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This page contains detailed information about various scholarships and bursaries that grade 12 student can apply for during their last year in high school. One year post secondary education will cost you approximately $8,000.00 - $10,000.00 (if you live away from home). As the costs of post secondary education increase, there is a growing need for students and parents to become more active in the search for funding. There are thousands of scholarships available, but every year many scholarships are never awarded, as no one applies. Many people assume you must have an honors average to apply for scholarships, but there are many criteria used to determine the awarding of funding other than marks. Visit our financial help page for other ways to help pay for post secondary education. Alexander Rutherford Scholarships This is awarded to Alberta high school students who have achieved an average of 80% or higher on 5 selected subjects during grades 10, 11, and/or 12. The value of these scholarships is $400 for grade 10, $800 for grade 11, and $1300 for grade 12. Students must be attending post secondary studies on a full-time basis to receive their scholarship. Students apply in April of their grade 12 year. Superintendent's Award This cash award is given to students based on the number of credits they have earned after they graduate. 120 credits: $500 130 credits: $750 140 credits: $1000 The only conditions that must be met by a student in order to receive this award from the Board are that they have met the conditions necessary to graduate, and that they have the required number of credits. Robin Smith Memorial Award Approximately $1000 (it varies year to year) is awarded to one graduating student of Worsley School. Criteria include effort, citizenship, friendship and school spirit. Candidates are nominated by grade 12 students and the winner is chosen by the staff. The award is presented at Graduation, but the cash award must be applied to post-secondary education. The Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation National Award This is awarded to graduating students in Canada who possess a demonstrated ability to carry a substantial and serious academic load, in addition to demonstrated leadership potential and a demonstrated interest in service activities that make the community a better place both inside and outside the school. Successful recipients of this award must be admitted to a university undergraduate program. Students apply in October of their grade 12 year. Canada Trust Scholarships For Outstanding Community Leadership awarded to graduating students in Canada who have demonstrated outstanding and consistent caring for the improvement of the community around them. The student will have identified a significant need in the community ( for example, among fellow young people, the elderly, the sick, the disadvantaged, or regarding the environment, the arts, or any other relevant area), and shown outstanding initiative in taking effective steps towards addressing it. Students must be planning on entering undergraduate study at an accredited college or university in Canada. Students apply in October of their grade 12 year. Aboriginal Business Leadership Awards Awarded to Aboriginal students wishing to pursue further education in business and/or commerce, in any post secondary institution in Alberta. Students apply in June of their grade 12 year. Grant Notley Memorial Scholarship Awarded to students attending a high school in the Constituency served by the late Grant Notley during his years of service as an MLA. The selection is based on the following criteria: a typewritten essay of 500-750 words on the topic, “How I hope to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life in Alberta.”, academic achievement in Social Studies and English at the 10, 20, and 30 levels, and a statement of the applicant’s contribution to and involvement in the community and school life. Students apply in April of their grade 12 year. Tom and Alice Walker Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is awarded annually to a student who is a graduate of Worsley Central School, Hines Creek Composite School, Saint Thomas More School, or Fairview High School in the year the scholarship is awarded. The applicant must have demonstrated financial need; has pursued his/her studies with diligence and honest effort; is a credit to his/her home, school, and community; and upon graduation applies and is accepted at an accredited post secondary institution in Canada. In support of the application, students must submit a copy of their grade 10 and 11 final marks and a 200-300 word typewritten explanation of why they are deserving of the award. Students apply in June of their grade 12 year. Monsanto Agri-Business Scholarship Awarded annually to high school graduates who are from a family farm and are entering either the Faculty of Agriculture, Agri-Science, or Management (Marketing or Finance) at a Canadian university or college (degree or diploma course) Criteria for selection include: academic standards, demonstrated leadership in the community, and college or university acceptance. Students apply in June of their grade 12 year. UFA (United Farmers of Alberta) Scholarships Two scholarships of $2500 each will be awarded to two grade 12 graduates in Alberta who are UFA Advantage 25 members, who will be 1st year students pursuing post secondary education through an accredited educational institute, and who will be able to demonstrate or display an intent to enhance the rural Canadian community through their education. Students apply in March of their grade 12 year. APEGGA University Entrance Award Twelve scholarships will be awarded annually to Alberta students who are pursuing careers in engineering, geology, and geophysics at an Alberta university or college