May

Deadline:  May 1st

Amount: $2,500

Description:

• The CPA Education Foundation wants you to succeed. Let us support you as you take your next steps toward your future career. Whether your goals revolve around leadership, volunteerism, or academic excellence, we have the scholarships to help develop your talents and take you to new heights. You are invited to apply for more than one award (see the multiple awards listed on this site).

Criteria:

• Awarded annually to one (1) grade 12 Alberta high school student who resides in a community with a population of fewer than 50,000. Applicants must also demonstrate the following qualities in their applications: good character and leadership skills. Preference will be given to applicants who express an interest in pursuing the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

• Applicants must:

• submit a letter or video (2 to 3 minutes maximum) outlining what growing up in a rural community means to them and how this award will help them achieve their post-secondary goals;

• submit proof of address (to confirm applicant does not reside in an Urban Centre);

• submit a copy of their post-secondary acceptance letter from an Alberta post-secondary institute and;

• submit one (1) letter of support from a teacher or community leader that describes how the applicant demonstrates good character, as well as any obstacles or financial needs the person has had to overcome to pursue their educational goals.

Application Website:  https://www.cpaalberta.ca/Foundation/Support-Programs-and-Scholarships/Scholarships/High-School-Scholarships

Deadline:  May 1st

Amount: $2500

Description:

• The CPA Education Foundation wants you to succeed. Let us support you as you take your next steps toward your future career. Whether your goals revolve around leadership, volunteerism, or academic excellence, we have the scholarships to help develop your talents and take you to new heights. You are invited to apply for more than one award.

Criteria:

• Awarded annually to one (1) grade 12 Alberta high school student who is a member of the Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Colour (POC) community. Applicants must also demonstrate the following qualities in their applications: good character and leadership skills. Preference will be given to applicants who express an interest in pursuing the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

• Applicants must:

  • submit a letter or video (2 to 3 minutes maximum) outlining what their heritage means to them and how this award will help them achieve their post-secondary goals;

  • submit a copy of their post-secondary acceptance letter from an Alberta post-secondary institute and;

  • submit one (1) letter of support from a teacher or community leader that describes how the applicant demonstrates good character, as well as any obstacles or financial needs the person has had to overcome to pursue their educational goals.

Application Website:  https://www.cpaalberta.ca/Foundation/Support-Programs-and-Scholarships/Scholarships/High-School-Scholarships

Deadline:  May 1st

Amount: $1500 

Description:

• Awarded to two (2) Alberta high school students. In addition to satisfactory academic standing, applicants must also demonstrate the following qualities in their applications: professionalism, integrity, ethics and leadership. Preference will be given to students interested in pursuing the CPA designation. 

Criteria:

• Applicants must:

  • submit a letter or video (2 to 3 minutes maximum) outlining the qualities they believe are the most important in order to become a successful business leader today and why they believe these qualities contribute to success;

  • submit most recent transcripts to demonstrate satisfactory academic achievement; and

  • submit one (1) letter of support from a teacher and one (1) additional letter from someone other than a teacher or family member (e.g. former employer, community leader).

Application Website:  https://www.cpaalberta.ca/Foundation/Support-Programs-and-Scholarships/Scholarships/High-School-Scholarships

Deadline:  May 1st

Amount: $1250 each (four available)

Description:

• Four (4) awards granted annually to four high school students enrolled in grade 12 at an Alberta high school and accepted into a Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Management, or Bachelor of Commerce program at an Alberta post-secondary institution.

Applicants must:

• submit one application letter on why they should be considered for the award, indicating financial need and demonstrating professionalism, integrity, ethics and leadership qualities, and expressing an interest in the CPA profession, while indicating that they do not have current ties to the CPA profession (i.e., an immediate family member who is a CPA);

• provide proof of acceptance at an Alberta post-secondary institution in the programs listed above; and

• submit at least one nomination letter of support from a current teacher or community leader.

Application Website:  https://www.cpaalberta.ca/Foundation/Support-Programs-and-Scholarships/Scholarships/High-School-Scholarships

Deadline:  May 1st

Amount: $2500 

Description:

• The CPA Education Foundation wants you to succeed. Let us support you as you take your next steps toward your future career. Whether your goals revolve around leadership, volunteerism, or academic excellence, we have the scholarships to help develop your talents and take you to new heights. You are invited to apply for more than one award (see the multiple awards listed on this site).

