Scholarships

The list below is an alphabetical list of the scholarships available to students in Alberta.  This is not a complete list.  SEARCH SEARCH SEARCH for more. 

Scholarship: 1800 Wheelchair
Deadline: June 30
Amount: $500
Program: Enrolled at an accreditated high school, college or university in Canada.
Criteria: Submit an essay answering the following question: Who has been your greatest influence in your life and what effect has this person(s) had on your post-collegiate goals? Feel free to address broad issues or specific topics, real world stories are welcome.
Scholarship: 4-H Alberta Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: 4H members only; essay or project required
Scholarship: A Place for Mom Senior Care Innovation Scholarship
Deadline: April 15
Amount: $1,000
Program: Undergraduate or Graduate level in the fields of gerontology, medicine, nursing, social work, sociology, psychology, physical or occupational therapy, speech pathology or long-term care administration.
Criteria: Enrolled full-time in one of the above programs. See website for essay topic and details on how to apply.
Scholarship: A Voice for Animals High School Essay Contest
Deadline: March 31
Amount:  
Program: Any program
Criteria: Essay
Scholarship: AABRD Legacy Scholarships
Deadline: June 20
Amount: $1,500
Program: Recreation
Criteria: For studies in recreation for people with disabilities; must be nominated
Scholarship: AAMDC - The Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties
Deadline: August 6
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program related to local government and/or rural communities
Criteria: Applicant must be a resident of a municipality which is a member in good standing of the AAMDC - the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties. Preference is given to candidates attending a recognized post-secondary institution in Alberta.
Scholarship: AB Association of Library Technicians Bursary
Deadline: December 31
Amount: $300
Program: Library Studies
Criteria: Will reimburse for successful completion of library tech or operations course
Scholarship: AB/NWT Knights of Columbus State Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Amount: $500x3
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: for children or dependents of Knights of Columbus
Scholarship: Aboriginal Awards Program
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $3,500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Aboriginal students in need of financial assistance enrolled in post-secondary studies.
Scholarship: Aboriginal Business Leadership Awards
Deadline: June 16
Amount: $1,500
Program: Business Commerce
Criteria: Status Indian, Inuit, Métis, or Non-Status Indian; mature student
Scholarship: Aboriginal Canadians Scholarship of The National Union's program
Deadline: July 6
Amount: $1500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Aboriginal Canadian students currently enrolled or enrolling in a Canadian public post-secondary education institution, member or children of member of Nation Union
Scholarship: Aboriginal Clean Energy Scholarship
Deadline: September 15
Amount: $3,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Aboriginal students pursuing post-secondary studies including trade certification, diploma, degree programs, etc. Successful candidates will have an opportunity for a paid internship at the end of their academic year.
Scholarship: Aboriginal Health Careers Bursary
Deadline: May 1
Amount: $1,000 - $10,000
Program: Programs related to Health Field
Criteria: Indian, Inuit, or Métis; living in Alberta for the last three years
Scholarship: Aboriginal Multi Media Society (AMMSA)- Joe P. Cardinal Bursary/Internship Award
Deadline: May 1
Amount: $4,000
Program: Broadcasting and/or Journalism
Criteria: Applicants must be First Nations, Inuit or Metis, hold permanent Canadian resident status in Alberta and be enrolled in the second year or subsequent year of study.
Scholarship: Aboriginal Scholarship Awards Program
Deadline: June 15
Amount: $3,500 for diploma or certificate and $4,500 for university
Program: Program leading to petroleum industry
Criteria: Aboriginal ancestry; full course load
Scholarship: Aboriginal Scholarship in Journalism, Radio and Television Arts
Deadline: May 16
Amount: $5,000
Program: Enrolled in a Journalism or Radio & Television Arts Program at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
Criteria: Applicants must be First Nations, Inuit or Métis and be permanent resident of Canada. Desire to follow a path to a career in the broadcast industry. Interest in acting as an ambassador for the broadcasting industry and serving as a role model for other Aboriginal people to encourage them to pursue careers in broadcasting.
Scholarship: Aboriginal Veterans' Scholarship Trust-Canada
Deadline: Variable
Amount: Variable
Program: Any program
Criteria: Engaged in fields of study that support and contribute to Aboriginal self-governance and economic self-reliance.
Scholarship: ACLS Foundation Geomatics Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 15
Amount: $1,500
Program: Geomatics
Criteria: Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. Must demonstrate a passing grade in all courses. Registered full time and continuing studies in a geomatics program at a recognized University, Technical Institute or Community College in Canada.
Scholarship: Ada Mackenzie Memorial Foundation Bursaries
Deadline: October 31
Amount: $200-$2000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Wheelchair athletes with a disability; received a medal at a designated canadian national champtionship, or be a member of a Canadian national team and be enrolled in Post-Secondary
Scholarship: Advancing Futures Bursary Program
Deadline:  
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Scholarship: AES Engineering Scholarship
Deadline: October 8
Amount: $500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Essay no longer than 1000 words
Scholarship: AG Bell College Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
Amount: $500-$5,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: For students diagnosed with hearing loss prior to acquiring spoken languge and are planning to pursue post-secondary studies.
Scholarship: AHA Scholarship Program
Deadline: October 31
Amount: $500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Must be a regular or junior member of the Alberta Branch Holstein Canada, or a son/daughter of a member. Must be a regular or junior member of the Alberta Branch Holstein Canada, or a son/daughter of a member.
Scholarship: AIA Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Awards
Deadline: June 15
Amount: $700
Program: Auto-body, Hard parts, Heavy Duty, Machinist Apprenticeship
Criteria: Enrolled in an automotive apprenticeship program
Scholarship: Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 1
Amount: $12,000 total; $3,000 dispursed annually over four consecutive years, provided adequate academic standing is maintained (3.0 GPA out of 4.0).
Program: Any baccalaureate degree
Criteria: Son or daughter of medically retired, long-term disabled or deceased pilot member of the Air Line Pilots Association.
Scholarship: Al Larson Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: August 31
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Child or grandchild of a realtor entering an accredited public college or technical institute within Alberta.
Scholarship: Al Mauer Awards
Deadline: August 31
Amount: In 2012 four awards were awarded for a total of $4,200
Program: Any program
Criteria: For permanent public service employees within Edmonton city limits. Must demonstrate how the proposed course of study will promote public service excellence and show commitment to an ongoing career in the public sector.
Scholarship: Alberta - Northwest Territories State Council Knights of Columbus State Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Amount: $500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: for children or dependents of Knights of Columbus
Scholarship: Alberta - NWT Command The Royal Canadian Legion
Deadline: September 30
Amount: $500
Program: Any two year program
Criteria: Must be a son or daughter of a deceased or disabled War Veteran, or a son or daughter of a War Veteran, or an Ex-Service Man or Woman, or son or daughter of Ex-Service or Serving Personnel, or grandson or granddaughter of Ex-Service Personnel, or a Native-born or naturalized Canadian domiciled in Alberta or the NWT
Scholarship: Alberta - Pacific Environmental Sciences Education Scholarship
Deadline: varies
Amount: $500
Program: environmental, conservation, forest or plant sciences, forest engineering, renewable resources, forest business management, environmental biology and forest technology
Criteria: available to a high school student completing studies at each of Athabasca, Boyle, Grassland and Lac La Biche schools. Students pursuing full-time studies in an environmental sciences related program, including environmental, conservation, forest or plant sciences, forest engineering, renewable resources, forest business management, environmental biology and forest technology, should apply.
Scholarship: Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Scholarships
Deadline: June 30
Amount: $1,000
Program: Trades Program
Criteria: Be registered as an Alberta apprentice in a trade; passed at least their first period apprenticeship and industry training exam and continuing their technical training.
Scholarship: Alberta Association of Agricultural Fieldmen Bursary
Deadline: September 1
Amount: $500
Program: Agriculture, Environmental Science
Criteria: Enrolling in agricultural or environmental science program 
Scholarship: Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies - Agricultural Scholarship Award
Deadline: December 29
Amount: $500
Program: Agriculture or directly related program
Criteria: Enrolled in minimum two year agricultural of directly related program at an Alberta post-secondary institution. Member of local agricultural society and volunteer within their community. One 500 word essay and one 200 word essay.
Scholarship: Alberta Award for the Study of Canadian Human Rights and Multiculturalism
Deadline: February 1
Amount: $10,000
Program: Progam related to purpose of award
Criteria: For graduate students, Master's and Doctoral level, who are or plan to be full-time at an Alberta public post-secondary institution.
Scholarship: Alberta Barley Commission - Eugene Boyko Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: August 1
Amount: $500
Program: Program related to crop production and/or crop processing
Criteria: Canadian citizen or landed immigrant enrolled in the second or subsequent year of post-secondary study
Scholarship: Alberta Blue Cross 50th Anniversary Scholarship for Students with Special Needs
Deadline:  
Amount: $750
Program: Any program
Criteria: Diagnosed learning or physical disability; financial need
Scholarship: Alberta Blue Cross 50th Anniversary Scholarships
Deadline:  
Amount: $300-1250
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Various scholarships for students attending AB institutions
Scholarship: Alberta Blue Cross 50th Anniversary Scholarships for Aboriginal Students
Deadline: September 30
Amount: $500 - $1,250
Program: Any program
Criteria: Registered Indian, Inuit or Métis; residents of Alberta; entering their first year of post-secondary study
Scholarship: Alberta Charolais Association Scholarship
Deadline: August 30
Amount: $500
Program: Any program
Criteria: One recipient north of Red Deer and one recipient residing south of Red Deer.
Scholarship: Alberta Cheerleading Association
Deadline: March 27
Amount: $500 and $750
Program: Any program
Criteria: Students must either be participating on or coaching a cheerleading team and planning to attend or are attending a post-secondary program.
Scholarship: Alberta College of Art and Design
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Program: Varies
Criteria: A number of awards and scholarships for study at Alberta College of Art and Design.
Scholarship: Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities (ACCD) - Education for Life Bursary
Deadline: July 15
Amount: $200 to $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Applicants with a diagnosed mental, learning or physical disability entering the first year of post-secondary study in Alberta or who are attempting one course at the post-secondary level.
Scholarship: Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts Award for Ukrainian Art in Alberta
Deadline: November 30
Amount: $500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Individual who fosters awareness of Ukrainian arts in Alberta; must submit a portfolio
Scholarship: Alberta Equestrian Federation
Deadline: April 30
Amount: $750
Program: Equine related program of study
Criteria: AEF member for two years at the time of application, canadian citizen or permanent resident, be over 16 years of age and not have received an AEF scholarship.
Scholarship: Alberta Fish & Game Association
Deadline: February 28
Amount: $500
Program: Environmental Studies
Criteria: Member of fish/game club; essay
Scholarship: Alberta Foundation for the Arts Individual Artists Project Grant Program
Deadline: None specified
Amount: Not specified
Program: Visual art
Criteria: Must be an Albertan resident.
Scholarship: Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association Scholarship
Deadline: October 31
Amount: $500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Parent is member of AGGA; student enrolling in post-secondary studies.
