Awards & Scholarships
National Scholarships and Awards
The following list of major national and provincial scholarships is intended as a general guide of the types of scholarships available, and does not include every one of the tens of thousands of scholarships out there. For a more comprehensive list of provincial and national scholarships, or to learn about student loans and grants, the following websites are very informative:
The two scholarships below are unlimited, and are awarded automatically to students who attain a certain average mark:
Alexander Rutherford Scholarships
- Who: 75% combined average in 5 courses in grades 10, 11, or 12
- What: $300 for grade 10, and $2,500 for 10, 11, and 12
- Deadline: May 1st and December 1st, but applications are accepted year-round
http://alis.alberta.ca/pdf/scholarships/Rutherford%20Scholarship.pdf
U of A Academic Excellence
- Who: 80% combined average and planning to attend the University of Alberta
- What: $500 to $5,000
- Deadline: December 15
http://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ro.cfm?id=391
Therefore, students who attain these averages should definitely apply, since their scholarship awards are guaranteed.
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