Exceptional High School Scholarship
Post-Secondary Transfer Scholarship
St. Mary's University College Awards
External Awards Nominated by StMU
scholarships & student awards
Through the generous support of our donors, St. Mary's University College offers numerous awards to students entering and returning to studies at our South Calgary campus. Scholarships and bursaries distributed by St. Mary’s University College are listed below. Others are available through external funding sources.
High school students should consult with their guidance counsellors for more details on available awards. Other sources of information include public libraries and websites such as www.studentawards.com and www.scholarshipscanada.com. A binder entitled Fees, Finances & Awards is available at the Enrolment Services Office listing awards opportunities available to students attending St. Mary’s University College.
Scholarship & Bursary Application Deadline for 2012-2013: April 15, 2012
If you have any questions about our student awards program, please call Enrolment Services at (403) 531-9130.
DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS [back to top]
Scholarship: A scholarship is awarded primarily on the basis of academic achievement, although other criteria such as contribution to community or campus life, faith involvement, extracurricular activities or financial need may be considered in the selection process.
Bursary: A bursary is awarded primarily on the basis of financial need, although other criteria such as academic standing, contribution to community or campus life, faith involvement or extracurricular activities may be considered in the selection process. Students must present a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Award: An award is given on the basis of academic achievement or other conditions stated in the descriptions. It is generally focused on a specific subject area or extracurricular activity. Awards may be in the form of funding or books.
APPLYING FOR AWARDS [back to top]
Most awards require the submission of an application. For awards made by non-University College agencies, application forms and deadlines may differ. Inquiries should be directed to those agencies. Awards distributed by St. Mary’s University College are listed below.
Award applications must be received by the University College by the specified application deadline dates. All supporting documents for the application, such as letters of reference and résumés, are also due by the application deadlines. The decisions of the Awards Committee are final.
PAYMENT OF AWARDS [back to top]
Unless otherwise noted, students in receipt of awards administered by the University College must maintain registration in at least nine credit hours per term. Awards will first be applied to any tuition and fees owed to the University College, and the balance will be issued by cheque. The University College assumes liability for the payment of awards only to the extent that gifts from donors or returns from particular investments for these purposes will permit. If a student is granted an award, St. Mary’s University College reserves the right to release pertinent information to provincial funding bodies.
EXCEPTIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP [back to top]
This scholarship is automatically awarded to students who achieve an average of 80 per cent or higher on the five high school courses used for admission. To be eligible for this award, students must not have completed more than two courses at the post-secondary level and must be enrolled in at least nine credit hours per term at St. Mary's University College.
Students with an entry average of 90 per cent or higher will receive $250 per 3-credit course up to a maximum of $2,500 in their first year.
Students with an entry average of 85-89.9 per cent will receive $175 per 3-credit course up to a maximum of $1,750 in their first year.
Students with an entry average of 80-84.9 per cent will receive $100 per 3-credit course up to a maximum of $1,000 in their first year.
POST-SECONDARY TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP [back to top]
University students who transfer to St. Mary’s with a minimum of 30 transferable university-level credits may be eligible for the Post-Secondary Transfer Scholarship, a one-time award from $800 up to a maximum of $1,000. To become eligible for the Post-Secondary Transfer Scholarship, applicants must
be working toward the completion of their first
baccalaureate degree program;
be enrolled in a degree program at St. Mary’s
University College;
present a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on all
transferred courses; and
be registered in a minimum of 80 per cent of a full-course load (12 credit hours or four courses) in each semester. Recipients whose registration drops below the required 80 per cent minimum before the change of registration deadline will forfeit their scholarship.
For Exceptional High School and Post-Secondary Transfer Scholarships, St. Mary’s identifies eligible students through the admission process. No separate application is required. Recipients who continue to achieve academic excellence in subsequent years may qualify to receive other scholarships based on their academic performance.
ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AWARDS
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Frank Buckley Entrance Scholarship -
Full Tuition
O'Leary Family Scholarship - $5,000 per year/maximum $20,000
Robert Spence Foundation Scholarships (2) -
$2,500
Nicole Gagnon Scholarship -
$2,000
Maughan Family Scholarship -
$2,000
St. Vincent Pallotti Entrance Scholarship -
$1,200
Barry-Dewaele Family Scholarship - $1,000
Bishop O'Byrne Entrance Scholarship -
$1,000
Notre Dame des Rocheuses Scholarship - $1,000
Special Vice-President Academic Scholarship - $1,000
St. Bonaventure Parish Entrance Scholarship - $1,000
Alberta Blue Cross Entrance Scholarships - $500
Joseph and Maria Dobish Scholarship -
$500
CONTINUING SCHOLARSHIPS [back to top]
Linda Nielsen Memorial Scholarship - $5,000
Fogolar Furlan Di Calgary Scholarship - $3,000
Providence Scholarship -
$2,000
Dr. David J. Lawless Scholarship -
$1,250
Barry-Dewaele Family Scholarship -- $1,000
Dr. Allan P. Markin Continuing Student Scholarships (5) -
$1,000
Hafith Jergeas Memorial Scholarship -
$1,000
Jim Look Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Queen of Peace Scholarship - $1,000
Willis & Betty O'Leary Undergraduate Degree Program Scholarships (5) - $1,000
Yvette DeGagne Leadership Scholarship - $1,000
Fr. Rupert MacLellan Scholarship - $500
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS
Guillaume and Antoinette Biron Scholarship (BEd second year students only) -
$2,000
St. Mary's University College Education Entrance Scholarships (8) - $1,000
St. Mary's University College Education Excellence Scholarships (8) - $1,000
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS [back to top]
Calgary Juventus Scholarship (2) - $1,000
Irene Kelemen Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Cluny St. Mary's Parish Scholarship - $500
Leonard C. Hergott Scholarship - $500
BURSARIES
Gerry Watkins Bursaries (2) -
$2,500
Alice Austin Memorial Bursary - $2,000
Louise Hughes Bursary -
$2,000
Margaret Soloski Memorial Bursary -
$2,000
Agnes and Norman Dawson Memorial Bursary -
$1,000
Bishop Paul O'Byrne Bursary -
$1,000
George Alloro Memorial Bursary -
$1,000
Guido and Julia Blasetti Family Bursaries (2) - $1,000
Michael J. Beaton Memorial Bursary -
$1,000
Regina and Peter Fridgen Memorial Bursary - $1,000
Violet C. Risling Memorial Bursaries (2) -
$1,000
St. Mary's University College Bursaries -
Varies
St. Mary's University College Endowment Bursaries -
Varies
ACADEMIC AWARDS [back to top]
Gertie Bastedo Award -
$400
Dr. Michael Duggan Social Justice Award -
$500
Dr. Ved Madan Math and Computer Science Award -
$500
St. Mary's University College Gold Medal - Gold Medal
St. Mary's University College is grateful to the many donors who have made financial contributions that assist students in furthering their education.
AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS
(in alphabetical order) [back to list ]
AGNES AND NORMAN DAWSON MEMORIAL BURSARY [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,000
Norman and Agnes Dawson were longtime Calgarians. During their 51-year marriage they were excellent role models for family and friends, demonstrating honesty, integrity, fairness, compassion, community awareness, volunteerism and religious faith. This bursary is awarded to a continuing full-time student with a strong work ethic, financial need and a dedication to his or her education. The successful candidate will be involved as a volunteer in the community and will demonstrate active participation in his or her faith community.
alberta blue cross entrance scholarship [back to list ]
Value: $500
This scholarship is awarded to an Alberta student who has demonstrated academic excellence and is entering the first year of post-secondary studies at St. Mary’s University College. Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic merit and financial need. Recipients of this award must not be receiving more than $3,500 in other scholarships, bursaries or awards.