Scholarship: Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Program: Health and medical research
Criteria: Graduate and post-graduate students pursuing research in health and/or medical fields. Various grants, fellowships, summer studentships are available for part-time and/or full-time research.
Scholarship: Alberta High School Rodeo Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
Amount: Variable
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: AHSRA member planning to go to post-secondary
Scholarship: Alberta Indian Investment Corporation-Senator James Gladstone Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
Amount: $750-$1,000
Program: Commerce, Business, Accounting
Criteria: Aboriginal student attending post-secondary
Scholarship: Alberta Ingenuity Graduate Student Scholarships
Deadline: January 15
Amount: $20,000-$22,000 and research allowance of $1,500
Program: Natural science or engineering
Criteria: Master's and Doctoral level students undertaking full-time research in a natural science or engineering discipline in Alberta.
Scholarship: Alberta Lake Management Society (ALMS) Scholarship
Deadline: May 30
Amount: $1,000
Program: Sciences, Environment, Lake Management
Criteria: For scientific studies on lakes, reservoirs, and their watersheds in a Canadian university.
Scholarship: Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc- Aboriginal Education Partnership Program
Deadline: August 15
Amount: Tuition
Program: Forestry
Criteria: Aboriginal student enrolled in a post-secondary program in Forestry or related field of study.
Scholarship: Alberta Pre-Apprenticeship Scholarships
Deadline: June 30
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any trade
Criteria: Canadian citizens or permanent residents and Alberta residents who have successfully completed a recognized pre-apprenticeship program and are a registered apprentice.
Scholarship: Alberta Recreation & Parks Association Awards-ARPA
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Variable
Program: Recreation
Criteria: Members of ARPA or students registered in a program related to recreation and parks.
Scholarship: Alberta Roadbuilders/Heavy Construction Scholarship
Deadline:  
Amount: $750
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Parent is member of AR&HCA;  enrolling in post-secondary studies
Scholarship: Alberta Scholarships Foundation
Deadline: February 28
Amount: $1,000 to $3,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Alberta students pursuing a post-secondary education in Alberta. Awarded on the basis of financial need, academic achievement and community involvement.
Scholarship: Alberta School Boards Association for Language Education-Confucius Institute Chinese Language and Culture Student Bursary Program
Deadline: March 11
Amount: Tuition, meals and accommodation
Program: Chinese language, culture and pedagogy.
Criteria: Teachers employed with an ASBALE member school jurisdiction, have a background and/or initiated learning of the Chinese language, and willing to take a four week summer study program in China.
Scholarship: Alberta School Boards Association for Language Education-Confucius Institute Chinese Language and Culture Student Bursary Program
Deadline: March 11
Amount: Tuition, meals and accommodation
Program: Teacher Education
Criteria: Students enrolled in a post-secondary teacher education program, have a background and/or initiated the study of the Chinese language and culture, and willing to take a four week summer study program in China. Applicants must have graduated from high school in a school jurisdiction that is a current ASBALE Member.
Scholarship: Alberta Schools' Athletic Association - Zone Award of Merit
Deadline: October 1
Amount: Variable
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Student athletes, outstanding contribution to their zone, nomination made by each zone.
Scholarship: Alberta Sheep Breeders' Association
Deadline: October 10
Amount: $300-500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Parent is a member of ASBA; student pursuing post-sec education
Scholarship: Alberta Social Services Bursary Program
Deadline: May 31
Amount: $8,000-$13,000
Program: Social Services
Criteria: For aboriginal students
Scholarship: Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists (ASET)
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $750
Program: Applied Science, Engineering
Criteria: Enrolled in the final year of studies; academic achievement; leadership
Scholarship: Alberta Ukrainian Centennial Commemorative Scholarships
Deadline: February 1
Amount: Up to $25,000
Program: Graduate Program
Criteria: Residents of Alberta or residents of Ukraine; be enrolled or planning to enroll in full-time study at the graduate level. Residents of Ukraine must be enrolled in a graduate program in Alberta.
Scholarship: Alberta Union of Public Employees
Deadline: July 16
Amount: $500-2500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Parent must be a member of the union; random draw; essay required for one
Scholarship: Alberta Women's Science Network Scholarship
Deadline: April 30
Amount: $3000
Program: Science or Engineering
Criteria: Must be a woman in full-time undergraduate studies entering at least second yr of a program in science or engineering at an Alberta university, college or technical institute. Applicants must also demonstrate leadership in the academic or community setting.
Scholarship: Alexander Graham Bell College Scholarship Award
Deadline:  
Amount: $250-2,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Profound speech or hearing loss, attending mainstream post-sec education
Scholarship: Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, December 1
Amount: up to $2,500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: 80% average in grades 10, 11, or 12
Scholarship: Alliance Pipeline Aboriginal Student Awards Program
Deadline: July 1
Amount: $4,000.00 (tuition, books, and supplies)
Program: Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Environmental, Business
Criteria: Aboriginal students in a program relevant to the oil and gas industry.
Scholarship: Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: December 1
Amount: $1,000
Program: Aviation
Criteria: Female members of the Ninety-Nines
Scholarship: Anna and John Kolesar Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: July 1
Amount: $1,200
Program: Education
Criteria: Be from a family where neither parent obtained a university degree
Scholarship: Apeetogosan (Métis) Development Inc.
Deadline: September 15
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any Program
Criteria: Alberta resident for a minimum of three years, entering first year of post-secondary, financial need and demonstrate an investment in, and commitment to, aboriginal communities in Alberta.
Scholarship: APEGGA Millennium Scholarship
Deadline: July 31
Amount: $2,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Children of APEGGA members, marks and contributions in other areas
Scholarship: APEGGA Research Council Professional Staff Association Scholarship
Deadline: October 31
Amount: $750
Program: Engineering Geology or Geophysics
Criteria: Mature part-time students enrolled in either the third or fourth year
Scholarship: APEGGA Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $3,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Engineering, geology, or geophysics; high marks in Grade 12 math, science and English
Scholarship: APEGGA University Entrance Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $2,000
Program: Engineering Geology or Geophysics
Criteria: Enrolled in a Alberta university or college; high academics
Scholarship: Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
Deadline: June 30
Amount: $1,000
Program: Red Seal Trade Program
Criteria: Successfully completion of first or second year.
Scholarship: Archives Society of Alberta Tuition Support
Deadline:  
Amount: $1,500
Program: Archive Administration, Records Management
Criteria: For studies/courses in archive administration or records management
Scholarship: Arctic Institute of North America - Jim Bourque Scholarship
Deadline: July 15
Amount: $1,000
Program: Environment Studies, Telecommunications, Traditional Knowledge
Criteria: Canadian Aboriginal students; financial need
Scholarship: Arctic Institute of North America - The Lorraine Allison Scholarship
Deadline: January 10
Amount: $2,000
Program: Biological Science, Social Science
Criteria: Demonstrated commitment to northern research.
Scholarship: Art of Dr. Seuss
Deadline: January 4
Amount: $10,000
Program: Fine Arts
Criteria: Grade 12 students both in Canada and the USA, based on a submission of an art piece on a selected theme. - in addition Artevo (Artevo.com) - would supplement this scholarships with an annual $1,000 scholarship to a Grade 12 Alberta student in a fine art program.
Scholarship: Arts Graduate Scholarships
Deadline: February 1
Amount: $5,000
Program: Music, drama, dance, literary arts, visual arts
Criteria: Residents of Alberta; enrolled or planning to enroll in full-time study at a Master's level or equivalent level.
Scholarship: Asamera Inc. Bursaries
Deadline: August 10
Amount: $2,200
Program: Medicine
Criteria: Full-time studies in medicine at the University of Calgary.
Scholarship: Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Deadline: Variable
Amount: $1,000 - $3,500
Program: Variable
Criteria: Over 100 different scholarships available for Canadian citizens.
Scholarship: ATB Financial Agri-Industry Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $500-1,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Students from farm family pursuing agriculture-related studies
Scholarship: ATCO Pipelines Aboriginal Education Awards Program
Deadline: August 1
Amount: From $500 to $1,500
Program: Any program, but preference given to those enrolled in a program related to the natural gas industry.
Criteria: Available to Canadian citizens of Aboriginal ancestry who will be or are pursuing post-secondary studies. There are 25 awards in total with ten merit awards of $500 each for high school students completing grades 10 to 12. Ten bursaries of $1,000 each for study at a recognized trade/community/technical college diploma or certificate program. Five scholarships of $1,500 for study in a university program intended to lead to a bachelor or graduate degree.
Scholarship: Athabasca University
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Program: Varies
Criteria: Numerous scholarships and awards for Athabasca University
Scholarship: AUCC Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Deadline: July 15
Amount: $5,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Students with disabilities, academic achievement, leadership
Scholarship: Audrey Krassman Memorial Bursary in Medicine
Deadline: August 10
Amount: $2,000
Program: Medicine
Criteria: Must be entering or in first year, entering or in second year, entering or in third year medicine at the University of Calgary.
Scholarship: Ayn Rand Essay Contest
Deadline: July 26
Amount: $1,000-10,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Essay based on novel "The Fountainhead"; contests for grades  9 - 12
Scholarship: Barb Tarbox Awards of Excellence in Tobacco Reduction
Deadline: April 9
Amount: Varies
Program: Any program of study
Criteria: The awards recognize Alberta individuals, non-profit groups and business that have a significant impact in the area of tobacco prevention, cessation, reduction or protection from second-hand smoke.
Scholarship: Baxter Corporation Jean Goodwill Scholarship
Deadline: July 1
Amount: $2,500
Program: Nursing
Criteria: Aboriginal students enrolled in a nursing program and planning to work in the North after graduation.
Scholarship: Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $2,000-$7,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Applicants must be Métis and pursue a qualified program. Awards are based on a holistic assessment of financial need, connection to the Métis community and other circumstances. Academic standing is not a primary factor; priority is given to full-time students entering the first year of their program. Students may apply in subsequent years. Awards assist with direct educational costs such as tuition and books; no living allowance is provided.
Scholarship: Bell Canada Peer Scholarship
Deadline: August 15
Amount: $2,500
Program: Management, social sciences, communications and information technology.
Criteria: For individuals with spinal cord injuries. Awarded on the basis of academic standing and financial need. Must be pursuing post-secondary studies at a recognized post-secondary institution in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta or British Columbia.
Scholarship: Bill Kehler Memorial Awards
Deadline: August 29
Amount: $2,500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Interest in rodeo, agriculture, broadcasting;  post-secondary studies
Scholarship: Biotech Essay Contest
Deadline: May 30
Amount: $5,000 for first place winner. Prizes awarded for second and third place winners.
Program: Must be entering life sciences-related field at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
Criteria: 1,500 word essay.
Scholarship: Blyth Scholarships
Deadline: July 1
Amount: $250 to full funding
Program:  
Criteria: Students who for financial reasons would not be able to participate in the program. High School student with minimum average of 75-80%. Must be a Canadian citizen, demonstrate community and school involvement. Display strong leadership characteristics and integrity. Interest in travel.
