Every CBE high school offers specific awards to their students to recognize outstanding achievements, accomplishments, and contributions. There are awards for academics, complementary subjects, athletics, citizenship, and leadership. As well as awards offered by individual schools, many scholarships are offered to you at a district and provincial level.
CBE District Scholarships
At a district level,
EducationMatters funds a variety of awards, scholarships and bursaries for CBE students.
Calgary Public Teachers, ATA Local 38 maintains four annual scholarship programs.
CBE Staff Association offers a range of scholarship opportunities for students who have a parent or guardian who is a current member of the association.
Provincial Scholarships
The
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship allows you, as an Alberta student to earn up to $2,500 towards post-secondary studies based on your high school marks in Grade 10, 11, and 12. For details about other provincial scholarships and criteria for the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship application, check the link to
Alberta Learning Information Systems and
Alberta Student Aid Scholarships.
National Scholarships
ScholarshipsCanada.com has an extensive list of scholarships.
At your high school, counsellors and career practitioners are available to support you in finding out more about these and other scholarships, bursaries, and awards for which you might want to apply.
Indigenous Scholarships
The Indigenous Education team has gathered a list of scholarships available to Indigenous students.
Be sure to visit the Indigenous Post-Secondary Awards and Scholarships for the most-up-to date information including the award amount, eligibility criteria and timelines. For help applying, connect with your high school counsellor/guidance office.
