Provincial and National Scholarships and Resources

Students in grades 6, 9 and 11

Government of Alberta

A student must have a minimum combined average based on five designated courses in at least one grade. Grade 10, 11 or 12 as calculated from:

• Alberta Residents
  Courses/marks on an official Alberta Transcript of High School Achievement
  
  
• Completed High School Outside Alberta
  Courses/marks that appear on an official high school transcript attained in another province

Students will automatically be considered for the following awards when they apply for the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship. There is no separate application required for these awards.

• Rutherford Scholars Award
• Dr. Ernest and Minnie Mehl Scholarship
• Mildred Rowe Weston Memorial Scholarship

Apply online when your official high school marks are available, and when you are enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies. 

Students in grades 6, 9 and 11

Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) and endorsed by the office of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.

These awards will consider Alberta student nominees who attend a school in Alberta that is operated by an ASBA member school board. Students will be nominated by school staff or a member of the education community based on their academic achievement, attitudes, actions and characteristics in pursuit of their educational path.

Nominees must demonstrate the following attitudes, actions and characteristics:

• A significant level of academic improvement;
• Consistently responsible, caring and respectful actions;
• Perseverance in the pursuit of school achievement;
• Improvement in work ethic, attitude, attendance and interactions with others;
• Modelling leadership that inspires their peers;
• Maintains strength, self-care and a positive attitude in pursuit of their personal path to education and
  life goals;
• And, kindness towards others.

April 14, 2025

Students enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution.

EnergyRates.ca

Applicant must be enrolled in an American or Canadian post secondary educational institution.  Applicant must submit an essay of less than 500 words about where they see the future of the energy industry.

January 31

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

Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops Ltd.

Candidates must have completed the course work of the last one (1) year of schooling required for admission to the post secondary institution and must have obtained an academic standing of at least seventy five percent (75%) in core subjects.

Preference will be given to those applicants entering a field of study which applies to either the
Natural Gas Industry (e.g. Power Engineering, Millwrights, Gas Utility Operators, Machinists,
Heavy Equipment Technician, and Steamfitter/Pipefitter etc.) or to Rural-Based programs.

No later than Oct. 1 after graduation

Alberta Students

John Hasselfield Endowment Foundation

Each year the John Hasselefield Endowment Foundation helps Alberta students pursue their passions by awarding scholarships to public school students. This non-profit society was created to provide support to “young people who display a wanting desire for personal development and learning through education, sports, music and physical activity, who might otherwise not fulfill that desire because life has put obstacles in their path in ways beyond their control.” 

Applications accepted year round

Kin Canada - Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin Clubs

Bursaries are awarded on a basis of need and proven scholastic ability.

Applications open from Oct. 1 to Feb. 1

Alberta Students

Grand Lodge of Alberta, A.F. & A.M.

Bursaries are awarded on a basis of need and proven scholastic ability.

Applications open from Dec. 1 to Feb. 1

Students who are part of a foster care program

Storwell

Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized general/vocational college or post-secondary institution in Canada or the US as of September

December 31

Students enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution for the upcoming academic year.

TC Energy

Must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution and located in a community near TC Energy's operations or projects.

May 2

Students enrolled in a post-secondary studies related to assisting children and/or adults with learning disabilities or ADHD.

Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta

Must have completed two full academic years at either a university or a college at which courses are acceptable by a university as applicable toward a university degree.

TBD

Students pursuing a heavy machinery-themed program.

Boom & Bucket

Currently enrolled students and future students who are planning to attend a program within the next 12 months. The program can be at a college or a trade school anywhere in the United States or Canada. 

March 31

Undergrad and graduate students attending an accredited university in Canada.

Instant Record Check

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be a legal resident of Canada or hold a valid student visa
• Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an accredited Canadian university, college, or school

December 31