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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