Joan Ethier Women In Science Scholarship

Deadline

May 1

Value

The value of the award will be distributed as the equivalent of one half of the tuition, excluding General Fees, as determined by the Faculty of Science in the University of Calgary for each of the recipient’s first two years at university. Receipt of the Award for the second year will be contingent upon obtaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the first year. Note that the award is open to recipients attending any Canadian degree granting institution.

Donor

Joan Ethier

Where Tenable

Crescent Heights High School or, if no suitable candidates, all Calgary Board of Education (CBE) High Schools

Field of Study

Information or Computer Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology or Astronomy in any Canadian degree granting institution

Number

A minimum of one award

Eligibility

Preference will be given to students at Crescent Heights High School, although, in the absence of suitable candidates, the award will be open to all students in the CBE who identify as female. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents, registered in grade 12 and completing the requirements of a high school diploma that will qualify them for post‐secondary education. Applicants must show strong aptitude and interest in Science and subsequently register in a program of study leading to a degree in a Faculty of Science, Engineering or Information or Computer Systems. Applicants must demonstrate significant financial need. In addition, having held/holding a part‐time job or summer employment is highly desirable. Applicants are required to submit letters of reference, preferably from a school official such as a Science teacher. Applicants are also encouraged to submit letters of reference from employers or a community leader who can attest to their interest and aptitude in science and/or their financial need. Applicants must have demonstrated positive citizenship qualities by volunteering in the school and/or community. Selection will be based on a balance of aptitude/interest in the sciences, financial need and school/community involvement with the Award not necessarily going to the candidate with the highest marks.

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 Crescent Heights High School.

Selection & Payment

Recipients are selected and notified by fall. To claim the award, beginning within eighteen (18) months of notification of award, the recipient must be registered in a program at a Canadian degree granting institution of at least three years duration and leading to a degree in one of the indicated fields of study. Payments are made to the post‐secondary institution upon proof of registration in equal installments with confirmation of enrollment during each academic term. A Payment Activation Form must be received no later than three (3) months after the beginning of each academic term.

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John G. Diefenbaker High School
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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
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