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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 3 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT In the spirit of reconciliation, Calgary Foundation — School Specific 4 acknowledges that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 8 (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Stoney Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all — School Specific 9 people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern . GRADUATE STUDENTS 14 ABOUT US — School Specific 15 To build a healthy, vibrant community, where everyone FINANCIAL NEED BASED 17 belongs… Calgary Foundation inspires philanthropy, supports the charitable sector, and builds a permanent ATHLETIC AWARDS 17 endowment to address the current and future needs of people in our community. ARTS 19 STUDENT AWARDS AT LEADERSHIP 21 CALGARY FOUNDATION Recognizing the power of education to change lives, UNIQUE AWARDS 22 Calgary Foundation provides financial support to help students achieve their goals through numerous scholarships, awards and bursaries established COMMON ABBREVIATIONS USED: by generous donors. Support is provided through CF - Calgary Foundation over 200 Student Award Funds that provide over 500 awards annually at post-secondaries locally, AUArts - Alberta University of the Arts (Calgary) provincially and across the country. BVC - Bow Valley College (Calgary) U of C - THINGS TO NOTE: U of A - (Edmonton) • Scholarship amounts are approximate and are dependent U of S - University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) upon financial market conditions. U of L - • Some scholarships may no longer be offered when the U of M - University of Manitoba (Winnipeg) available funds have been awarded or the scholarship has MRU - Mount Royal University (Calgary) been discontinued. SAIT - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Calgary) • Please check with applicable institution or organization. NAIT - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (Edmonton) BCIT - British Columbia Institute of Technology (Vancouver) CBE - Calgary Board of Education CCSD - Calgary Catholic School District

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Awards Program Coordinator 403-802-7710 [email protected] FEBRUARY 2021

2 *apply online at calgaryfoundation.org academically strong and who are considered great High School teammates. $1,000 or as determined by the Calgary Senior High School Athletic Association. Nominated Students by The Calgary Booster Club and Basketball Alberta.

CALGARY BLACK CHAMBERS LEADERSHIP KERMET ARCHIBALD & JACOBA VAN DEN BRINK ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP* ENTRANCE BURSARY Aligned with the Calgary Black Chambers pillars of In honour of Kermet Archibald and Jacoba Van Mentorship, Scholarship, Fellowship and Advocacy, den Brink, multiple renewable bursaries valued at these scholarships support Black students graduating approximately $10,000 each based on tuition costs Grade 12 from a Calgary high school and entering for graduating Grade 12 students, CBE or CCSD, their first year of study at a Canadian post-secondary. accepted to a Canadian post-secondary institution Applicants demonstrate high academic achievement in any of the hard sciences, all engineering and exceptional leadership through volunteerism and departments, geology, biology, veterinary medicine, involvement in their community. $1,500, three awards. medicine. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, Apply to: CF. Deadline: TBD. academic achievement and submit essay describing impact. Up to $25,000 based on tuition, multiple FRASER W. LOCKWOOD MEMORIAL renewable awards. Apply to: EducationMatters. SCHOLARSHIP* Deadline: May 1. For students (Canadian citizens or Permanent residents) entering their first year of fulltime studies KERRY DYTE EDUCATION AWARD* in their first undergraduate program. Acceptance to For a Grade 12 student who graduated from a CCSD university or college directly from Grade 12, either a high school in Calgary during the year the application Public (CBE) or Separate (CCSD) School in Calgary. is made. Demonstrated outstanding citizenship and Preference is given to those students with financial leadership, financial need.Min. $4,000, one award. need whose families have a connection to the Filipino Apply to: CF. Deadline: May 30. community. Student demonstrates commitment to community development and leadership. Has M. CECIL BROWNLEE BURSARY contributed to the community by volunteering through Scholarship is to encourage deserving students in church community organizations, athletics, and Grade 10 to prepare for post-secondary education, cultural or political activities. Min. $2,500, one award, who might be discouraged from doing so by reason renewable. Apply to: CF. Deadline: June 30. of financial need. Applicant must show academic achievement, citizenship and financial need.One GORDON SKITCH SCHOLARSHIP award per CBE school, variable amount. Apply to: Scholarship is for Grade 12 student with Cerebral EducationMatters. Palsy enrolled in high school (CBE and CCSD). Scholarship is to motivate a deserving student to MARGUERITE PATRICIA P. BANNISTER prepare for postsecondary who may be discouraged MEMORIAL DEGREE AWARDS from doing so by reason of financial need. Community In memory of Marguerite Patricia P. Bannister, service, financial need, and scholastic achievement scholarship is for CBE and City of Calgary CCSD are required. $300- $400, one award. Apply to: Grade 12 students accepted to the U of C in any area Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta. of study. Preference for applicant to be from a single parent family. Applicants must show financial need. JOHN TOWNLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Volunteer and/or leadership activities encouraged. In memory of John Townley, scholarships are Awards are renewable for up to three consecutive presented to Grade 12 students who are significant years of study. $4,000, seven renewable awards. contributors to their school basketball teams, who Apply to: EducationMatters. Deadline: May 1 are leading school and community ‘citizens,’ who are

*apply online at calgaryfoundation.org 3 RICHARD R. & LINDA A. SINGLETON AWARD SHELAGH NEARY MIKULAK MEMORIAL This scholarship was established to assist CBE high SCHOLARSHIP FOR LEADERSHIP & school students who have demonstrated academic INNOVATION IN LIBRARY STUDIES* abilities, community service and have financial need to In memory of Shelagh Neary Mikulak, for a student in realize their goal to attend post-secondary institutions. any year of study, including entrance, at a Canadian $2,500, one award. Apply to: EducationMatters. post-secondary enrolled in a Library and Information Sciences or Library Technician program, Certificate SCOTT BOBYE SCHOLARSHIP program, Undergraduate or Graduate degree who This scholarship is in memory of Scott Bobye, demonstrates a passion for the library sciences and recognizes proficiency of a Grade 12 student field. Passionate about librarianship, aptitude for entering university in the junior achievement business information and library systems and love of reading. program. Approx. $2,000, one award. Apply to: Junior Financial need. Approx. $2,000, two awards. Apply Achievement of Southern Alberta. to CF. Deadline: June 1.

SHANNON BURWASH AWARD FOR ENCOURAGEMENT IN EQUINE & High School AGRICULTURAL STUDIES* Established to honour the legacy of Shannon’s love Students – for the horse and extensive involvement in the Quarter Horse industry. Shannon was an active director and School Specific treasurer for both the Quarter Horse Association of Alberta and the Canadian Quarter Horse Association, ALTON ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP and was an Alberta director for the American Quarter Recognizes academic achievement as determined Horse Association. Her involvement also extended by Mother Earth’s Children’s Charter School. Min. to Equine committees. Applicants must be $400, one award. Apply to Mother Earth’s Children’s entering first or second year of study at a Canadian Charter School. post-secondary in any field of study with emphasis on horses, agriculture, agribusiness, animal health ANDREW PATTERSON MEMORIAL AWARD technology or equine veterinary medicine. $1,000, In memory of Andrew Patterson, this award is for a two awards. Apply to CF. Deadline June 1. graduating Grade 12 student planning to attend an apprenticeship program in the trades at an accredited post-secondary institution. $350, one award. Apply to Wheatland Crossing School.

BATES WARDLE AWARD FOR LIFEGUARDS* Established in 2018 by family and friends in memory of Frances (Frankie) Bates. This award celebrates those who volunteer to help others and recognizes the importance of the role that lifeguards play in the community. For students aged 12 and upwards to Grade 12, pursuing certification or advancing training as a lifeguard. Well rounded students with emphasis on volunteering/improving their community attending: , Cochrane High School, St. Timothy Jr./Sr. High School, Innisfail High School, St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School. $750, two awards. Apply to CF. Deadline: April 30.

4 *apply online at calgaryfoundation.org CARLIE BELL MEMORIAL GOOD SAMARITAN AWARD Honoring Carlie Bell, this award recognizes the accomplishments of a wellrounded Grade 12 student active in the community who has attended their entire year of Grade 12 at Three Hills High School. Award recognizes a student who has demonstrated the qualities of a Good Samaritan, service to others through care, outreach and selfless contribution to others. $600, one award nominated by three classmates. Apply to: Three Hills School guidance counselor.