• The Bentley Awards are funded by two distinguished Albertans who have dedicated much of their lives to serving non-profit entities and the accounting profession.

Criteria:

• One award is granted annually to one (1) student in Grade 12 at any Alberta high school. Preference will be given to applicants/nominees who will need to relocate within Alberta in order to attend a post-secondary institution. Selection is based on involvement in volunteer activities, satisfactory academic achievement, and an expressed interest in pursuing a professional accounting designation.

• Applicants/nominators must:

• submit one application letter on why the applicant/nominee should be considered for the award, indicating financial need, and demonstrating the express interest of the applicant/nominee in pursuing a professional accounting designation;

• must have completed Grades 10 and 11 in Alberta and is completing/has completed Grade 12 in Alberta in the year of application;

• provide proof of enrollment of applicant/nominee at an Alberta high school;

• provide proof of acceptance into an Alberta post-secondary institution offering the courses required to enter a professional accounting designation program;

• submit transcripts to demonstrate satisfactory academic standing of applicant/nominee; and

• submit at least one nomination letter to demonstrate that the applicant/nominee has a record of involvement in volunteer activities.

*Preference will be given to applicants/nominees residing outside of Alberta’s major cities.

Application Website:  https://www.cpaalberta.ca/Foundation/Support-Programs-and-Scholarships/Scholarships/High-School-Scholarships

Deadline:  May 1st

Amount: $2000

Description:

• The CPA Education Foundation wants you to succeed. Let us support you as you take your next steps toward your future career. Whether your goals revolve around leadership, volunteerism, or academic excellence, we have the scholarships to help develop your talents and take you to new heights. You are invited to apply for more than one award (see the multiple awards listed on this site).

Criteria:

• Awarded annually to one (1) grade 12 Alberta high school student who identifies as a girl/woman including non-binary, transgender, and two-spirited individuals. Applicants must also demonstrate the following qualities in their applications: good character and leadership skills. Preference will be given to applicants who express an interest in pursuing the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

• Applicants must:

• submit a letter or video (2 to 3 minutes maximum) outlining what being an “empowered young woman” means to them and how this award will help them achieve their post-secondary goals;

• submit a copy of their post-secondary acceptance letter from an Alberta post-secondary institute and;

• submit one (1) letter of support from a teacher or community leader that describes how the applicant demonstrates good character, as well as any obstacles or financial needs the person has had to overcome to pursue their educational goals.

Application Website:  https://www.cpaalberta.ca/Foundation/Support-Programs-and-Scholarships/Scholarships/High-School-Scholarships

Deadline:  May 1st

Amount: $2000

Description:

• The CPA Education Foundation wants you to succeed. Let us support you as you take your next steps toward your future career. Whether your goals revolve around leadership, volunteerism, or academic excellence, we have the scholarships to help develop your talents and take you to new heights. You are invited to apply for more than one award (see the multiple awards listed on this site).

Criteria:

• Awarded annually to one (1) grade 12 Alberta high school student who identifies as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Two-Spirit, etc. (LGBTQ2S+). Applicants must also demonstrate the following qualities in their applications: good character and leadership skills. Preference will be given to applicants who express an interest in pursuing the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

• Applicants must:

• submit a letter or video (2 to 3 minutes maximum) outlining what identifying as a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community means to them and how this award will help them achieve their post-secondary goals;

• submit a copy of their post-secondary acceptance letter from an Alberta post-secondary institute and;

• submit one (1) letter of support from a teacher or community leader that describes how the applicant demonstrates good character, as well as any obstacles or financial needs the person has had to overcome to pursue their educational goals.

Application Website:  https://www.cpaalberta.ca/Foundation/Support-Programs-and-Scholarships/Scholarships/High-School-Scholarships

Deadline:  May 1st

Amount: $2000

Description:

• The CPA Education Foundation wants you to succeed. Let us support you as you take your next steps toward your future career. Whether your goals revolve around leadership, volunteerism, or academic excellence, we have the scholarships to help develop your talents and take you to new heights. You are invited to apply for more than one award (see the multiple awards listed on this site).

