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Youth Climate Activism Bursary

Scholarship Value $500

Number of Scholarships 3

This bursary is in appreciation of the members of the youth climate activist movement in Calgary.

Award

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 Process 

apply by email to bursary@calgaryclimatehub.ca

Please 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 (if any) to any online projects or media relevant to the application

Deadline

The application deadline for the 2024/25 school year is September 15, 2025.

Eligibility

  • Any student is eligible who either
  • Will be attending a post-secondary school in Calgary in 2024/25
  • Has graduated from a Calgary high school and will be attending post-secondary education elsewhere in 2024/25
  • There are no age limits for the award, though it is geared toward youth

Restrictions

  • Members of the board of directors or bursary selection committee at the Calgary Climate Hub board, plus their families, are NOT eligible
  • Students can win this award in multiple years but must apply each year 

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