Scholarship: Boreal Forest Education Award
Deadline:  
Amount: $1,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: GR. 10-12; submit proposal for research project re: boreal forest
Scholarship: Bow Valley College
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Program: Varies
Criteria: Numerous scholarships and awards for Bow Valley College
Scholarship: Boys and Girls Clubs of Alberta Scholarship
Deadline:  
Amount: $500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Current and/or former member of a Boys and Girls Club up to age 24 and enrolling full-time in a post-secondary institution.
Scholarship: Brain Injury Association of Canada Bursury
Deadline: April 30
Amount: $2,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Must be a full-time student or be eligible to attend a Canadian post secondary institution in a recognized program leading to a degree, certificate or diploma or recognized apprenticeship/trades program. Must have sustained an acquired brain injury. Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person, within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Scholarship: Brenda Grobman Memorial Award
Deadline: July 16
Amount: $1,000
Program: Travel diploma program at Grant MacEwan
Criteria: Applicant must be in good standing, demonstrate financial need, and provide a letter explaining how this award will aid them.
Scholarship: Burger King Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: 75% + average, part-time work, community service, extra-curricular
Scholarship: C.A. Maclean Journalism Bursary
Deadline: February 26
Amount: $2,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: for AB or NWT students wanting to pursue a career in journalism
Scholarship: C.D. Howe Memorial Foundation Engineering Awards Program
Deadline: June 1
Amount: $7,500
Program: Engineering
Criteria: Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, Completed the first year of an engineering program
Scholarship: Cal Callahan Memorial Bursary
Deadline: September 30
Amount: up to $10,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: For students pursuisng post-secondary studies and whose parent is working in the pipeline construction industry.
Scholarship: Calgary Korean Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: August 31
Amount: Varies
Program: Any program
Criteria: Scholarships and bursaries are available to any Korean-Canadian and Canadian who is currently enrolled as a full-time student in a post-secondary educational institution or high school student planning to enroll full-time.
Scholarship: Cambrian Foundation - Dennis Franklin Cromarty Memorial Fund
Deadline: October 31
Amount: Varies
Program: Any program
Criteria: Any First Nation student who is a registered member of a Nishnawbe-Aski First Nation and who is currently attending a College, University, High School or any post-secondary educational institution.
Scholarship: Canada Council for the Arts
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Program: Aboriginal Art, Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual-Arts, Media-Arts, Writing, Publishing
Criteria: Numerous awards, scholarships, grants and bursaries are available from the Canada Council for the Arts.
Scholarship: Canadian Army Yukon Scholarship
Deadline: August 31
Amount: $100
Program: Any program
Criteria: Available to Grade 12 students from the Yukon Territory, who have been accepted into an eligible education institution and who have a minimum Grade 12 average of 60%.
Scholarship: Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists - William Doern - Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
Deadline: May 1
Amount: $1,000
Program: Medical radiation technology
Criteria: Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and community involvement.
Scholarship: Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors Scholarship
Deadline:  
Amount: $1,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Member and/or a dependant of CAODC company and pursuing post-secondary studies.
Scholarship: Canadian Conference Bursary
Deadline: August 1
Amount: $500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Parents must be IOUE members, essay, entering first year of post-secondary studies
Scholarship: Canadian Consulate Internship - Mexico Award
Deadline: None specified
Amount: $3,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Applicants must be nominated for a three month placement to the Canadian Consulate in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Scholarship: Canadian Council for Exceptional Children Outstanding Student Member of the Year Award
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $500
Program: Not specified
Criteria: Current undergraduate or graduate Canadian CEC Student men, contributed and support to student CEC
Scholarship: Canadian Council for Exceptional Children Scholarship
Deadline: October 19
Amount: $750
Program: Not specified
Criteria: Canadian citizens pursuing a career directly related to working with persons with exceptionalities
Scholarship: Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) Scholarships for Technology Students
Deadline: October 1
Amount: $1,000
Program: Science, Engineering Technology
Criteria: For students in applied science or engineering and whose parent is a member of CCTT.
Scholarship: Canadian Diversity Scholarships
Deadline: January 21
Amount: $750
Program: Business related discipline
Criteria: Must be an Aboriginal woman in business related discipline.
Scholarship: Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: January 16
Amount: up to $5000
Program: Engineering
Criteria: for women entering or in the field of engineering
Scholarship: Canadian Gas Processors Suppliers Association
Deadline: Check website
Amount: Variable
Program: Engineering
Criteria: Third year; academic achievement; financial need
Scholarship: Canadian Golf Foundation
Deadline: October 31
Amount: Variable
Program: Any program
Criteria: Have successful experience in competitive golf at a regional, provincial and national level
Scholarship: Canadian Golf Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: July 11
Amount: up to $4,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Academic merit, competitive golf experience, community involvement
Scholarship: Canadian Golf Superintendents Association Scholars Fund
Deadline: October 31
Amount: Variable
Program: Turf Grass Management
Criteria: Second year student; member in good standing of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association.
Scholarship: Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Scholarship
Deadline: January 31
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: For hard of hearing or deafened students pursuing post-secondary studies at a recognized Canadian college or university.
Scholarship: Canadian Hard of Hearing Association-Edmonton Branch
Deadline: May 31
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any
Criteria: Applicant must have a documented hearing loss, and must be registered full-time in a post-secondary institution located in Northern Alberta (Red Deer and north). Applicant must submit a 500 word essay.
Scholarship: Canadian Hemophilia Society Scholarship and Bursary Program
Deadline: April 30
Amount: $4000x2
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Persons or spouses and children of persons with hemophilia, a inherited bleeding disorder, and those who contracted HIV through a blood transfusion; 500 word essay
Scholarship: Canadian Hydrographic Association Award
Deadline: June 30
Amount: $2,000
Program: Survey Science Program, associated sciences
Criteria: Second year student; financial need; academic achievement
Scholarship: Canadian Medical Association Special Bursary Program for Aboriginal Medical Students
Deadline:  
Amount: $5,000
Program: Medical
Criteria: Aboriginal students enrolled in a medical program and are in fnancial need.
Scholarship: Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Scholarship
Deadline: June 10
Amount: $4,000
Program: Health related
Criteria: Enrolled in a four year degree program in a health-related field.
Scholarship: Canadian Merit Foundation Scholarships (National Awards)
Deadline: October 29
Amount: $10,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Leadership; academic achievement
Scholarship: Canadian National Scholarship for Women
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $1,500
Program: Trades
Criteria: Women entering a Trades or Technical programs.
Scholarship: Canadian Paraplegic Association
Deadline: Check website
Amount: Varies
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Variety of scholarships for Canadian students with disabilities
Scholarship: Canadian Printing Industries Scholarship Trust Fund
Deadline:  
Amount: $1,000
Program: Graphic Arts Communication (not design) program
Criteria: Enrolled for a minimum of 2 years; B average or better
Scholarship: Canadian Sanitation Supply Association Scholarship
Deadline: June 2
Amount: $2,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Academic excellence, school and/or community involvement; essay required.
Scholarship: Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $1,000
Program: Geophysical, Geological
Criteria: Second year of studies
Scholarship: Canadian Soroptimist Grants for Women
Deadline: January 31
Amount: $7,500
Program: Programs which will lead to a career mainly in service of women (ex. Medical, counseling, training, etc)
Criteria: Female Canadian citizens or landed immigrants; financial need
Scholarship: Canadian Transportation Research Forum Scholarship
Deadline: January 31
Amount: $4,000
Program: Business - Administration, Civil Engineering, Economics, Geography, Law Planning, Other fields
Criteria: Canadian institutions with transportation program; preference will be given to policy and business oriented studies
Scholarship: Canadian University College
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Program: Varies
Criteria: Numerous scholarships and awards for Canadian University College
Scholarship: Canadian Western Agribition Scholarship
Deadline: October 1
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Participated in Canadian Western Agribition as an exhibitor
Scholarship: CAP (Canadian Association of Principals) Student Leadership Award
Deadline: March 1
Amount: $500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Student who demonstrates outstanding leadership and have an academic standing in the top 20% of the class.
Scholarship: Carl G. Frink Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Amount: $500-$1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: For individuals with vision loss who are attending post-secondary studies in British Columbia.
Scholarship: Carla Tabler Memorial - Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Centre Society (SCITCS) Award
Deadline: January 14
Amount: $500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Applicant with mobility impairment, preferably a spinal cord injury.
Scholarship: CCPE - Manulife Financial Scholarships
Deadline:  
Amount: $10,000
Program: Study or research in an engineering field
Criteria: Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada; registered as a professional engineer
Scholarship: CCPE - Meloche Monnex Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
Amount: $7,500
Program: Study or research in a field other than engineering
Criteria: Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada; registered as a professional engineer
Scholarship: CCTT Manulife Scholarship
Deadline:  
Amount: $1,000
Program: Science, Engineering Technology
Criteria: For children of ASET members and are enrolled in science or engineering technology.
Scholarship: CEMF Undergraduate Scholarships
Deadline: January 16
Amount: up to $5000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: For women entering or in the field of engineering
Scholarship: CFIG National Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Amount: $1,500-7,500
Program: Food or Business related programs
Criteria: Studies in food industry, business, marketing, hospitality, accounting, etc
Scholarship: CGTrader Scholarship
Deadline: June 1
Amount: 1 Scholarship - $2000 | Additional 2 Scholarships - $500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria:

Minimum 2.5 GPA, High school senior, undergraduate or graduate student, Full-time enrolled in academic institution

Scholarship: Charles S. Noble Junior "A" Hockey Scholarship
Deadline: December 1
Amount: $1,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Participant in Alberta Junior "A" Hockey, enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution in Alberta and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or greater on a 4.0 grade point scale.
Scholarship: Charles S. Noble Junior Football Scholarship
Deadline: October 1
Amount: Up to $1,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Playing member on an Alberta Junior Football team, maintain a minimum average of 2.0 on a 4.0 grade point scale in the previous semester, and enrolled full-time in a post-secondary program.
Scholarship: Charmaine Letourneau Scholarship
Deadline: August 31
Amount: $1,200
Program: Any program
Criteria: Deaf or hard of hearing; financial need
Scholarship: Childhood Cancer Foundation
Deadline: June 30
Amount: $300-$1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: For young Canadians who are in treatment or who have survived childhood cancer and entering their first year of post-secondary study.
Scholarship: Children's Ability Fund Bursary
Deadline: Not specified
Amount: Up to $5,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Selection is based upon financial need, personal accomplishment, and community involvement. First priority is given to an individual with a disability who resides in Northern Alberta and is entering their first year at a community university. Second priority will be given to students who has contributed a great deal to the community of persons with disabilities.
Scholarship: Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)
Deadline:  
Amount: Up to the cost of tuition, accommodation, and a learning allowance
Program: Chinese language, academic studies, research in China
Criteria: Alberta high school graduates, post-secondary students and scholars wishing to study at the undergraduate or graduate level, or complete research are eligible.
Scholarship: Christian Record Services Scholarship
Deadline: None specified
Amount: $500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Must be a legally blind student in any field of study at any accredited four year college or university.
