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Calgary Flames Foundation Community Involvement Scholarship

By | March 9, 2023

This scholarship was established by the Calgary Flames Foundation to recognize well-rounded students who exemplify leadership and volunteerism in their community. Donor The Calgary Flames Foundation on behalf of Jennifer and Steve Major (from proceeds of the Calgary Flames Ambassadors’ Charity Poker Tournament) Where Tenable Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School District (City  Continue Reading »

EducationMatters Future Leaders Award

By | March 9, 2023

Inspired by the Results crafted by the CBE Trustees, this award was established by EducationMatters in 2006 in honour of the CBE Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. Adhering to the principles that we can all be leaders and that learning experiences empower students to lead the way in their schools, their communities and the world around  Continue Reading »

Marguerite Patricia P. Bannister Memorial Degree Awards at the Calgary Foundation

By | March 9, 2023

The Calgary Foundation has a long history of community involvement and supporting education in Calgary. These student awards were established in 2010 in memory of Marguerite Patricia P. Bannister. The awards are intended to support a child in a single parent family pursing post-secondary education at the University of Calgary. Donor Marguerite Patricia P. Bannister  Continue Reading »

William Keir Macgougan Memorial Bursary

By | March 9, 2023

Dr. and Mrs. MacGougan established the William Keir MacGougan Memorial Bursary in 1963 in memory of William Keir MacGougan. The purpose of the bursary is to provide an incentive to boys who might otherwise be discouraged by reason of financial need to pursue post-secondary education. Donor Dr. and Mrs. MacGougan Where Tenable Calgary Board of  Continue Reading »

Richard R. and Linda A. Singleton Education Fund Award

By | March 9, 2023

The Richard R. and Linda A. Singleton Education Fund Award was established to provide financial assistance for well-rounded students involved in many and diverse aspects of the school and/or community and who require financial assistance to undertake post-secondary studies. Donor Richard R. and Linda A. Singleton Education Fund at Calgary Foundation Where tenable Calgary Board  Continue Reading »

Ivy & Len Freeston Award

By | March 9, 2023

This scholarship was established in 2006 in tribute to Len and Ivy Freeston’s deep love of the arts and each other. Endowed by their son and daughter-in-law, it is intended to provide a graduating high school student the opportunity to pursue post-secondary education for a career in the arts. By fostering future artists and those  Continue Reading »

Skipping Stone Foundation Trans Community Award

By | March 9, 2023

“The Skipping Stone Foundation supports and empowers trans and gender diverse youth and their families by providing low-barrier access to social and community, mental health and medical services. Our name originates from the idea that positive actions have a profound and far reaching impact like water ripples away from a skipping stone. In recognizing those  Continue Reading »

Aboriginal Students Award

By | March 9, 2023

This award was established to provide a financial award for studies in all academic areas of post-secondary education. The purpose of this award is to meet the increasing needs of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students for financial support in pursuing post-secondary education, and to assist them in the pursuit of excellence in every discipline.  Continue Reading »

Job’s Daughters International Scholarship

By | March 9, 2023

This award was established to encourage Grade 12 students from the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) or Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) to pursue post-secondary education.  Job’s Daughters International’s foundation is to teach life skills such as leadership, teamwork, community service, public speaking and self-confidence in a supportive environment, and to assist them in becoming  Continue Reading »

Calgarians Improving Society Award

By | March 9, 2023

The Calgarians Improving Society Award was founded in 2021 by the Cooke Family to help exceptional, community-minded young people choosing to study in Calgary enter careers that will make a positive contribution to Canadian society. DONOR(S): The Cooke Family WHERE TENABLE: Calgary Board of Education FIELD OF STUDY: Unrestricted VALUE: At least $2,500 per year  Continue Reading »