Scholarship Value $2,500

Number of Scholarships 100

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 you are enrolled full time.

Eligibility High‑level eligibility hinges on your high‑school completion date and current post‑secondary enrolment status. High‑school date: you must have completed high school on or after September 30, 1980. Enrolment requirement: to receive the scholarship you must be currently enrolled in full‑time undergraduate (post‑secondary) studies. Transcript/upgrading: your official high‑school transcript marks must be available before you apply, and any high‑school upgrading credits must appear on your official Alberta Transcript of High School Achievement.

Key takeaways

• Must have completed high school on or after Sept 30, 1980.
• You must be currently enrolled in full‑time undergraduate studies to receive the award.
• Apply only after final official high‑school marks (including upgrading credits) appear on your Alberta transcript.

When to apply (Application timing) Apply once your official high‑school marks are finalized and you are enrolled full time in post‑secondary study. Student Aid recommends applying if you will attend full‑time post‑secondary between August 1, 2025 and the end of July 2026. Because you can apply only once, complete any upgrading courses first so your application reflects your highest available marks.

Key takeaways

• Apply only after final official high‑school transcript marks are available.
• Recommended application window for 2025–2026: students attending full time between Aug 1, 2025 and end of July 2026.
• Finish high‑school upgrading before applying; you get one application opportunity.

Required information to complete the application You will need specific personal and school details to submit the application online. Personal information: your Social Insurance Number (SIN) — it will be validated with the Government of Canada — and your Alberta Student Number (ASN), which appears on your Alberta Transcript of High School Achievement (you can request/lookup an ASN if you don’t have one). School information: the post‑secondary institution you will attend, your program start date, and the high school you attended.

Key takeaways

• Have your SIN ready; it will be validated with federal records.
• Locate your ASN on your Alberta transcript or request/lookup it if missing.
• Provide your post‑secondary school name, start date, and high‑school name.

How to apply Submit the scholarship application through your Alberta Student Aid account. Online step: log in to Alberta Student Aid, go to the Apply section and select the Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship. Ensure all required documents and your official transcript information are accurate before submitting, since you may only apply once.

Key takeaways

• Application is completed online through your Alberta Student Aid account.
• Select “Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship” in the Apply section.
• Verify all transcript and personal details before submitting; you can apply only once.

Receiving the scholarship (confirmation and payment) After you apply, Student Aid will assess your official final grades and notify you in writing of the result. If eligible, Student Aid will request a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) from your post‑secondary school: if you applied before classes start, the request is sent by the end of your first month of study; if you applied during/after study, it’s sent one month after application approval. Schools have 30 days to respond; if they don’t, Student Aid will mail a COE form to you to have your school complete and return within 30 days. Payment (a mailed cheque) is issued approximately one month after your school confirms enrolment.

Key takeaways

• Student Aid confirms grades then requests a COE from your post‑secondary institution.
• COE timing depends on whether you applied before or after starting classes.
• If the school doesn’t respond, you’ll receive a COE form to have the school complete; payment follows ~one month after confirmation.

Where to find more information For details not included here—such as award amounts, exact transcript mark requirements, or policy updates—consult the official Alberta Student Aid website or your Alberta Student Aid account. The website will also provide ASN lookup/request instructions and any changes to deadlines or eligibility rules.

Key takeaways

• Visit the official Alberta Student Aid website for award value and detailed rules.
• Use your Alberta Student Aid account for application status and next steps.
• Contact Student Aid directly for questions about ASN, SIN validation, or COE processing.