leading to a degree in one of those three professions. Scholarship selection is based on grade 12 marks, extracurricular activities, three letters of reference, financial need, and the student’s written statement outlining reasons for entering the profession. Students apply in June of their grade 12 year. Weyerhauser Canada Scholarship Annual scholarships awarded to nine grade 12 graduates who enter a degree or diploma program in Commerce, Engineering, or Forestry. The scholarships are awarded to students based on academic abilities and extra-curricular activities. Students apply in June of their grade 12 year. The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Alberta-NWT Command Bursary Several awards are for Alberta students entering their first year of university, recognized college, Schools of Technology and Art, and Nursing programs. Must be a high school graduate of the previous or current year and not over 20 years of age. These awards are intended to assist children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews of ex-service personnel, as well as children of current serving personnel, and RCMP, in advancing their education. Students apply in June of their grade 12 year. The Masonic Higher Education Bursary This bursary is intended to assist students with their post secondary costs at accredited post secondary institutions in Alberta. Preference will be given to students NOT qualifying for an Alexander Rutherford Scholarship. Bursaries are provided to students who have financial need, demonstrate commitment and scholastic ability. Students apply in February of their grade 12 year. 4-H Scholarship Program Scholarships for students who have been involved with various 4-H clubs. Students apply in May of their grade 12 year. University of Toronto Awards Program The U. of Toronto National Scholarships will be awarded to graduates who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context, and who plan to attend the University of Toronto. The University of Toronto National Book Award is given to a student in each high school who meets the above criteria with the exception of attending the U. of Toronto. Association of Credit Union Employees and Directors Scholarship Program Three scholarships of $500 will be awarded. Candidates must have continuously been a member in good standing of a Credit Union from January 1st in the year prior to the application, and must enrol in any recognized accredited post secondary institution in Canada to study on a full-time basis. Factors in the selection criteria may include academic achievement, community involvement, leadership displayed, financial need, and recommendation from the Credit Union manager. Students apply in February of their grade 12 year. The ATCO Electric Technologist Award Program This award is available to students who have graduated from a high school in the northwestern part of ATCO Electric’s service area within the last two years and are enrolled in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at NAIT or SAIT. The student must have acceptable academic standing, demonstrate leadership potential in extracurricular activities and should be active in his or her community. The maximum of four awards each worth $8000 will be offered. Deadline for applying is September 30th of the year following graduation. Kinsmen and Kinettes Bursary This bursary will provide assistance to applicants in their quest for higher learning at a recognized post secondary institution. Applicants must demonstrate high ideals and qualities of citizenship. Students apply in January of their grade 12 year. Website: http://www.bursary.ca Millennium Excellence Awards These awards recognize, support, and encourage talented Canadians who make positive and significant contributions to the betterment of communities across the country, demonstrate capacity for leadership and the ability to motivate others, demonstrate an interest in innovation, and commit themselves to the pursuit of academic excellence. Must be entering 1st year of full-time studies leading to a post secondary certificate, diploma, or degree. The Foundation provides three types of awards: millennium bursaries, distributed to post secondary students on the basis of financial need; millennium excellence awards, awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional merit; and millennium scholarships that are awarded to students who have significant financial need, who demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, and who are studying in specific disciplines. There are also three types of excellence award: local awards ( one time awards of $4000); provincial awards ( $4000 awards renewable for up to 3 additional years); and national awards ( $4800 awards renewable for up to 3 additional years). Students apply in December of their grade 12 year. Website: http://www.millenniumscholarships.ca Canadian Natural Resources Limited Building Futures Scholarships Twenty scholarships of up to $5000 each are available annually for technical or trades training related to the oil and natural gas industry. Training programs must be at accredited institutions offering apprenticeships, certificates, diplomas, or degrees. Students apply in March of their grade 12 year. Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards Program $6000 is awarded per year for a maximum of 4 years or until a 1st degree is obtained. Must be a graduating grade 12 student and must be enrolled full-time in a Canadian post secondary institution. Students apply in January of their grade 12 year. Website: http://www.terryfox.org Alberta Press Council Scholarship One award of $1000 will be won each year by a grade 12 student in Alberta who writes the best essay based on a designated topic. Deadline for entering is January 15th. EF Global Citizen Awards EF Educational Tours sponsors a scholarship program for post secondary-bound high school students. Two winners from Canada receive $1500 towards their university or college tuition, and will travel together on a 10 day expenses-paid educational tour of Europe. One student per school is eligible to apply. Students are asked to submit an essay on a designated topic. Deadline for entering is February 15th. Website: http://www.eftours.ca/global citizen RE/MAX of Western Canada "Quest for Excellence" 2003 School Bursary Program This program encourages grade 12 students to enter an essay based on their interest and passion for a selected subject. There are five subjects that students can choose from: Leadership, Sports, Technology and Innovation, Arts, and Community Service. Twenty individual bursaries of $500 will be given to Western Canadian students. Deadline for applying is March 14th. Canadian Association of Principals Senior Student Leadership Award One student leader who has demonstrated outstanding leadership may be nominated by the school. The criteria for selection includes leadership in school activities, leadership in community, academic achievement, and a response to a designated topic. Recognition, awards, honours, and scholarships are also looked at. Deadline for applying is February 24th. The Miller Thomson Foundation Scholarship Applicants must be attending a post secondary institution in the fall immediately following their graduation from grade 12. The institution must be within Canada. Students must have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement, have made a positive contribution to their school through involvement in extracurricular activities, and have made significant contributions of time and energy to community service programs. Deadline for applying is March 31st. Website: http://www.millerthomson.com The Fairview Health Complex Foundation Scholarship Awarded annually to a high school graduate from Fairview High School, Saint Thomas More, Hines Creek, or Worsley who is pursuing a post secondary education in the field of health care. The value of the scholarship is $250 for a program of 1 year or greater in length, with a maximum of two scholarships being awarded each year. The successful candidate shall have a minimum average mark of 75% on their four highest grade 12 diploma exam subjects. Deadline for applying is September 20th of the school year following the candidates graduation. Bursary in Memory of Vi Landry (Awarded by the Fairview Health Complex Foundation) Awarded annually to a grade 12 graduate from the “former Fairview School Division boundaries”, in the year that the Bursary is awarded. The successful candidate shall have been accepted into a program within the Nursing field at an accredited post secondary institute in Canada. This award will be based on the personal need of the student. The candidate shall submit a 500 word essay outlining their particular need situation and their vision of Nursing. The value of the bursary is $500. Deadline for applying is September 15th of the school year following the candidates graduation. The Canadian War Museum History Award This award is open to all graduating high school students who are entering university studies, preferably in a recognized degree program in history, in the fall following their graduation. A letter of reference from a Social Studies teacher and a 1500-2000 word essay on a designated topic is required. Deadline for applying is March 31st. Mackenzie Forest Education Society Scholarships Two awards of $500 each will be available for students and residents of the North Peace region to pursue post secondary studies which relate to the forest industry. The fields of study that will receive priority under the program are certificate, diploma, or degree programs in Forestry, Forest Resource Management, Silviculture; or certificate or degree programs in Wood Products Manufacturing. Deadline for applying is June 6th. Alberta Association of Municipal Districts & Counties A scholarship in the amount of $1000 is presented to one successful applicant from each of the five AAMD&C districts. Applicants must include a letter setting out goals and objectives in pursuing further education as well as the relevance of their study program to local government and/or rural communities. Criteria for selection includes citizenship and community involvement, academic performance and an individual letter. Deadline for applying is July 31st. Northern Alberta Development Council Bursary ( NADCB ) These awards are designed to increase the number of qualified professionals in Northern Alberta by providing bursaries to students committed to a life and career in northern Alberta. About 110 bursaries of $3000 are available each year. In order to apply, you must be a resident of Alberta for the last 3 years, be enrolled in a full-time post secondary program, be within 2 years of graduation of your post secondary program, and not be in default of a provincial student loan. Successful applicants must agree to come back to northern Alberta to work for a specific period of time once their studies are completed. Deadline for applying is May 15th. University of Alberta’s Leadership Awards Program Applicants must have a minimum average of 80% in grade 11 and/or grade 12 final marks, and must combine academic achievement with outstanding leadership in volunteer and unpaid positions in the school and/or community. Deadline is March 15th. Dollars for Learners – Belcourt Brosseau Metis Awards Supports the education of Metis people living in Alberta by providing awards to help cover some of the costs of tuition. The awards are meant to assist those who need financial help to further their education, and who have a strong desire to learn. Awards range from $1000 to $7000. Deadline is May 15th. Apply on line: http://www.DollarsForLearners.com
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