CENTRAL ALUMNI PERSONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD Scholarship recognizes graduates at Central Memorial High School who have achieved high academic CLAUDE GAUVIN SCHOLARSHIPS excellence and achievement in the areas of athletics In memory of Claude Gauvin, a prominent builder and citizenship. $350, two awards. Apply to: Central and community supporter, these awards are for Memorial. graduating Grade 12 students to begin a construction trade career in any of the following areas: electrician, CHRIS AND BETTY HARVEY carpentry, plumbing, architectural drafting and MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP landscape design. Variable amount. Apply to: In memory of Chris and Betty Harvey, Rimbey Junior Strathmore High School. Senior High School selects a graduating Grade 12 student with qualifying grades to enter university, CONNOR RHYS SIMPSON MEMORIAL AWARD college or technical school. Award is based on The selection committee at Western Canada High financial need and community involvement.$1,000, School selects the recipient based on the following one award. Apply to: Rimbey Junior Senior High. criteria: Positive attitude towards life and school, determination to improve self and school, and CHRISTINE CARRON MATH AWARD participation in football or rugby programs. Min. $200, In memory of Christine Carron, an 18 year old one award. Apply to: Western Canada High School. Ridgetown District High School (RDHS) graduate who died in July 1977 as a result of complications from DENNIS ANDERSON CITIZENSHIP AWARDS a dental procedure. She was an Ontario scholar, the These awards recognize outstanding students who Graduating Class Grad Queen, and the President of her show civic engagement, involvement in their student class. Math was one of her favourite subjects. Friends council and community leadership. One award per and family started the award for the student receiving school, variable amount. Nominated by: Bishop the highest math marks in the graduating class at Carroll, Central Memorial and St. James Elementary RDHS. $200-$250, one award. Apply to: RDHS. and Junior High.

CLAPHAM BURSARY DR. G. FRED MCNALLY SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to a Central Memorial High Established in fond memory of Dr. McNally, a School student planning to attend a post-secondary noted Alberta educator, this scholarship supports institution. The bursary is based on the following a graduating student from Western Canada High criteria: financial need, satisfactory academic School with outstanding academic performance, standing, extracurricular activities, for example, good citizenship, extracurricular activities, school involvement in sports or music. $500, one award. and community volunteerism. $1,000, one award. Apply to: Central Memorial. Apply to: Western Canada High School.

*apply online at calgaryfoundation.org 5 DR. JAMES DUNCAN CAMPBELL F.S. BAKER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP In memory of Frank Baker, born in 1925, who grew The Dr. James Duncan Campbell Memorial up during the depression, and for financial and other Scholarship was established to honor the life reasons was unable to attend post-secondary. He had and accomplishments of Dr. James Campbell. a strong character, integrity and willingness to serve Dr. Campbell’s connection to Crescent Heights High others and community. The scholarship identifies School was a significant part of his life. His father these traits in applicants to provide financial support was a teacher there, Dr. Campbell was an alumnus and help to go to post-secondary. Scholarship is of the school and his five children also graduated for students showing financial need, academic from Crescent Heights. Recognizes excellence in achievement and community service. Applicants academic achievement. $375, one award. Apply to: show community service by submitting an essay Crescent Heights High School. titled, “Making a Difference.” Approx $850, two or more awards. Apply to: Bishop McNally High School. DR. M. E. KOZIOL MEMORIAL AWARD In memory of Dr. M.E. Koziol to recognize high school JACK & JANET KWONG BURSARY students graduating from the County of Vulcan To support students in financial need who are pursuing a career in medicine, nursing or health attending Calgary Chinese Public School. Min. $1,200, sciences. $500, one award. Apply to: County Central one award. Apply to: Calgary Chinese Public School. High School Vulcan. JANE MCCAIG AWARD DRUMHELLER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship is for Grade 9, 10, or 11 student providing Scholarship is for Grade 12 students from Drumheller motivation to continue learning through a very Composite High School continuing education at any challenging period in their life. Applicant must be an university, vocational school or college. Applicant all around good student who has exhibited significant must show scholastic excellence and be pursuing improvement, is enjoying school and is serving as a studies in classical music or medicine. Leadership, role model. Approx. $1,000, one award. Apply to: volunteerism, caring, and helpful to others, personal Calgary Academy. integrity and Christian values, financial need, rating of classmates also required. $5,000, two, two year JIM & MERTIE CHILTON SCHOLARSHIP awards. Apply to: Drumheller Composite High School. In memory of Jim and Mertie Chilton, scholarship EDWIN B. CALLAWAY SCHOLARSHIP is for positive, highly motivated academic Grade 12 In memory of Edwin B. Callaway, scholarship is student having the highest academic average in the for a student with proficiency in written or oral sciences and involved in leadership roles. Provides communication skills in such areas as parliament, financial support for pursuit of post-secondary creative writing, literature, history and debating. education. Approx. $2,000, one award. Apply to: $200, one award. Apply to: Mother Earth’s Children’s Willow Creek Composite. Charter School. JONATHAN ANDREWS MEMORIAL AWARD EIMER SCHOLARSHIP FUND AWARD In memory of Jonathan Andrews who was FOR HEALTH CARE* exceptionally committed to Western’s Athletic This scholarship was established to provide financial Program. To be awarded to a Grade 12 student at support to graduating Grade 12 students entering time of nomination, accepted into post-secondary their first year of a practical health care program who has shown continuous support for Western directly related to patient care at BVC, MRU, SAIT, or Canada High School’s Athletic Program. Including U of C. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. but not limited to supporters, trainers, managers, $2,000, one or more awards. Rocky View Schools and photographers, statisticians, mascots, sports Airdrie, Cochrane, or Chestermere CCSD students medicine practitioners, etc. Amount $2,000, one apply to CF. (CBE and Calgary CCSD Schools apply award. Apply to: Western Canada High School. to: EducationMatters.) Deadline: May 30.

6 *apply online at calgaryfoundation.org JONATHAN PAUL SCOTT OKOTOKS ROTARY CAREER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY AWARDS* Scholarship is for Grade 1-12 student at Queen The Rotary Career Opportunity Fund is a program of Margaret’s. Student has made significant progress the Rotary Club of Okotoks. For students graduating during the school year, has returned for subsequent from an Okotoks High School, entering first year of year, and is in financial need.Approx. $300, one award. study at an accredited Canadian post-secondary Apply to: Queen Margaret’s School, Duncan, BC. institution and demonstrating financial need. Student must show leadership and motivational skills through JORDAN ROPPEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP participation in student, community, and/or business In memory of Jordan Roppel, this scholarship activities. Academic achievement must be adequate supports graduates of Standard High School who are to gain admittance to the student’s school and continuing their education. Community participation, program of choice. $1,500, two awards (for students extra-curricular school activities and overall character graduating from Foothills Composite, Holy Trinity of the applicant will be considered. $1,000, one Academy, St. Luke’s Outreach Okotoks, Cameron Crossing School, or The Centre for Learning@HOME). award. Apply to: Wheatland Crossing School. Apply to: CF. Deadline: June 15. K.C. YEUNG MEMORIAL AWARD OWEN HART MEMORIAL AWARDS* This scholarship is to help students attending the In memory of Owen Hart who died while working Calgary Chinese Public School. Approx. $600, one for WWF. These awards recognize students who are award. Apply to: Calgary Chinese Public School. motivated to improve their lives through education. LINDSAY LEIGH KIMMETT MEMORIAL Applicants must be graduating Grade 12 from one FOUNDATION VALEDICTORIAN SCHOLARSHIP of the following schools: Forest Lawn, Western Canada, Ernest Manning, Crescent Heights, Scholarship is for top academic students involved in Sir Winston Churchill and planning to attend an extra-curricular activities to take on the role of class accredited Canadian post-secondary institution valedictorian. $1,000, three awards. Apply to: Bow in the next academic year. Applicants must have at Valley High School, Cochrane High School and St. least a 70 per cent average or post-secondary entry Timothy School. requirement. Preference given to students employed part-time, and in financial need.$4,000, ten awards. MICHAEL COPELAND MEMORIAL AWARD Additional $500 honorariums may be awarded. In memory of Michael Copeland this scholarship Apply to: CF. Deadline: June 25. recognizes students or staff at the Strathcona- Tweedsmuir School who, by way of a specific act or PATRICIA G. HUNT SCHOLARSHIP project, have made significant contributions to the This scholarship is for a student attending Mother well-being of the school. Approx. $450, one award. Earth’s Children’s Charter School. Approx. $150, Apply to: Strathcona-Tweedsmuir. one award. Apply to Mother Earth’s Children’s Charter School. NICK GALLELLI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship for a Grade 12 student enrolled in TING HOKNIN MEMORIAL AWARD St. Francis Senior High School in Calgary. Student This scholarship, supported by the Sino-Canada must plan on pursuing post-secondary education Culture Association, helps students attending the with a major in business, business administration, Calgary Chinese School. Approx. $500, one award. commerce, economics, finance or accounting. Apply to: Sino-Canada Culture Association. Purpose of award is to motivate a deserving student in Grade 12 to prepare for university or other post- VIRGINIA SMITH MEMORIAL AWARD secondary education, who might otherwise be Established by friends and family in memory of discouraged by reason of financial need. Community Virginia Smith, this award is for a Calgary Waldorf service is also required. Approx. $1,000, one award. School student requiring tuition assistance. $500, Apply to: St. Francis. one award. Apply to: Calgary Waldorf School.

