Nov 18, 2008
9940 106th St., 9th Floor
Box 28000, Station Main
Edmonton, AB, Canada B5J 4R4
Ph: (780)427-8640
Fax: (780)422-4516
E-mail: heritage@gov.ab.ca
URL: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Designed to recognize outstanding achievement in the attainment of high school equivalency. Students are eligible if they have been out of high school for three years, have achieved a minimum average of 80 per cent as a full-time student in courses required for entry into a postsecondary program, and are nominated by their institution. Two hundred awards of CAN$500. Must study in and be a resident of Alberta, Canada. Nomination deadline: September 1. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 200. Minimum award amount: $371. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 9/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: A CAN$1000 scholarship is available for apprentices in a trade and trainees in a designated occupation to encourage recipients to complete their apprenticeship or occupational training programs. Must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, and Alberta resident. For more details see Web site: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 160. Minimum award amount: $743. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 7/31. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: A CAN$500 scholarship is available for students enrolled in the second or subsequent year of postsecondary study and taking courses with an emphasis on crop production and/or crop processing technology. Must be a Canadian citizen and Alberta resident. For more details see Web site: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca. Focus: Agriculture Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $371. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 8/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Purpose: Up to CAN$1250 will be awarded to two outstanding aboriginal students to encourage further studies at the postsecondary level. Applicants must be Registered Indian, Inuit or Metis; be residents of Alberta; and entering their first year of postsecondary study at an accredited Alberta postsecondary institution. For more details see Web site: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca or http://www.ab.bluecross.ca. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $371. Maximum award amount: $929. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 6/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award for aboriginal students in Alberta entering their second or subsequent year of postsecondary education in a health field. Must be Indian, Inuit, or Metis and a resident of Alberta for a minimum of three years prior to applying. Awards are valued up to CAN$13,000. Deadline: May 15. Must be ranked in upper half of class or have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences; Dental Health/Services; Nursing; Therapy/Rehabilitation; Biology; Health Administration Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 20. Maximum no. of awards: 40. Minimum award amount: $743. Maximum award amount: $9656. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 31 scholarship(s), totalling $148,560. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 5/15. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award for Alberta high school student enrolling in postsecondary studies. Based on ability to write essay on specified topic. Deadline: January 15. Please refer to Web site for topic: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships/. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $743. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $743. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; entry in a contest. Deadline: 1/15. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award to recognize and reward exceptional academic achievement of children of CANA employees. Must be Alberta resident entering second or subsequent year of study at an eligible institution. One award of CAN$1500 and two awards of CAN$1000. Deadline: October 31. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens. Student must be affiliated with CANA.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $743. Maximum award amount: $1114. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 scholarship(s), totalling $2,600. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 10/31. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award for grade twelve student with highest marks who is enrolled full-time at a postsecondary institution. Must have one parent who is member in good standing with Alberta Volunteer Fire Fighters Association. Deadline: June 1. Must be a resident of Alberta, Canada. Must be ranked in upper third of class or have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to Canadian citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: fire service.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $186. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $186. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 6/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award to provide academic opportunities for student from Ukraine to study in Alberta and for student from Alberta to study in Ukraine. Scholarships are for graduate level study and will be awarded every second year. Deadline: February 1. Must be ranked in upper third of class or have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian, Ukrainian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $14485. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: $19,313 total. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Awards for Albertans for master's level or equivalent study in music, drama, dance, literary arts, and the visual arts. Five awards of CAN$5000. Deadline: February 1. Must be ranked in upper quarter of class or have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Focus: Arts; Literature/English/Writing; Performing Arts Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 5. Minimum award amount: $3714. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 5 scholarship(s), totalling $37,140. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Purpose: A CAN$500 scholarship is available to assist members of the Boys and Girls club pursue higher education. Candidates must be 24 years of age or younger, be current or former members of a Boys and Girls Club in Alberta and enrolled or planning to enroll full time in a postsecondary program. Must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, and Alberta resident. For more details see Web site: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca. Qualif.: Applicant must be: age 24 or younger , full-time student. High school students not considered.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $371. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; reference(s). Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award for aboriginal Albertans without sponsorship enrolled full time in their second year of law enforcement, criminal justice diploma, or faculty of law programs at eligible institutions. Students should contact financial aid office of their institution for nomination deadline. Must be a resident of Alberta. Must be ranked in upper half of class or have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Focus: Criminal Justice/Criminology; Law/Legal Services; Law Enforcement/Police Administration Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 5. Minimum award amount: $371. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 10/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Two Year College/Scholarship)
Purpose: A CAN$1000 scholarship will be awarded to the top male and the top female to recognize the academic accomplishment of children of members of the Central Alberta Rural Electrification Association and to assist and encourage higher education. Must be a Canadian citizen and Alberta resident. For more details see Web site: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $743. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 7/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: One-time award for Canadian citizens who are residents of Alberta and are full-time students in Alberta and members of sports teams. Must be nominated and maintaining at least a 65% average. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 2000. Minimum award amount: $1337. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: A total of 100 awards valued at CAN$500 each are available to recognize outstanding leadership in the areas of student government, student societies, clubs or organizations at the postsecondary level. Students are nominated by their Alberta postsecondary institution. Must be a resident of Alberta, Canada. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 100. Minimum award amount: $371. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 3/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Purpose: Two CAN$3000 scholarships are available to recognize the top male and female Alberta students who have excelled in track and field, have a strong academic record, and plan to continue their studies at the postsecondary level in Alberta. Must be a Canadian citizen and Alberta resident. For more details and deadlines see Web site: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $2228. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 8/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: One-time awards for Canadian citizens who are Alberta residents pursuing full-time postsecondary studies in French in any discipline at a Canadian university. Travel grant is available for studies outside of Alberta. Awards valued at CAN$500 per semester. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 300. Maximum award amount: $743. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 11/15. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: One scholarship valued at CAN$1200 will be awarded to the applicant with the highest academic average in three designated subjects as shown on an Alberta Education Transcript. Applicants must be Alberta residents, planning to enroll in a Faculty of Education, and from a family where neither parent has a university degree. Focus: Education; Special Education Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $891. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $891. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 7/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Purpose: A CAN$1000 scholarship will be awarded for the outstanding academic achievement of Alberta postsecondary students who are continuing full-time into their second, third or fourth year of an undergraduate program. Must be a Canadian citizen and Alberta resident. For more details and deadlines see Web site: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 7500. Minimum award amount: $743. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Awards to recognize academic excellence and provide Albertans with the opportunity for advanced study at institutions outside of Alberta. Awards valued at CAN$15,000 for master's and CAN$20,000 for doctoral level study. Deadline: February 1. Must be a resident of Alberta, Canada. Must be ranked in upper quarter of class or have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 15. Minimum award amount: $11142. Maximum award amount: $14856. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Purpose: Eight scholarships are awarded annually for two years of study at United World Colleges. These awards are based on academic ability, leadership capability, references, and an interview. Applicants must be Alberta residents in the process of completing Grade 11. Qualif.: Applicant must be: 16-17 years old. High school students considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 8. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; interview; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 2/15. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Students enrolled in programs within Alberta are nominated by the awards office of their institution. Albertans enrolled in programs outside the province because their program of study is not offered in Alberta should contact the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund office. Must be a resident of Alberta. Must be ranked in upper quarter of class or have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 950. Minimum award amount: $1857. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 6/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award given to a student graduating from an Alberta high school and enrolling in a postsecondary degree program. Selection based on diploma examination marks, financial need and personal commitment. Application deadline is June 1. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2600. