Scholarships

Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries are available for a variety of criteria, including academic excellence, financial need, leadership, community involvement and much more. There are literally thousands of scholarships available. You may want to start with the links in the Scholarship Resources below. Then see the list beneath to check out local community scholarships. Students who take the time to do lots of research will find many opportunities to apply for scholarships.

If you need help filling out Post Secondary or Scholarship applications - go see the Counselor or Administrator in your school.

Scholarship Search Resources

Government of Alberta website
Government of Canada website
Scholarships Canada website
Yconic website
Find my Scholarships website
Student Scholarships website
Key to Scholarships website
Canadian Scholarships by Province website
GrantMe website
FinAid website
National Science & Engineering Research Council website
Alberta Scholarships website
ScholarTree website
Scholarship Owl website
Disability Awards website
Disabled Word website
TransCanada Scholarships website
Mindfuel website
RBC Scholarships website
RE/MAX Quest for Excellence Bursary website
Indispire website
Universities Canada website
Campus Saint-Jean à Edmonton website
Cenovus Energy website
ATCO Indigenous Education Awards website
Kin Canada website
Northern Alberta Development Council website
Knights of Columbus Application

**Links to websites are offered for your convenience in accessing related information, but do not constitute an endorsement of the website or its content. Fort McMurray Public School District takes no responsibility for the views, content or accuracy of the information presented by an external website. **

Johnathan Doody Memorial Scholarship

The Johnathan Doody Memorial Scholarship is preferred for emerging, first-year male University of Alberta students. There are three $800 scholarships available for the students who apply. The scholarship is preferred for students who have a strong commitment to both academics, volunteering, and extracurricular involvement. Johnathan Doody was an exceptional athlete, an inspiring student leader, a loving friend, and a talented scholar. Johnathan came to the University of Alberta to study engineering. In October of 1993, Johnathan was tragically killed in an automotive accident outside of his hometown. The scholarship is in honour of the excellence of Johnathan Doody and seeks to reward scholars who have demonstrated similar qualities in their time as high school students.

Deadline:

September 14th, 2019.

We encourage students to apply in August to register early for interviews. Recipients will be selected in early October and all applicants will be contacted regarding the selections.

Application:

Please complete the application here.

Local Community Scholarship Awards

Fort McMurray Realtors Scholarship Application *Deadline April 30
Fort McKay Alcor Annual Aboriginal Trades Scholarship-Applications are available at your counselor's office. *Deadline June 1
Girls Inc of Northern Alberta website *Deadline July 15
The Kim Jenkins Student Art Scholarship *Deadline May 31
DARINA VALENTIK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP *Deadline Nov 15
Take Two Effort Award Scholarship TBA

For graduating students in the Fort McMurray Public School District.

Lorraine & Doug Demers Scholarship

Overview: To encourage graduating students from Fort McMurray Public School District to further their post-secondary education.

Sponsored by: Fort McMurray Community Member

Award Value: $3000.00

Number: 1 graduate from Fort McMurray Public School District High Schools.

Nomination: Student in their first year of Post-Secondary Study only.

Guidelines:

Student meets minimum requirements to obtain an Alberta High School Diploma.

Students who are financially in need furthering their post-secondary education at an accredited Canadian program.
If there is no applicant as per No. 1 above, application will be open to any student attending a Canadian post-secondary program.
Applications to be received during month of April.
Selection process to be completed in May.
Scholarship to be awarded at end of year ceremonies.
Proof of acceptance and payment of first semester tuition at the accredited post-secondary program is required before scholarship payment is awarded.

Selection Criteria:

(1 pt.) 1. Canadian university programs first.

(3 pts.) 2. Proof of financial need:

A letter detailing the financial need
Copy of your most recent assessment from Revenue Canada
Copy of your parent/guardian’s most recent assessment from Revenue Canada

(4 pts. Total)

If a tie occurs, names will be put in a hat and one name drawn out.

Deadline: April 30th

Selection Committee:

One (1) Staff Member for each high school
One (1) Trustee
One (1) Community Member (has been appointed by Donor)

Forward all applications and staff member choice to office of Director of Education before the deadline. Remaining selection committee will be informed.

application Lorraine and Doug Demers Scholarship

Fort McMurray Composite High School Student Only

Canadian Bechtel Limited Muskeg Club – The S.M. Blair Bursary

Overview: Canadian Bechtel was the company most responsible for the construction of the Syncrude Plant in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. When construction was completed the President of Bechtel, S.M. Blair wished to leave behind a legacy to the community. The company donated a large sum of money, the interest of which provides for this scholarship.

Sponsored by: Canadian Bechtel Limited (Fort McMurray Public School District #2833)

Criteria:

Meets minimum requirements for students to obtain an Alberta High School Diploma or an Alberta Certificate of High School Completion within the year of application.
Preference given to students entering the Technologies, Trades or related fields.
Recipient may not have received more than $2500 in other scholarships
Registered in a Post-Secondary Institution.
Short Essay outlining the applicant’s career path.

