Scholarships

Service Area

Scholarship Name

Deadline

Amount

Criteria

Documents Required

How to Apply

Website / Application

GPV

EWP

Lesser Slave Forest Education Society

Neal Knoot Memorial Scholarship

June 1

Two scholarships of $500 each

This scholarship is awarded annually to a student who is planning to further their education (certificate, diploma, or degree) at a post-secondary institution in a Forestry, Forest Products Manufacturing, Natural Resources or Environmental Sciences related career or any health and safety-related programs.

Completed application; complete NADC application for matching funds.

Application online.

GPV

EWP

Lesser Slave Forest Education Society

MJ Munn Kristoff Forest Resource Scholarship

June 1

$500

High school graduate pursuing post-secondary studies in Forestry, Forest Products Manufacturing, Natural Resources or Environmental Sciences.

Completed application; complete NADC application for matching funds.

Application online.

EWP

Big Lakes Country - Return of Service Bursary

May 15

$3,000

Big Lakes County students in grade twelve at the time of application; or Students registered or currently attending a post-secondary institution, who were residents of the County for at least one year preceding the start of their program.

Proof of residency;

Proof of enrollment; and

Two recommendations.

Application online.

GPV

EWP

Roberts E. Walter Memorial Scholarship

March 31

$2,000

High School graduate who will be or is currently attending a post-secondary education or;

The applicant is currently in the workforce but will be attending a postsecondary program to upgrade skills.

1. Cover letter

2. Letters of recommendation

3. Application form

4. Copy of grades

5. List of academic achievements and community involvement

Application online - submit to:

Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency

Box 450, Berwyn AB T0H 0E0

Or

info@mmsa.ca

EWP

BPO Elks Memorial Scholarship

July 1

$1,000

High Prairie and Area student who is entering post-secondary studies and has displayed excellence in a combination of academics, volunteerism, and citizenship.

High school transcript; interview; and essay

Application online.

GPV

EWP

Elliott and Rosche Memorial Bursary

June 1

$1,000

Big Lakes County student pursuing post-secondary studies in biology, earth sciences or a water-focused program.

Completed application.

Application online.

EWP

Ruth Pratt Memorial Bursary

June 1

$1,000

Awarded by the High Prairie Agricultural Society to a student pursuing post-secondary studies in agriculture

Completed application.

Application online.

GPV

EWP

Tolko Scholarship

May 31

2 awards of $1000

2 scholarships for High Prairie and area high school graduates who are pursuing a post-secondary education. Preference is to children of Tolko employees or students pursuing education in Forestry or related studies.

Proof of enrollment; completed application.

Application on google classroom.

GPV

The Sacred Heart Hospital Auxiliary

Mid November (Dates vary)

2-3 awards of $500

Students, who have graduated from High school while residing in the Smoky River Region, and who are enrolled in any of the professional medical field are invited to apply. Priority is given to first year students.

1. Copy of High School Marks

2. Medical profession enrolled in

3. Personal statement letter including why you chose this field

Written - Submit to:

Sacred Heart Hospital Auxiliary

P.O. Box 517, McLennan, AB T0H 2L0

GPV

EWP

RMA Scholarship

August 31

$1,000

Students residing in a rural municipality and enrolled in a post-secondary program relevant to local government or rural communities.

Completed application; letter on goals/objectives; high school/post-secondary transcript; resume; proof of residency from municipal CAO

Application online.

GPV

EWP

Northern Lakes College Dual Credit Bursary

August 31

500

Students must be entering their first term of post-secondary studies at Northern Lakes College within one year of graduating high school, and must have completed an NLC dual credit course while in high school.

1. Must have completed a NLC Dual Credit course while attending High School

2. Must enroll at NLC within 12 months of completing High School

3. Must be enrolled in an NLC program (apprentice or full-time post-secondary programs)

Students may only apply once

Contact the Student Awards Administrator.

awards@northernlakescollege.ca

GPV

EWP

The Federation Achievement Award (Gas Co-op)

October 1

Four award of $1,000

Children of co-operative members of gas utilities within the Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops Ltd., as well as, children of landowners who are serviced by Member Utility towns, villages, counties, or First Nations.

Additional requirements can be found on the company website.

1. Two (2) reference letters from any combination of teachers, employers, coaches, or ministers, provided they are not relatives.

2. A 250-word essay discussing yourself and your goals.

3. Original or notarized copies of transcripts of your final and next-to-final year courses (high school, CEGEP transcripts).

Submit written application to:

Alberta Municipalities

300-8616 51 Avenue

Edmonton, AB T6E 6E6

Attention: Senior Director, Benefits Services

GPV

EWP

Pete Ketcham Memorial Scholarship (West Fraser)

June 30

$1,500

Open to any post-secondary student with a parent or relative currently employed at West Fraser.

Complete application and email to

peteketchamscholarship@westfraser.com

GPV

EWP

Elmer and Ona Hansen Memorial Scholarship.

One scholarship: $20,000

One scholarship: $15,000

One scholarship: $10,000

Seven (7) scholarships at $5,000 each

Open to all Alberta rural farm youth who must leave home to pursue a post-secondary education or trade. Please note a rural farm youth is defined as a youth who has lived on a farm in Alberta for the majority of their life and the farm is the primary source of family income.

Must be enrolled as a first-year student at an acknowledged post-secondary institution and not have previously started or completed a post-secondary program.

1. provide confirmation that they have or are currently living on a family farm as well as provide the farm’s legal land description.

2. Must have graduated from high school, have received their high school diploma, and be no older than 25 years of age.

3. A copy of their high school transcript

4. Must need to leave home to pursue a post-secondary education or trade.

5. Proof must be provided that the student is not living at home, i.e. through a rental or dorm receipt.

6. A photo which must be suitable for publication – a grad picture is ideal

**4-H experience is NOT mandatory to qualify for this award.**