*apply online at calgaryfoundation.org 7 WILD ROSE AWARD FOGOLÂR FURLAN DI CALGARY SCHOLARSHIP For a student graduating Grade 12 at Madawaska IN ITALIAN STUDIES FOR ALBERTA STUDENTS* Valley District High School and entering their first year Established by the Fogolâr Furlan di Calgary to of post-secondary study. Must demonstrate financial promote education and provide financial assistance need and commitment to achieving their goals for residents of Alberta, majoring in Italian studies, through part-time work, volunteering or pursuit of undergraduate entering 4th year of full-time studies, interests (music, art, sports, etc.). $1000, four awards. with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the previous year. Min. Apply to: Madawaska Valley District High School, $1,500, one award. Apply to: CF. Deadline: June 30. Barry’s Bay, ON. FRIENDS OF THE STOCKMEN’S MEMORIAL FOUNDATION AWARD* The Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation was organized in 1980 to commemorate the Canadian livestock industry. Created with a generous donation by Dr. Bob Church, this award recognizes their legacy, contributions, continuance and preservation of western traditions. Student must be entering second year or beyond in an Agriculture or Agriculture-related Program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, demonstrate academic achievement and community involvement, and submit a short essay. $1,000, one or more awards. Apply to: CF. Deadline May 15.

JEANNE HENUSET-FRASER MEMORIAL BURSARY FOR RURAL MANITOBA STUDENTS* Established to honour the memory of Jeanne Henuset-Fraser, to enable students from a rural Manitoba background to fulfill their educational dreams at a Canadian post-secondary institution of their choice. Applicants must have resided in rural Manitoba (outside Brandon and Winnipeg), be entering their second year of study or beyond of full- Undergraduate time studies in an undergraduate degree or diploma in the upcoming Fall, demonstrate financial need and Students be pursuing a career-oriented degree in Nursing, Math, Sciences, Education, Medicine, Law, or the Trades FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS, AND INUIT leading directly to employment in the specified field. UNDERGRADUATE BURSARY* $500 to $2,500, one or more awards. Apply to CF. Established by members of the Thorner/Johnston/ Deadline: July 15. DiMarzo Family, this bursary provides financial support to First Nations, Métis and Inuit students who THE KYLE BLOCK SCHOLARSHIP* plan to pursue post-secondary education. Student Open to students studying engineering, business must demonstrate financial need, be attending any or law in second year or beyond at a post-secondary year of study at an Alberta post-secondary pursuing institution in Alberta, Saskatchewan or British an undergraduate degree, diploma or certificate Columbia. In addition to financial need and academic program and submit an essay. $3,000, four awards. standing, involvement (past or present) in competitive Apply to: CF. Deadline: July 31. sports, music, fine arts or social justice issues will be considered in awarding scholarships. Min. $2,500, one or more awards. Apply to: CF. Deadline: June 1.

8 *apply online at calgaryfoundation.org PHYLLIS WESTON ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIP* In memory of Phyllis Weston who taught for 40 years Undergraduate in Calgary Public Schools. Her teaching had a lasting impact on many students. Scholarship is for Canadian Students – citizen or permanent resident, Alberta resident who School Specific attended their final year of high school in Calgary, full-time students registered at U of C, U of A, or ADVOCIS AWARD U of L entering their final year of studies in an education degree program, specializing in English, Awards are for students with academic merit (min. and planning on teaching High School English. Good 3.00 GPA), and participation in extracurricular academic standing is required. $1,000, one award. activities, an interest in sales and in the life insurance Apply to: CF. Deadline: June 30. industry, Canadian citizen or permanent resident. $2,000, two awards. Apply to: U of C. SHELAGH NEARY MIKULAK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR LEADERSHIP & ALBERTA GEOMATICS GROUP SCHOLARSHIP INNOVATION IN LIBRARY STUDIES* It is the intention of the AGG that through this In memory of Shelagh Neary Mikulak, for a student in scholarship, further advancement of the geomatics any year of study, including entrance, at a Canadian industry will be facilitated by supporting students post-secondary enrolled in a Library and Information who demonstrate an interest in the use of geomatics Sciences or Library Technician program, Certificate technology within their field of study. Based on program, Undergraduate or Graduate degree who academic merit, offered annually to a continuing demonstrates a passion for the library sciences undergraduate student entering 3rd or 4th year in any field. Passionate about librarianship, aptitude for faculty. $500, two awards. Apply to: U of C, SAIT. information and library systems and love of reading. ARLENE & GLEN JOHNSTON BURSARY Financial need. Approx. $2,000, two awards. Apply to: CF. Deadline: June 1. Scholarship is for a 4th year undergrad nursing student, academic merit, financial need, full-time status. $2,000 one award. Apply to: U of C.

BARB HIGGINS INSPIRATION AWARD IN BROADCASTING & JOURNALISM This entrance award is for students in Radio, Television & Broadcast News, Film & Video Production and Journalism Programs in the School of Information and Communications Technologies who are in financial need and demonstrate community involvement. Preference is given to female students and single parents. $1,200, one award. Apply to: SAIT.

BEA HUNTER EASTERN STAR BURSARY This bursary honours the memory of Bea Hunter, a long standing member of the Chinook Chapter of the Eastern Star. Bea had a great love of the health sector; it was always a dream of hers to become a nurse. This award recognizes a student in their 2nd year of the Practical Nurse program. Requirements are academic improvement, excellent attendance, community/volunteer involvement, financial need. $1,500, two awards. Apply to: BVC.

*apply online at calgaryfoundation.org 9 C. PERCY COLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DONNA MAY MOORE MEMORIAL AWARD In memory of C. Percy Cole, U of A Alumni 1950- In memory of Donna May Moore, the supervisor of the 51. Awarded to a student with superior academic Calgary General Hospital E.E.G. Lab, this scholarship achievement entering third year of study in the is to provide a bursary for students undertaking Petroleum Engineering Program. $4,000, one award. their practicum in Alberta/BC who are attending Apply to: Department of Civil and Environmental BCIT Electroneurophysiology Program. Preference Engineering, School of Mining and Petroleum is given to students doing their practicum at a Engineering, U of A. Calgary hospital, then Alberta hospitals, and then BC hospitals. $1,000, one award. Apply to: Department CALGARY BLACK CHAMBERS ALBERTA of Electroneurophysiology, BCIT. TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION BURSARY* DOROTHY M. NORTON SCHOLARSHIP FUND For students entering their final year of an Education degree at the U of C, MRU, St. Mary’s University or Applicant must be an English Major, min. 3.5 GPA, Ambrose University. Applicants must demonstrate full course load, Canadian citizen, graduated from a exceptional leadership through volunteerism and Calgary high school. In case of tie, financial need will involvement in their community and be in need of be considered. $1,000, one award. Apply to: U of C. financial support.$500, two awards. Apply to: CF. EDD MCRORY MEMORIAL Deadline: TBD. FOUNDATION BURSARY

