Big Brothers Big Sisters Society Of Calgary And Area Scholarship

Deadline

May 30

Value

$1,000

Donor

Big Brothers Big Sisters and various donors

Where Tenable

Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School District (City of Calgary schools only)

Field of Study

Unrestricted

Number

One

Eligibility

Open to students registered in grade 12 who are completing the requirements of a high school diploma. Applicants must have attained marks sufficient for entrance to a post-secondary area of study. Applicants are required to submit an original essay, of approximately 500 words, describing their past or present involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters and how it has made an impact on their life. The essay should also include information about the applicant’s future plans and aspirations. If applicable, applicants are encouraged to provide a statement outlining their need for financial assistance. Selection will be based on the essay and, when provided, the financial assistance statement.

Apply

You can apply by creating an account in our Student Award Application Portal. Applicants should check with their Guidance office for more information and are encouraged to discuss their application with the Scholarship Coordinator at their high school.

Selection & Payment

Recipients are selected by September by the EducationMatters Student Award Selection Committee and may include representatives of Big Brothers Big Sisters. To claim the award, within twelve (12) months of notification of award, the recipient must be registered in an eligible program of post-secondary study in Canada or an eligible skilled trades or apprenticeship program. Payments are made to the post-secondary institution.

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This awards is available to students of the following schools

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James Fowler High School

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Robert Thirsk High School

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Nelson Mandela High School

Louise Dean School

Lord Beaverbrook High School

Lester B. Pearson High School

John G. Diefenbaker High School

Jack James High School

Henry Wise Wood High School

Forest Lawn High School

Ernest Manning High School

Crescent Heights High School

Central Memorial High School

Centennial High School

Bowness High School

Alternative High School

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