Bilanes-Martinez Memorial Scholarship
Deadline
May 30
Value
$1,000
Donor
Bilanes and Martinez Family and Friends
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 and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must exemplify service and leadership as demonstrated through volunteer activities within the school and/or community. Applicants are required to submit an essay of approximately 500 words sharing their story of how their lives have been impacted by cancer, reflect on the applicant’s goals for the future and how volunteerism/leadership have contributed to determining their future path. Students must also submit a list of their volunteer activities both in-school and in the greater community. Selection will be based on the essay, leadership/volunteerism and financial need statement.
Apply
Complete the online application. 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. The selection committee shall include a member of the Bilanes or Martinez family. To claim the award, within twenty-four (24) months of notification of award, the recipient must be registered in an eligible program of post-secondary study in Canada of at least two years duration, which can include vocational, apprenticeship, trades, technical or postsecondary institutions. Payments are made to the post-secondary/training institution.
This awards is available to students of the following schools:
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