June

Deadline: June 1

Amount: $750.00

Description: 

• • Scholarships will be awarded annually to students from the geographical area of the Drayton Valley Community Foundation that express a desire to enter into a career that supports the Oil and Gas Industry.

Criteria:

• • Priority will be give to students and their families that reside in the geographical area of the town of Drayton Valley and the Brazeau County. As well priority will be given to those students who otherwise may not have the financial means or ability to pursue further education through a registered school.

  • The applicant must be attending a qualified registered school and must be registered in a qualified University, Secondary College or Trade School (letter of acceptance required).

  •  The applicant must be in their graduating year or one year following.

  • Financial Need

  • Acceptance will not necessarily be based strictly upon school marks but the nature of the career and intention of what the student may want to pursue. 

  • High School Transcripts

  • 500 word submission on: Why you want to pursue a career in Oil/Gas?

Application Website: https://dvcf.org/bredal-energy-fund-scholarship-application/ 

Deadline: June 1

Amount: $500.00

Criteria:

• • Have attended and completed your grade 12 year at Frank Maddock High School

  • Be in your graduating year or one-year following

  • Letter of Acceptance to Post-Secondary Institution

  • 250-500 word submission outlining academic achievement, Community Volunteer Participation, Level of Need, & Why you deserve to be chosen

  • Letter of Support from teacher/counselor (not required)

Application Website: https://dvcf.org/brittany-ann-urkevich-memorial-scholarship/ 

Deadline: June 1

Amount: $500.00

Description: 

• • The purpose of the emergency services scholarship fund is to provide high school students seeking a career in emergency service professions with funding for the education in: firefighting services or fire sciences, emergency medical services, emergency management, and/or law enforcement. 

Criteria:

• • Resident of Drayton Valley / Brazeau County

  • Enrolled or accepted for enrolment as a student in an accredited emergency services program

  • Must be a member in “good standing” with the Community and School

  • A letter of recommendation / support from a member of the community

  • Letter of enrollment or acceptance as a student in an accredited emergency services program

Application Website: https://dvcf.org/fire-service-emergency-services-scholarship-fund-application/ 

Deadline: June 1

Amount: $1500

Description:

• Join the conversation, showcase your ideas on public policy, and enter our essay contest for the chance to win the grand cash prize! Winning essays may be published in Fraser Institute journals and authors will have the opportunity to experience the peer review process.

Criteria:

• The contest is open to students studying in Canada and to Canadian students studying abroad. Upon request, Canadian students studying abroad will be expected to provide proof of citizenship. A student is defined as someone who attends school in the 2022/2023 school year or is enrolled to attend in 2023/2024.

• Submissions will be considered from secondary and post-secondary (undergraduate and graduate) students in all disciplines.

• There will be three separate categories: high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. The category definitions are based on your status in the 2022/2023 school year; for example, if you are an undergraduate student from fall 2022 until spring 2023, you qualify in the ‘Undergraduate’ category.

• An essay can have more than one author, and any prizes awarded will be split evenly between the authors. The category in which the essay will be considered will be that of the author with the highest level of education; for example, if you are an undergraduate student and you coauthor with a graduate student, your essay will be considered in the graduate category.

• Essay must be between 1,000-1,500 words, not including references.

• Essay question and more information can be found on the application page

Application Website: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/education-programs/students/essay-contest

Deadline: June 1

Amount: $1000.00

Criteria:

• • Have attended and completed their grade 12 year in either Wild Rose School Division, Grande Yellowhead Public School Division, or St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic School. 

  • Must be 25 years old or under at the time of applying.

  • Be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary school in any field in which they are working towards benefitting children.

Application Website: https://dvcf.org/michael-r-allers-scholarship-fund-application/ 

Deadline: June 1

Application Open: Now

Amount: $600 - $2000 (max of 5 awarded each year)

Description:

• Scholarships are available to residents of Alberta and are intended to assist any person who has been away from formal education and wishes to further their education and/or any student who is continuing their education. 

• Scholarships are available for full-time or part time study at all recognized institutions; high school, post secondary, apprenticeship and may be applied toward re-training or job upgrading programs. 

• Applicants will be selected on the basis of maturity, leadership, and citizenship qualities with preference given to those who demonstrate financial need.

Criteria:

• Please note the following Foundation Criteria: 

  1. • Any person who is a resident of Alberta is eligible. 

