May

Deadline:  May 1

Amount: $2000

Description:

• The CPA Education Foundation wants you to succeed. Let us support you as you take your next steps towards 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 on 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 1

Amount: $1000 (10 awarded)

Description:

• CAMIS is please to expand our scholarship offerings for central Alberta students to ten Healthcare (HC) Entrance Scholarship

Criteria:

• Candidate must be accepted/enrolled as a first-year student in a recognized Canadian Healthcare program.

• Preference to candidate that has resided in central Alberta within the last 5 years

Application Website:  https://camiscare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CAMIS-Healthcare-Entrance-Scholarship.docx.pdf 

Deadline:  May 1

Amount: $6000 -- $3000 per Diagnostic Imaging (DI) program year (5 awarded)

Description:

• CAMIS is please to expand our scholarship offerings for central Alberta students to five Diagnosic Imaging (DI) Entrance Scholarships

Criteria:

• Candidate must be accepted/enrolled as a first-year student in an accredited DI program.

• Preference to candidate that has resided in central Alberta within the last 5 years

Application Website:  https://camiscare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CAMIS-Diagnostic-Imaging-Entrance-Scholarship.pdf 

Deadline:  May 1 (applications open March 1)

Amount: varies (225+ awarded) ~ By completing one online application, 4-H members will be considered for all of the 4-H Alberta Scholarships for which they are eligible. Applicants can only receive one (1) 4-H Alberta Scholarship (up to $2,750!), but may also receive a region or district scholarship in the same application year.

Description:

• Scholarships are an integral part of our 4-H curriculum and many of our 4-H Alberta members pursue post-secondary education and vocational training.

• The 4-H Alberta Scholarship program helps and supports youth who wish to pursue higher education.

Criteria:

• You must be a past or present member of a 4-H Alberta Club.

• You may apply for a 4-H scholarship every year that you are a full time post-secondary student at an officially recognized institution.

• Successful applicants must provide proof that they are attending a post-secondary institution as a full-time student.

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

Deadline:  May 1

Amount: $1500  (2 awarded)

Description:

• The CPA Education Foundation wants you to succeed. Let us support you as you take your next steps towards 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 on more than one award (see the multiple awards listed on this site).

Criteria:

• 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.

• 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 1

Amount: $2500  

Description:

• The CPA Education Foundation wants you to succeed. Let us support you as you take your next steps towards 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 on 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 applicant/nominee should be considered for the award, indicating financial need, and demonstrating express interest of 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 1

Amount: $2000

Description:

• The CPA Education Foundation wants you to succeed. Let us support you as you take your next steps towards 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 on 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 for Application: May 1, 2022

Applications open: April

Amount: $

Description:

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 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline.

  • 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:  May 1

Amount: $2000 

Description:

• The CPA Education Foundation wants you to succeed. Let us support you as you take your next steps towards 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 on 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 for Application: May 1

Applications open: 

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, 2022

  • Submit answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the May 1st, 2022 deadline.

  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

  • Be a resident of the United States or Canada

  • Application for this scholarship requires a max 1000 essay submission.

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

Deadline:  May 1

Amount: $2000  

Description:

• The CPA Education Foundation wants you to succeed. Let us support you as you take your next steps towards 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 on 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 1

Amount: $2000

Description:

• The CPA Education Foundation wants you to succeed. Let us support you as you take your next steps towards 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 on 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 1

Amount: $2000

Description:

• The CPA Education Foundation wants you to succeed. Let us support you as you take your next steps towards 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 on 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: May 2, 2022

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 2022

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

  • be a U.S. or Canadian citizen

  • 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 

Deadline for Application: May 3

Amount: $3750 (16 available)

Description:

• Scotiabank's $60,000 investment is divided into 16 x $3,750 Scholarships in 4 Themes across 4 Regions.

Four (4) Scholarship Regions: (1)Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, (2) Atlantic Canada, Quebec, (3) British Columbia, Yukon, (4) Ontario

• Four (4) Scholarship Themes: Carefully review the Application Form for specific application requirements.

  1. Diversity Scholarship: Four (4) Winners x $3,750

  2. Financial Wellness Scholarship: Four (4) Winners x $3,750

  3. Future Women Leaders Scholarship: Four (4) Winners x $3,750

  4. STEM Scholarship: Four (4) Winners x $3,750

Criteria:

DIVERSITY

At Scotiabank, we believe that every individual is unique, and the inclusion of diverse people and perspectives allows uniqueness for every future. The Diversity Scholarship is in line with Scotiabank’s Diversity and Inclusion goals and designed to empower applicants to reach their fullest potential, respect them for who they are and embrace their differences.

To be eligible to apply to the myBlueprint x Scotiabank Diversity Scholarship contest, applicants must:

• Be in their final year of high school (outside of Quebec or CEGEP (in Quebec)

• Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents

• Be 16 years of age or older

• Self-identify under one or more of the following equity-deserving groups:

  • Indigenous People

  • People with Disabilities

  • Black People

  • LGBT+ Communities

  • People of Colour

  • Family Members of Veterans

STEM

To be eligible to apply to the myBlueprint x Scotiabank STEM Scholarship Contest, applicants must:

• Be in their final year of high school (outside of Quebec) or CEGEP (in Quebec)

• Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents

• Be 16 years of age or older

FINANCIAL WELLNESS

To be eligible to apply to the myBlueprint x Scotiabank Financial Wellness Scholarship Contest, applicants must:

• Be in their final year of high school (outside of Quebec) or CEGEP (in Quebec)

• Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents

• Be 16 years of age or older

FUTURE WOMEN LEADERS

To be eligible to apply to the myBlueprint x Future Women Leaders Scholarship Contest, applicants must:

• Be in their final year of high school (outside of Quebec) or CEGEP (in Quebec)

• Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents

• Be 16 years of age or older

• Self-identify their gender as ‘woman’, ‘non-binary’ or ‘gender non-conforming’

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

Deadline for Application: May 

Applications open: April

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. When making the selection, preference will be given to students who are the first in their family to pursue post-secondary education.