Scholarship: CNIB Scholarships and Bursaries
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $5,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind
Scholarship: CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) International Scholarship
Deadline: May 1
Amount: $3,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: For children of deaf adults who are pursuing post-secondary studies.
Scholarship: Concordia University College
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Program: Varies
Criteria: Numerous scholarship and awards for Concordia University College
Scholarship: Contractor Quotes
Deadline: June 30
Amount: Two $1000 scholarships
Program: Any program
Criteria: Either be studying full-time in high school or college, have an acceptance letter into a full-time study,or have graduated within the last five years. 

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Scholarship: CrossLites Essay Contest
Deadline: August 1
Amount: Up to $2,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Essay
Scholarship: Dale MacMillan Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Amount: $2,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Competition is open to any Sturgeon County resident who is enrolled in a recognized post secondary educational institution. The scholarship is not open to members or immediate family members of the Calahoo-Villeneuve Gravel Extraction Committee or Sturgeon County Council. The applicants must present evidence of enrollment in a recognized post-secondary institution; provide supporting materials of the applicant's leadership and involvement toward benefiting their community.
Scholarship: Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship
Deadline: February 20
Amount: $10,000
Program: Government Finance
Criteria: Baccalaureate degree; resident of Canada or the United States
Scholarship: Datatel Scholars Foundation
Deadline: Check website
Amount: $700 – $2,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Full and part-time students (six week minimum) and attending a college or university that is a Datatel client.
Scholarship: David Squires Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: October 31
Amount: $1,200
Program: Computer Science
Criteria: Demonstrate financial need. Canadian or US citizen. Enrolled in a full-time Computer Science program at a University or College, and maintain a high level of scholastic achievement.
Scholarship: Delta Chi Young Leaders Award - In remembrance of Griffin Gladue
Deadline:  
Amount: To a maximum of $1,200
Program: Any program of study
Criteria: To recognize the excellence of young men who have completed their final year of high school and planning to attend the University of Alberta. The Delta Chi Fraternity is based on the values of friendship, character, justice and education; in respect to this it is looking to identify up to four young men who demonstrate these qualities throughout their high school years.
Scholarship: Diane Bergeron Vision Award
Deadline: January 31
Amount: $500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Must be registered with the Services to Students with Disabilities area, and must be in good standing. Must also demonstate active involvement as a volunteer at Grant MacEwan University and/or the community at large.
Scholarship: Diane Fowler Leblanc Aboriginal Social Work Scholarship
Deadline: Variable
Amount: Maximum of $10,000
Program: Social Work
Criteria: Aboriginal people, including Métis, Inuit, and Status and Non-Status Indians, interested in studying at the Bachelor of Social Work level at a recognized educational institution in Canada.
Scholarship: Diversified Staffing Group Scholarship Program
Deadline:  
Amount: $500
Program: Any Program
Criteria: Worked through Diversified Staffing; dependents of temporary or contract staff through Diversified Staffing
Scholarship: Don Moore Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
Amount: $750
Program: Recreation
Criteria: Academic achievement
Scholarship: Dr. Ed O'Connor Scholarship
Deadline: March 15
Amount: $2,500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: For AB students who wish to attend St. Francis Xavier Univ, NS
Scholarship: Dr. Horst A. Schmid Travel Bursary
Deadline: June 7
Amount: $500 to $1,500
Program: Any undergraduate program.
Criteria: Must be nominated to participate in a formal international academic exchange.
Scholarship: Dr. Maria Erikson Scholarship
Deadline: November 28
Amount: $2,500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Canadian Citizen or landed immigrant enrolled in full-time studies at a Canadian Institution. Submit an academic transcript along with an essay.
Scholarship: Dr. Martha Kostuch Consensus-Building Legacy Award
Deadline: November 30
Amount: Up to $15,000 is available annually. Recipients will be reimbursed for direct educational costs.
Program: Enrolled in a course offered by Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society Consensus-Building Certificate Program.
Criteria: Canadian citizen or permanent resident and Alberta resident. Preference given to applicants who are members of an environmental not-for-profit organization, are active participants in environmental/resource management consensus-based initiatives, have demonstrated openness to multi-stakeholder dialogue, and have been an Alberta resident for a minimum of one year. Applications from other not-for-profit non-government organizations will be considered.
Scholarship: Dr. P Collins Bursary
Deadline: August 10
Amount: $500
Program: Medicine
Criteria: Must be entering or in first year, entering or in second year, entering or in third year medicine at the University of Calgary.
Scholarship: Dr. Robert and Anna Shaw Scholarship
Deadline: June 1
Amount: $500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Graduating from Sexsmith Secondary School; academic achievement
Scholarship: Dr. S.C. Verma Memorial Bursary
Deadline: August 10
Amount: $500
Program: Medicine
Criteria: Must be entering or in first year, entering or in second year, entering or in third year medicine at the University of Calgary.
Scholarship: DuPont Challenge
Deadline:  
Amount: $5000x1 $1000x8
Program: Sciences
Criteria: write a 700-1000 word essay about what interests you in the world of science
Scholarship: Earl and Countess of Wessex - 2001 World Championship in Athletics Scholarship
Deadline: October 1
Amount: $3,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Students must be enrolled at a post-secondary institution in Alberta and be participating on that institution's Track and Field team.
Scholarship: Easter Seals Scholarships
Deadline: May 2
Amount: $1,250x2
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Individuals with physical disabilities who have been served by The Easter Seal Society or are Easter Seal alumni. Awarded on the basis of extra-curricular, academic achievement and reference letters.
Scholarship: Edgar Wilson Award
Deadline: varies
Amount: up to $20,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Amateur astronomers who have disovered one or more new comets
Scholarship: Edge Directory Scholarship
Deadline:  
Amount: Variable
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Essay on how to make Canada a better place to live
Scholarship: EDSF Document Management and Graphic Communications Industry Scholarships
Deadline: May 3
Amount: $500 to $5,000
Program: Varies
Criteria: Refer to website
Scholarship: EF Global Citizens Awards
Deadline: October 31
Amount: $1,500 & trip
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: For students going to attend post-secondary; essay required; submit to school
Scholarship: EFC Foundation Scholarship Program
Deadline:  
Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
Program: engineering, engineering technician / technologist, computer science, business administration, or phase 2 or 3 of an apprenticeship training program
Criteria: Completed first year; min. average 70%
Scholarship: Elizabeth Jean Butler Scholarship
Deadline: October 1
Amount: $500
Program: Any Program
Criteria: Reside from the Bear Canyon-Cherry Point -Cleardale District, attended the Bear Canyon Central School
Scholarship: Elmer and Ona Hansen Memorial Fund Scholarship
Deadline: December 31
Amount: $2,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Must be a rural farm resident in Alberta. Community involvement must be shown along with a desire to pursue post secondary or trade education away from home. GPA of 3.0 must be maintained.
Scholarship: Elsa Marie Lodewyk Memorial Bursary
Deadline: July15
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Availalbe to students with a disability.
Scholarship: Epilepsy Scholarship Awards
Deadline: March 1
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Under the care of a Canadian physician for the treatment of epilepsy.
Scholarship: Equals 6 Student Scholarships
Deadline: May 1
Amount: Varies
Program: Any program
Criteria: Equals6 Top-Talent Scholarships are distributed to high school and university/college students and are awarded based on academic achievement, community citizenship, and Equals6 network participation. The scholarship award winners are chosen by the Equals6 Advisory Board and companies offering scholarships.
Scholarship: EQUS Member Scholarship
Deadline: August 1
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: For children of EQUS members who are pursuing post-secondary studies.
Scholarship: Eric and Lorraine Young Chairman's Award
Deadline: March 31
Amount: $2,500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Full-time or part-time student at Grant MacEwan University entering or in first year.
Scholarship: Ethel Boyce Achievement Award
Deadline: September 15
Amount: Not specified
Program: Not specified
Criteria: Registered with a provincial/territorial association, a resident of the province or territory, in attendance at a recognized Canadian post secondary
Scholarship: Explore
Deadline: February 28
Amount: $1900.00 for tuition fees, accomodation, meals, instructional materials
Program: No specified
Criteria: Canadian citizen or permanent resident, have completed at least Grade 11, have been a full-time student for at least one semester during the current school year, want to discover another region of Canada and use this opportunity to improve knowledge of French
Scholarship: F.D. Wilson Memorial Bursary
Deadline: August 10
Amount: $6,000
Program: Medicine
Criteria: Must be entering or in first year, entering or in second year, entering or in third year medicine at the University of Calgary.
Scholarship: F.J.L. Woodcock/Sir Arthur Pearson Association of War Blinded Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: May 31
Amount: Variable
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Student with not more than 20/70 corrected vision entering post-sec
Scholarship: Federation of Alberta Gas Co-Ops Ltd.
Deadline: October 1
Amount: $500
Program: Field of study related to the Natural Gas Industry.
Criteria: Entering the first year of a diploma or apprenticeship program at and Alberta post-secondary institution.
Scholarship: Federation of Canadian Artists-Calgary Branch
Deadline: September 1
Amount: $500-$1,000
Program: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Criteria: Students enrolled in a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Calgary, the University of Alberta or Alberta College of Art Design. Minimum GPA of 2.75 required in addition to a 400-500 word essay describing what art means to you, and how your fine arts degree will fulfill your goals or vision.
Scholarship: Fellowship for Post-Secondary Studies in French
Deadline: November 15
Amount: $500 per semester
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: For students enrolled full-time in a program of study where the course content and language of instruction are in French. Applicants must be a Canadian Resident or Permanent Resident and an Alberta resident.
Scholarship: Fessenden-Trott Scholarship Program
Deadline: June 30
Amount: $9,000
Program: All
Criteria: Entering the second year of an undergraduate degree, Enrolled full-time, member or affiliated to a member of the AUCC
Scholarship: Financial Industry Partnering for Aboriginal Relationships
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Program: Business, finance, accounting
Criteria: Five banks have partnered to educate Aboriginal youth on career opportunities within the financial industry; and to provide awards to Aboriginal youth who are pursuing post-secondary studies.
Scholarship: Fort McMurray Real Estate Scholarship
Deadline: June 1
Amount: $2,500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Available to Grade 12 students attending high schol in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the Lac LaBiche area and plan to pursue post-secondary studies. Awarded on the basis of involvement in community development, demonstrated leadership and academics.
Scholarship: Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships Program
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $19,500
Program: Study at Harvard University
Criteria: Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, graduated no earlier than the Spring of 2004 or will graduate before September 2006, member or affiliated to a member of AUCC
Scholarship: Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship
Deadline: February 20
Amount: $3,500
Program: Government Finance
Criteria: Baccalaureate degree; resident of Canada or the United States
Scholarship: Fraser Institute Student Video Contest
Deadline: November 30
Amount: Up to $2,500 for Post-Secondary. Up to $2,000 for High School.
Program: Any program.
Criteria: Video and Concept Paper.
Scholarship: Freedom Scientific Technology Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $1,500-$4,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: For individuals with vision loss and entering first year of post-secondary studies. Must be a Canadian citizen or one year resident of Canada prior to date of application.