     • Two types of scholarships will be offered. The selection committee can choose both types and/or one of the two: 

       1. Any person away from formal education and who desires to further their education (no minimum/maximum age). This could be for re-training, upgrading of work skills, or change of employment. 

       2. Any individual continuing their education (post-secondary, trade school, etc.). 

     • Scholarship(s) are awarded annually: 1 (one) to 5 (five) scholarships will be awarded with a range from $600.00 to $2,000.00. 

     • Preference will be given to individuals who demonstrate financial need. 

     • Candidates must have applied to an institution and be accepted and commence courses no later than January 30th in the year following granting of the scholarship. 

     • Successful candidates will be required to show evidence of enrollment.

• Applicants must complete an application form and provide three letters of reference. Applicants must also include a cover letter stating why they are applying for the scholarship and why he/she has selected their course of study. 

Application Website: https://www.peterelzinga.com/scholarships 

• Deadline: June 1

• Amount: $500.00 (awarded to 2 recipients)

• Description: 

  • Scholarships will be awarded annually to students from the geographical area of the Drayton Valley Community Foundation that express a desire to enter into a career that supports the Oil and Gas Industry. 

• Criteria:

  • Priority will be give to students and their families that reside in the geographical area of the town of Drayton Valley and the Brazeau County. As well priority will be given to those students who otherwise may not have the financial means or ability to pursue further education through a registered school.

  • The students must be attending a qualified registered school and must be registered in a qualified University, Secondary College or Trade School.

  • Acceptance will not necessarily be based strictly upon school marks but the nature of the career and intention of what the student may want to pursue. It would also be advantageous to have a teacher’s recommendation, but not necessarily a requirement.  A recommendation could come from a coach, mentor or a significant person in the applicant’s life.

  • 250-500 word submission on why you want to obtain a career in oil/gas & plans for the future

• Application Website:  https://dvcf.org/petro-canada-scholarship-fund-application/ 

Deadline: June 2 (1:00 PM)

Application Open: 

Amount: $1500 (up to 65 awarded)

Description:

• The Bayer Fund Opportunity Scholarship Program is available to Canadian high school students who are enrolled in their final year of high school as of June 2, 2021 and eligible to graduate from high school in 2021. Those eligible for a scholarship must be planning to enroll at a Canadian post‑secondary institution (degree or diploma) in a first-year agriculture, food science or culinary program.

Criteria:

• Eligible applicants must:

  • Have Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status in Canada as of the application deadline date. Be planning to enter in full time studies in a first-year bachelor degree or diploma program.

  • There is no minimum cumulative average required*. Non-academic courses such as career or personal development related courses will not be considered. *Universities Canada’s policy on calculation of average has been developed in consultation with university and college admissions and financial aid officers from across the country. There is enormous diversity among the applicants for this scholarship program. The applicants come from different geographical regions and have reached various levels of studies. Furthermore, and of great significance, is the fact that grading systems differ among educational institutions. It is Universities Canada’s policy to calculate the academic average of applicants so that it reflects an academically well-rounded individual, while recognizing the differences in the programs of study. For this purpose, the most recent, followed by the highest available grades of four courses will be considered. In the case of high school transcripts, the following categories will be considered: Language, Social Sciences, Mathematics and Sciences. Six courses are chosen for each applicant, with no more than two in each category. If there are not enough available courses, the calculation of academic average may be based on four or five courses.

• Field of Study/Program Requirements

  • Restricted to agriculture, food science and culinary programs of studies as accepted by Bayer Fund.

  • Program must be of a minimum two-year duration.

  • University preparatory programs in any jurisdiction are not eligible (e.g. CEGEPs -pre-university diploma).Conditions /Restrictions Conditions / Restrictions

  • Students who have commenced their post-secondary studies in January are eligible for the summer competition of the same year.

  • Students must use the scholarship in the academic year for which it is awarded.

Application Website: https://www.cropscience.bayer.ca/Our-Company/ScholarshipInformation/Opportunity-Scholarship?province%3Dmb%26lang%3Dfr-CA#tabs-1 

Applications Open: March 27

Deadline: June 2 

Amount: $5000 (15 awarded)

Description:

• The AbbVie IBD Scholarship program helps students with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) achieve their academic goals while they make a lasting and meaningful difference in their communities.