CALGARY BLACK CHAMBERS KPMG In memory of Edd McRory, these bursaries are ACCOUNTING & CONSULTING ACHIEVEMENT for continuing undergraduate students enrolled SCHOLARSHIP* in any faculty. Applicants demonstrate academic achievement, financial need and community For Black students entering their third year or beyond involvement. Students must have completed at of an Accounting degree at U of C, MRU, SAIT or least one full semester (for MRU, second year), Ambrose University. Applicants demonstrate good be an Alberta resident and have resided in Alberta academic achievement, exceptional leadership continuously for at least five years.Variable amounts. through volunteerism and involvement in their Apply to: BVC, MRU, SAIT, U of C, U of L. community. Financial need. $5,000, one award. Apply to: CF. Deadline: TBD. ELMER AND PENNY HARBRIDGE BURSARIES For students entering their first, second or third year CALGARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR IMMIGRANTS in the Faculty of Medicine MD program at the U of C. Bursaries are based on financial need.$4,000, two Scholarship is for an immigrant student attending awards. Apply to: U of C. SAIT, entering 3rd year in 5th semester, with good standing and financial need. Applicant must be EVA REID MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP a landed immigrant or person who was landed Honors the memory of Eva Reid (1906 - 1989), a immigrant and is now a Canadian citizen. Min. $1,300, pioneer in journalism in Alberta. She began her one award. Apply to: SAIT. newspaper career when she joined the Alberta Social Credit Chronicle as circulation manager and later was D. KEITH MACDONALD EARTH SCIENCE given a column to write. When the Chronicle was sold UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP to the Albertan in 1937, Reid was appointed provincial Established in 2020 by D. Keith MacDonald (Hons. editor. In 1941, she became women’s editor but also B.Sc., Magna Cum Laude, Class of 1980). To be served as police-court reporter for a short time in the awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in Level mid 1940s. After World War II, she became full-time 2 or above in an Earth and Environmental Sciences women’s editor for twenty years. Scholarship is for program who attain high averages, are Canadian full-time student in 2nd year of Bachelor of Applied Citizens, and who demonstrate a strong interest Communications - Journalism program. Enthusiasm, in studying Earth Sciences. Variable amount, financial need, and a minimum 3.25 GPA in first year. one award. Apply to: McMaster University. Min. $400, one award. Apply to: MRU.

10 *apply online at calgaryfoundation.org F.A. DERSCH EDUCATION AWARD many grandchildren. This bursary provides financial In support of women’s education, this award has been assistance to passionate culinary arts students and established for a full-time female student who shows honours Hilda’s mentoring spirit. This bursary is for growth through her education. $1,000, one award, students in first year in Professional Cooking in the Apply to BVC. School of Hospitality and Tourism who have a passion for the culinary arts and demonstrate financial need. FONG SETO MEMORIAL AWARD Min. $1,000, one award. Apply to SAIT. Established in memory of Fong Seto, this award is JAMES & LILLIAN BUDD FAMILY AWARD dedicated to help recipients become tomorrow’s community-minded entrepreneurs. Fong Seto Welding Apprenticeship in Department of immigrated from China and built a life as a family Manufacturing and Automation. Awards based on man, entrepreneur, and community leader in Calgary. financial need, one for first period and one for third He ran successful restaurants and oilfield service period. $2,000, two awards. Apply to: SAIT. companies. He gave back to his community serving JAMES & LILLIAN BUDD FAMILY BURSARY FOR as a director or executive of numerous Calgary AUARTS STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES organizations. For full-time students in the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Hospitality Any area of study in second and third year, financial Management, or Culinary Entrepreneurship programs need. Registration and supporting documentation as in the School of Hospitality and Tourism at SAIT. a student with a disability with the Student Resource Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, Centre required. $1,000, two awards. Apply to AUArts. financial need, community involvement/volunteerism JAMES AUBREY AND DORIS GARNER and professionalism and leadership skills as an MEMORIAL BURSARY inspiration to others. $500, one award. Apply to: SAIT. - Bachelor of Applied Agricultural FRANCES CAMYRE MEMORIAL AWARDS Technology & Entrepreneurship. Applicant must be In memory of Frances Camyre, a pioneering Canadian Citizen, third year student in financial need, businesswoman in the oil and gas industry, these academic achievement, desire to further the family scholarships are for full-time students with scholastic farm or small agricultural related business. University standing, personal character and financial need of Guelph - The family of the late James and Doris enrolled in agricultural business, land & water Garner provides a scholarship annually to a student resources, land information systems, land agent, land enrolled in Phase II of the Executive MBA program. administration, office administration. Students must Preference given to a student who has financial need, have completed at least one full semester and have desire to further the cause of family-owned farms been a resident of Alberta continuously for at least and small-scale agribusiness, and demonstrates high academic standing. Preference will be given to five years.Variable amounts. Apply to: Olds College, Canadian citizens. U of C - continuing undergraduate Grande Prairie Regional College, Grant McEwan, student in the Haskayne School of Business with a SAIT, NAIT, Lakeland College, U of A, U of C, U of L. concentration in Risk Management and Insurance; H. A. WOODROFFE SCHOLARSHIP Risk Management and Insurance/ Finance; or These scholarships are for students in Electronics Personal Financial Planning, student must have Engineering Technology program. Applicants must financial need and academic achievement.$3,000. display academic achievement and financial need. Apply to: Olds College, University of Guelph, U of C. $1,300– $1,800, six awards. Apply to: SAIT. JOHN MICHAEL FLANAGAN BURSARY HILDA MARY WALROTH LEGACY BURSARY Scholarship for full-time SAIT students in a diploma, Hilda Mary Walroth’s daughter initiated this legacy applied degree or degree program. Based on financial fund in recognition of the love of cooking and baking need and short essay on what education means to that her mother instilled in her four daughters and them. $1,500, one award. Apply to: SAIT.

*apply online at calgaryfoundation.org 11 JOHN SHIRRA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP* (admission to the MD Program). $2,000, one award. In memory of John Shirra, for students enrolled in Apply to U of C. 3rd or 4th year of the Bachelor of Commerce program, MANNEN & V STAPLES BURSARY Haskayne School of Business, showing community IN NURSING (U OF A) involvement, athletic achievement, entrepreneurial spirit, academic credentials. Financial need may also Awarded to students with a GPA of 3.0 or greater be considered. $1,500, two awards. Apply to: CF. enrolled in the second year of an undergraduate degree Deadline: June 1. in the Faculty of Nursing. Based on demonstrated financial need.$1,000, one award. Apply to U of A. JONATHAN ANDREWS MEMORIAL AWARD MANNEN & V STAPLES BURSARY In memory of Jonathan Andrews, to be awarded to a IN NURSING (U OF C) returning Acadia second year undergraduate science student in recognition of an exceptional connection Awarded to a continuing undergraduate student with the greater community. Through the use of entering second year in the faculty of Nursing based intellect, empathy, and humour, the recipient will have on financial need and academic merit.$2,000, one had significant positive impact on others.$3,000- award. Apply to U of C. $4,000, one award, Apply to: Acadia University. MARGARET & ROBERT MONTGOMERY LEVIS FAMILY BURSARY FOR LAW SCHOLARSHIP HEALTH EDUCATION Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate Bursary is for part time/full time students in financial student entering third year in the Faculty of Law, JD need studying for a career in Health Education. $500, Program. Based on academic merit, extra-curricular three awards. Apply to: MRU, SAIT, U of C. activities demonstrating community service and volunteerism. Min $3,000. two awards. Apply to: LINDSAY LEIGH KIMMETT PRIZE U of C. IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE Lindsay Kimmett was completing her second year MARILYN AND MARK BROWN FAMILY AWARD FOR THE HUMANITIES, EDUCATION, of medical school when she was tragically killed in a ENGINEERING OR BUSINESS motor vehicle accident. Lindsay was passionate about medicine and had chosen Emergency Medicine as her For a 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student at the career goal. Offered annually to graduating students U of C, majoring in Anthropology and Archaeology, in an Emergency Medicine program in the Faculty of Classics and Religion, Commerce, Education, English, Medicine. Based on academic merit, preference will Engineering, History, Linguistics and Language, be given to students who show exceptional leadership Political Science, Philosophy, or Visual Studies. and involvement in the athletics program. $2,525, one Applicant must demonstrate academic merit and award. Apply to: U of C. extracurricular activities showing student involvement in the community and the U of C. $2,000, one award. MANNEN & V STAPLES BURSARY Apply to: U of C. IN MEDICINE (U OF A) OSTEN/VICTOR BURSARIES Awarded to students with a GPA of 3.0 or greater enrolled in the first year of an undergraduate degree Offered annually to continuing undergraduate in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Based on students enrolled in a Performing Arts degree in the demonstrated financial need.$1,000, one award. Faculty of Arts at the U of C. These bursaries are Apply to U of A. based on academic merit and financial need.$1,800, two awards. Apply to: U of C. MANNEN & V STAPLES BURSARY IN MEDICINE (U OF C) PETE CINDRIC BURSARIES Awarded annually to an undergraduate student Bursaries are awarded to students in financial need entering first year in the Cumming School of Medicine, enrolled in third or fourth semester. Must be Canadian MD program. Based on financial need, academic merit citizens. $1,800, five awards. Apply to: SAIT.