ALICE AUSTIN MEMORIAL BURSARY [back to list ]
VALUE: $2,000
Alice Austin was committed to lifelong learning and the mission of St. Mary’s University College. This bursary is a reflection of that commitment. The Alice Austin Memorial Bursary is awarded to a continuing student who demonstrates financial need.
barry-dewaele family scholarship [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,000
his scholarship is awarded to a full-time student with a documented disability who has been granted academic accommodations. Full-time status is generally understood as registration in nine credit hours per academic term although there may be occasions when academic accommodations require a reduced course load. Preference is given to a student who has demonstrated leadership and/or service to the community.
BISHOP O'BYRNE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,000
This scholarship is awarded to a student from one of the Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Calgary who demonstrates outstanding scholastic achievement and who has been active in his or her parish in ministry or another formal parish program. A candidate must submit a letter from his or her parish priest describing level of involvement in activities such as liturgy, music, ministry, catechetics or other parish activities. This scholarship is provided by the Knights of Columbus Council 9658 of the Monsignor John S. Smith Council.
BISHOP PAUL O'BYRNE BURSARY [back to list ]
VALUE: $700
The Assembly of Women Religious, Calgary Diocese have donated funds for this award, which is awarded to a female student in financial need who, while not necessarily Roman Catholic, is involved in her community faith tradition.
Calgary Juventus Scholarship [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,000 (2 awarded)
These scholarships are awarded to full-time St. Mary’s University College students with good GPAs who are members of St. Mary’s futsal teams. Preference is given to former Juventus players. A scholarship will be awarded to one male student and one female student.
CLUNY ST. MARY'S PARISH SCHOLARSHIP [back to list ]
VALUE: $500
The rural parish of St. Mary’s in Cluny offers a permanent scholarship fund to assist a rural student to attend St. Mary’s University College. Applications will be accepted from students with good academic standing who come from a rural area.
DR. ALLAN P. MARKIN CONTINUING STUDENT
SCHOLARSHIPS [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,000 (5 awarded)
St. Mary’s University College, in recognition of the contributions of Dr. Allan P. Markin, awards five scholarships to continuing students. These scholarships are automatically awarded to the five students with the highest GPA in the previous academic year who carried a course load of 30 credit hours or more. To be eligible for this award, students must register for a continuing year at St. Mary’s University College and carry a minimum course load of 30 credit hours.
DR. DAVID J. LAWLESS SCHOLARSHIP [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,250
This scholarship honours the life work in Catholic education of Dr. David Lawless, who spent the last three years of his career in higher education helping to establish St. Mary’s University College and serving as its President. This scholarship is awarded annually to the student of the University College in a first undergraduate degree program who demonstrates exceptional academic achievement on completion of the first full year of studies. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to St. Mary’s and its educational philosophy through active participation in campus life and activities. Applicants must submit a brief letter outlining their campus involvement or letter(s) of recommendation attesting to their participation in campus life.
Dr. MICHAEL DUGGAN SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD [back to list ]
VALUE: $500
This award honours Michael Duggan's extensive work in social justice activities. It provides support to a student who shows leadership in working for social justice locally, nationally, or internationally.
DR. VED MADAN MATH AND COMPUTER SCIENCE AWARD [back to list ]
VALUE: $500
This award is made annually at the end of the Fall term to a student with the highest academic achievement in mathematics or computer science. No application is required.
FOGOLAR FURLAN DI CALGARY SCHOLARSHIP [back to list ]
VALUE: $3,000
This scholarship is awarded to a full-time continuing student in good academic standing.
Fr. Rupert MacLellan Scholarship [back to list ]
VALUE: $500
The Fr. Rupert MacLellan Scholarship is awarded to a full-time student in his or her third or fourth year at St. Mary’s University College. This scholarship is based on excellent academic performance.
