There are numerous scholarships, bursaries, and awards available to students based on academic achievement, citizenship and/or financial need. A scholarship bulletin that lists available scholarships is published monthly in Guidance/Student Services, is posted on the Scholarship Board, and is available on our website. Most scholarships are applied for in the Grade 12 year; however, grade 10 and 11 students should plan for their graduating year. Please make an appointment with your counsellor to discuss scholarships in detail.

There are many opportunities for students to earn and achieve financial support for post-secondary studies. 

Students should actively seek out and research all available financial support. They can see their guidance counsellor for more details. As scholarships and bursaries have firm guidelines and application deadlines, students should leave themselves ample time to complete the application process. Students should make note of all deadlines and ensure they have all documentation in on time. There are many opportunities available for scholarship outside of Grade 12 as well. It is never too soon to begin to seek out opportunities and to apply. 

A scholarship is awarded first based on academic achievement while a bursary is awarded primarily based on financial need. Neither has to be repaid. More Information is available from Student Services.

Many post-secondary institutes and scholarship granting agencies require references. Teachers and administration write many letters for students. Being specific in the purpose of the reference letter and ensuring students allow ample time to complete the letter is always very helpful and makes for a stronger reference in the end.

Bissett Bursary Program at SAIT and Bow Valley

Calgary Foundation Awards

Calgary Foundation also has a variety of scholarships available to students entering post-secondary.

Go to: https://calgaryfoundation.org/ and create an account to apply for awards.

Kids Cancer Care Derek Wandzura Memorial Scholarship

This award is a one-time scholarship for childhood cancer patients or survivors of cancer.

Diagnosis must have occurred at age 18 or younger.

The student must be a resident of Alberta and must have applied to attend post-secondary.

Award value: $1500 applied directly to tuition

At Our School

A scholarship bulletin that lists available scholarships is posted on D2L and is posted on the Guidance Scholarship Board. Most scholarships are applied for in the Grade 12 year, however, Grade 10 and 11 students should plan ahead for their graduating year. Alexander Rutherford Scholarships are available to Grade 12 students pursuing post-secondary programs.

Beaverbrook Specific Awards 

  • Bissett Bursary Program – Through the Bissett Bursary Program, students will receive up to $13,000 in tuition over a two-year period to attend SAIT. See our Success Coach for further information. 
  • Education Matters Awards – see www.educationmatters.ca for further information. Emmalee Cherweniuk Award – $800  
  • George Morley Memorial Scholarship – $500  
  • Maureen Langston Memorial Award – $500 
  • M.Cecil Brownlee Bursary – $100-$500

Scholarship Preparation

  • Get involved in extracurricular activities, community service and volunteer work.
  • Most scholarship programs have other criteria attached along with academic excellence. 
  • Financial need is often a criterion. 
  • Know your Alberta Education number.  
  • Any student applying for scholarships must have a social insurance number. 
  • Parents should inquire about scholarships offered by their employers.  
  • make sure to file your taxes on time. 
  • Check websites and the awards section of post-secondary websites. Many awards have additional criteria or a separate application.  

Scholarship Timeline

  • October: apply to post-secondary institutions.  
  • November: start working on applications for the major awards 
  • December (Dec. 1): deadline for most major awards at the universities 
  • March (March 1): deadline for most post-secondary awards. Attend the Education Matters presentation.
  • May (May 1 & May 30): deadline for Education Matters Scholarship 
  • July-August: applications for Alexander Rutherford open. Apply online through the Alberta Student Aid website.

Specific Scholarships

Scholartree

Grade 12 students are urged to create an account at the Scholartree.ca website. Scholartree can keep you up to date on all awards and scholarships you may wish to apply for.  You don’t want to miss out on any opportunities! If you are planning to attend post-secondary, you should create your account with Scholartree ASAP.

Other Helpful Websites 

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