• The program helps alleviate financial barriers, enabling students to focus on their studies, pursue their passions, and engage in meaningful community work. Learn more about eligibility and the application requirements below.

Criteria:

• Applicants of any age are encouraged to apply and must be:

  1. A citizen or permanent resident of Canada

  2. Diagnosed with Crohn’s or colitis by a health care professional

  3. Enrolled in or awaiting acceptance from a Canadian university, college, or trade school seeking a diploma, associate, undergraduate, or graduate degree for the upcoming fall semester

  4. A student who demonstrates academic aspiration and strives to sustain an optimal level of wellness, balancing their personal health and academic goals

Application Website: https://crohnsandcolitis.ca/Support-for-You/IBD-Scholarships 

Deadline: June 13

Amount: $12,500 (to support first year of study. This award is renewable for the duration of your program provided you receive an average grade of 75% in each year of study)

Description:

• At Spin Master, everyone is welcome in our sandbox. We value differences and are dedicated to building an environment where people feel valued, respected and supported. To support this objective, we are giving students from equity-seeking communities (BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities or women) the opportunity to hone their trade and be a part of the next generation of creators, inventors, designers and entrepreneurs in children's entertainment.

• The scholarship is open to candidates who demonstrate a passion for animation and creative production and have applied to a full-time program in Canada. Relevant programs include animation, illustration, visual effects, visual and creative arts, integrated media, creative industries, media production, film and television and more.

Criteria:

• Open to candidates with a demonstrated passion for animation or creative production who applied to a relevant program of study in Canada.

• Who Should Apply:

  1. You are planning to apply for your first year of studies in a relevant program. You will not be eligible if you have already completed a year of your program.

  2. You have applied to an accredited post-secondary institution to study digital game design or a related field. Note: You will need to provide proof of acceptance before we release the funds.

  3. You are legally able to reside in the country of study.

  4. You identify as a member of an equity-seeking community (BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities or women) and have financial need.

  5. You do not have a parent who is currently a Spin Master employee.

Application Website:  https://www.spinmastercareers.com/global/be/entertainment-scholarship 

Deadline: June 13

Amount: $12,500 (to support first year of study. This award is renewable for the duration of your program provided you receive an average grade of 75% in each year of study)

Description:

• At Spin Master, everyone is welcome in our sandbox. We value differences and are dedicated to building an environment where people feel valued, respected and supported. To support this objective, we are giving students from equity-seeking communities (BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities or women) the opportunity to hone their trade and be a part of the next generation of creators, inventors, designers and entrepreneurs in children's entertainment.

• Are you a kid at heart looking to start a career in digital games/app design? Our digital games scholarship can be the launching pad for your journey.

Criteria:

• The scholarship is open to candidates who demonstrate a passion for digital games and have applied to a full-time program in Canada

• Who Should Apply:

  1. You are planning to apply for your first year of studies in a relevant program. You will not be eligible if you have already completed a year of your program.

  2. You have applied to an accredited post-secondary institution to study digital game design or a related field. Note: You will need to provide proof of acceptance before we release the funds.

  3. You are legally able to reside in the country of study.

  4. You identify as a member of an equity-seeking community (BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities or women) and have financial need.

  5. You do not have a parent who is currently a Spin Master employee.

Application Website: https://www.spinmastercareers.com/global/be/digital-games-scholarship 

Deadline: June 13

Amount: $12,500 (to support first year of study. This award is renewable for the duration of your program provided you receive an average grade of 75% in each year of study)

Description:

• At Spin Master, everyone is welcome in our sandbox. We value differences and are dedicated to building an environment where people feel valued, respected and supported. To support this objective, we are giving students from equity-seeking communities (BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities or women) the opportunity to hone their trade and be a part of the next generation of creators, inventors, designers and entrepreneurs in children's entertainment.

Criteria:

• The scholarship is open to candidates who demonstrate a passion for toy design and have applied to a full-time program within Canada or the United States.

• Who Should Apply:

  1. You are planning to apply for your first year of studies in a relevant program. You will not be eligible if you have already completed a year of your program.

  2. You have applied to an accredited post-secondary institution to study digital game design or a related field. Note: You will need to provide proof of acceptance before we release the funds.

  3. You are legally able to reside in the country of study.

  4. You identify as a member of an equity-seeking community (BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities or women) and have financial need.