Scholarship: Garrett Shawn Prentice Bursary
Deadline: August 10
Amount: $2,300
Program: Medicine
Criteria: Must be entering or in first year, entering or in second year, entering or in third year medicine full-time at the University of Calgary.
Scholarship: GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program
Deadline: March 15
Amount: $4,000
Program: Engineering, Business and Management
Criteria: For FNMI students (First Nation, Metis, Inuit), currently enrolled in first year of post-secondary studies. Awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement in first semester university results and high school transcript.
Scholarship: Geomatics Canada Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $2,000
Program: Geomatics
Criteria: Canadian citizen or landed immigrant; academic achievement
Scholarship: Gib Popkey Legacy Fund
Deadline: September 30
Amount: $1,000
Program: Trades or Medical
Criteria: Must have resided in Peace Country Area for a minimum of two years. Enrolled full-time in trades or medical program.
Scholarship: Girl Guides of Canada Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Amount: $1,500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Registered member of girl guides enrolling in post-secondary
Scholarship: GITA Scholarship
Deadline: January 31
Amount: $1,000
Program: Second year of Civil Engineering Technology, Forest Technology, or Geomatics Engineering Technology programs.
Criteria: Must have taken GIS/GIT. Awarded on academic achievement while taking a full course load. Letter must be provided.
Scholarship: Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce Legacy Fund
Deadline: September 30
Amount: $1,500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Must be from Peace Country Area, have completed full-time post-secondary studies, and intend to work in the Peach Country for a minimum of one year.
Scholarship: Grande Prairie Regional College
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Program: Varies
Criteria: Numerous scholarships and awards Grande Prairie Regional College
Scholarship: Grant MacEwan United World College Scholarship
Deadline: December 1
Amount: Tuition, room & board, one free trip home
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: For 2 years study at a prestigious United World College; min age 16
Scholarship: Grants and Scholarships from Candian of Women and Sport
Deadline: varies
Amount: variable
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Athletic females; variety of other criteria
Scholarship: Greyhound Lines, Inc. Scholarship
Deadline: December 31
Amount: $2,750
Program: Any program
Criteria: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (out of 4). Must be enrolled full-time at a UNCF member or other accredited 4 year college or university. Must present a financial need. Submit an essay on the topic specified on the website.
Scholarship: GS Minhas Family Education Fund
Deadline: September 30
Amount: $500
Program: Technical Field
Criteria: Enrolled full-time in training or education in the technical fields.
Scholarship: Hal Rogers Endowment Fund Bursary
Deadline: February 1
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: High ideals, qualities of citizenship, financial need
Scholarship: Halladay Memorial Student Award
Deadline: May 31
Amount: $1,000
Program: Program related to Recreation & Parks
Criteria: Member of AB Rec & Parks Association
Scholarship: Hec Gervais Academic & Curling Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: May 31
Amount: $3,000
Program: Any Program
Criteria: Curlers, 20 years of age and under, who are attending high school or post-secondary studies. Must have competed in Junior Men's or Women's, High School, winter Games, or Mixed competitions.
Scholarship: Helen Basset Commemorative Student Scholarship
Deadline: July 11
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Contribution to improving the socio-economic or cultural well-being of Aboriginal women.
Scholarship: Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation Scholarship and Citizenship Award
Deadline: January 31
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: See website
Scholarship: High School Child Care Career Scholarship
Deadline: On-going
Amount: $2,500
Program: Early Learning and Child Care
Criteria: High school students who successfully complete high school credit courses through Career and Technologies Studies (CMH 2050 and 3050), or take the free, online Level One orientation course while in high school, are eligible. Students must attend an Early Learning and Child Care certificate, diploma or degree program and sign a service commitment agreeing to work in a licensed or approved child care program for one year.
Scholarship: Horatio Alger Association of Canada-Jim Pattison Alberta & British Columbia Scholarship Programs
Deadline: October 25
Amount: $5,000
Program: Any program of study
Criteria: Students in their final year of high school who plan to enter post-secondary studies in the fall of 2014. Awarded to students who have critical financial need and have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity as well as strength of character, a good academic record, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education and a desire to contribute to society.
Scholarship: Humane Planet Film Contest
Deadline: March 31
Amount: Up to $300
Program: Any program
Criteria: Competition is open to participants aged 14-24. Film submission of approximately three minutes in length.
Scholarship: Husky Oil Educational Awards
Deadline: May 31
Amount: $3,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: To encourage aboriginal students to pursue programs in oil and gas
Scholarship: iCORE Scholarships
Deadline: Check website
Amount: $30,000 - $35,000
Program: Science, Engineering
Criteria: Graduate students attending an Alberta university
Scholarship: Imperial Oil Resources Aboriginal Scholarship Awards Program
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Program: Related to Petroleum
Criteria: Aboriginal student, financial need, enrolled in program related to petroleum
Scholarship: Indigenous Scholarship Program
Deadline:  
Amount: $2,000
Program: Not specified
Criteria: Currently enrolled or enrolling in post secondary institution.
Scholarship: Indspire Scholarships and Bursaries
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Program: Any
Criteria: Aboriginal students pursuing post-secondary studies in four funding categories: Fine Arts, Oil & Gas and Trades & Technology, Health Careers and Post-Secondary Education.
Scholarship: Indspire's Financial Awards
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Youth aged 15-24 may be nominated for outstanding achievements
Scholarship: International Education Award - Ukraine
Deadline: February 1
Amount: $5,000
Program: Practicum, Internship, Co-op, Apprenticeship
Criteria: Students must be from Ukraine studying in Alberta or from Alberta studying in Ukraine
Scholarship: IODE Coronation Bursary
Deadline: July 15
Amount: $1,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Students entering any degree-granting institution in Alberta, financial need
Scholarship: James Rintoul OHS Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1
Amount: $5,500
Program: Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
Criteria: Available to a graduating student from any Alberta high schools. Submit reference from each employer of having completed a minimum of two years of work experience - part-time work and work experience gained through off-campus education while attending school are acceptable. In addition, submit a 1000 word essay or a 10 minute media presentation on why you plan to pursue a career in occupational health and safety. Visit the website for more detail on the requirements of the essay.
Scholarship: Janet and Horace Allen Scholarship
Deadline: June 1
Amount: $1,500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Graduated from Crowsnest Pass High School
Scholarship: John & Lois Lamont Graduate Scholarship
Deadline: Check website
Amount: $2,600
Program: Sexual and Reproductive Health, biology, Canadian Studies, Education, history, law, medicine, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, women's studies
Criteria: Honours degree or its equivalent and intend to pursue a higher degree in the field of sexual and reproductive health
Scholarship: John Shirra Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: June 1
Amount:  
Program: Commerce
Criteria: Currently enrolled in 3rd or 4th year of the Bachelor of Commerce program at the University of Calgary, Financial need
Scholarship: Johnson Inc. Scholarship
Deadline: October 15
Amount: $1,500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Must be a Canadian resident completing high school and attending a post-secondary educational institution within Canada.
Scholarship: Journalism Scholarship for Native Canadians
Deadline: November 15
Amount: $4,000
Program: Journalism, Broadcasting
Criteria: Native Canadian who is enrolled in a Canadian Post-Secondary Institution.
Scholarship: Julia KS Liu Undergraduate Scholarship
Deadline: June 30
Amount: Up to $1,750
Program: Any undergraduate program.
Criteria: Must be nominated to participate in a formal international academic exchange. Must be to China or Hong Kong. Must have superior academic standing.
Scholarship: Jump Canada Youth Bursary
Deadline: September 28
Amount: $2,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Must be a Canadian citizen. Must hold a Gold Equine Canada sport license. Must be active in hunter, jumper or equition divisions. Must be an Equine Canada member in good standing. Must be between the ages of 14-21 as of January 1st of the year of application.
Scholarship: June Opie Fellowship
Deadline: November 1
Amount: $12,000
Program: Students who intend on undertaking graduate studies.
Criteria: Must be a citizen or permanent resident of either Canada, New Zealand, or Australia. Possess a severe disability and have a strong academic record.
Scholarship: Kathleen and Russell Lane Canadian Art Award
Deadline: June 30
Amount: $1,000
Program: Arts, Drawing, Multi-Media (excluding electronic media), Photography, Painting, Print making or Sculpture
Criteria: Entering final year of studies in visual arts, Canadian citizens, Full-time students, Good academic standing
Scholarship: Keith Gilmore Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: May 15
Amount: $1,500 for diploma programs, $2,000 for undergraduate programs, and $2,500 for post-graduate programs
Program: Agriculture, Agriculture Journalism, Veterinary Medicine
Criteria: Enrolled in a diploma, undergraduate and post-graduate programs in the fields of agriculture, agriculture journalism or veterinary medicine.
Scholarship: Keyera Energy-Peter J. Renton Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1
Amount: Maximum value of $6,000: $3,000 in first year of study and $3,000 in second year providing recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Program: Enrolled in a degree or diploma program in a field of study related to the oil and gas industry.
Criteria: Recipient selected on the basis of a combination of community service, employment, athletics, leadership and/or academic achievement.
Scholarship: Kin Canada Bursaries
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $1,000
Program: Not specified
Criteria: Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, currently studying or registered at a post-secondary institution
Scholarship: Kinsmen Club of Calgary Scholarships
Deadline: May 15
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Final year of study; financial need, academic achievement, graduated high school from Southern Alberta
Scholarship: Knights of Columbus Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $200
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: For Catholic students studying at a college, university, or trade school
Scholarship: KPMG First Nations and Aboriginal Student Awards Program
Deadline:  
Amount: $1,500
Program: Business, Economics, Political Science, Law or First Nation Financial Administration
Criteria: Currently enrolled or enrolling in university or community college
Scholarship: Lakeland County Agricultural Bursary
Deadline: December 1
Amount: $500
Program: Agriculture, Animal Sciences
Criteria: Must be enrolled in an agricultural program, or animal health science. Must provide proof of enrolment. Letter applicantion must be submitted.
Scholarship: Leadership Awards
Deadline: Not specified
Amount: $2,500 to $5,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Applicants must be planning planning to enter the University of Alberta in September from a University, have first class standing academically and have exceptional leadership qualities as demonstrated by service and community involvement.
Scholarship: Learning Matters Bursaries
Deadline: May 31, 2010
Amount: $2,500
Program: Entering or enrolled in a full-time post-secondary undergraduate program at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.
Criteria: Must be a Canadian citizen or have landed immigrant status within Canada. Demonstrate financial need, community involvement, academic excellence, and positive career objectives in Canadian society. Essay.
Scholarship: Len Sager Memorial Award
Deadline: June 1
Amount: $500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: For student involved in anti-impaired driving activities
Scholarship: Leo J. Krysa Family Undergraduate Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
Amount: $3,500
Program: Education, History, Humanities, Social Sciences
Criteria: Final year of study; Program must emphasize Ukrainian and/or Ukrainian -Canadian studies
Scholarship: Leonard Foundation
Deadline: Not specified
Amount: Up to $1,500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Full-time students who are enrolled in an undergraduate or first professional degree program. Must be in a recognized Canadian University or university.