Criteria:

• Awarded annually to one (1) grade 12 Alberta high school student who demonstrates leadership through their volunteer activity at school or in their community. Applicant must also demonstrate the following qualities in their applications: good character and leadership skills. Preference will be given to applicants who express an interest in pursuing the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

• Applicants must:

• submit a letter or video (2 to 3 minutes maximum) outlining a volunteer activity they currently participate in and how giving back to the community has contributed to their success;

• submit a copy of their post-secondary acceptance letter from an Alberta post-secondary institute and;

• submit one (1) letter of support from a teacher or community leader that describes how the applicant demonstrates good character as well as any obstacles or financial needs the person has had to overcome to pursue their educational goals.

Application Website:  https://www.cpaalberta.ca/Foundation/Support-Programs-and-Scholarships/Scholarships/High-School-Scholarships

Deadline:  May 1st

Amount: $1500

Description:

• The CPA Education Foundation wants you to succeed. Let us support you as you take your next steps toward your future career. Whether your goals revolve around leadership, volunteerism, or academic excellence, we have the scholarships to help develop your talents and take you to new heights. You are invited to apply for more than one award (see the multiple awards listed on this site).

Criteria:

• Two (2) awards are available to grade 12 Indigenous students who are enrolled in or accepted into a business program offered by an Alberta college, polytechnic, or university that offers the prerequisite courses required for entrance into the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP). Preference is given to students who intend to pursue a Chartered Professional Accountant designation.

• Applicants must:

• be residents of Alberta;

• be a person who self-identifies as Indigenous (i.e. Status Indian/First Nations, Non-Status Indian/First Nations, Métis or Inuit);

• submit a letter or video (2 to 3 minutes maximum) outlining why they are planning to, or are currently pursuing, a career in business or as a professional accountant;

• submit most recent transcripts to demonstrate academic achievement; and

• submit one (1) letter of support from a current instructor.

Application Website:  https://www.cpaalberta.ca/Foundation/Support-Programs-and-Scholarships/Scholarships/High-School-Scholarships

Deadline:  May 1st

Amount: $2000

Description:

• The CPA Education Foundation wants you to succeed. Let us support you as you take your next steps toward your future career. Whether your goals revolve around leadership, volunteerism, or academic excellence, we have the scholarships to help develop your talents and take you to new heights. You are invited to apply for more than one award (see the multiple awards listed on this site).

Criteria:

• Awarded annually to one (1) grade 12 Alberta high school student who is a current or aspiring entrepreneur. Applicants must also demonstrate the following qualities in their applications: good character and leadership skills. Preference will be given to applicants who express an interest in pursuing the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

• Applicants must:

• submit a letter or video (2 to 3 minutes maximum) outlining the qualities they believe are the most important in order to become a successful entrepreneur and how these qualities help create thriving businesses;

• submit a copy of their post-secondary acceptance letter from an Alberta post-secondary institute and;

• submit one (1) letter of support from a teacher or community leader that describes how the applicant demonstrates good character as well as any obstacles or financial needs the applicant has had to overcome to pursue their educational goals.

Application Website:  https://www.cpaalberta.ca/Foundation/Support-Programs-and-Scholarships/Scholarships/High-School-Scholarships

Deadline for Application: May 1st

Amount: $500

Description: N/A

Criteria:

• To be eligible a student must:

  • Be currently enrolled or expect to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September.

  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher 

  • Be a US resident or a Canadian resident and must also attend a school in Canada or the US.

• Submit an essay as outlined in the application form on safety procedures and injury prevention

Application Website: https://forklifttrainingcalgary.com/apply.php

Deadline for Application: May 1

Amount: $500

Description:

• Odenza Vacations is proud to offer scholarship opportunities to students each year. We realize the financial challenges students face while trying to attain a post-secondary education. At Odenza, we hope that our annual College Scholarship can help alleviate some of these financial difficulties.