12 *apply online at calgaryfoundation.org RALPH KLEIN SCHOLARSHIP SPIRIT & SERENA SUNDERJI SCHOLARSHIP As a tribute to Ralph Klein and his public service, Established by Merge and Al Sunderji, alumni of the over 160 individuals and companies organized a golf University of Calgary, who have a great fondness for tournament to raise funds for the Klein Foundation. cats and an appreciation of the work of veterinarians Applicants must be full or part-time students from specializing in small animal practices. Offered any department, with academic competence. annually to a graduating student in the Faculty of Scholarships assist disadvantaged students who are Veterinary Medicine pursuing a career in small animal in financial need. Priority given to single mothers with practice. Eligible students automatically considered dependent children. Min. $1,300, two awards. Apply for nomination by the Faculty. $2,000, one award. to: BVC. Faculty nominated, U of C.

ROBERT M. POGUE STUDENT AWARD SUSAN LLOYD MEMORIAL AWARD The Robert M. Pogue Student Award Fund was In memory of Susan Lloyd. Award is to support post- established by Mr. Pogue who graduated from the secondary education at the U of M. For determination U of A, School of Commerce, class of 1959. Mr. Pogue and perseverance in progressing in studies despite was an active member of the University community. significant obstacles to such progress.Min. $1,500, Upon graduating with a BA, Mr. Pogue went on one award. Apply to: U of M, Faculty of Law. to create, own and operate several successful businesses in Alberta. Applicant must demonstrate SUSANNE AGOPSOWICZ MEMORIAL leadership or contributions to the university community VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIP by holding a position of responsibility with a university The Susanne Agopsowicz Memorial Volunteer organization. Applicant must be an Alberta resident Scholarship is given to a 4th year student nominated or a graduate from an Alberta high school. Applicant and voted on by the student body. $350, one award. must be completing the third to final year of study in a Apply to: AUArts. business degree program, demonstrate a satisfactory scholastic standing, financial need, and good personal THE CALGARY FOUNDATION ENTRANCE AWARD character. Approx. $500, one award. Apply to: U of A An entrance scholarship to SAIT students registered in even years, U of C odd years. a diploma or a certificate program. Preference given to a single parent with financial need.$500, one award. SCHULTZ BURSARY Apply to: SAIT. Bridge/EAP Recognition Awards (ESL). These bursaries provide recognition to students at BVC enrolled in the Bridge and English for Academic Purpose (EAP) Programs within the English as a Second Language Department. Bursary is based on financial need, attendance record, positive attitude towards self and others, and academic improvement. Approx. $800, four awards. Apply to: BVC.

SCOTT RAIRDAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP In memory of Dr. Scott Rairdan, a friend to many in the Charolais industry and the Canadian International Cattle Business. Scholarships and bursaries are offered at various institutions to students in agricultural studies. $750-$2,000. Apply to: 4H Foundation of Alberta, Lakeland College, U of S Veterinary College, Cochrane High School, Clearview School District, Olds College, .

*apply online at calgaryfoundation.org 13 THE CALGARY FOUNDATION PROFESSIONAL FOGOLÂR FURLAN DI CALGARY GRADUATE COOKING BURSARY SCHOLARSHIP IN ITALIAN STUDIES* For a student who has overcome challenges and is Established by the Fogolâr Furlan di Calgary to in financial need entering the Professional Cooking support graduate students in any year of study who Program in the School of Hospitality and Tourism. are Alberta residents (either permanent residents Bursary is renewable for two consecutive years. or permanent residents studying full-time at a post- $6,000, one award, renewable. Apply to: SAIT. secondary outside the province) pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Italian studies. Applicants TRENT BOUCHARD MEMORIAL AWARD must be committed to Italian culture and have high The Bouchard family established this award in academic achievement. $5,000, one or more awards. loving memory of Trent, a cherished son and brother. Apply to CF. Deadline: June 30. Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing entering their 2nd or 3rd year in the Faculty GEORGE PRIEUR SCHOLARSHIP of Agriculture at the U of A. Recipients selected on Residency in pediatrics at Alberta Children’s Hospital. the basis of leadership qualities as demonstrated by $500, Apply to: Alberta Children’s Hospital. community involvement and extracurricular activities. Preference given to students with a positive attitude. KATHRYN HUGET LEADERSHIP AWARD* By nomination from the Faculty of Agricultural, Life The Kathryn Huget Leadership Award was established and Environmental Sciences. $1,500, two awards. in memory of Kathryn Huget to recognize her Apply to: U of A. leadership in business. She was a long-time champion of the important role of women in the workplace. The WILLIAM M. NORTON SCHOLARSHIP award was created to improve the role of leadership in This scholarship is for a 2nd year medical student at business and specifically the advancement of women the U of C in financial need.$1,000, one award. Apply in leadership roles. Awarded to any individual studying to: U of C. at the Master’s or PhD level, with preference given to female students currently in leadership roles, whose focus is to improve the business workplace for women. Graduate Students Preference given to applicants studying in the areas of: organizational behaviour, business administration, CALGARY FOUNDATION FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS, business and commerce, sociology or psychology. AND INUIT GRADUATE BURSARY* Min. $1,000. Apply to CF. Deadline: June 30. This bursary provides financial support to First Nations, Métis and Inuit students who plan to pursue graduate SHANNON BURWASH AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP post-secondary education. Student must demonstrate AND EXCELLENCE IN EQUINE, AGRI-BUSINESS financial need, be attending any year of study at a AND/OR AGRICULTURAL STUDIES* Canadian post-secondary pursuing a graduate degree, Established to honour the legacy of Shannon Burwash, including medicine and law, and submit an essay. her love for the horse and extensive involvement in $3,000, three awards. Apply to: CF. Deadline: July 31. the Quarter Horse industry. For students entering more advanced years of study (third year and beyond) DR. GEORGE MCQUITTY MEDICAL AWARD in any field of study with emphasis on horses, Established in memory of Dr. George McQuitty, former agriculture, agribusiness, animal health technology, or professor and head of the U of C’s division of family equine veterinary medicine at an accredited Canadian practice in the faculty of medicine, this scholarship is post-secondary institution. $2,000, one award. Apply available to students who graduated from a Cochrane to: CF. Deadline: June 1. high school after attending for three years. Applicants must be enrolled in graduate studies in the medical field.Amount and number of awards is variable. Apply to: Cochrane Community Foundation: cochranefoundation.ca

14 *apply online at calgaryfoundation.org SHELAGH NEARY MIKULAK MEMORIAL good academic standing. Variable amount, one SCHOLARSHIP FOR LEADERSHIP & award. Apply to: McMaster University. INNOVATION IN LIBRARY STUDIES* In memory of Shelagh Neary Mikulak, for a student in DR. JOHN C. MORGAN SCHOLARSHIP any year of study, including entrance, at a Canadian Scholarship is for student entering 2nd year MD, post-secondary enrolled in a Library and Information financial need, academic merit, demonstrates interest Sciences or Library Technician program, Certificate in or dedication to the field of cardiology.Approx. $650, program, Undergraduate or Graduate degree who one award. Apply to: Faculty of Medicine, U of C. demonstrates a passion for the library sciences field. Passionate about librarianship, aptitude for DR. MARTIN T. SPOOR MEMORIAL AWARD IN MEDICINE information and library systems and love of reading. Financial need. Approx. $2,000, two awards. Apply to: In memory of Dr. Martin T. Spoor, a gifted surgeon, CF. Deadline: June 1. who perished in a plane crash while on an organ transplant mission. Awarded to a Canadian citizen committed to providing the best patient care, entering the 3rd or 4th year of study in the residency Graduate Students program in the Department of Surgery. Selection – School Specific based on leadership, technical skills and mentoring of students and other residents. Candidate must show exceptional compassion, caring, and kindness ACHIEVERS IN MEDICAL SCIENCE to patients and colleagues. The candidate should be Science Leaders in Medicine Scholarship: up to gentle and thoughtful and be enthusiastic about his/ $40,000, maximum of two awards. Achievers in her work. $3,500, one award. Apply to: U of C. Medical Science Research Excellence Award: up to $3,500, number of awards variable. Achievers in DR. MARTIN T. SPOOR MEMORIAL BURSARY Medical Science Post Doctoral Scholarship: up to AT THE U OF C $15,000, one award. Achievers in Medical Science In memory of Dr. Martin T. Spoor, an alumnus of the Graduate Recruitment Scholarship: up to $25,000, Faculty of Medicine, bursary is offered to an Alberta number of awards variable. $3,500-40,000. Apply to: High School graduate, Canadian citizen or permanent Faculty of Graduate Studies, U of C. resident once every three years. Bursary is for an undergraduate student entering first year in the CALGARY BLACK CHAMBERS LEADERSHIP Faculty of Medicine MD program and is renewable SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS* for two additional years subject to satisfactory For Black students entering the first year of a medical completion of previous year’s study, based on degree at the U of C. Applicants demonstrate high financial need.$8,000, one renewable bursary, academic achievement and exceptional leadership offered every 4 years. Apply to: U of C. through volunteerism and involvement in their community. $1,500, one award. Apply to: CF. FIELD LAW LEILANI MUIR GRADUATE Deadline: TBD. RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP Established in honour of Leilani Muir. Awarded annually D. KEITH MACDONALD EARTH SCIENCES to a student registered full-time in a graduate degree GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP program who demonstrates substantial social sciences Established in 2020 by D. Keith MacDonald (Hons. B.Sc., or humanities research promise and an interest in Magna Cum Laude, Class of 1980). To be awarded to further developing their research skills. Preference graduate students enrolled in an Earth & Environmental given to students with research interests in the area Sciences program who, on the recommendation of the of human rights, people with disabilities, or social School of Earth, Environment & Society, demonstrate well being. Students are required to have a GPA of 7.5 academic and research excellence. The scholarship is or greater to be eligible. Approx. $2,500, one award. renewable for one year, provided the student maintains Apply to: Faculty of Graduate Studies, U of A.

