Description **Focus** The Kathryn Huget Leadership Award supports graduate students who are actively working to strengthen leadership in business, with a particular emphasis on advancing women into leadership roles. It recognizes practical and scholarly efforts that improve workplace leadership practices and outcomes for women. The award is intended to encourage continued work and leadership that creates measurable improvement in business environments. Key takeaways - Supports students working to improve leadership in business. - Emphasis on advancing women into leadership positions. - Recognizes practical and/or research-based contributions to workplace improvement. History of the Award **Origin and purpose** The award was created...

Description The Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) Scholarship is an annual award intended to support undergraduate students pursuing environmental studies or closely related programs. The scholarship recognizes emerging professionals whose academic focus aligns with conservation, stewardship, or other environmental fields. It is designed to help cover education-related expenses and encourage continued engagement in the environmental sector. The award is open to students who meet the eligibility criteria (see Eligibility). - **Purpose:** Support undergraduate study in environmental fields. - **Frequency:** Awarded once per year. - **Target:** Students entering careers or further study in the environmental sector. - **Sponsor:** Alberta Wilderness Association. History...

Description **What the program is:** The Indigenous Education Partnership Program supports Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education by combining financial assistance with mentorship and community-focused encouragement. It helps recipients access accredited degree and diploma programs and is administered by Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac). The program is intended to remove financial barriers and promote long-term educational success among First Nation, Inuit, and Métis community members. Key takeaways - Provides financial support plus mentorship to Indigenous post-secondary students. - Administered by Alberta‑Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al‑Pac). - Aims to remove barriers and promote sustained educational success. History of the award **Established legacy:**...

Description **Purpose and scope** The Bethany scholarships provide targeted financial support for students enrolled in post-secondary programs that prepare them for careers in care and health services. Each scholarship is designed to reduce financial barriers while encouraging professional growth and educational advancement in continuing care fields. The awards focus on practical, career-oriented programs rather than broad, unrelated disciplines. Key takeaways: - Scholarships support studies in care and health-related post-secondary programs. - Aim to reduce financial barriers and promote professional growth. - Focused on students pursuing careers in continuing care and health services. Eligibility **Who can apply** Applicants must be enrolled...

Programs that share AWSN's goal of championing women, girls, and marginalized communities in the STEM sphere are now invited to submit funding applications for 2025.Last year, we granted over $30,000 in funding, backing an expansive set of initiatives. This included everything from high school robotics teams and undergraduates participating in global competitions to underwriting speaker fees for events reaching diverse demographics and STEM sectors throughout Alberta. The application gateway will remain accessible until 11:59 PM MDT on August 6, 2025. Please keep in mind that the portal will shut down at this point, with no chances for extension.To submit your...

Description The Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship recognizes senior high school students for academic excellence and encourages them to continue into post‑secondary study. It is awarded based on final official high school marks and requires students to move into full‑time post‑secondary (undergraduate) study to receive payment. The application is submitted through the Alberta Student Aid portal once your official transcript is final and you are enrolled full time. Key takeaways - Purpose: reward high‑school academic achievement and promote post‑secondary study. - Award is based on final official high‑school marks. - Must be applied for through Alberta Student Aid once...

Description The ManCap Foundation awards grants to Alberta high school graduates who plan to pursue post-secondary studies in Alberta and who intend to start a business. Awards are intended to support students preparing to launch entrepreneurial ventures rather than to reward academic standing. Selection emphasizes demonstrated entrepreneurial ambition and financial need. The program is specifically restricted to first‑year entrants at designated Alberta post‑secondary institutions. Key takeaways: - Grants support Alberta high school graduates preparing to start a business. - Awards target students entering first-year studies at designated Alberta institutions. - Focus is on entrepreneurial ambition and financial need, not academic...

Description **Purpose** The RMA Post‑Secondary Scholarship supports young rural Albertans who plan to pursue post‑secondary education and later contribute to their local communities. The program recognizes that educated residents strengthen the long‑term wellbeing of rural municipalities. It awards multiple scholarships each year to help offset education costs and encourage community‑focused career paths. Key takeaways - Designed to encourage rural Albertans to continue post‑secondary education. - Focus on contributions to local government and rural communities. - Administered by the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA). History of the Award **Origin and intent** The scholarship program was established by the Rural Municipalities of...

Description **Purpose and scope** This bursary supports Alberta students who are continuing post‑secondary education in agriculture or environmental sciences. It is intended for students enrolled at colleges or universities in Alberta and administered regionally by the Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen (AAAF). The award is designed to encourage study and careers that benefit rural municipalities and Alberta’s agricultural/environmental sectors. Key takeaways: - For Alberta residents studying agriculture or environmental sciences. - Open to students at Alberta colleges and universities. - Administered regionally by the AAAF to support rural-sector careers. Eligibility **Who qualifies** Applicants must be Alberta residents who have been...

Description **Purpose and funding** The Charmaine Letourneau Fund provides annual scholarship support to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Albertans pursuing post‑secondary education or vocational training. The fund is sustained by ongoing donations from individuals and community organizations and honors the legacy of a community leader and educator. Awards are administered to help recipients access recognized programs that increase employment or further education opportunities. Key takeaways - Scholarships support post‑secondary and vocational study for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Albertans. - Fund is supported by individual and community donations. - Awards aim to improve employment and educational outcomes. Eligibility **Who can...

Description **What the contest is** The Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest, presented by Duck Brand, invites students to design and build promwear using Duck Tape. This year marks the contest’s 26th anniversary, and the event has attracted thousands of creative entrants who turn everyday tape into one-of-a-kind outfits. The contest combines hands-on creativity, fashion design, and scholarship opportunities for high-school-aged participants. Key takeaways - Annual scholarship contest run by Duck Brand. - Focus: promwear constructed primarily from Duck Tape. - Celebrating its 26th year. - Attracts a large, creative student community. Eligibility **Entry requirements** To enter, applicants must meet specific...

Description **Overview** The Pete Ketcham Memorial Scholarship Fund is a corporate scholarship program that awards grants to help students pursue their education. It exists to remove financial barriers so recipients can progress toward their academic goals. The Fund operates in communities where West Fraser has a presence and supports local students through targeted awards. It is administered as a donor-funded program tied to West Fraser’s community engagement activities. Key takeaways - The Fund provides financial grants to students. - Its purpose is to support academic progress. - Awards are tied to West Fraser’s operating communities. - It is managed as...