Criteria:

• To be considered eligible for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship you must:

  • Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2025

  • Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the May 1st, 2025 deadline. (essay must not exceed 1000 words)

  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

  • Be a resident of the United States or Canada

Application Website: https://odenzavacationsscholarships.com/vacations/208/eligibility_odenza_vacations_college_scholarship.php

Deadline: May 2nd, 2025

Amount: $500

Description:

Criteria:

• To be eligible a student must:

  • be attending a college or university  in the US or Canada on a full-time basis no later than October 2025

  • have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year

  • be a U.S. or Canadian resident

  • be attending a school in the U.S. or Canada by October 2025

  • submit a 1000 word essay & a 250-word submission based on the questions outlined in the application form

Application Website: https://arcticchiropracticfairbanks.com/chiropractor_fairbanks.php

Applications Open: January 2025

Deadline: TBD

Amount: 750+ scholarships valued at up to $5000 each

Description:

• Three categories of scholarship are listed:

  1. Indigenous Legacy Scholarship

In support of Indigenous students (First Nation, Métis, Inuit or Non-Status) pursuing any full-time, post-secondary program at a registered education institute. 

• 2. STEM Scholarship

In support of students who are studying science, engineering, technology or math academic disciplines related to our industry and can demonstrate a strong commitment to their community through volunteerism, leadership or other community involvement. 

• 3. Trades Scholarship

In support of students who are enrolled in a qualifying trades program at a registered education institute. This includes, but is not limited to, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, welding, or pipe fitting.

Criteria:

1. Enrolled in a post-secondary institution for the upcoming academic year

2.  A citizen or permanent resident of Canada

3.  Located in a community near TC Energy's operations or projects

4.  Would benefit from supplementary education funding

Application Website: https://www.tcenergy.com/community-giving/scholarships/Canada-En

Deadline for Application: May 15th

Amount: lots

Description: NNEC.is a First Nations, band-empowered, non-profit educational organization delivering secondary and post-secondary values-based education to advance First Nations’ self-government, self-determination, and economic self-sufficiency in the Sioux Lookout District. 

Criteria:

• Shows financial need

• Applicant will complete the application form

Application Website: Northern Nishnawbe Education Council | Post Secondary Student Support Services (nnec.on.ca)

Deadline for Application: May 25

Applications Open: March 2025

Applications open: Once the applications are received, Administration and Guidance will put forward one nominee on behalf of Cold Lake High School for this award before the deadline.

Amount:

• The award for each of the three Alberta Citizenship Awards varies, as follows:

  • Premier Citizenship Award: Letter of Commendation

  • Queen's Golden Jubilee Citizenship Medal Award: 8 awards of $5,000 and medal

  • Alberta Centennial Award: 25 awards of $2,005

Description:

• The Premier’s Citizenship Award is one of 3 Alberta Citizenship Awards that recognize students who have contributed to their communities through public service and voluntary endeavor.

• The Government of Alberta annually presents one award to a student enrolled in each high school in Alberta. Each recipient receives a letter of commendation from the Premier.

• Alberta high schools can each select one recipient for the Premier's Citizenship Award.  Grade 12 students wishing to be considered must submit the required application info prior to the May 25th deadline to Mrs. Johnson.

Criteria:

• Your application must include the following:

• A letter from you, the applicant, outlining how you feel you meet the criteria for the award (details at Premier’s Citizenship Award )

• Two letters of reference (no longer than one page each)

  • A reference from someone who has known you for at least one year either through school or community or volunteer activities, and

  • A reference from someone who knows you well enough to support and/or elaborate on your activities and initiatives as outlined in the criteria for the award.

• The nominee should display outstanding characteristics in:

  • citizenship

  • leadership

  • community service and/or engagement in volunteer work

  • The nominee should have also demonstrated initiative and have had a positive impact in the community/school.

  • Note: Academic achievement is not a requirement for these awards.

Application Website: Students "apply" to the school and one student will be selected as the CLHS nominee.  More info on criteria can be found at the links above

Deadline for Application: May 31st

Applications open: January 1st

Amount: $500

Description:

• Individuals resident in the Maritime Provinces, Alberta, and British Columbia may apply for any of the scholarship awards offered.