*apply online at calgaryfoundation.org 15 HILLHURST SUNNYSIDE PRIZE PATRICK ADAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP* The Hillhurst Sunnyside Prize aims to assist a Created by U of C Environmental Design Alumni, graduate student who has exhibited a commitment this scholarship honours Pat Adams, a graduate to the vibrant role of the inner city core of Calgary. of the Faculty of Environmental Design (EVDS) in The award seeks to foster research to enhance our Architecture at the U of C. Renewable for one year, community and the vitality that has made Calgary one based on satisfactory academic progress. Student of Canada’s great cities. Awarded to a student who is must be entering their first year of a Master’s Degree registered full or part-time in a Master’s or Doctoral program in the School of Architecture, Planning program at the U of C in the Faculty of Graduate and Landscape (SAPL) at the U of C. Student must Studies or the School of Architecture, Planning and be pursuing a career as an architect, planner or Landscape, focusing on social, political or physical landscape architect and demonstrate a non-linear issues relating to the development or preservation of path to graduate studies, motived by enquiry and Calgary’s inner city. Approx. $900, one award. Apply a respect for practical holistic problem solving, to: Faculty of Graduate Studies, U of C. and an interest and experience with interdisciplinarity. $4,000, one award. Apply to: CF. Deadline: April 30. KATHARINE SARAH MELINDA 美玲 THOMAS RARE DISEASES/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIP Established in honour of Katharine Sarah Melinda 美玲 Thomas, this scholarship supports graduate research in the field of rare diseases that affect a small population or biomedical engineering. Open to students registered full-time in a Master’s program who are supervised by a Faculty member with a primary appointment in the Cumming School of Medicine. This award will first go to a candidate conducting research in the field of rare disease. Should there be no eligible student, the award will be open to candidates conducting research in biomedical engineering. $5,000, two awards. Apply to the candidate’s graduate program office at the U of C. Deadline February 1, unless the program has an earlier deadline.

OSTEN/VICTOR BURSARY THE GERRY “GIT” REMPEL MEMORIAL Bursary is open to students who are registered full- GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP time in a thesis-based program leading to a Master’s Open to students in the first or second year of study or Doctoral degree in the Faculty of Medicine at the in a Master of Science degree program with an U of C. Recommendation from the Faculty of Medicine academic average of 85 per cent, as determined by will be submitted for approval to the Graduate the Award Committee. All applicants must submit a Scholarship Committee. $5,000, one award. Apply brief statement, no more than two pages in length, to: U of C. (Candidates should enquire about award demonstrating their athletic and leadership abilities. with Graduate Coordinator, Cardiovascular and Preference given to students who are pursuing Respiratory Services.) a Master of Science in Physics and Engineering Physics, Mathematics and Statistics, or Biology; and demonstrate athletic ability through involvement with Huskie athletics. Approx. $1,000, one award. Apply to: U of S.

16 *apply online at calgaryfoundation.org attended an Alberta High School for at least three Financial Need years. $5,500, four awards. Apply to: CF. Deadline: Based May 1. KIDS COME FIRST STUDENT AWARD AUFRICHT FAMILY FUND STUDENT AWARD* Provides student awards to graduates of the CBE This award is for students accepted for full-time first and the CCSD entering first year studies at a post- year studies at U of C or SAIT, showing financial secondary institution. Min. $3,500, two awards. Apply need, satisfactory academic standing, community to: EducationMatters. involvement, and essay. $3,000-$5,000, one or more LEGACY FUND FOR YOUTH FROM awards, renewable for three consecutive years. CARE AWARD* Apply to: CF. Deadline: May 30. Scholarship is to support post secondary education BILL GIBSON BURSARY* opportunities for youth from care. Applicant must Bursary is for Calgary students graduating Grade 12 be over 18 years and under the age of 31 at the from the CBE or CCSD accepted to an undergraduate time of application deadline, priority is given to degree program at a Calgary post-secondary, individuals over the age of 21 for whom a Support demonstrating financial need and community and Financial Assistance Agreement (SFAA) is not an option. Applicants must have been under leadership. $10,000, renewable for three years, Apply permanent guardianship with Calgary Children’s to: CF. Deadline: May 1. New bursary available in Services at the time they turned 18. Applicant must even years. not be under a SFAA. Variable amount. Apply to: CF. GRACE & GOOD FORTUNE BURSARY Deadline: May 31. FOR SINGLE MOTHERS* OWEN SCHOLARSHIP Established by a donor who recognizes the unique This scholarship is for a single parent in financial challenges that single mothers face, especially the need who wishes to attend school on a part-time financial strain of a single income household and basis, and is enrolled in courses leading to a juggling work, school, childcare costs and motherhood. certificate or diploma.$500, three awards. Apply The donor wishes to help women seeking to fulfill their to: AUArts, MRU, SAIT. lives through education by opening up career choices that are satisfying and rewarding while quenching the desire for independence and self-sufficiency. This bursary is intended to support, encourage, and uplift Athletic women who experience the unusual demands of being the sole, key figure in their child or children’s lives. BRADLEY HILLMO ANDERSON Open to single mothers, studying full or part-time at a MEMORIAL AWARD* Calgary post-secondary, able to demonstrate financial Scholarship provides assistance to full-time students. need. Min. $2,000, one or more awards. Apply to: CF. Preference given to students with sailing experience Deadline June 30. attending Calgary post-secondaries, full-time, any year of study first degree or diploma, minimum 2.75 HEARTSTONE FOUNDATION BURSARY* GPA. Applicants must provide a brief summary of Renewable bursaries at and their circumstances and their involvement in sailing. awarded annually to cover Approx. $400, one or more awards. Apply to: CF. the cost of tuition for students entering a full-time Deadline: May 30. diploma or degree program at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution: technical school, college BRENT MARSHALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP or university. Bursaries are based on financial need, The Marshall family established this scholarship in full-time status and satisfactory academic standing. memory of their son and brother, Brent, who was Student must be a resident of Alberta and have an avid skier and a member of the Mount Norquay