  5. You do not have a parent who is currently a Spin Master employee.

Application Website:  https://www.spinmastercareers.com/global/be/toy-design-scholarship 

Deadline: June 11

Application Open: September 1

Amount: $1500 

Description:

• The aim of Valour Canada’s History and Heritage Scholarship is to support Canadian senior high school students in their post-secondary educational pursuits in an engaging, thought-provoking, and memorable manner. The student who creates the best essay and video response to the question provided below will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship to be put towards their post-secondary education. The runner-up will receive a $750 scholarship.

Criteria:

• Students must create and submit the following three items to be eligible for the scholarship:

  1. A one or two paragraph introductory document that explains why you chose to apply for Valour Canada’s History and Heritage Scholarship. This will not be evaluated.

  2. A typed essay (with title page) that responds to the question provided below. Your essay will be evaluated. Submitted essays should be 6 – 8 pages in length (not including bibliography or title page), double spaced, and with page numbers inserted. Footnotes, citations, and references should be included as per the Chicago-style formatting requirements. Your title page should include essay title, name, date of birth, town/city, school, and date.

  3. A 3 – 5 minute YouTube-compatible video that educates viewers about your chosen memorial or monument and covers the answer you provided in your essay. Your video should close with a still- screen showing your references.

Application Website: https://valourcanada.ca/education/vchh-scholarship/

Deadline: June 15

Amount:  A minimum of two bursaries are awarded each year; the number of bursaries awarded and amounts of those bursaries are dependent on the availability of funds.

Description:

• This bursary is designed to help in continuing education in a college, university, vocational institution or other special educational pursuits.

Criteria:

• Eligibility:

  1. Applicants must be/was a:

     1. Child/Youth placed in foster care

     2. Child/Youth placed in kinship care

     3. Adopted Child of a *foster/kinship caregiver

     4. Biological child of a * foster/kinship caregiver
        *Licensed foster or approved kinship caregiver through the Alberta Ministry of Children’s Services

Application Website: https://www.afkaonline.ca/programs/bursary/

Deadline: June 15

Amount: A full tuition scholarship, renewable for the standard duration of the applicable program, with renewals being conditional on student maintaining full-time status and satisfactory academic performance in the applicable program (up to 5 awarded)

Description:

• Franco-Nevada is the leading gold-focused royalty and streaming company. We recognize the importance of diversity, inclusion and equity and wish to encourage diverse students (women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, LGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities) to pursue meaningful careers in the mining industry. 

• We are pleased to offer an annual scholarship to diverse undergraduate applicants who have successfully qualified to study at certain post-secondary institutions across Canada and are enrolled in a degree course in disciplines related to the mining industry. 

• We are open to considering all diverse candidates and will determine the successful candidates after an interview process. 

• Franco-Nevada expects to award up to five scholarships in total across Canada. 

Criteria:

• All diverse candidates that meet the eligibility criteria outlined below are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be determined after an interview process. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements: 

  • Be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident in Canada. 

  • Be a diverse person (i.e. woman, Indigenous person, member of a visible minority, LGBTQ+, and/or person with a disability). 

  • Have successfully qualified to enter as an undergraduate student to the first year of the applicable program for which the scholarship is being applied for as a full-time student (Note: An “applicable program” may commence in either your first or second year of studies – Please confirm which applies to you under Applicant Details below).

  • Applicable degree programs: Geology, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Mining - Mechanical, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy

Application Website: https://www.franco-nevada.com/corporate/careers/default.aspx     

https://s201.q4cdn.com/345177888/files/doc_downloads/2025/02/Franco-Mining-Industry-Diversity-Scholarship-Application_2024-final.pdf 

Deadline: June 15

Amount: $3000

Description:

• The Obsidian Energy Ltd. Energy Excellence Scholarship awards three (3) $3,000.00 scholarships to students pursuing post‐secondary education in a program focused in the Oil & Gas industry. Scholarships are awarded to students within Obsidian Energy’s operating areas.

Criteria:

• • Scholarship recipients will be selected based on the following criteria:

    • Enrollment in a post‐secondary education program that will lead to a career in Oil & Gas

    • Participate in an interview with Obsidian Energy

    • Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

    • High School grades (80% or greater)

    • A current student within a School Division where Obsidian Energy operates (Wild Rose School Division)

Application Website: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13rAvHLoLXc2Gz0XK-7IScSASnC9xAsTw/view 

Deadline: June 25

Amount: $5000 plus one on one mentorship with Tracy Moore (Cityline host)

Description:

• aims to provide access to post-secondary education and reward youth who demonstrate financial need and want to pursue a career in Media studies.