Criteria:

• To be eligible, you must:

  1. be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Canada

  2. demonstrate financial need

  3. have completed high school level education (or equivalent)

  4. be accepted to a PSE 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.)

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

Deadline for Application: May 31

Applications open:  March 15

Amount: Each year typically 150 students receive awards ranging from $1,000 to $6,000. In 2021 we received 180 eligible applications. The size and number of awards may vary

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.

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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. By northern Alberta, we mean north of Red Deer.

• You have been a resident of the greater Edmonton area and/or northern Alberta for at least 6 months.

• 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

Application Website: https://www.ecfoundation.org/student-awards/hilltop-awards-and-bursaries/

Deadline for Application: May 25 ~ Grade 12 students who wish to be considered to be nominated for the Premier’s Citizenship Award in Alberta are encouraged to submit an application to the Academic Counselor/Vice Principal (heather.bartling@wrsd.ca), no later than final Friday in May.. 

*Once the applications are received, Administration and Guidance will put forward one nominee on behalf of Frank Maddock High School for this Award by the deadline.

Applications open:  

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 endeavour.

• 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 27th deadline to Mrs. Bartling.

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: Student's "apply" to the school and one student will be selected as the FMHS nominee.  More info on criteria can be found at the links above.

Deadline for Application: May 30

Applications 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. 

• Applicants will be required to submit a maximum 1000 word essay reflecting 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.   Criteria for scoring the essay is available on the link below.

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

Deadline: May 30 

Amount:  $500 - $1000

Description: 

• This award will recognise students who are pursuing post-secondary education in animal health. The scholarship will be given to one student per year.

• Scholarship will be advertised by each school and mentioned in each school's Scholarship Award Ceremony no matter if the scholarship is awarded or not.

Criteria:

• • Acceptance to eligible program, participation in 4-H and/or school Extra – Curricular Activities and Financial Need

  • Eligible Programs 1. Animal Health Technology - Grand Prairie Regional College, Lakeland College, NAIT, Olds College, SIAST

2. Bachelor of Science in Animal Health Major in Companion & Performance Animal - University of Alberta. 3. Vet Tech Assistant Program - Olds College

Application Process: Applicants should apply in letter form including a COPY OF THEIR ACCEPTANCE TO the eligible program, as well as outlining their 4-H/Extra Curricular experiences, and also how they plan to fund their education. Applications must be emailed to the (school’s) Career Counsellor. Career Counsellor or Principal will forward the application.

Deadline for Application: May 31, 2022

Applications open: December 9, 2021

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:

  • 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.

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

• A certified copy of your present academic record.

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

• Two references.

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

Deadline for Application: May 31

Applications open: 

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

Description:

• MADD Canada has restructured our bursary program to have more meaningful impact on students’ lives.  Beginning in 2016, one(1) bursary of $10,000 will be awarded to the applicant with the highest score in honour of Louise Joanne Twerdy (see further details below).  Additional bursaries in the amount of $5,000 will also be available. Winning applicants may not reapply in subsequent years.

Criteria:

• 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. 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.

Application Website: https://madd.ca/pages/programs/victimsurvivor-services/youth-bursary-fund/

Deadline for Application: May 31

Amount: $1000

Description:

• The award includes $1000 and the opportunity to visit Perimeter Institute for a tour, lunch with researchers and staff, and seminars or other scheduled events. One award will be made each year to a graduating Canadian high school student who has been accepted into a full-time academic program in physical sciences at a Canadian university in the fall. The successful student is expected to direct the award towards tuition for studies in physics.

• Established and funded by Perimeter Institute, this award is presented annually in memory of Luke Santi. Luke was a high school student who demonstrated a passion for research and discovery, earned top marks in his courses, took part in a variety of extracurricular activities, and volunteered his time in service of others.

• In honour of Luke’s many accomplishments and contributions, the award is presented annually to a Canadian student who demonstrates Luke’s many qualities — academic performance, interest in science, extracurricular activities, and volunteering — and is graduating high school to begin post-secondary education in physical sciences at a Canadian university. 

Criteria:

• The student is selected based on a combination of academic merit and non-academic criteria including:

  • Academic success in the last year of secondary studies - a minimum 80% average overall is required as shown in copies of official high school transcripts.

  • Demonstrated passion for physics outside of the normal academic environment (e.g. being a member of a local amateur astronomy club, volunteering with a physics association)

  • Demonstrated interest in a wide range of activities outside of physics (e.g. community involvement, sports, debating clubs, etc., including volunteer activities in service of others)

  • Minimum of two letters of recommendation by a teacher, principal, professor or association leader (not a relative). The letters of reference will assist the selection committee in establishing the applicant’s participation and achievement in the life and activities of their school and/or community; participation in a physics stream of study; nature of the participant’s character, personal qualities and temperament, etc.

Application Website: https://perimeterinstitute.ca/luke-santi-memorial-award-student-achievement