*apply online at calgaryfoundation.org 17 Racing Team and the Calgary Alpine Racing Club. respected by teammates and exhibit outstanding This scholarship is available to an athlete showing effort and attitude at practice and games. $4,000, two excellence in alpine skiing, strong leadership skills, awards. Nominated by Western Canada High School. and a strong academic average. Approx. $700, one award. Apply to: Alberta Alpine Skl Association. MATTHEW KROL MEMORIAL AWARD Honours the memory of Matthew Krol, who played CHARLES C. REID MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS for the Calgary Blues. Scholarship is for a student This scholarship is funded by the Estate of Charles C. graduating from Cochrane High School who plans Reid, an enthusiastic patron of golf. Scholarship is for to attend a post-secondary institution and has been provincial or national level status student golfers and active in both school and community sports. Approx. students pursuing golf management and turf grass $400, one award. Apply to: Cochrane High School. management degrees. $1,000, nine awards. Apply to: Alberta Golf Association Foundation. MELISSA JEAN BONE AWARD In memory of Melissa Jean Bone, a former student FRANKLIN DONALD BEAN AWARD at Western Canada High School. Awarded to a female For a male member of the Alberta Ski Team who athlete displaying qualities of quiet leadership and displays good sportsmanship, competitiveness and commitment to basketball, cross country or track demonstrates a keen desire to become a member and field.Approx. $850, one award. Apply to: Western of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team. Approx. $250, one Canada High School. award. Apply to: Alberta Alpine Ski. MICHAEL GEE SCHOLARSHIP FUND AWARD* JOHN TOWNLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP In memory of Michael Gee, a 15 year old U18 ‘A’ Scholarships are presented to Grade 12 students who hockey player with NW Calgary Athletic Association. are significant contributors to their school basketball This scholarship is based on athletic (hockey) and teams, who are leading school and community academic performance. Coaches are requested to “citizens,” who are academically strong and who are nominate the most outstanding player on their team. considered great teammates. $1,000, one or more The recipient will be eligible to claim the scholarship awards. Determined by Calgary Booster Club and funds when entering post-secondary. The applicant Basketball Alberta. must be graduating Grade 12, Calgary resident playing hockey in the Calgary Minor Hockey Association – JOSEPH NACCARATO #10 MEMORIAL U18 Boys AA, AAA (Major), U18 Girls AA or AAA In memory of Joseph Naccarato, this scholarship student who has achieved a minimum of 82.5 per cent recognizes young hockey players who need and in his/her educational institution. $2,400, one award. deserve assistance for post-secondary education, or Nomination by coach of most outstanding player on to pursue advancement towards excellence in hockey. team. Apply to: CF. Deadline: May 31. Student should be entering a program of at least two years duration at an accredited post-secondary TONY SCHNEIDER MEMORIAL AWARD institution preferably in B.C., have a passion for and This fund, in memory of Tony Schneider, provides dedication to sports, preference given to hockey. scholarships to young hockey players who require Minimum 75 per cent average and a display of financial assistance for post-secondary education. citizenship. $1,000, one award. Apply to: J.L. Crowe $1,000, one award. Apply to: Calgary Old Timers School, Trail, BC. Hockey Players Association.

KEVIN FENNESSEY MEMORIAL AWARD Awarded annually to one female athlete and one male athlete. Students must be competitive athletes and have participated in a minimum of six sports over three years. They must be extremely coachable,

18 *apply online at calgaryfoundation.org CAROL NIELSEN MEMORIAL DANCE AWARD Arts To honour the memory of Carol Nielsen (1957- 2008). Carol was a founding member of the Wild Rose Dance BETH ISRAEL PLAYERS SCHOLARSHIP Arts Association in 1982 and served as president of This scholarship fund created by the Beth Israel Players the association for one term. She was instrumental Theatrical Group recognizes students in the performing in the continuation and success of the WRDAA arts at the U of C who show outstanding achievement competition. $700, one award. Apply to: Wild Rose and positive attitude. Full-time 2nd year Theatre Arts Dance Arts Association. at U of C. Rotates every three years: Drama, Music, Dance. $1,000, one award. Apply to: U of C. DOUGLAS PARNHAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHORAL MUSIC* BETH ISRAEL PLAYERS PROFESSIONAL In memory of Douglas Parnham, founder of the INTERNSHIP AWARD Calgary Boys’ Choir to celebrate its 45th Anniversary. Created by the Beth Israel Players Theatrical Group, For students studying music, specializing in Choral this award is for an undergraduate student in the Music and Music Education, enrolled in third year Faculty of Arts, majoring in Drama. Award is based of study or beyond of an undergraduate degree or on academic merit and outstanding performance in studying at the Graduate level at an eligible Alberta Professional Theatre Internship I and II. $2,000, one post-secondary institution. Applicants demonstrate award. Apply to: U of C. a choral background, passion for teaching, music education for youth and leadership in choral BREE ERIKSEN MEMORIAL DANCE AWARD conducting. $1,000, one award. Apply to: CF. In memory of Bree Eriksen, this award is for Deadline: May 15. professional development in dance. $1,000, one award. Apply to: EducationMatters. DUVAL LANG THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES AWARD BRENDA STRATHERN WRITING PRIZE* To honour the contribution of Duval Lang to theatre This writing prize honors the memory of Brenda for young audiences. Nominations are open to the Strathern and provides assistance to an individual general public and will follow the process established training in the field of writing. Brenda was a native by the Betty Mitchell Awards and currently outlined Calgarian who began writing after turning forty. in that nomination form. Nominees are continuing Brenda was a mother of two in her late forties and residents of Calgary and area for at least 12 months, a loving wife who passed away prior to publishing have demonstrated outstanding achievement in any of her work. She would be delighted to know theatre for young audiences in a given season or that this financial award is helping writers fulfill their over time, for example, an actor, an administrator, a writing goals. Applicant must be continuing resident volunteer, a young person, a philanthropist, a director, of Calgary and area for at least 12 months, at least a teacher, a designer, a playwright, etc. $2,500, one 40 years of age, and an unpublished fiction writer. award. Emerging artist award $500. Nominated by $5,000, one prize. Apply to: CF. Deadline: May 30. Quest Theatre.

CALGARY BOYS’ CHOIR SCHOLARSHIP HARRY LOMNES MEMORIAL AWARD Scholarship is for young men in professional music In memory of Harry Lomnes, the founder of school training program. Variable amount. Apply to: Calgary band music in Wetaskiwin, Alberta public schools. Boys’ Choir. This scholarship supports a music education student currently enrolled in WCHS music program planning CALGARY SOCIETY OF on postsecondary. Approx. $5,000, two awards. Apply ORGANISTS SCHOLARSHIP to: Wetaskiwin High School. Deadline: May 30. Scholarship is for musicians to attend special schools, seminars and workshops. Variable amount. Apply to: Calgary Society of Organists.

*apply online at calgaryfoundation.org 19 HEATHER SIMPSON MEMORIAL AWARD to provide financial assistance towards fees and IN DANCE materials to an eligible arts or drama student. Approx. Heather Simpson was a ballet teacher who had a love $200, one award. Apply to: CCSD. for dance, teaching and life. She believed in herself, KATHLEEN AND RUSSELL LANE CANADIAN which inspired her students to believe in their dreams ART SCHOLARSHIP* and to be strong. Heather had endless energy that was contagious and allowed her to maintain a sense This fund, in memory of Kathleen and Russell Lane, of humor while teaching, thus making the learning supports a student award for Canadian students process fun. Scholarship is for a dance teacher working in any visual art medium. Applicant must be: (preferably ballet) a minimum of 18 years of age Canadian citizen, fulltime student registered at a post- secondary institution in Alberta, entering final year of (as of Aug. 31) to be used to further education in studies in visual arts in the following areas: Applied dance. Applicant must be a resident of Alberta for the Arts, Drawing, Multi-media (excluding electronic previous three years. $500-$600, one award. Apply to: media), Photography, Painting, Print Making or Wild Rose Dance Arts Association. Sculpture and have good academic standing. Approx. $1,000, one award. Apply to: CF. Deadline: June 30.

M. JAMES & ELSIE MATHIESON SCHOLARSHIP Scholarships are for photography majors entering 3rd or 4th year. Merit of work and grade point average in the previous year are considered. Awards offered in both Fall and Winter sessions. Variable amount, five awards. Apply to: AUArts.

MARILYN PERKINS AWARDS IN MUSIC, ART AND DRAMA The Marilyn Perkins Annual Awards were established to recognize Marilyn’s achievements and contribution to school, church and community and her financial, artistic and educational support of a host of individuals who went on to make their own contributions. These awards are based on quality of work, consistency of purpose and determination to improve as demonstrated J.R. READ FAMILY AWARD IN MUSIC by the student. Academic standing may also be considered but is not the primary determinant. In memory of J.R. Read, for a continuing undergraduate Variable amount and number. Nominated by U of C student majoring in Music at the U of C, demonstrating Departments of Music, Art and Drama. financial need and academic merit.$4,000, one award. Apply to: U of C. MARION KNIGHT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP One scholarship awarded annually to a high JANET MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP school-age student enrolled in the Speech and Arts In memory of Janet Mitchell, a respected painter and Drama program at the University’s Conservatory. member of the Alberta Society of Artists, in recognition Demonstrated excellence and artistry in speech arts of her considerable artistic contributions. Open to all and drama studies and performance, and involvement majors in 3rd year, based on merit of work. Approx. in theatre and drama activities. Preference given to $250, one award. Apply to: AUArts. students enrolled in the Young Shakespeare Company or Mount Royal Shakespeare Ensemble. Students JOAN E. MACLEOD FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP nominated by the Speech Arts and Drama coordinator For Grade 12 student in the CCSD pursuing post- in consultation with the speech arts and drama secondary education in the Arts. Scholarship is instructors. Approx. $800, one award. Apply to: MRU.