• RRCF scholarships can be held in conjunction with other scholarships provided that the total of the RRCF scholarship and all other scholarships does not exceed $6,000.

• In considering the submission of an RRCF Application, note that RRCF focuses its scholarships on wellness enabling (for example nursing, physiotherapy, dietician, pharmacy, elder care); business (e.g. accounting, economics, statistics, and finance); and trade skills training (e.g. electrician, hair-dressing).

Criteria:

• Applicants must complete the RRCF Scholarship Application Form.

• Applicants must provide:

1. A statement that demonstrates:

• your academic achievement, interests and community participation, innovation, and commitment;

• an outline of goals and how the education to be pursued will support achieving these goals, especially as these relate to lifting you beyond your current circumstances;

• any other factors you consider make you uniquely qualified to be an awardee.

2. An assessment of your financial need including a reliable estimate of costs and expected available sources of support.

3. A certified copy of your present academic record.

4. Confirmation of acceptance at the institute where you plan to study.

5. Names and contact details of two references.

Application Website: https://www.rudderreidfoundation.com/copy-of-review-selelction-process-1

Deadline for Application: May 31st

Applications open:

Amount: $10,000 (one awarded, additional $5000 bursaries may be awarded)

Description: (IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ)

• MADD Canada’s Bursary Program is open to Canadian citizens who have themselves been severely injured or who have had a parent (or legal guardian) or sibling killed or severely injured as a result of an impaired driving crash and who are enrolled in a full-time, ministry-approved, post-secondary educational program for the upcoming academic year. Injuries must be catastrophic or severe and have had a significant impact on the applicants’ lives. Proof of injury and relation to impaired driving will be required. Successful applicants may not reapply in subsequent years.

• The Louise Joanne Twerdy Leadership Bursary in the amount of $10,000 will be awarded to one student each year who aspires to have the same leadership, dedication, and compassion that Louise Twerdy exhibited throughout her lifetime.

Criteria:

Application Website: https://madd.ca/pages/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MADD-Canada-Bursary-Application-2021.pdf

Deadline for Application: End April/Early May

Applications open: March

Amount: $6000 (25 bursaries awarded)

Description:

• In honour of notable members of the Canadian Scholarship Trust family, the CST Foundation provides bursaries to students of all ages who are entering post-secondary education for the first time and whose financial needs may make it difficult for them to access post-secondary education.

• Please note that the bursaries are intended for students who demonstrate financial need, and whose financial need may make it difficult for them to access post-secondary education. The funds can be used to cover the cost of tuition as well as school-related expenses such as books and supplies or living expenses. Students must be the first generation in their family to pursue post-secondary education.

Criteria:

• To be eligible, you must:

  1. be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person in Canada

  2. demonstrate financial need

  3. have/will have completed high school level education (or equivalent) by Fall 2025

  4. be accepted to a post-secondary program at an eligible institution in Canada (Eligible PSE institutions include apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma; college, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma; university certificate or diploma below bachelor level; or a university degree.)

  5. Be the first generation in their family to attend post-secondary education

Application Website: https://education.myblueprint.ca/cstf/

Applications Open: March 15, 2025

Application Deadline: May 15, 2025

Value: Each year typically 150 students receive awards, ranging from $1000 to $6000.

Description: Edmonton Community Foundation has a long history of providing student awards to help students achieve their educational dreams. Hilltop Awards and Bursaries (previously known as ECF Awards and Bursaries) was launched in 2009 to help students from Edmonton and/or Northern Alberta who have a history of community involvement with the costs of post-secondary education.

Criteria:

• You will be pursuing studies in Alberta or Canada in the upcoming school year.

• You are living in the greater Edmonton area or northern Alberta (north of Red Deer).

• You have been a resident of the greater Edmonton area and/or northern Alberta for (at minimum) the last six months, prior to applying for the award.

• Financial need: Funding your studies is a challenge due to your financial situation.

• Community involvement: You are involved in your community in a role with responsibilities (as a volunteer, an artist, on a sports team, etc...). You want to apply what you learn towards working in and improving the greater Edmonton area or northern Alberta.

Link: https://ecf.ca/student-awards/hilltop-awards-and-bursaries/