Scholarships and Bursaries

A scholarship is a monetary award based on academic merit or excellence in a specific area of study or discipline (athletics, music, volunteerism, etc.) and often includes secondary requirements such as leadership or citizenship. A government grant is provided to students in need of financial assistance and does not need to be paid back. A bursary is a monetary grant based primarily on financial need and often includes secondary requirements such as leadership or citizenship.

Book an appointment with Lucille Gagnon

Scholarship Coordinator at Bishop Carroll High School

msgagnon.youcanbook.me

Alexander Rutherford

Average marks are not rounded up when calculating eligibility for scholarships.
The value of the scholarship is calculated on the overall average in five designated courses as listed under each grade level.
No deadline date to apply
Apply once your official high school transcript marks are available and when you are enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies.
($2500)

For Grade 10 and Grade 11:

Three one-credit CTS modules can be combined and used as an option at the Grade 10 and Grade 11 level; or
Two groups of three one credit CTS modules can be combined.

For Grade 12:

Five one-credit CTS modules can be combined and used as an option; or
One three-credit option course plus two one-credit CTS modules can be combined.

Loran Award (Due: Sept/Oct)

Loran Award

Renewable for up to four years, with a total value of $100,000, each Loran Award includes:

An annual living stipend of $10,000
A tuition waiver of up to $10,000 annually from one of 25 partner universities
Personal mentorship from a Canadian leader
Experiential learning through summer work experiences in three different sectors with funding up to $14,000
An orientation expedition through Algonquin Park
Annual retreats and scholar gatherings
Lifelong membership in a community of values-driven individuals

Schulich Leaders Award

APPLY HERE Schulich Leader Nomination (Due: Jan. 16, 2026)

Schulich Leaders Award

Each Canadian high school is asked to select one student. To win the appointment of Schulich Leader Nominee indicates an important distinction from one’s school.

The candidate must be intending to enroll in a program at a minimum of one of the 20 participating Canadian universities in a STEM area of study (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) by March 15, 2026

Each applicant must possess at least two of the following three attributes:

Academic Excellence
Outstanding Community, Business, or Entrepreneurial Leadership
Financial Need

Calgary Catholic School District (Due: May 31)

Calgary Catholic School District

Mary Ngo Family Bursary (4 Awards) ($1000) Engineering
City of Calgary Scholarship (10 Awards) ($1700) Financial Need
Joan MacLeod Fine Arts Scholarship ($195)

Education Matters (Due: May 1/May 30)

Education Matters

25 different Awards available

Application process requires school endorsement (Lucille Gagnon, Lucille.gagnon@cssd.ab.ca)

Calgary Foundation (Due: Apr 30 - June 15)

Calgary Foundation

15 different Awards available
Kerry Dyte Educational Scholarship for CSSD students only (Financial need, $4000)

Apply Alberta Student Funding

Student Aid Alberta

Apply Alberta Student Funding

Awards and scholarships available from Alberta post-secondary institutions.
Student Aid is available to help eligible post-secondary students meet the basic costs of learning and living so they can achieve their educational goals. When you apply, you’ll be considered for loans and grants from both Student Aid Alberta and the Canada Student Loans Program. Funding is available for full-time and part-time students.

Burn's Memorial Fund (Due: Mar 11)

Senator Patrick Burns Legacy Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to high school students living in low-income circumstances, who seek assistance with post-secondary training or education expenses. Note: The number of scholarships and award amounts vary each year.

Alberta Citizenship Award (Due: May 20)

Alberta Citizenship Award

Every Alberta high school is asked to select one student.
The selected student is someone who demonstrates exceptional citizenship, leadership, community service, and volunteerism both at school and in the community.
Scan and email all completed documents to Lucille Gagnon (lucille.gagnon@cssd.ab.ca)

ATA Local # 55

Parent must be an active ATA Local 55 certificated teacher
10 Scholarships available ($1000.00)

Indigenous Awards Student Aid Alberta

Education Matters First Nations, Metis and Inuit Bursary ( May 15)

Indispire

Alberta Blue Cross

Rupertsland

TD Scholarship

Indigneous Student Awards

Student Aid Alberta ( Multiple awards)

Education Matters ($3000)
Indispire
Alberta Blue Cross ($1500)
Rupertsland - Metis individuals
TD Scholarship - (up to $70 000)Regardless of your field of study, scholarships are open to First Nation, Metis and Inuit who are members / citizen of a First Nation, Metis or Inuit community who: 1) have applied for a full-time minimum 2-year program with an approved post-secondary institution for the next year of study; or 2) are enrolled in, or accepted to, a full-time minimum two-year program with an approved post-secondary institution for the next year of study

For Grade 11 Student: Horatio Alger (Due: March 15)

Horatio Alger

Grade 11 student / Financial need / 150 awards ($5000)

Trade Secrets

TransAlta

Careers in Trades

RAP / Trades

Trade Secrets - 1,900 scholarships to apprentices each year to assist them in completing their apprenticeship education programs.

TransAlta - Awards for Women in Trades
Careers in Trades - Grants and supports

Scholarships Canada

Education Matters Skipping Stone ( May 30)

LGBTQ+

Scholarships Canada - Multiple Awards
Skipping Stone - For Calgary area students only ($2500)

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

TD Scholarship