial need. The award was created “to promote the advancement of education of amateur hockey players of merit and distinction. An application is required.
Deadline
Jan 15, 2025
Umpire Memorial Scholarship
$750.00
The Umpire Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded to an affiliated member of the Alberta Softball Umpires Association (ASUA) or can be a son or daughter of a registered umpire.In order for your application to be processed and eligible, the following must be provided:Applicant must have attended the Minor Umpires Camp, or have umpired at some level of Softball in Alberta, or must be the son or daughter of an umpire who has been registered for five (5) consecutive years with the ASUA.A brief essay describing an experience from your own life that has influenced the kind of umpire you are...
Deadline
Sep 30, 2024
Alberta Agricultural Scholarship Award
$500.00
Nominate a student who has demonstrated leadership! The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies have 7 (Seven)  $500.00 Scholarship awards that will be given to outstanding post‐secondary students continuing their education, who have volunteered their time and energy to their communities and agricultural societies.Please consider individuals in your community who could benefit from receiving this award. Applicants must be nominated by their local Agricultural Society. In 1995 it was decided to use funds from the Special Project Trust Fund to create a scholarship for Alberta Students entering or enrolled in an agricultural-based program. Each Applicant would be nominated by their Agricultural...
Deadline
Oct 31, 2024
Youth Climate Activism Bursary
$500.00
Three bursaries of $500 each will be awarded to members of the youth climate movement who are either attending a post-secondary school in Calgary or who have graduated from a Calgary high school and are attending post-secondary education elsewhere.Application ProcessPlease include:A brief (½ to 1 page, about 200-500 words) description of your involvement in youth climate activism. Examples of this might include involvement in the climate strike movement, leadership in a school eco-club, or work with a community, church, school, service, or political organization on a climate-related project Institution and intended program of study for the upcoming academic year Links...
Deadline
Sep 15, 2024
How to Become an Accountant or Auditor
EXPECTED WAGE:
$59,430.00
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2.2%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Producer or Director
EXPECTED WAGE:
$64,430.00
Directors and producers are responsible for ensuring a project stays on budget and on schedule. The majorities have a bachelor's degree and have finished numerous years of work experience in...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 4.2%
Education: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience
How to Become an Actuary
EXPECTED WAGE:
$84,810.00
In order to become certified professionals, Actuaries require a bachelor's degree and have to pass numerous exams. Bachelor's degrees are typically taken in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or some form...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1.1%
Education: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience
How to Become an Advertising, Promotions, or Marketing Manager
EXPECTED WAGE:
$105,960.00
Typically, these managers bring previous work experience to the table including: sales, advertising, promotions or marketing. For most of these promotions, advertising and related marketed management positions, a bachelor's degree...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3.1%
Education: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience
How to Become and Aerospace Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$101,000.00
Aerospace engineers use the principles of calculus, trigonometry, and other advanced topics in mathematics for analysis, design, and troubleshooting in their work. Aerospace engineers must have a bachelor’s degree in...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1.5%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become an Agricultural Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$76,000.00
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become an Airline or Commercial Pilot
EXPECTED WAGE:
$111,680.00
The majority of airline pilots start their career flying commercially. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Most pilots need a bachelor's degree. The FAA or Federal Aviation Administration...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become an Anthropologist or Archaeologist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$57,000.00
Commonly, archaeologists and anthropologists live in the community they are studying. A PhD or a master's degree is required in archaeology or anthropology; however, bachelor degree holders may obtain employment...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3.7%
Education: Master's degree
How to Become an Architect
EXPECTED WAGE:
$70,320.00
Typically, there are 3 specific steps in order to become a licensed architect including: finishing a professional degree in architecture, working under a paid internship to gain relevant experience and...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1.5%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Curator
EXPECTED WAGE:
$45,020.00
It is common for curators to specialize in one particular time period. The majority of curator, archivist or conservator positions require a minimum of a master's degree that is related...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3.2%
Education: Master's degree
How to Become an Art Director
EXPECTED WAGE:
$78,000.00
Numerous art directors initiate their career as photographers, graphic designers and fine artists. They may have previous work experience as editors or experience in design occupation prior to becoming art...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 4.1%
Education: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience
How to Become an Atmospheric Scientist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$81,290.00
Atmospheric scientists are responsible for issuing severe weather warnings. They typically have a bachelor's degree in meteorology or a similarly related field in earth sciences. Those interested in research positions...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1.4%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become an Audiologist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$62,030.00
Audiologists work with patients on a regular basis to check their hearing and balance. They may continue with the current treatment plan or make appropriate changes. Audiologists require a doctoral...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 0.4%
Education: First professional degree
How to Become an Editor
EXPECTED WAGE:
$53,070.00
Typically, a college degree is required for a person to be an editor. A bachelor's degree in English, journalism or communications is common. An editor must additionally be computer literate.
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 4.4%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Biochemist or Biophysicist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$88,000.00
In order to work in development and research positions, biophysicists and biochemists are required to hold a Ph.D. The majority of Ph.D. holders initiate their careers in temporary postdoctoral research...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3%
Education: Doctoral degree
How to Become a Biomedical Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$85,000.00
Biomedical engineers commonly work in quality assurance or in research and development modes. Typically, these engineers require a bachelor's degree from an accredited program in biomedical engineering in order to...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2.8%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Chemical Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$91,000.00
A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering is required for one to become a chemical engineer. Ideally, education is supplemented with practical experience. Numerous facilities offer cooperative engineering programs where students...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2.8%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Chemist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$80,230.00
The majority of materials scientists and chemists work in laboratory settings. These careers require a minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related subject. Those wishing to pursue...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2.4%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Chiropractor
EXPECTED WAGE:
$66,490.00
Those who wish to become a chiropractor need to earn their D.C. degree or Doctor of Chiropractic designation. Licensing needs to be obtained prior to working on people. Most chiropractors...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 0.3%
Education: First professional degree
How to Become a Civil Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$79,000.00
In order to become a civil engineer, a bachelor's degree is required in civil engineering or one of its related specialties. For senior positions, a graduate degree and licensure is...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1%
Education: Bachelor's degree