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis. Deadline: 6/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Scholarships are awarded to individuals who have participated in Junior "A" Hockey and who are currently enrolled in full-time postsecondary study in Alberta. Nominations are made by their respective teams. The awards are co-sponsored by the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund and the Junior "A" Hockey League. Must be a resident of Alberta, Canada. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 5. Minimum award amount: $483. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay. Deadline: 12/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Scholarships are awarded to junior football players who are currently enrolled full-time in a postsecondary institution in Alberta and are nominated by their team. The awards are cosponsored by the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund and the three Alberta teams in the Junior Football League. Must be a resident of Alberta, Canada. Must rank in upper half of class or have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 30. Minimum award amount: $743. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 10/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Applicants must have been residents of Alberta for a minimum of three years prior to applying. Students should also be in their latter years of academic study. Recipients are required to live and work for one year within the Northern Alberta Development Council boundary upon graduation. Please refer to these Web sites for more information: http://www3.gov.ab.ca/nadc; http://www.opportunitynorth.ca/. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 200. Maximum no. of awards: 250. Maximum award amount: $2228. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 125 scholarship(s). To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay. Deadline: 5/15. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Awards recognize students whose studies will contribute to the advancement of women, or who are studying in fields where members of their sex are traditionally few in number. Selection is based on program of studies, academic achievement, and financial need. Awards range from CAN$1000 to CAN$5000. A maximum of CAN$20,000 is available each year. Must study in and be a resident of Alberta, Canada. Must be ranked in upper third of class or have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Qualif.: Applicant must be: female, full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 5. Maximum no. of awards: 20. Minimum award amount: $743. Maximum award amount: $3714. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 8 scholarship(s), totalling $14,856. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay. Deadline: 9/30. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Awards to provide incentive and means for Canadians to pursue graduate study at Alberta postsecondary institutions. Nominations made by each graduate faculty in Alberta. Scholarships valued at up to CAN$9300, fellowships at up to CAN$10,500. Consult faculty of graduate studies for deadline. Must be a resident of Alberta, Canada. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 140. Minimum award amount: $6908. Maximum award amount: $7800. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Purpose: A CAN$1000 scholarship is available to recognize the accomplishments of Alberta high school students enrolled in the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP); and to encourage them to enter into a regular apprenticeship program after graduation. Funds are distributed CAN$700 in the first year and CAN$300 in the second year. Must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, and Alberta resident. For more details and deadlines see Web site: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 50. Minimum award amount: $743. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 7/31. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: The top ten students graduating from grade 12, as determined solely on the basis of Diploma Examination results in English 30 or Francais 30, Social Studies 30, and three other subjects, are recognized as "Rutherford Scholars" and receive a plaque and CAN$1500 in addition to their Alexander Rutherford scholarship. Must be a resident of Alberta, Canada. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 10. Minimum award amount: $1114. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 10 scholarship(s), totalling $11,142. To Apply: Required: transcript. Deadline: 8/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: The scholarships are awarded to students earning a minimum of 80% in five designated subjects in grades 10, 11, and 12. The scholarships are valued at CAN$400 for grade 10; CAN$800 for grade 11; and CAN$1300 for grade 12. Applicants must be Alberta residents who plan to enroll in a full-time postsecondary program. May 1 deadline for September entry; December 1 deadline for January entry. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 7500. Minimum award amount: $297. Maximum award amount: $1857. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Postgraduate, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award to recognize exceptional academic achievement of students studying within Alberta. Must be Canadian resident enrolled or intending to enroll at an institution in Alberta. Awards valued at CAN$15,000 for study at master's level and CAN$20,000 for doctoral level study. Deadline: February 1. Must rank in upper quarter of class or have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 15. Minimum award amount: $11142. Maximum award amount: $14856. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
(Four Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Two CAN$3000 scholarships are available to recognize exceptional academic achievement at the high school level of sons and daughters of Stream-Flo Industries Ltd., Master Flo Valve, Inc., and ERC Industries employees. For more details and deadlines see Web site: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Student must be affiliated with Stream-Flo Industries Ltd.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $2228. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 7/31. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.
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