Scholarship Value $2,000

Number of Scholarships 1900

Overview

The High School Apprenticeship Scholarship recognizes Alberta high school students who complete the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) or a Career and Technology Studies (CTS) apprenticeship pathway. It is intended to encourage more students to pursue trades education and to support entry into well‑paying, stable careers that address future labour market needs. Scholarship awards are granted to eligible students who consent to be considered. Details about eligibility, selection and award amounts are described below.

Description: A provincial scholarship program that acknowledges completion of apprenticeship pathways in Alberta high schools and promotes trades training as a viable career route.

• Recognizes RAP and CTS apprenticeship pathway completion.
• Encourages trades education and workforce readiness.
• Selection requires consent and meeting specified eligibility criteria.

How to apply

No formal application is required for this scholarship. Eligible students must consent to be considered and maintain an up‑to‑date MyTradesecrets profile, including mailing address. Selection is automatic from consenting, eligible candidates and recipients are notified annually. If you meet the criteria and have given consent, the program will consider you for an award without a separate submission.

Application Timeline: Recipients who meet the requirements are notified by November 1 of each year; students should ensure consent is recorded and profile information is current before selection.

• No separate application form is required.
• Consent to be considered is mandatory.
• Keep your MyTradesecrets profile and mailing address current.

Eligibility

Eligibility is determined by citizenship/residency status, Alberta residency as recorded in MyTradesecrets, high school diploma completion timing, apprenticeship registration and prior award history. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons; international visa students are not eligible. Candidates must complete the requirements for a high school diploma in June of their graduating year and must be registered as apprentices with qualifying RAP or CTS pathway participation. Previous RAP/CTS Scholarship recipients are not eligible for repeat awards.

Eligibility: General requirements include citizenship/permanent resident/protected person status, Alberta residency per MyTradesecrets, June completion of a high school diploma, apprenticeship registration with RAP credits or successful completion of a CTS apprenticeship pathway, and no prior receipt of the RAP/CTS Scholarship.

• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person required.
• Alberta resident as defined by MyTradesecrets address on file.
• Must complete high school diploma requirements in June of the graduating year.
• Registered as an apprentice with RAP credits or completed a CTS apprenticeship pathway.
• Previous RAP/CTS Scholarship recipients are ineligible.

Award value

There are two scholarship amounts available under the program: a base High School Apprenticeship Scholarship and the Bright Futures enhancement. The standard scholarship award is $1,000 for students meeting the general eligibility and apprenticeship criteria. The Bright Futures award is $2,000 and requires that the applicant both be registered in RAP with RAP credits and have successfully completed a CTS apprenticeship pathway at an Alberta high school. Award disbursement follows confirmation of eligibility and recipient notification.

Award Value: High School Apprenticeship Scholarship — $1,000; High School Apprenticeship Scholarship (Bright Futures) — $2,000 for students meeting the combined RAP and CTS pathway requirement.

• Standard award: $1,000 for eligible RAP or CTS pathway completers.
• Bright Futures award: $2,000 for students with both RAP credits and a completed CTS apprenticeship pathway.
• Awards are issued only after eligibility confirmation and recipient notification.