FRANK BUCKLEY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIp [back to list ]
VALUE: FULL TUITION
This scholarship is awarded annually to a student entering St. Mary’s University College in September who has graduated from a Catholic high school in the Calgary Diocese. Candidates should provide evidence of superior academic performance, community involvement and leadership. Leadership may be demonstrated through participation in student governance, athletics, community programs or other activities. Community involvement may include activities in the parish, diocese or wider community, such as volunteering with health centres, the elderly, children, the disadvantaged and/or other service groups.
GEORGE ALLORO MEMORIAL BURSARY [back to list ]
VALUE: $250
George Alloro was best known to the people of Calgary as the man who lit up Confederation Park with an annual display of Christmas lights. He also worked tirelessly as a community volunteer to help others less fortunate. This memorial bursary in his name is awarded to help a student of good moral character who is involved in volunteer and community work and who is in need of financial assistance.
GERRY WATKINS BURSARies [back to list ]
VALUE: $2,500 (2 awarded)
In recognition of the contribution of Gerry Watkins, a faithful volunteer in the early years of St. Mary’s University College, the University College awards these bursaries to students in serious financial need.
GERTIE BASTEDO AWARD [back to list ]
VALUE: $400
The Gertie Bastedo Award is awarded to a full-time continuing student in a degree program in their third or fourth year at St. Mary’s University College who has achieved the greatest increase in grade point average from their first year at the University College. No application is required.
GUIDO and JULIA BLASETTI family BURSARies [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,000 (2 awarded)
The Guido and Julia Blasetti Family Bursaries are awarded to continuing full-time St. Mary’s University College degree program students in good academic standing who demonstrate financial need.
GUILLAUME AND ANTOINETTE BIRON SCHOLARSHIP [back to list ]
VALUE: $2,000
This scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in the second year of the Bachelor of Education (Elementary) degree program at St. Mary’s University College who demonstrates high academic performance, a strong commitment to the vocation of teaching and a commitment to parish work. The commitment to parish work must be long-term and ongoing. Letters of reference must accompany the application, one from each of the following: 1) a parish priest, and 2) the Director of the Bachelor of Education program.
HaFITH JERGEAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIp [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,000
The Hafith Jergeas Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a continuing full-time student at St. Mary’s University College who demonstrates high academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.3.
IRENE KELEMEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,000
This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student in good academic standing who has overcome personal challenges. Preference will be given to a student from rural Alberta. A brief submission regarding the personal challenges and one letter of reference from an instructor, teacher or counsellor are required.
jim look memorial scholarship [back to list ]
Value: $1,000
The Jim Look Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time student in his or her first year of studies at St. Mary’s University College who is a member of a varsity athletics team and has demonstrated a commitment to team spirit and sportsmanship. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from a previous coach and/or the St. Mary’s University College Director of Athletics.
JOSEPH AND MARIA DOBISH SCHOLARSHIP [back to list ]
VALUE: $500
This scholarship is awarded to a student entering his or her first year of full-time study at St. Mary’s University College who demonstrates commitment to parish work and scholastic achievement. Commitment to parish work must be long-term and ongoing. Letters of reference must accompany the application, one from each of the following: 1) a parish priest, and 2) a current high school principal or instructor at St. Mary’s University College.
LEONARD C. HERGOTT SCHOLARSHIP [back to list ]
VALUE: $500
This scholarship is intended for students studying religious education or theology. Applicants must demonstrate superior academic performance and involvement in the community and parish.
linda nielsen memorial scholarship [back to list ]
Value: $5,000
This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student of economics in good academic standing who has demonstrated a strong work ethic and community involvement (local, national or international) and/or an active participation in the St. Mary’s University College Social Justice Committee. Preference will be given to students who have financial need.
LOUISE HUGHES BURSARY [back to list ]
VALUE: $2,000
The Louise Hughes Bursary will be given to a continuing student (full- or part-time) who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a single parent or a student from Saskatchewan.