Criteria:

• Students who will commence their post-secondary studies in September 2021 are eligible.

• Students may have taken time off between graduation from high school and commencement of their university or college studies; however, during this period students must not have undertaken any post-secondary courses.

• The Cityline Scholarship for BIPOC Women will not grant entrance scholarships to the following institutions/programs: Graduate programs (for example, Master’s degrees, PHD programs, etc.); Colleges and universities outside of Canada.

• By entering an application into the Cityline Scholarship for BIPOC Women the winner agrees to be available for a mandatory interview on Cityline (Citytv at 10AM EST), speaking with Tracy Moore. The winner’s video entry will also be featured on Cityline.

• Selection is based on each applicant’s completed application, which must be accompanied with one video of a maximum of 2-3 minutes long.

Application Website: https://www.cityline.tv/2021/04/20/enter-cityline-scholarship/ 

Deadline: June 27

Amount: $2500 (4 available)

Description:

• As the demand for skilled tradespeople continues to grow across North America, we aim to assist students pursuing careers in these careers which are vital to a wide variety of industries, as well as to maintain and develop critical infrastructure.

Criteria:

• Students accepted to and attending a post-secondary trade school program with a semester beginning in 2025.

• Open to citizens, permanent residents and resident aliens legally residing in the USA or Canada with a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

• Scholarship funds are payable to the winner’s certified trade school in the United States or Canada.

• Winner must enroll or already be enrolled in the upcoming semester.

• Employees of Metal Supermarkets Franchising Family of Companies, its franchisees, franchisee staff or their family members may not enter.

Application Website: https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/trade-school-scholarship/ 

Deadline: June 28

Amount: Varies as this includes 18 scholarships (By submitting an application, you will automatically be considered for any scholarships you are eligible for based on the criteria.)

Description:

• CNIB post-secondary scholarships help support people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision in their educational journeys. From youth entering apprenticeships or skilled trades to adults enrolling in continuing education or certificate programs – and everyone in between – there are multiple scholarships, bursaries, and other educational awards available. 

Criteria:

• To be considered eligible for a CNIB post-secondary scholarship, you must be:

  1. Be blind, Deafblind, or have low vision (best corrected visual acuity of 20/70 or worse and/or a visual field of 20 degrees or narrower)

  2. Be pursuing a post-secondary diploma, degree, skilled trades certificate, apprenticeship, continuing education program, or equivalent

  3. Be a Canadian citizen or have held landed immigrant status for at least one year before applying

  4. Be motivated, independent, and able to demonstrate a strong level of personal achievement

Application Website: https://www.cnib.ca/en/cnib-post-secondary-scholarships-bursaries?region=on 

Deadline: June 29th 

Amount: $2500

Description:

• Scholarships have long been an important and exciting initiative at MindFuel. Scholarships are an investment in Alberta’s future. They are meant to address challenges facing our province and our country: shortage of knowledge workers focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and the ongoing need to build a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Criteria:

• Students must be graduating from an Alberta high school 

• Students must be entering their first year in an undergraduate applied science or science education program at an Alberta-based post-secondary institution 

Application Website: STEM Scholarships for Alberta Students | MindFuel 

Deadline: June 30

Amount: $1000 (awarded to 1 male & 1 female per year)

Description:

• The ASAA invites scholarship nominations for students currently registered in ASAA member high schools who are planning to graduate in June and attend post secondary education in September. The award is for students who milk every moment, achieving a balance in school, home, and community life.

• Each ASAA member school can nominate one male and one female for this scholarship.

Criteria:

• Be a grade 12 student registered in an ASAA member school and an Alberta resident

• Participate in athletic activities. This can be active participation in school intramurals throughoutthe year, being a member of a school sports team or participation in an activity that is not a school sport, such as dance, ballet, water polo, fencing, hockey, karate, etc. Please note that priority will be given to those student athletes who have participated in an ASAA sanctioned sport.

• Show personal development and involvement in activities other than athletics and academics. For example, community work, hobbies, clubs, youth programs, leadership,etc.

