Post High School Grad Scholarships

Deadline: February 7

Amount: $2500 (3 awarded)

Description:

Criteria:

• The applicant must be a full time Canadian or permanent resident enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program in the field of Geomatics with a hydrographic and/or a marine cartographic component, or enrolled in an International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographers and Nautical Cartographers (IBSC) recognized Category A or B program.

• The bursary will be available to college (including collège d’enseignement général et professionnel – CEGEP) and students in a degree (bachelor or master) or diploma program in the hydrographic or a closely related discipline.

• The applicants will be required to submit a transcript or copy of their most recent post-secondary marks at the time of application. The marks must indicate an academic average of 70% or higher

Application Website: https://hydrography.ca/student-award/ 

Deadline: June 26

Amount: $2000 

Description:

• CAWIC provides educational bursaries each year to help empower women to take the first steps in their successful construction career. Through its Bursary Program, CAWIC helps promote education and encourage women to pursue careers in the construction industry. Since 2005, our Bursary Program has helped more than 80 women across Canada pursue their construction education.

Criteria:

• Applicant must identify as a woman

• Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status

• Completion of at least the first year of a diploma or degree program at a college or university and full-time enrolment in the subsequent year or enrolled in a minimum-year trades program.

• Demonstrated clear career objectives relating to the construction industry

• Evidence of financial need

• Leadership qualities and involvement in community activities

• Demonstrated interest in activities that further the advancement of women in construction,
  and involvement in related community activities 

Application Website: https://cawic.ca/cawic-bursaries/#.WXwYjYjyuUk 

Deadline:  July 15

Amount: $1500 (5 awarded)

Description:

• Tier 1 Energy Solutions is dedicated to developing the next generation of community leaders, providing a skilled workforce for our industry, and is committed to post-secondary education.

• We will offer five internal $1500.00 scholarships and five $1500.00 external scholarships each year to selected applicants.

Criteria:

• Applicant criteria

  • Must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected person (visa students are not eligible).

  • Be currently enrolled full-time in a publicly funded post-secondary institution in the engineering technology field of study.

  • Have maintained a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) out of 4, if in the second or more year of the program.

  • Must provide a personal reference.

  • Must provide a written essay.

  • Must be 25 years of age or younger.

Application Website: https://www.tier1energy.ca/scholarships 

Deadline: September 15

Amount: $2000 

Description:

• The CTAA Scholarships are funded by the Canadian Technical Asphalt Association to support students preparing for careers as scientists, technologists or engineers in the general area of asphalt paving technology.

Criteria:

• Awarded to students admitted to or enrolled in a Canadian graduate program (Master’s or PhD) contributing to advances in asphalt technology.

• Eligible disciplines include chemistry, chemical engineering, and civil or construction engineering. Applicants from other fields must clearly demonstrate the relevance of their studies to asphalt technology.

• Applicants must submit the following with their application:

  • Completed electronic application form (indicate scholarship category)

  • Resume

  • Current academic transcripts

  • A personal statement (max. 500 words) on how the applicant will contribute to the asphalt industry

  • Two reference letters:

    1. One from the applicant’s program advisor.

    2. One from a CTAA member or another individual familiar with the applicant’s academic or technical qualifications.

Application Website: http://www.ctaa.ca/awards-scholarships/scholarships/ 

Deadline: September 15

Amount: $2000 

Description:

• The CTAA Scholarships are funded by the Canadian Technical Asphalt Association to support students preparing for careers as scientists, technologists or engineers in the general area of asphalt paving technology.

Criteria:

• Awarded to students who are admitted to or currently enrolled in a Canadian undergraduate program relevant to asphalt technology. 

• Preferred fields of study include chemistry, chemical engineering, and civil or construction engineering. Applicants from other disciplines will be considered if they clearly demonstrate how their studies relate to asphalt.

• Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies and provide proof of completion.

• Applicants must submit the following with their application:

  • Completed electronic application form (indicate scholarship category)

  • Resume

  • Current academic transcripts

  • A personal statement (max. 500 words) on how the applicant will contribute to the asphalt industry

  • Two reference letters:

    1. One from the applicant’s program advisor.

    2. One from a CTAA member or another individual familiar with the applicant’s academic or technical qualifications.

Application Website: http://www.ctaa.ca/awards-scholarships/scholarships/ 

Deadline: September 15

Amount: $2000 

Description:

• The CTAA Scholarships are funded by the Canadian Technical Asphalt Association to support students preparing for careers as scientists, technologists or engineers in the general area of asphalt paving technology.

Criteria:

• Awarded to students admitted to or enrolled in a Canadian technical or community college diploma program related to asphalt technology. 

• Eligible areas include chemistry, chemical engineering, and civil or construction engineering. Other disciplines may be considered if a clear connection to asphalt is made. 

• Applicants with industry experience in asphalt technology are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Applicants must submit the following with their application:

  • Completed electronic application form (indicate scholarship category)

  • Resume

  • Current academic transcripts

  • A personal statement (max. 500 words) on how the applicant will contribute to the asphalt industry

  • Two reference letters:

    1. One from the applicant’s program advisor.

    2. One from a CTAA member or another individual familiar with the applicant’s academic or technical qualifications.

Application Website: http://www.ctaa.ca/awards-scholarships/scholarships/ 

Deadline: December 31

Applications Open: November

Amount: $2500 (50 awarded)

Description:

• The Women in STEM Scholarship supports women pursuing careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and working to advance gender equality in their chosen field. 

Criteria:

• Applicants identify as a woman studying in STEM.

• Be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person (visa students are not eligible).

• Be a resident of Alberta; to be considered, one of the following conditions must apply:

  • one parent, or legal guardian has maintained permanent residence in Alberta for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies;

  • Alberta is the last place the student has lived for 6 consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies; or

  • the student’s spouse or partner has maintained permanent residence in Alberta for 6 consecutive months prior to the person attending post-secondary.

• Be a registered (full or part-time) student in an approved Alberta post-secondary institution.

• Indigenous women, racialized women and women living with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

• There is no age limit.

Application Website: https://www.alberta.ca/women-in-stem-scholarship.aspx 

Deadline: December 31

Applications Open: November

Amount: $2500 (40 awarded)

Description:

• The Persons Case Scholarship supports women, men and gender-diverse individuals studying in the arts, humanities and social sciences fields whose work advances gender equality or who are studying in fields where their gender is underrepresented or disadvantaged. 

Criteria:

• Any gender is eligible to apply.

• Be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person (visa students are not eligible).

• Be a resident of Alberta; to be considered, one of the following conditions must apply:

  • one parent, or legal guardian has maintained permanent residence in Alberta for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies

  • Alberta is the last place the student has lived for 6 consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies or

  • the student’s spouse or partner has maintained permanent residence in Alberta for 6 consecutive months prior to the person attending post-secondary

• There is no age limit.

• Student status:

  • undergraduates – must be a registered (full or part-time) student in an approved Alberta post-secondary institution

  • graduates – must be an Alberta resident (as described above) and be registered (full or part-time) in a graduate program in Alberta or elsewhere

• Indigenous students, racialized students and students living with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Website: https://www.alberta.ca/persons-case-scholarship.aspx 

Deadline: June 30

Amount: $1000 

Description:

• Shim Law is a full service law firm located in Calgary, AB.  We are always looking for ways to support our next generation of leaders which is why the Annual Shim Law Scholarship was created.  

Criteria:

• Open to any student enrolled in a Canadian/American University or College attending any post-secondary program.

• Applicants must submit an Infographic regarding one of the topics provided.

Application Website: https://shimlaw.ca/scholarship-award/