MARGARET SOLOSKI MEMORIAL BURSARY [back to list ]
AMOUNT: $2,000
Margaret Soloski enjoyed life and was a positive role model to everyone who knew her. To honour her faith and dedication, the Margaret Soloski Memorial Bursary is awarded to a continuing full-time student who is in financial need and who is taking a Religious Studies course. Preference will be given to a student active in St. Mary’s University College Campus Ministry.
MAUGHAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP [back to list ]
VALUE: $2,000
This scholarship is intended for a graduate from one of the Calgary Catholic School District high schools and will be awarded to a student living within the Calgary area who shows superior academic achievement and a demonstrated commitment to the Catholic faith. Letters of recommendation must come from 1) the student’s guidance counsellor and 2) the high school chaplain or the student’s religious education instructor.
MICHAEL J. BEATON MEMORIAL BURSARy [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,000
The Michael J. Beaton Memorial Bursary is awarded to a full-time St. Mary’s University College student who demonstrates financial need.
NICOLE GAGNON SCHOLARSHIP [back to list ]
VALUE: $2,000
This scholarship is awarded to a student who is entering his or her first year of study and shows high academic achievement combined with service to the community and/or demonstrated leadership. Letters of reference must testify to the applicant’s community involvement or leadership. A preference will be given to students involved in social justice initiatives within the community.
NOTRE DAME DES ROCHEUSES SCHOLARSHIp [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,000
This scholarship is awarded to a student entering his or her first year of study at St. Mary’s University College. Applicants must demonstrate good academic achievement and be registered as a full-time student.
o'leary family scholarship [back to list ]
Value: $5,000 per year/maximum $20,000
The O’Leary Family Scholarship is offered to an entering student with superior scholastic standing, demonstrated leadership abilities and a commitment to community involvement. This scholarship, tenable over four years of study towards a first degree, has a maximum value of $20,000. Successful candidates will be awarded $5,000 per year of study provided they maintain a superior grade average in each year of study. After the first year of study, a holder of this scholarship must be enrolled in a degree program, have demonstrated involvement in St. Mary’s University College campus life, and meet the award renewal criteria. A covering letter, application and two letters of reference attesting to the applicant’s leadership abilities and/or community involvement are required.
PROVIDENCE SCHOLARSHIP [back to list ]
VALUE: $2,000
The Sisters of Providence have owned and operated Father Lacombe Care Centre – formerly Lacombe Home – since 1909 and they have a particular dedication to ministry among the less fortunate in our society. The Providence Scholarship is awarded to a continuing student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who is registered as a full-time student at St. Mary’s University College and who has demonstrated active participation in a volunteer activity over the past year with either children or the elderly. A letter of reference must accompany the scholarship application.
QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOLARSHIP [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,000
This scholarship is awarded to a continuing student who is intending to pursue a science or mathematics major. The student must demonstrate excellent academic achievement and show interest in teaching. Preference will be given to a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Calgary. The donor hopes that the recipient will one day endow his or her own scholarship.
REGINA AND PETER FRIDGEN MEMORIAL BURSARY [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,000
This bursary is awarded to a recent high school graduate who demonstrates financial need and is in good academic standing in Grade 12 subjects. Single mothers and students with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply; however, the award is not restricted to these groups.
ROBERT SPENCE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS [back to list ]
VALUE: $2,500 (2 awarded)
Robert Spence operated a well-known retail shoe business in Calgary. He and his wife, Annette, were very active in the Francophone community in Calgary and in the Ste. Famille Roman Catholic parish. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Spence set up a scholarship endowment foundation from the proceeds of the estate in order to ensure in perpetuity the original objective of Mr. Spence, which was to assist needy students with their post-secondary studies. These scholarships are awarded to students who have good academic standing (a minimum average of 70 per cent) in Grade 12 subjects and who demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to residents of Alberta.