Scholarship: Library Association of Alberta Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Amount: $1,500
Program: Library Studies
Criteria: entering 1st or 2nd year of a library studies program
Scholarship: Lions of Alberta Foundation
Deadline: Last Friday in January
Amount: $300
Program: Any program
Criteria: For students with a disability and entering the second semester of the first year of post-secondary study.
Scholarship: Loran Scholars Program
Deadline:  
Amount: From $2,000 to upwards of $100,000
Program: Any Program
Criteria: Loran scholars are people of strong moral character and have demonstrated commitment to service and potential as leaders. Open to graduating high school or Cegep students from coast to coast. Thirty Loran Scholars are selected each year.
Scholarship: Lorne Hasan Memorial Bursary
Deadline: May 15
Amount: $500-$1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: For individuals with vision loss who are planning to attend post-secondary studies in BC or the Yukon.
Scholarship: Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship
Deadline: Check website
Amount: $2,500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Academic achievement; enrolled in second or subsequent year of study
Scholarship: MacEwan Alumni Association University Transfer Scholarship
Deadline: August 13
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Must be entering or in first or second year.
Scholarship: MacEwan International Study Abroad Award
Deadline: March 31
Amount: Not specified
Program: Grant MacEwan student undergoing international study abroad.
Criteria: Restricted to student exchanges, internships, field courses and study tours that count for at least three credits toward the applicant's program completion. Must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. Reference letters and letter of intent.
Scholarship: Mackenzie King Open Scholarship
Deadline: February 1
Amount: $7,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) postgraduate study
Scholarship: MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
Deadline: May 31
Amount: Up to $2,000
Program: Any Program
Criteria: Impacted by the loss of a loved one or have been injured by an impaired driver
Scholarship: MamasHealth.com Scholarship Award
Deadline: November 8
Amount: $600
Program: Any Program
Criteria: First, second, or third year; min. GPA 2.5
Scholarship: Mancap Foundation Bursary
Deadline:  
Amount: $3,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Enrolling in an Alberta program in preparation for starting a business
Scholarship: Margaret Bolze Career Learning Opportunity Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Amount: $1,250
Program: Any Program
Criteria: Former member or a volunteer of the Youth and Volunteer Centre for a minimum of one year.
Scholarship: Maria Sava Polish Heritage Awards and Scholarships
Deadline: July 1
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program of study
Criteria: To recognize the excellence of students from the Jan Pawel II Polish Bilingual Program of Edmonton Catholic Schools. Applicants must have completed the Jan Pawel II Polish Program in Grades 7, 8 and 9.
Scholarship: Mark R. Isfeld Essay Contest
Deadline: January 31
Amount: $500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Must be a Canadian resident between the ages of 14 to 18. Essay to be submitted on topic noted on website.
Scholarship: Martha Guest Memorial Bursary
Deadline: October 30
Amount: $500
Program: Any program
Criteria: For individuals with vision loss and are planning to pursue post-secondary studies and/or adult learners pursuing upgrading towards higher education.
Scholarship: Masonic Bursary
Deadline: Febbruary 1
Amount: $2,000 maximum
Program: Any Program
Criteria: 100 awards available to students enrolled in a minimum of a two-year program. Awarded on the basis of financial need.
Scholarship: Masters of Arts Scholarship Program
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $10,000
Program: Social Sciences/Humanities studies relating to current and future Canadian security and defence issues
Criteria: Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, Hold a honours bachelor's degree or it's equivalent
Scholarship: Mattinson Endowment Fund Scholarship for Disabled Students
Deadline: May 15
Amount: $2,500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Disability; enrolled in a first degree.
Scholarship: Maureen Ashton Memorial Scholarship Fund
Deadline: June 1
Amount: $1,500
Program: Any program
Criteria: For individuals with vision loss who are pursuing post-secondary studies.
Scholarship: Medicine Hat News and Tiger Hockey Scholarship
Deadline: August 1
Amount: $500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Plays either hockey or ringette
Scholarship: Medicine Hat News Scholarship for Carriers
Deadline: August 1
Amount: $500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Medicine Hat News carrier for at least 1 year
Scholarship: Medicine Hat News Scholarship for Dependents
Deadline: August 1
Amount: $500
Program: Not specified
Criteria: Son or daughter of a Medicine Hat News employee
Scholarship: Mensa Canada Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 31
Amount: Up to $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Full-time; write essay
Scholarship: Michele Landsberg Award
Deadline: October 3
Amount: $1,000
Program: Media
Criteria: Must be female, live in Canada and be between the ages of 16 to 30. Application letter must be submitted along with two letters of academic, professional, or personal support.
Scholarship: Microsoft Award
Deadline: January 15
Amount: Up to 100% Tuition
Program: Any program
Criteria: For students with a disability who are pursuing post-secondary studies at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Scholarship: MiTio Foundation
Deadline: May 5 and November 5
Amount: $1,000
Program: Program related to health care.
Criteria: To any bilingual student seeking a career in health care. Submit a 500 word essay explaining what language you speak and how you would use your bilingual skills for patient care.
Scholarship: Monsanto Opportunity Scholarships
Deadline: May 30
Amount: $1,500
Program: Agriculture Sciences, Forestry
Criteria: Students from farm or forestry family, essay required
Scholarship: N.B. Coutts Local 995 Scholarship
Deadline: August 22
Amount: $3,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: parents are IOUE members, high academic standing, full course load (80% or more)
Scholarship: NACCF Bursary
Deadline: any time
Amount: $10,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Physically or mentally disabled, financial need.
Scholarship: Nancy Fairley Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Amount: $2,000
Program: Any
Criteria: International Baccalaureate students; academic achievement; community involvement
Scholarship: National Educational Association of Disabled Students
Deadline: Various
Amount: Varies
Program: Any program
Criteria: Students with disabilities studying at Canada's colleges and universities.
Scholarship: National Federation of the Blind Advocates for Equality Scholarship
Deadline: October 15
Amount: $1,500
Program: Attend the NFB:AE Convention
Criteria: Blind, resident of Canada and pursuing post-secondary study at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Scholarship: National Society of Accountants Scholarships
Deadline: March 31
Amount: $500-$2000
Program: Accounting
Criteria: Accounting majors and enrolled in a two year diploma or four year degree program.
Scholarship: Newalta Aboriginal Environmental Scholarship
Deadline: May 14
Amount: $2,500
Program: Environmental
Criteria: Applicants must have graduated from high school within the last twelve months and entering in the first year of study in an environmental program at any Canadian post-secondary institution. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of demonstrated leadership in the community relevant to environmental issues.
Scholarship: Nexen Oil Sands Scholarship
Deadline: July 18
Amount: $750
Program: Apprenticeship
Criteria: High school graduates who plan to begin an eligible apprenticeship technical program within two years. Scholarship is available for each year of study to a maximum of four years or until the apprenticeship program is completed. Applicants must reside within the area eligible for bus transportation to Fort McMurray by the Northland School Division.
Scholarship: Norman Taylor Memorial Bursary Program
Deadline: July 29
Amount: $1,000
Program: Business Administration, Business Management, Accounting, Commerce and/or finance related such as the AFOA Aboriginal Financial Management Program.
Criteria: For students who are of Aboriginal ancestry: First Nation, Inuit or Métis and are attending post-secondary studies. Financial need will be a consideration.
Scholarship: Northern Alberta Development Council Bursary (NADB)
Deadline: April 30
Amount: $3,500
Program: Any program
Criteria: For residents of Alberta planning to enroll full-time in a post-secondary program. Applicants must be within two years of completing their program. Recipients are required to sign a contract committing them to work in northern Alberta for each year of receing the bursary.
Scholarship: Northern Alberta Development Council Bursary for Medical Students
Deadline: April 30
Amount: $5,000
Program: Medical
Criteria: For Alberta residents enrolled in a medical program and plan to live and work in northern Alberta upon completion of their residency. Recipients are required to sign a contract committing them to work in northern Alberta for each of receiving the bursary.
Scholarship: Northern Alberta Development Council Bursary for Nurse Practitioners
Deadline: April 30
Amount: $5,000
Program: Nurse practitioner program
Criteria: For Alberta residents enrolled full-time in a Nurse Practitioner program and plan to to live and work in northern Alberta upon completion of studies. Recipients are required to sign a contract committing them to work in northern Alberta for each year of receving the bursary.
Scholarship: Northern Alberta Development Council Bursary for Pharmacy Students
Deadline: April 30
Amount: $3,500
Program: Students enrolled in a four-year pharmacy degree program.
Criteria: For Alberta residents enrolled in a pharmacy program and plan to live and work in northern Alberta upon completion of studies. Recipients are required to sign a contract committing them to work in northern Alberta for each year of receving the bursary.
Scholarship: Northern Alberta Development Council Bursary Partnership Program
Deadline: February 1
Amount: $1,750
Program: Any program
Criteria: For Alberta residents planning to enroll full-time in a post-secondary program. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be willing to live and work in northern Alberta after completing their program. Recipients are selected by prospective employers with assistance from the Northern Alberta Development Council.
Scholarship: Northern Lights Library System
Deadline: October 31
Amount: $1,000
Program: Library and Information Technology at SAIT, Library Technician Program at Grant MacEwan University or other accredited program of library or information studies.
Criteria: For residents within northeast Alberta. Submit a 500 word essay outlining your reasons for pursuing a career in librarianship, the benefits you hope to gain from your course of study and your career goals.
Scholarship: Oriole Scholarship Fund
Deadline: May 31
Amount: Minimum of $1,000.
Program: Any Canadian undergraduate post-secondary study.
Criteria: Must be a Canadian citizen or have landed immigrant status in Canada. Entering or currently enrolled in full-time post-secondary Canadian institution. Demonstrate financial need, career objectives, community involvement, and academic excellence. Essay.
Scholarship: Orville Erickson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Deadline: May 25
Amount: $3,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Students pursuing conservation/wildlife careers at a post-sec. Institution
Scholarship: Osum Spark Awards
Deadline: May 21
Amount: $5,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Aboriginal students from Aboriginal communities near Osum's project areas in northern Alberta and pursuing post-secondary studies or an apprenticeship program.
Scholarship: OutputLinks Sponsors Scholarship
Deadline: May 3
Amount: $1,000
Program: Varies
Criteria: Must be employed by, or nominated by an employee, of one of the companies that sponsors OutputLink's services.
Scholarship: Paramedic Pay it Forward Award
Deadline: January 31
Amount: $1,000
Program: Paramedic program
Criteria: Enrolled full-time in the final year of study in a Paramedic Program and in good academic standing.
Scholarship: Parkland Airshed Management Zone-Dr. Martha Kostuch Environmental Education Fund
Deadline: July 1
Amount: $2,500
Program: Resource Conservation or Environmental studies
Criteria: Enrolled full-time in post-secondary studies and demonstrated outstanding environmental service and leadership as a student and outstanding promise of future achievement in environmental stewardship and/or environmental leadership. High school students entering into their first year of study are eligible.