Application: Return letter of application to Composite High School Student Services department.

Award Value: $500.00

Number: 1 Composite High School Student

Deadline: April 11 ^th

application link

please pass in applications to Mr. Phinney

Alexander Rutherford Scholarship

https://studentaid.alberta.ca/scholarships/alberta-scholarships/alexander-rutherford-scholarship/

Finning Canada Spotlight on STEM

girlsincofnorthernalberta.org/finning-canada-stem-award-spotlight/

John Hasselfield Endowment Foundation Funding Program

final reminder of the approaching deadline of March 1st, 2020 for the John Hasselfield Endowment Foundation Funding Program. As mentioned in prior years’ correspondence, the Board of the Foundation offers one (1) round of funding each year in the Spring.

We now have an online application available which allows uploading of the student’s essay and reference letter; we have also attached the updated Application for Funding which can be completed and submitted. Program Guidelines can be found on our website at http://www.johnhasselfield.com/applandselect.html.

Legion Bursaries

Nelson Scholarship

Amount: $3000.00

Due Date: June 29, 2018

Criteria: First Nations Status/Online application/500-750 word essay/minimum 80% average/reference letter from a teacher or elder.

http://www.nelson.com/scholarship/indigenous/default.html

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The Johnathan Doody Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $800.00

Due Date: September 14, 2018

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJq3HiE0pCn-qeoV7n9clfb3LVmdnIQX9j2hY37qDbJBUW7Q/viewform

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ATCO Scholarship

Amount: $500-$1,500

Criteria: Reference letter/proof of enrollment/essay 500-1000/Current transcript of attending school

Due Date: July 15th

https://www.atco.com/Our-Commitment/Aboriginal-Relations/Indigenous-Education-Awards-Program

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interpipeline scholarship

Amount: $2,000

Criteria: Application form/letter of recommendation/confirmation of acceptance/school graduation date

Due Date: June 1st

Please see Mr. MacDonald in Student Services for application form.

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Monsanto Scholarship

Amount: $1500.00

Criteria: Written essay and a completed application form.

Due Date: May 31st

http://www.monsanto.ca/ourcommitments/Pages/OpportunityScholarship.aspx

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Scholar Tree

There are a wide variety of scholarships that can be applied for in the attached link. Many of those scholarships have a closing date in May and June. If you have any issues please see Mr. MacDonald in Students Services for assistance.

scholartree.ca

Fort McKay Alcor Annual Aboriginal Trades Scholarship

Amount: $1000.00

Criteria: Be a graduating student who is Aboriginal (Status or Metis)/Composite High, Frank Spragins or Westwood graduate/Be accepted into an accredited Trades school for Plumbing, Refrigeration, Electrical, Millwright or Carpentry/Proof of Aboriginal Heritage/Proof of acceptance into the school of choice.

Due Date: June 1st

Please see Mr. MacDonald in Student Services for an application form.

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Canadian Bechtel Limited Muskeg Club - SM Blair Bursary

Amount: $500.00

Criteria: High School Diploma/Entering into a Post-Secondary program that involves the Technologies or Trades/Have not received more than $2500.00 in other scholarships/A short essay outlining the applicants career path.

Due Date: June 15th

Please see Mr. MacDonald in Student Services for an application form.

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Brian Tripp Scholarship

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National Union Scholarships

Amount: $1,500 (5 different scholarships associated with the link below)

Criteria: Must be enrolled in post-secondary studies for the fall of 2018. Must be a child, grandchild, fosters children of a National Union Member.

Due date: Dates vary, please see the individual applications found in the link below.

https://www.nupge.ca/content/national-unions-scholarship-program-2018

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RE/MAX Excellence Bursary

Amount: $1,000

Criteria: Write an online 1,250 word essay that coveys their contributions to their community and the the key qualities they demonstrated through their service.

Due Date: March 12, 2018

http://blog.remax.ca/remax-western-canada-helps-grade-12s-bursary-program/

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Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

Amount: $28, 000

Criteria: Good academic standing/Canadian Citizen/Graduating from high school/Involvement of humanitarian efforts

Due Date: Feb 1st 2018

http://terryfoxawards.ca/

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Schulch Leader Scholarship

Amount: $80,000 - $100,000

Criteria: Graduate high school in 2017/2018/Canadian citizen/plan to enroll in a selected list of universities in a math, science, or engineering program/must meet two of the following criteria (academic excellence, leadership, financial need)/Not planning a career as a medical practitioner.

Due Date: Feb 22, 2018

Note: each school can only nominate one student. Please see Mr. MacDonald in student services.

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Alberta Scholarships

The Government of Alberta has an extensive list of scholarships and bursaries that students can apply for to assist with the cost of post-secondary schooling.