special vice-president academic scholarship [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,000
This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student entering St. Mary’s University College who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement.
st. bonaventure parish entrance scholarship [back to list ]
Value: $1,000
This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student who demonstrates scholastic achievement and who has been active in his or her parish. The candidate must submit a letter of reference from a parish representative. Preference will be given to a student from St. Bonaventure Parish in Calgary. This scholarship is provided by St. Bonaventure Parish.
st. mary's university college bursaries [back to list ]
Value: Varies
Bursaries are awarded in both the Fall and Winter terms to full-time students demonstrating financial need. A separate application is required for each term.
st. mary's university college education entrance scholarships [back to list ]
Value: $1,000 (8 awarded)
The St. Mary’s University College Education Entrance Scholarships are awarded automatically to students entering the Bachelor of Education program on the basis of highest achievement as determined by the admissions score.
st. mary's university college education excellence scholarships [back to list ]
Value: $1,000 (8 awarded)
The St. Mary’s University College Education Excellence Scholarships are awarded to students entering their second year of the Bachelor of Education program on the basis of grade point average, a letter of reference from a program practicum supervisor, cooperating teacher, practicum school principal or the St. Mary’s University College Director of Education. Applicants are also required to submit a letter of reference supporting their work as a volunteer with children or youth.
st. mary's university college ENDOWMENT BURSARies [back to list ]
VALUE: VARIES
Students who have been awarded a loan through the Canada Student Loans Program, or a similar program administered by the Student Loan Service of Alberta Learning or equivalent agency in any province or territory in Canada, may be eligible for a bursary. Up to $8,000 will be awarded in the amounts of $4,000 or $2,000 to those with greatest financial need. Each recipient must maintain full-time status and be registered in a minimum of four courses per semester. Beyond these criteria, the bursary will be automatically granted solely on the basis of financial need as determined by the Student Loan Service, no separate application required.
St. Mary's University College Gold Medal [back to list ]
AWARD: Gold Medal
Awarded annually to the student graduating from a St. Mary’s University College degree program with the highest cumulative grade point average. A student must have a GPA of 3.50 or higher to be eligible.
ST. VINCENT PALLOTTI ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,200
This scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates a deep commitment to parish ministries and academic pursuits. While academic excellence is important, this scholarship’s principal criterion is service within the student’s parish and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary.
VIOLET C. RISLING MEMORIAL BURSARY [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,000 (2 awarded)
These bursaries are awarded to students registered in their second year of studies at St. Mary’s. The students must have completed their first year of studies at St. Mary’s University College with good academic achievement. Financial need is the primary criterion for this bursary.
WILLIS & BETTY O'LEARY UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,000 each (5 awarded)
The Willis and Betty O’Leary Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded annually to the student with the highest grade point average in each of the five St. Mary’s undergraduate degree programs. Students must be enrolled on a full-time basis in a St. Mary’s University College degree program. One $1,000 scholarship is awarded for each of the following degrees: English (4 year), English (3 year), General Studies (3 year), History (3 year) and Psychology (3 year). No application is required.
YVETTE DEGAGNE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP [back to list ]
VALUE: $1,000
This scholarship is awarded to a continuing full-time St. Mary’s University College student in good academic standing who shows leadership in many areas of his or her education through volunteerism and participation in extracurricular cultural and/or recreational activities.
EXTERNAL AWARDS NOMINATED BY ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE [back to top]
There are several awards for continuing students which are administered by external sources that require students to be nominated by their post-secondary institutions.
Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship [back to top]
Value: $2,000
Dr. Gary McPherson was a renowned advocate for people with disabilities. He devoted himself to inspiring leadership and bringing out the best in everyone. He was a member of the Order of Canada, the Alberta Order of Excellence and both the Edmonton and Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. The purpose of this award is to recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, especially in the area of disability, and/or initiative to improve the conditions and lives of others. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, currently living in Alberta, and enrolled full time in a post-secondary undergraduate program at a designated Alberta institution in the year of nomination. Eligible students will be nominated by the Enrolment Services Office. Students who wish to be considered should contact the Enrolment Services Office by January 15.