• Plan to attend a post-secondary educational facility in Canada.

• Write a 250-500 word essay exploring what sports, healthy eating, and refueling your body mean to you (see application page for more details)

• Completed application form (signed by school administrator identifying you as nominee from school), resume, and 2 letters of reference.

Application Website: https://www.asaa.ca/recognition/scholarships

Deadline: June 30

Amount: $2000 

Description:

• The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency established a scholarship to encourage and support students pursuing post-secondary studies in the field of agriculture, agricultural research, or with an agriculture background pursuing studies in marketing.

Criteria:

• Applicants must:

  • be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

  • be accepted to or attending a designated post secondary institution and

  • be accepted to or attending a full-time program relating to:

    1. agriculture or agriculture business

    2. marketing, communications or public relations

    3. science and research including veterinary medicine

    4. human health and nutrition

    5. policy and economics

• Note: Preference will be given to applicants who are active beef producers or have a background in agriculture, but it is not a requirement.

Application Website: https://www.cdnbeefcheckoff.ca/scholarship/ 

Deadline: June 30

Application Open: 

Amount: $1000

Description:

• The Central Alberta Human Resources Scholarship was established to provide the amount of $1000 annually to be awarded to a resident of Central Alberta who will be or is currently enrolled in a post-secondary program that focuses on Human Resources Management. 

Criteria:

• Conditions of Eligibility: The applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this award: 

  1. • High School Diploma received from a Central Alberta High School 

     • Permanent residence must be Central Alberta 

     • Individuals enrolled in full-time or part-time studies and working towards a degree in Human Resources Management or Business program at an accredited post-secondary institution

     • Minimum GPA of 3.0 GPA or 85%. 

     • Demonstrated leadership or community involvement as evidenced by a resume prepared by the applicant or a reference letter

     • Consideration may also be given to the financial need of the applicant 

Application Website: https://rddcf.ca/central-alberta-human-resources-scholarship/ 

Deadline: June 30 (5:00pm EST)

Application Open: 

Amount: $1000

Description:

• The Charles Labatiuk Scholarship Award was established through the legacy gift of Charles Labatiuk and the Charles Labatiuk Nature Endowment Fund. Charles Labatiuk was an avid nature conservationist, mountaineer, and world traveler who enjoyed and excelled as a photographer, writer, gardener, and pianist. These awards were introduced to honour his life and his passion for nature.

Criteria:

• Any student entering or continuing their studies at an accredited college or university in Canada in the interdisciplinary study of natural environmental systems may apply. Students enrolled in studies focusing on ecosystems, how they operate, and their symbiotic relationship with people are encouraged to apply.

• All applications must include a completed application form which will be evaluated based on an essay submission. The essay should be a maximum of 1000 words and reflect on why nature conservation is important to you and the world, how you want to contribute to conservation, and how your studies will help you achieve your goals. 

Application Website: https://naturecanada.ca/about/our-people/awards-scholarships/charles-labatiuk-scholarship/

Deadline: June 30

Application Open: 

Amount: $2000 (2 awarded)

Description:

• The Dr. Don Church Scholarship was established to provide a scholarship to be awarded to a student who will be, or is currently enrolled in a post-secondary Bachelor Degree program or a degree in Veterinary Medicine. 

Criteria:

• Conditions of Eligibility: The applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this award: 

  1. • High School Diploma 

     • Individuals enrolled in full-time or part-time studies and working towards a degree in Veterinary Medicine or a student pursuing a Bachelors Degree at an accredited post-secondary institution 

     • Demonstrated leadership or community involvement as evidenced by a resume prepared by the applicant or a reference letter 

     • Consideration may also be given to the financial need of the applicant 

Application Website: https://rddcf.ca/dr-don-church-scholarship/ 

Deadline: June 30

Amount: 10 Available: $20,000 (1), $15,000 (1), $10,000 (1), $5,000 (7)

Description:

• open to all Alberta rural youth and is designed to help rural farm youth who must leave home to pursue a post-secondary education or trade.

• Please note a rural farm youth is defined as a youth who has lived on a farm in Alberta for the majority of their life and the farm is the primary source of family income.  These scholarships are designed for youth who may not have the opportunity to attend post-secondary without financial support.  

