Scholarships, Awards, Bursaries, Student Aid
The counsellors at SPA hold information sessions during flex blocks to educate students on ways to fund their post-secondary education, including how to apply for scholarships, awards, bursaries, and student aid(loans). Scholarships are usually tied to grades while Awards often include other areas like leadership, volunteerism, and community service. Bursaries provide funding to students in financial need. Student aid provides information on student loans from the government.
We encourage all students to check out the links below. Each institution will also have scholarships and awards that students can apply for.
Alberta high schools are invited to select one graduating student who demonstrates exceptional citizenship, leadership, community service, and volunteerism for the Premier’s Citizenship Award, as well as the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award and the Alberta Centennial Award.
Premier’s Citizenship Award is a Letter of Commendation from the Premier of Alberta;
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award includes a $7,000 scholarship, a letter from the Minister of Arts, Culture, and Status of Women, and a commemorative medallion;
Alberta Centennial Award includes a $2,005 scholarship.
Science Technology Engineering or Math program Scholarship - Must be nominated by the school.
Elmer and Ona Hansen Memorial Scholarship: Application available on the 4-H Alberta website
Rupertsland Institute (RLI) provides post-secondary financial aid to Métis students to reduce the overall cost of education and the financial burden it can have
Here are some scholarships for Indigenous Peoples in Canada. There are many more available if you search the other available links already on this page
TD Scholarships for Indigenous Peoples - Scholarship Amount: $15,000
Eaton - Indigenous Clean Energy Scholarship - Scholarship Amount: $5,000 + Paid Internship
Indspire: Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards - Amount: Varies
Animikii Technology and Entrepreneurship Scholarships - Scholarship Amount: $500