Jason Lang Scholarship [back to top]
Value: $1,000
This scholarship was established in the memory of Jason Lang, a 17-year-old high school student who was killed in a school shooting. The purpose of this award is to reward the outstanding academic achievements of Alberta post-secondary students.
To be eligible, a student must:
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have a minimum GPA of 3.2
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be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and a resident of Alberta
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be entering the second, third or fourth year of post-secondary studies
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have completed at least 24 credit hours in the 2010-2011 academic year (September to April)
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be enrolled full time in at least one term in the 2011-2012 academic year.
All eligible students will be nominated by the Registrar and contacted by the end of August to complete an application form. If you are not contacted and believe you are an eligible candidate, please contact the Registrar.
Languages in Teacher Education Scholarship [back to top]
Value: $2,500
Applicants are selected on the basis of being enrolled in an Alberta teacher preparation program that will allow them to become a language teacher after they graduate. To help meet the needs of the increasing FNMI (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) student participation, consideration will be given to students eligible to teach aboriginal languages.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents (visa students are not eligible), Alberta residents, and currently enrolled full time. Eligible students will be nominated by the Enrolment Services Office and are eligible to receive the scholarship only once. Students who wish to be considered should contact the Enrolment Services Office by October 15.
Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship [back to top]
Value: $2,500
The purpose of this award is to recognize exceptional academic achievement and encourage outstanding students to continue their studies at the post-secondary level. Up to 950 scholarships are awarded annually. The Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund Endowment Program established this award in honour of Louise McKinney.
The eligible student must:
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have the highest undergraduate GPA
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be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and a resident of Alberta
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be entering the second, third or fourth year of post-secondary studies
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be enrolled in a minimum of 24 credits hours during the 2010-2011 academic year (September to April).
Eligible students will be nominated by the Registrar and contacted by the end of August to complete an application form.
Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership [back to top]
Value: $500
The purpose of this award is to recognize those post-secondary students who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and leadership to fellow students and to their community. The award was initiated by the Alberta College and Technical Institute Student Executive Council (ACTISEC) in honour of Laurence Decore, former Edmonton mayor and leader of the Alberta Liberal party. Applicants are selected on the basis of involvement in student government, student societies, clubs or organizations. In addition, candidates may be involved in student organizations at the provincial or national level or in non-profit community organizations. Applicants must be Alberta residents currently enrolled in a minimum of three full courses at a designated Alberta post-secondary institution. Eligible students will be nominated by the Enrolment Service Office and contacted by the end of January. Students who wish to be considered should contact the Enrolment Services Office by January 15.
OTHER EXTERNAL AWARDS [back to top]
Alberta Teachers’ Association Local #55 Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a high school graduate of the Calgary Roman Catholic School Division who attends St. Mary’s University College the year following graduation. This award was instituted to assist the student in funding tuition costs at St. Mary’s University College and to give recognition to deceased teachers for their significant involvement in the Alberta Teachers’ Association and/or Local #55. For additional information on this scholarship and to obtain an application form, visit the Alberta Teachers’ Association Local #55 website, www.ataloc55.ab.ca. The deadline for applications is May 9, 2011.
Alberta Scholarship and Bursary Programs [back to top]
Funded by a $100 million endowment from the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund, the Alberta Scholarship Programs are designed to stimulate the pursuit of excellence by recognizing outstanding achievement and by encouraging and assisting Albertans to achieve their fullest potential – whether intellectual, cultural, social or physical. A list of scholarships is available from the Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS) website, www.alis.alberta.ca
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship [back to top]
This scholarship, valued at up to $2,500, is available to first-year students who are Alberta residents and who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement throughout high school. Contact your high school counsellor for further information.