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled as a first year student at an acknowledged post-secondary institution and not have previously started or completed a post-secondary program

• Must be an Alberta rural farm young person

• Must have graduated from high school have received their high school diploma and be no older than 25 years of age.  A copy of their high school transcript or academic detailed report must be included with the application form

• Must need to leave home to pursue a post-secondary education or trade.  Proof must be provided that the student is not living at home, i.e. through a rental or dorm receipt

• A photo of the applicant must be submitted with the application.  The photo must be suitable for publication - a grad picture is ideal.  Photocopies or proofs are not suitable.  Quality scanned photos are acceptable

• 4-H experience is not mandatory to qualify for this award

Application Website: https://www.4hab.com/scholarships/ 

Deadline: June 30

Amount: $1000

Description:

• The Sustainable Lifestyle Scholarship is designed for high school and university students who are interested in promoting sustainable living practices and encourage others to do the same. All you have to do is demonstrate how your habits and behaviors promote sustainability, reduce waste, and conserve natural resources, as an individual and for your community!

Criteria:

• Participants must be a currently enrolled in a Canadian high school, undergraduate or graduate program.

• Applicants must complete a written or video format entry answering the challenge provided on the website.

Application Website: https://www.herbaland.ca/pages/sustainable-lifestyle-scholarship 

Deadline: June 30 

Amount:  $2500

Description: 

• The Mountainview Dental scholarship awarded annually in the amount of $2,500 to students pursuing a career in the dental industry. This scholarship is designed to support our local communities by fostering the growth of future dental professionals. Our goal is to help ensure that rural communities have access to high-quality dental care provided by skilled local professionals.

Criteria:

• • Be a graduating student in Rocky Mountain House in the Wild Rose School Division.

  • The student must be enrolled an RDA or RDH program (or RDH pre-study) at a school accredited in Alberta.

  • The scholarship will be awarded to one student per year.

  • Priority will be given to students who have participated in work experience in the office.

  • Next consideration will be top marks.

Application Process: We would like the school division to inform us of the student who has met the criteria and the Director of Operations or a representative will present the student with a cheque at an awards ceremony in the fall if possible.

Deadline: June 30

Amount: $10,000 

Description:

• This scholarship awards students who have demonstrated academic success, personal strength, and determination in their commitment to civic engagement and leadership. 

Criteria:

Application Website: https://nelsonscholarship.smapply.io/prog/civic_leadership_scholarship/ 

Deadline: June 30

Application Open: February 16, 2022

Amount: $1000 (2 awarded)

Description:

• Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program is proud to introduce the OYF Memorial Scholarship, to be awarded annually to two individuals pursuing post secondary education in agriculture. This scholarship is possible through the foresight of alumnus Martin Streef (Ontario 1996). Martin’s dedication to agriculture and the OYF program will help future generations pursue their passion for agriculture.

Criteria:

• Open to any individual in Canada pursuing post secondary education leading to a diploma or degree in agriculture.

Application Website: https://www.oyfcanada.com/language/en/nominations-criteria/scholarship/ 

Deadline: June 30

Amount: up to $2000 to go directly toward post-secondary tuition, along with a $500 bonus to help cover school-related expenses of their choose suchas technology, textbooks, or other supplies.  

Description:

• Since 2017, Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers has awarded this annual scholarship to help ease the financial burden of legal education and support the next generation of legal professionals in Canada.

Criteria:

• The Russell Alexander Law Scholarship is open to Canadian citizens currently enrolling in a Canadian college or university. Applicants must have a minimum average of 80% and demonstrate a general interest in studying and pursuing a career in the legal field.

Application Website: https://www.russellalexander.com/russell-alexander-law-firm-scholarship/ 

Applications open: April 1

Deadline: June 30

Amount: $2000 

Description:

• The Strike Group EDI Scholarship Program is part of a broader commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in our organization. We know that we must increase our focus on building the future talent pipeline and find more ways to support underrepresented populations in our industry.

• This scholarship program is part of our commitment to helping break through barriers and creating a positive impact on the community at large. We believe everyone has a right to education, and we are committed to providing people in historically underrepresented groups with financial aid.

• Strike Group aims to help build meaningful careers for Canada’s Indigenous communities. We believe in supporting learning and training opportunities to help promote success for the up-and-coming Indigenous workforce.