Scholarship: Persons Case Scholarship
Deadline: September 30
Amount: Up to $5,000
Program: Programs that contribute to the advancement of women or studying in fields where members of their sex are traditionally few in numbers
Criteria: Academic achievement; leadership; financial need
Scholarship: Persons with Development Disabilities (PDD) NW Alberta Association Scholarship
Deadline: None
Amount: Up to $4,000
Program: Rehabilitation
Criteria: For students enrolling in a community rehabilitation program. Recipients must agree to do a return service after completing their program.
Scholarship: Peter Elzinga Family Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: June 1
Amount: $200 - $2,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Full or Part-time study; financial need
Scholarship: Phi Delta Kappa Award
Deadline: April 1
Amount: $500
Program: Education
Criteria: High school senior students who demonstrate intent to becoming a teacher in Alberta and entering an education program. Applicants must submit a 1,000 word essay describing why education is their chosen field.
Scholarship: Prairie Baseball Academy Scholarship
Deadline: October 15
Amount: Between $500 and $2,500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Applicants must be Alberta residents and enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution in Alberta. Applicants must be a participant in the Prairie Baseball Academy and must have achieved a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in their previous semester.
Scholarship: Professional Development Bursary
Deadline: March 31
Amount: $300
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Will reimburse for successful completion of  library tech or operations course
Scholarship: Provost's Scholarship for Academic Student Exchange
Deadline: January 11
Amount: Up to $4,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: University of Alberta undergraduate student participating in a formal academic exchange with a current term GPA of 3.5 or above with a cumulative GPA not lower than 3.0.
Scholarship: QEII Hospital Foundation - Dr. Phil and Vi Sunohara Surgical Nursing Fund
Deadline: April 30
Amount: $2,500
Program: Priority given to nurses in orthopedic surgical nursing
Criteria: Completed one year of post-secondary study, demonstrate commitment and dedication to his/her work/education, be a high performer and show growth potential in chosen profession and demonstrate financial need.
Scholarship: QEII Hospital Foundation - Dr. Philip Sunohara Memorial Surgical Scholarship
Deadline: April 30
Amount: Up to $15,000
Program: Orthopaedics and orthopaedic sub specialties. Other fields including but not limited to urology, ophthalmology, gynaecology, plastics, ENT. etc.
Criteria: To assist physicians in their pursuit of surgical specialist education and training and who upon completion of their training will practice within Alberta Health Services. Applicants are prioritized based on the Region's identified specialist need. Recipients must be prepared to sign a return service agreement with Alberta Health Services.
Scholarship: QEII Hospital Foundation - Sarah Joan Alward Bursary
Deadline: April 30
Amount: $1,000 - $2,500
Program: All Health related fields.
Criteria: Available to individuals in need of financial support and whose fields of study later benefit the hospitals and the health care programs in Northwestern Alberta.
Scholarship: Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Citizenship Medal
Deadline: June 1
Amount: $5,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Most outstanding recipients of the Premier's Citizenship Award
Scholarship: Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship
Deadline: Check website
Amount: $9,300 - $10,500
Program: Graduate Program
Criteria: High level of achievement
Scholarship: Queen's Golden Jubilee Performing Arts Scholarship
Deadline: May 1
Amount: $5,000
Program: Performing Arts
Criteria: Extraordinary talent, potential, further studies in the performing arts
Scholarship: RAP/CTS Scholarships
Deadline: June 30
Amount: $1,000
Program: Trades
Criteria: High school grad who has completed at least 250 hrs in the RAP program, or has completed one of the five CTS apprenticeship pathways (automotive service technician, carpenter, cook, hairstylist, welder).
Scholarship: RBC Royal Bank Scholarship Awards for Undergraduate Students
Deadline: February 16
Amount: $10,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Must be a student who is in their graduating year of a Canadian high school or a CEGEP Student who will be enrolled full-time in a publicly funded Canadian university or college in the Fall 2010 academic term. Two exclusive scholarships require that your are a student client with RBC Royal Bank.
Scholarship: RBC Royal Bank Scholarship for New Canadians
Deadline: February 1
Amount: $3,500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada who have immigrated to Canada on or after January 1, 1999. Students in their graduating year of Canadian high school or CEGEP, and who intend to enrol or enter a publicly funded Canadian college or university as a full-time student. Students who achieved at least a 70% average in their previous year of study.
Scholarship: RBC Royal Bank Scholarship to Aboriginals
Deadline: February 28
Amount: $4,000
Program: Finance
Criteria: Aboriginal student, program related to finance, award is renewable
Scholarship: RBC Students Leading Change Scholarship
Deadline:  
Amount: Under Review
Program:  
Criteria: Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada
Scholarship: Red Deer Danish Canadian Club Annual Bursary
Deadline:  
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Reside in Red Deer or within a 100 km radius of the city. Be a high school graduate with proof of above average standing. Provide two written personal references. Provide proof of registration in post-secondary institution.
Scholarship: Red Deer Regional Health Foundation
Deadline: September 15
Amount: $1,000 to $3,000
Program: Health related field
Criteria: A number of awards are available to residents of the Red Deer Region to further their education in the health care profession.
Scholarship: Remax "Quest for Excellence" Bursary
Deadline: March 9
Amount: $500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: for excellence in 1 of 5 areas: sport, art, leadership, trades, or volunteer
Scholarship: Retail as a Career Scholarship
Deadline: March 31
Amount: Variable
Program: Retail, Business
Criteria: Have worked or currently working in the retail industry.
Scholarship: Ringette Alberta Scholarships
Deadline: October 31
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Available to ringette players who have demonstrated both strong academic performance and a commitment to the sport of ringette and are enrolled in a post-secondary program.
Scholarship: Ringette Canada Scholarships
Deadline: March 31
Amount: $1,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: A number of scholarships are available to ringette players, coaches and officials who demonstrate a strong commitment to the sport of ringette and are pursuing a post-secondary education.
Scholarship: Rixon Rafter/Judge Brian Stevenson Scholarship
Deadline: September 30
Amount: $300-$500
Program: Any program
Criteria: For individuals with vision loss who are pursuing post-secondary studies. Awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement.
Scholarship: Robinson and Buckland Memorial Bursary
Deadline: August 15
Amount: $200
Program: Any program
Criteria: For individuals with vision loss who are pursuing post-secondary studies in BC.
Scholarship: Rod and Judith Fraser International Undergraduate Learning Award
Deadline: January 11
Amount: Up to $4,500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Undergraduate students with a 2.5 cumulative GPA and 2.7 GPA in the most recently completed term & nominated to participate in an exchange a formal University of Alberta exchange destination.
Scholarship: Roger Soderstrom Scholarship
Deadline: February 1, October 1
Amount: up to $3,000
Program: Architectural preservation, urban planning and conservation, heritage resource management, archaeology, history or palaeontology
Criteria: Canadian citizens and have been Alberta residents for at least six months
Scholarship: Ron Hyde Aboriginal Award
Deadline: June 30
Amount: $2,000
Program: Programs related to the oil sands industry, Finance, Business, Accounting, Science Technology
Criteria: Aboriginal peoples (Indian, Inuit & Metis); lived in Alberta for at least one year prior to applying for award
Scholarship: Rose Margaret King Merit Awards
Deadline: May 15
Amount: $1,000-$3,000
Program: Any
Criteria: Financial need; community involvement
Scholarship: Ross C. Purse Doctoral Fellowship
Deadline: April 1
Amount: Up to $12,500
Program: Graduate studies at a Canadian university.
Criteria: For individuals doing theoretical and practical reasearch and studies in Canada in the fields of blindness and vision loss. Commitment to work in the field of blindness in Canada for at least two years. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement.
Scholarship: Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
Deadline: Check website
Amount: Tuition, living costs
Program: Any program
Criteria: Graduate and undergraduate students; academic achievements; leadership
Scholarship: Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
Deadline: Variable (districts set deadlines)
Amount: Variable
Program: Any program
Criteria: Completed at least two years of university or college or must have a secondary school education
Scholarship: Royal Bank Scholarships
Deadline:  
Amount: $2,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Community or extracurricular involvement, min. 65% avg.
Scholarship: Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Aux Bursary
Deadline: August 31
Amount: $500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Parent/(great) grandparent has military service; AB or NWT
Scholarship: Rural Medical School Award
Deadline: July 23
Amount: $5,000
Program: Medical
Criteria: Currently enrolled either at the University of Calgary or the University of Alberta, have resided in a defined Alberta rural area, member of a student Rural Medical Interest Group.
Scholarship: Sam Bull Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: Not specified
Amount: $1,000
Program: Law and/or Political Science
Criteria: Must be a First Nations person who is a resident of Alberta, and is currently taking undergraduate or graduate studies. Must be enrolled full-time a post-secondary institution.
Scholarship: Sandy Mactaggart Award
Deadline: October 1
Amount: Up to $20,000
Program: Undergraduate or graduate studies.
Criteria: Essay and application form.
Scholarship: Scholarship for Visible Minorities of the Nation Union's Program
Deadline: July 6
Amount: $1500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Visible minority students currently enrolled or enrolling in a Canadian public post-secondary institution, member or children's member of National Union's employee
Scholarship: ScholarshipsCanada.com
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Variable
Program: Variable
Criteria: A comprehensive Canadian scholarship information site
Scholarship: Scotiabank Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $1,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Canadian residents, applied and have been approved for a ScotiaBank ScotiaLine personnal Line of credit Student
Scholarship: Scouts Canada Scholarships
Deadline: April 1
Amount: Variable
Program: Any program
Criteria: Currently active and registered member of Scouts Canada
Scholarship: SDF Aboriginal Scholarship Program
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $10,000
Program: Social studies/Humanities studies relating to current and future Canadian security and defence issues
Criteria: Canadian citizens or permanent residents, member of the First Nations, Inuit or Metis. Hold an Honours Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
Scholarship: Security and Defence Forum (SDF) Grant Program
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $35,000
Program: Internships related to current and future Canadian security and defence issues
Criteria: Canadian Citizens or permanent residents of Canada, Hold a Master's degree
Scholarship: Shelfspace Scholarship Program
Deadline:  
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Family member of a Retail Alberta member or full-time employee of a retail Alberta member
Scholarship: Society for the History of Discoveries Prize Essay Contest
Deadline:  
Amount: $600
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Submit unpublished essay of a maximum of 6,000 words
Scholarship: Softball Alberta Awards & Scholarships
Deadline: September 1
Amount: $500 +
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Various criteria; student-athletes going on to post-secondary education
Scholarship: Soroptimist Foundation Training Awards Program
Deadline: January 1
Amount: Up to $7,500
Program: Graduate studies program or professional program
Criteria: Females pursuing a course that will lead to a career mainly of service to women.
Scholarship: Soroptimist Grants for Women
Deadline:  
Amount: Variable
Program: Any Program
Criteria: Mature female student with financial need
Scholarship: Spina Bifida Association-National Bursary Program
Deadline: third Wednesday in May
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Northern Alberta students with spina bifida pursuing post-secondary studies.