20 *apply online at calgaryfoundation.org MARLEY RYND MEMORIAL PERFORMANCE HAZEL GILLESPIE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT SCHOLARSHIP LEADERSHIP AWARD The scholarship is awarded to an advanced orchestral Established in honour of Hazel Gillespie in recognition music student from either the MRU Conservatory or of her ongoing leadership and advancement of the the U of C Faculty of Music. The Calgary Philharmonic community investment profession. Variable amount, Orchestra serves as adjudicator. Marley was a valued one award, Nomination by Association of Fundraising member of the bass section, served as musician Professionals, Calgary Chapter. representative on the CPO Board of Directors, and was a tireless fundraiser for the organization. The JIM DINNING/CALGARY LOUGHEED Marley Rynd Performance Scholarship reflects SCHOLARSHIP* Marley’s support of emerging talent and helps in the In recognition of Jim Dinning’s contributions to career development of an accomplished student. In public affairs of Alberta, both as a senior member of perpetuating her memory, it forges a link between the the Executive of the Government of the Province of musical ability and the disciplined study of youth, the Alberta and as a member of the Legislative Assembly training and mentorship of teachers and educational representing the provincial constituency of Calgary institutions, and the recognition afforded by the Lougheed. Applicants demonstrate strong academic Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. $1,000, one award. achievement, leadership and/or active volunteer Apply to: CPO. participation in high school and post-secondary or community organizations, sports activities, cultural TAMMY-LYNN POWERS MEMORIAL or political activities. Applicant must be entering TAP SCHOLARSHIP second year of full-time studies in first undergraduate In memory of Tammy-Lynn Powers this scholarship program. Min. $2,000, one award. Student must be recognizes a female tap dancer in the over-13 age currently attending U of C, SAIT, MRU, BVC, or AUArts. category at the Wild Rose Dance Arts Association Apply to: CF. Deadline: May 15. who exemplifies promise, dedication, enthusiasm and a great love of dance. Approx. $300, one award. JULIA TURNBULL LEADERSHIP AWARD* Apply to: Wild Rose Dance Arts Association. For students (Canadian citizens or Permanent residents) entering their first year of full-time undergraduate studies directly from Grade 12 from Leadership either a CBE, CCSD or Charter School in Calgary. School and community leadership, preferably involvement in student politics, interest in volunteering CLAY RIDDELL COMMUNITY HERO SCHOLARSHIP* internationally. $1,000, five or more awards. Apply to: CF. Deadline: May 30. The Clay Riddell Community Hero Scholarship honors youth who exemplify the traits that Mr. Riddell lived KATHRYN HUGET LEADERSHIP AWARD* by – leadership, integrity and generosity. Given Established in memory of Kathryn Huget to recognize annually to up to two deserving youth heroes who her leadership in business. She was a long-time are connected with a participating Shaw Birdies for champion of the important role of women in the Kids presented by AltaLink charity. Student must workplace. This award provides fellowships at be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and the graduate or doctoral level. Preference given to demonstrate community involvement, exemplifying applicants studying in the areas of: organizational each of the traits of leadership, integrity and behaviour, business administration, business and generosity. Entering first year of full-time studies commerce, sociology or psychology. Min. $1,000, within four years of receiving the scholarship; in one award. Apply to: CF. Deadline: June 30. good academic standing for acceptance to technical school, college or university. $7,500, one to two awards. Apply to: CF. Deadline: July 15.

*apply online at calgaryfoundation.org 21 KINSMEN CLUB OF CALGARY SCHOLARSHIP* Sciences or Library Technician program, Certificate Scholarship is for students who demonstrate program, Undergraduate or Graduate degree who commitment to community development and demonstrates a passion for the library sciences leadership, have contributed to the community by field. Passionate about librarianship, aptitude for volunteering with a non-profit group or has held information and library systems and love of reading. a position of responsibility with a community Financial need. Approx. $2,000, two awards. Apply to: organization. Student must currently be attending an CF. Deadline: June 1. accredited post-secondary institution in Canada, is normally a resident of, or has graduated from a high school in Southern Alberta (determined as including Unique Red Deer and any area south). Student must be enrolling in the final year of any undergraduate degree EVERY WOMAN CAN: THE MARIA K. ERIKSEN or diploma program, and demonstrate satisfactory MEMORIAL BURSARY* academic standing and financial need.$1,000, three The Maria Eriksen Memorial Bursary funds awards. Apply to: CF. Deadline: May 15. professional development or technical training at an accredited institution to support the successful OPTIMIST CLUB WILLIAM J. CUMMER transition of an individual’s life in Canada. The SCHOLARSHIP FUND* successful candidate must be an immigrant woman Established in recognition of the 70th anniversary (Canadian citizen or Permanent resident) residing in of the Optimist Club of Calgary and long standing Alberta who is attending school in order to return to member, William Cummer, for his service and her pre-immigration field of work. Applicants must be contributions to the Club. Applicant must be full-time in financial need and currently enrolled in a recognized student entering final year of study in first certificate, educational institution. $2,000, five bursaries. Apply degree or diploma program, Alberta resident, to CF. Deadline: June 15. Canadian citizen. Preference given to students from Calgary area, demonstrating service to youth and the community, individual financial need, and good academic standing. $2,500, one or more awards. Apply to: CF. Deadline: June 30.

SHANNON BURWASH AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EQUINE, AGRI-BUSINESS AND/OR AGRICULTURAL STUDIES* Established to honour the legacy of Shannon Burwash, her love for the horse and extensive involvement in the Quarter Horse industry. For students entering more advanced years of study (third year and beyond) in any field of study with emphasis on horses, agriculture, agribusiness, animal health technology, or equine veterinary medicine at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution. $2,000, one award. Apply to: CF. Deadline: June 1. KIDS CANCER CARE DEREK WANDZURA SHELAGH NEARY MIKULAK MEMORIAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP* SCHOLARSHIP FOR LEADERSHIP & In memory of Derek Wandzura, a one-time award is INNOVATION IN LIBRARY STUDIES* available to childhood cancer patients and survivors, In memory of Shelagh Neary Mikulak, for a student in for use in post-secondary studies. Scholarships are any year of study, including entrance, at a Canadian awarded based on quality of application and level of post-secondary enrolled in a Library and Information financial need. Applicants must be a childhood cancer

22 *apply online at calgaryfoundation.org patient or survivor diagnosed at age 18 or younger, be a resident of Southern Alberta, with a residential address located south of Red Deer and have applied to or be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary education institute for the upcoming fall or winter terms. Awards vary each year starting at $1,000. Apply to: CF.

MARY WINEFRIDE COLLINS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH LITERATURE Established by the descendants of Mary Winefride Collins (1901-1987), in recognition of her indomitable pursuit of personal fulfillment through education. She was a lifelong advocate of education in the arts; a lover of music, poetry and visual expression; and an inspiration to many. Awarded to a graduating Grade 6 student who has achieved excellence in English composition. $250, one award. Apply to: Haultain Memorial Elementary School.

RIDEAU PARK SCHOOL CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship provides three awards to the top academic students in Grade 7, 8 and 9 attending Rideau Park Junior High School. $20-$25, three awards. Apply to: Rideau Park School.

ROTARY CLUB STAY IN SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP Students selected into this program are each connected with a mentor commencing in Grade seven through their whole educational process until they graduate from a Post Secondary Program. Student selection is based on two main factors: 1) the student must have the academic ability to graduate from high school and meet university entrance requirements throughout the complete program and 2) The student must come from a family that does not have the financial means to pay for a post-secondary education. Variable amount. Apply to: Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown.

SQUADRON LEADER MCALPINE CADET TRUST FUND AWARDS These awards are for Airforce cadets with achievement in at least one of the following: military, athletic, academic or bilingualism. Approx. $500, four awards. Apply to: Royal Military College.

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