Criteria:

• To be eligible for the scholarship you must meet the following criteria: 

  • Be a person with Indigenous ancestry, affiliation or status

  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in full time post-secondary that is specific to the Energy and/ or Construction industry, or a trades program in Western Canada and maintain satisfactory academic standing throughout the program. 

  • Applicants must meet the verification requirements outlined in the individual scholarships. 

  • Applicants will be required to provide proof of enrolment at the recognized post-secondary educational institution, indicating their full-time status and proof of payment. 

  • Applicants must have a plan of achieving education and career goals and committed to updating Strike Group on academic progress throughout duration of their program. 

  • Applicants must live in Western Canada. f. Strike encourages applications from all members of any community in Western Canada, including our employees and their extended family. 

  • Strike in no way implies or guarantees that a scholarship will be provided to all applicants, regardless of eligibility.

Application Website: https://www.strikegroup.ca/scholarships/ 

Applications open: April 1

Deadline: June 30

Amount: $2000 

Description:

• The Strike Group EDI Scholarship Program is part of a broader commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in our organization. We know that we must increase our focus on building the future talent pipeline and find more ways to support underrepresented populations in our industry.

• This scholarship program is part of our commitment to helping break through barriers and creating a positive impact on the community at large. We believe everyone has a right to education, and we are committed to providing people in historically underrepresented groups with financial aid.

Criteria:

• To be eligible for the scholarship you must meet the following criteria: 

  • Be an openly self-identified member of the LGBTQ2S+ Community.

  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in full time post-secondary that is specific to the Energy and/ or Construction industry, or a trades program in Western Canada and maintain satisfactory academic standing throughout the program. 

  • Applicants must meet the verification requirements outlined in the individual scholarships. 

  • Applicants will be required to provide proof of enrolment at the recognized post-secondary educational institution, indicating their full-time status and proof of payment. 

  • Applicants must have a plan of achieving education and career goals and committed to updating Strike Group on academic progress throughout duration of their program. 

  • Applicants must live in Western Canada. f. Strike encourages applications from all members of any community in Western Canada, including our employees and their extended family. 

  • Strike in no way implies or guarantees that a scholarship will be provided to all applicants, regardless of eligibility.

Application Website: https://www.strikegroup.ca/scholarships/ 

Deadline: June 30 

Amount:  $2500

Description: 

• The Timber Dental scholarship awarded annually in the amount of $2,500 to students pursuing a career in the dental industry. This scholarship is designed to support our local communities by fostering the growth of future dental professionals. Our goal is to help ensure that rural communities have access to high-quality dental care provided by skilled local professionals.

Criteria:

• • Be a graduating student in Drayton Valley in the Wild Rose School Division.

  • The student must be enrolled an RDA or RDH program (or RDH pre-study) at a school accredited in Alberta.

  • The scholarship will be awarded to one student per year.

  • Priority will be given to students who have participated in work experience in the office.

  • Next consideration will be top marks.

Application Process: We would like the school division to inform us of the student who has met the criteria and the Director of Operations or a representative will present the student with a cheque at an awards ceremony in the fall if possible.

Deadline: June 30

Amount: $500 (4 awarded - 1 for Edmonton, 1 for Calgary, 2 for anywhere else in the province)

Description:

• Four Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who participate in Unified Sports and demonstrate leadership in creating an inclusive environment in their school. The successful applicants will be selected by a committee made up of Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (ASAA) and Special Olympics Alberta (SO Alberta) representatives

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Criteria:

• Graduating grade 12 students who will be attending a post- secondary institution in Canada. Applicants must have participated in Unified Sports event; preference will be given to applicants who have participated in multiple Unified Sports events throughout their entire high school career.

• All applications will be required to fill out an application and submit the following: (1x) Letter of Support, (1x) Essay, (1x) Video, (1x) Signed Release for each person in the video, (1x) Headshot of the Application.

Application Website: https://www.asaa.ca/sport-info/special-olympics-unified-sports/awards-and-recognition

Deadline: June 30

Application Open: August 1, 2021

Amount: $1000

Description:

• Wize is extremely excited to be providing a $1000 scholarship to a Canadian High School student!

Criteria:

• Eligibility Criteria:

• Student, of any age, currently enrolled in a Canadian High School

• All years are eligible to apply (Grade 9, 10, 11, and 12) (Grade 8 in provinces where High School begins in Grade 8)

• No GPA requirement

Application Website: https://www.wizeprep.com/scholarships/4