Rocky Mountain House Clearwater Scholarships

Deadline:  May 30

Amount:  $1000

Description:

• Clearwater County provides scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to one student graduating from each of the four (4) High Schools in Clearwater County, and there is now also a $1,000 scholarship available to a home-schooled student. including:

1. West Central High School ($1,000)

2. St. Dominic High School ($1,000)

3. David Thompson High School ($1,000)

4. Caroline High School ($1,000)

5. Home-schooled student in Clearwater County ($1,000)

• The scholarships are intended to recognize the importance of youth achievement in the area of community service and to encourage academic advancement. 

Criteria:

• Any graduating student from a County High School registered and attending a post secondary school in a full time capacity;

  1. Must have been a resident of Clearwater County at the time of graduation from high school (note:  this does not include Town or Village residents);

  2. Citizenship is the primary consideration for eligibility and includes involvement in the community or school in a voluntary and/or leadership capacity while attending high school.  The scholarship recipient will be seen and recognized by other students as an individual who continually demonstrated care and respect for fellow students and the community;

  3. A student, upon receiving this $1,000 scholarship once, is ineligible to receive another award under this program.

Application Website: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Id6GvitWEcafDd1XX-Y-02SbyWdTUEPT/view 

Deadline:  May 30

Amount: Programs 1&2 = $1,000 (two year program - $500 per year)

                      Program 3 = $500 (due to shorter duration/less expense)

Description:

• Awarded annually to an RCU member who is continuing their education in trades.

Criteria:

• Graduate of Caroline or West Central High Schools

• Acceptance to eligible program:

  • Animal Health Technology (Program 1)

    • Grand Prairie Regional College, Lakeland College, NAIT, Olds College, SIAST

  • Bachelor of Science in Animal Health (Program 2)

    • Major in Companion & Performance Animal - University of Alberta

  • Vet Tech Assistant Program (Program 3)

    • Olds College

• Participation in 4-H and/or school Extra – Curricular Activities 

• Financial Need

Application Website: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Id6GvitWEcafDd1XX-Y-02SbyWdTUEPT/view 

Deadline: June 1

Amount: $1000

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 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.

  • The scholarship will be administered once the student has successfully started their program.

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: 

Amount: $3000 (3 awarded)

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

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

Applications Open:  March 1st

Deadline:  May 31 

Amount: $1000

Description:

• Awarded annually to an RCU member who is continuing their education in trades.

Criteria:

• Applicants must be: 

  • A Rocky Credit Union member in good standing 

  • Applying within 1 year of their Grade 12 graduation (2024 or 2025 graduates) 

  • Attending their 1st year of a post-secondary program in the trades in Fall 2025 

  • Applicants must indicate their involvement in community and school activities, volunteer activities, and other extracurricular interests.

Application Website: https://www.rockycreditunion.com/en/community/scholarships 

Applications Open:  March 1st

Deadline:  May 31 

Amount: $1000

Description:

• Awarded annually to an RCU member who is furthering their education in business or finance. 

Criteria:

• Applicants must be: 

  • A Rocky Credit Union member in good standing 

  • Applying within 1 year of their Grade 12 graduation (2024 or 2025 graduates) 

  • Attending their 1st year of a post-secondary program in business or finance in Fall 2025 

  • Applicants must indicate their involvement in community and school activities, volunteer activities, and other extracurricular interests.

Application Website: https://www.rockycreditunion.com/en/community/scholarships 

Applications Open:  March 1st

Deadline:  May 31 

Amount: $1000

Description:

• Awarded annually to an RCU member who shows dedication to their community through volunteer work.

Criteria:

• Applicants must be: 

  • A Rocky Credit Union member in good standing 

  • Applying within 1 year of their Grade 12 graduation (2024 or 2025 graduates) 

  • Attending their 1st year of a post-secondary program in Fall 2025 

  • Applicants must indicate their involvement in community and school activities, volunteer activities, and other extracurricular interests.

Application Website: https://www.rockycreditunion.com/en/community/scholarships 

Applications Open:  March 1st

Deadline:  May 31 

Amount: $1000

Description:

• Awarded annually to an RCU member who achieved excellence in school grades.

Criteria:

• Applicants must be: 

  • A Rocky Credit Union member in good standing 

  • Applying within 1 year of their Grade 12 graduation (2024 or 2025 graduates) 

  • Attending their 1st year of a post-secondary program in Fall 2025 

  • Applicants must indicate their involvement in community and school activities, volunteer activities, and other extracurricular interests.

Application Website: https://www.rockycreditunion.com/en/community/scholarships 

Deadline:  July 31 

Amount: $1000

Description:

• In 2015, The Rocky Mountain Chuckwagon Association created a scholarship opportunity. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize the academic accomplishments, offer assistance and encourage further education of the youth of the RMCA members, fans, sponsors, and residents of the Clearwater Region. One scholarship of $1,000 is granted each year.

Criteria:

• Be a Canadian citizen and a resident of Clearwater Region 

• Be planning to enroll in the first or second year of a post-secondary program of at least two years in length 

• Preference will be given to youth who have volunteered at event and/or a member of RMCA 

• Highest marks in graduation year are not a priority

Application Website: https://battleoftherockies.com/scholarship 

Deadline:  August 1

Amount: $1000 (4 awarded)

Description:

• We offer four post-secondary scholarships to recognize the academic accomplishments of the students of Blue Mountain Power Co-op members, and to assist with and encourage post-secondary education.

Criteria:

• Be a Canadian citizen (or permanent resident) and a resident of Alberta.

• Have at least one parent, or their legal guardian, be a member in good standing of Blue Mountain Power Co-op at the time of application.

• Be planning to register in the first year of a post-secondary program of at least two years in length.

Application Website: https://www.bluemountainpower.coop/community-involvement/