Scholarship: Stacey Levitt Memorial Award
Deadline: February 28
Amount: $500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Exemplary young woman with keen interest in sports/healthy lifestyle
Scholarship: Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards
Deadline: September 15
Amount: Silver Star, Certificate and Letter of Commendation
Program:  
Criteria: These awards honour extraordinary Albertans whose volunteer achievements have contributed to the wellbeing of their community and fellow community members. Six awards, two in each category of youth, adult, and senior are presented annually on or around International Volunteer Day, December 5.
Scholarship: Stavely Education Foundation Scholarship Program
Deadline: October 31
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any
Criteria: Attended Stavely Schools for a minimum of four years.
Scholarship: Storwell - Children Bursary Program
Deadline: November 15
Amount: $2,000
Program: Any program of study
Criteria: Applicant must have been a foster child with either CCAS OR CAS or similar official Canadian foster care program and be enrolled full-time at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada. Applicant must be 24 years of age or less at the time of application.
Scholarship: Straightforward Media Scholarships
Deadline: varies
Amount: variable
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: planning to attend or are currently attending a post-secondary institution at either four-year colleges, two-year and community colleges, vocational and technical schools
Scholarship: StudentAwards.com
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Variable
Program: Variable
Criteria: Provides scholarship information for Canadians.
Scholarship: Sundre District Agriculture Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
Amount: $500
Program: Enrolled full-time in an Agriculture or Environmental Studies program.
Criteria:

Scholarship Criteria:

  1. Live in and around the Sundre Area
  2. Students with an agriculture background or who have been members/participated or their families in the SDAS groups will be given priority.
  3. Provide acceptance letter to a post-secondary institute for the coming school year 1st or 2nd term.
  4. Shown community/school involvement in extra curricular activities.
  5. Please provide a transcript to show academic achievements.
  6. Person enrolling in Agricultural related studies may be given priority.
  7. Applicants may apply multiple times but may only receive the scholarship once.
  8. Submitted application by May 1st
  9. http://www.sundrechamber.ca/businesses/sundre-district-ag-society/
Scholarship: Sundre Fish and Game Association
Deadline: March 1
Amount: $1000
Program:  http://sundrefishandgame.com/index.html  - for Conservation Education
Criteria:

Is awarded annually to a Sundre High Student who is pursuing post-secondary studies as a university, college, or technical or trades school.  This award is given to student who:

  • Had demonstrated a commitment to community service and citizenship
  • Interest in Wildlife Conservation, Parks and recreation and the outdoors.
  • Demonstrated academic success.
Scholarship: Sun Life Financial Peer Support Scholarship
Deadline: June 9
Amount: $1,500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Physical disability; based on merit and academic standing
Scholarship: Sundre High School Awards
Deadline: June 25
Amount: varies
Program: Post secondary,Univeristy orTrades or Technical Programs
Criteria:Varied Varies due to awards. Ask guidance or career practitioneer for application.
Scholarship: TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
Deadline: November 28
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Part-time or full-time; financial need
Scholarship: Telesensory Scholarship
Deadline: April 15
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: For individuals with vision impairment who are pursuing post-secondary studies. Must be a member of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AERBVI).
Scholarship: Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
Deadline: February 1
Amount: $7,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Excellence, service, courage, perseverance in face of obstacles
Scholarship: The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians-AEBC
Deadline: October 31
Amount: Three $1,000 scholarships and two $700 scholarships.
Program: Any program
Criteria: Academic performance, community involvement, and overcoming adversity.
Scholarship: The Arthur Bollo-Kamara Scholarship
Deadline: March 31
Amount: $500
Program: Chemistry
Criteria: Based on a GPA of at least 3.0 or greater on the 4 point grade scale or equivalent and volunteer activities.
Scholarship: The Arthur Paulin Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Award
Deadline: October 31
Amount: $700
Program: Students must be enrolled in an automotive aftermarket industry related program at a Canadian college or University. Studies in the following automotive sectors are also included: auto body, hard parts, heavy duty, or motive power (machinists).
Criteria: Letters, academic standing, leadership and civic abilities. Financial considerations as related to applicant's pursuit of automotive stuides.
Scholarship: The Big Dig Scholarship
Deadline: December 3
Amount: $3,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: 500-1000 word essay
Scholarship: The Bradley Hillmo Anderson Memorial Award
Deadline: May 30
Amount: $250
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Currently enrolled or enrolling in Calgary Post-Secondaries, full time school, and must have a minimum 2.75 GPA
Scholarship: The Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists Scholarships
Deadline: October 31
Amount: Variable
Program: Geophysics (Exploration)
Criteria: Academic achievement; financial need
Scholarship: The Colonel Douglas H. Gunter Award
Deadline: April 12
Amount: $1,000
Program: Univerisity Studies (preferably history)
Criteria: Essay required
Scholarship: The Dalton Camp Award
Deadline: November 14
Amount: $10,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada; essay competition on the link between democracy and the media in Canada.
Scholarship: The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Deadline: April 26
Amount: Up to $10,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: Submitted essay
Scholarship: The Fraser Institute Student Essay Contest
Deadline:  
Amount: $250
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: How can property rights protect the environment?  See website for details
Scholarship: The Holmes Foundation's "Make it Right" Scholarships
Deadline: October 15
Amount: $1,500
Program: Students enrolled in a residential construction program at a Canadian college.
Criteria: Demonstrate both a commitment to a career in residential renovation or construction and a need for financial assistance.
Scholarship: The Jim Dinning/Calgary Lougheed Scholarship
Deadline:  
Amount: $1,500
Program: Any program
Criteria: Second year; academic achievement; leadership
Scholarship: The Kathryn Huget Leadership Award
Deadline:  
Amount: $1,200
Program: Organizational behaviour, business administration; business and commerce, sociology or psychology
Criteria: Studying at the Masters or Doctoral level
Scholarship: The Legacy Fund for Youth from Care
Deadline: May 31
Amount: Varies
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Applicants must be over 18 years and under the age of 30, and intend to pursue post-secondary studies and is in financial need.
Scholarship: The Leonard Foundation Financial Assistance Program
Deadline: May 31
Amount: $1,000 - $1,500
Program: Any program
Criteria: financial need; leadership; athletics
Scholarship: The ManCap Foundation Legacy Education Grant
Deadline:  
Amount: $3,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: First year student studying at an accredited Alberta post-secondary institute in preparation for starting a business.
Scholarship: The Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians
Deadline: July 6
Amount: $1,500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Aboriginal, Children of National Union of Public and General Employees members and 750-1,000 word essay
Scholarship: The Shore Davis Johnston Award
Deadline: June 1
Amount: $500
Program: Law
Criteria: Enrolled in the Faculty of Law at an accredited Canadian university and demonstrate an understanding of current criminal issues in Canada by submitting a 1,000 word essay. Click on the name of the award to obtain the subject of the essay.
Scholarship: The Storm "Stay in School" Junion "A" Hockey Scholarship Fund
Deadline: September 30
Amount: Varies
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Must have resided in the Peace River Region of Alberta for at least five years or played on a Junior Hockey Team in the Peace River Region of Alberta and be enrolled full-time within four months of submitting application for the award.
Scholarship: The TD Financial/Lime Connect Canada Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities
Deadline: April 25
Amount: $2,500 and paid summer Internship
Program: Pursuing undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, actuarial science, mathematics, and/or business.
Criteria: Current third year student in a four-year university program within Canada. Person with a (visible or invisible) disability.
Scholarship: The Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship of the National Union
Deadline: June 30
Amount: $1500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Students with disabilities who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary institution, member or children of member of Nation Union of employee
Scholarship: The Tom Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1
Amount: $1,500 with potential matching of $1,500 by NADC Bursary Partnership Programs
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Alberta resident, community service, enrolled full-time in a degree or diploma program in an Alberta institution, successfully completed first year of study, and must be eligible for the Northern Alberta Development Council Bursary (NADC) Partnership Program.
Scholarship: Tommy Douglas Scholarship of The National Union's program
Deadline: July 6
Amount: $1500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Student currently enrolled or enrolling in a post-secondary institution, member or children's member of National Union's employee
Scholarship: Top 20 Under 20 Youth Award
Deadline:  
Amount: $1,500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Demonstrate a significant level of innovation, achievement, leadership
Scholarship: Transalta Aboriginal Awards Program
Deadline: September 15
Amount: Variable
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Aboriginal ancestry, pursuing post secondary education, in need of financial support
Scholarship: Transportation Association of Canada Foundation (TAC)
Deadline: February 17
Amount: $3,000 to $10,000
Program: Transportation-related disciplines, including transportation planning; traffic management; design of transportation infrastructure and public transportation; program management; environment monitoring and mitigation; and operations, construction and maintenance.
Criteria: A number of TAC Foundation scholarships are available at the post-graduate, undergraduate and college level.
Scholarship: Trent University Tuition Credit
Deadline:  
Amount: $ 1,000
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: To a prospective Trent University student, Canadian citizens and legal residents of Canada
Scholarship: TrustedPros Scholarship
Deadline: December 15
Amount: $1,000
Program: Programs related to the construction and home improvement trades.
Criteria: Must be enrolled at an accredited Canadian college, university or trade school, have obtained a GPA of 3.0 or greater, and demonstrate financial need. In addition, must submit a 1,000 word essay related to the program they are currently enrolled in.
Scholarship: Unifor Scholarship
Deadline: April 30
Amount: $2,000
Program: Any program of study
Criteria: Parent must be a member of CEP - an essay is required.
Scholarship: University of Alberta Study Abroad Tuition Awards
Deadline: January 12
Amount: Cost of tuition for 1 term.
Program: Any program.
Criteria: Undergraduate and graduate students with a 2.5 cumulative GPA and 2.7 GPA in the most recently completed term & nominated to participate in exchange by the University of Alberta.
Scholarship: Vasa Skandia Award Fund
Deadline: April 8
Amount: $400
Program: Carpenter, Insulator, Plumber, Cabinetmaker, Communication Technician, Electrician, Floorcovering, Lather-Interior Systems Mechanic, Painter & Decorator, Roofer, Sheet Metal Worker.
Criteria: Must be in an apprentice program.
Scholarship: Vincent J. Molloy Memorial Bursary
Deadline: January 22
Amount: $350
Program: Any program
Criteria: Must be a full-time student who demonstrates financial need and is a single parent.
Scholarship: W.H.(Howie) McClennan Scholarship
Deadline: February 1
Amount: $2,500
Program: Not Specified
Criteria: Sons, daughters, or legally adopted children of fire fighters killed in the line of duty
Scholarship: Weyerhaeuser Community Education Leadership Award
Deadline: August 15
Amount: $3,000
Program: Forestry at University of Alberta
Criteria: Must be entering or in third year, or entering or in fourth year.
Scholarship: Winspear Student Assistance
Deadline: March 31
Amount: $1,000-$8,000
Program: Advanced Classical Music Study
Criteria: Quality of performance; recognition in voice or instrument
Scholarship: Working Parent College Scholarship Program
Deadline: December 13
Amount: $1,000
Program: Any program
Criteria: For full-time or part-time study at any accredited post-secondary institution in Canada. Submit a 600 to 1,000 word essay describing your experience as a parent working your way through school.