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Andrew Hyslop and Barbara Zinter Award for Lifeguarding Andrew

By | February 28, 2025

Andrew Hyslop and Barbara Zinter met while working at summer jobs as lifeguards at Miette Hot Springs in Jasper National Park in 1972. It was the beginning of a wonderful life together. Andrew was a lawyer for Petro-Canada and Barbara was a librarian with Suncor Energy. They established the Andrew Hyslop and Barbara Zinter Award  Continue Reading »

Isabella Allen Memorial Award

By | February 28, 2025

Isabella was blessed with a big heart and shared her love freely. She loved to make friends and meet new people. Isabella had an ability to connect with those around her and always made an impression. Her legacy is that of friendship and hope, this endowment is to inspire students and to give opportunities to  Continue Reading »

Youth Climate Activist Prize

By | October 3, 2024

This award is in recognition of youth climate activists in Calgary. Donor Tracy Duncan Where Tenable Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School District (City of Calgary schools only) Field of Study Unrestricted Value One award of $1,500 or Two awards of $750 Number One or Two Eligibility Open to students registered in grade  Continue Reading »

Sandra Jeffrey Memorial Scholarship

By | March 8, 2024

For 34 years, Sandra taught elementary children at five Calgary Board of Education schools and was a Learning Leader at two of them. She loved teaching and cared deeply for her students. Sandra was particularly focused on teaching methods designed to strengthen her students’ reading ability. Sandra’s commitment to the education of students continued long  Continue Reading »

Brookes College Award

By | February 29, 2024

This award was established by Brookes College to encourage and support students in pursuing further education beyond high school.   DONOR: Brookes College WHERE TENABLE: Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School District (City of Calgary schools only) FIELD OF STUDY: Unrestricted VALUE: Minimum $1,000 NUMBER: Up to four (4) ELIGIBILITY: Open to students  Continue Reading »

Greta Marofke Siblings Affected By Cancer Memorial Scholarship

By | February 29, 2024

This award was established to commemorate Greta Paige Marofke, daughter and granddaughter of two generations of William Aberhart High School alumni, who passed away in 2017 at the age of 3. The story of Greta’s two year struggle with a rare form of liver cancer brought together people from all over the world in a  Continue Reading »

Bilanes-Martinez Memorial Scholarship

By | November 6, 2023

Eduardo Bilanes lived a long life with selflessness in one hand and compassion in the other, always caring for those around him first. Eduardo-Jose Martinez carried happiness and positivity wherever he went, lending a helping hand while bringing a smile to your face. Both Eduardos were diagnosed with cancer, and in 2022, peacefully passed away  Continue Reading »

Doris Donald Memorial Bursary In Fine Arts

By | March 9, 2023

This award was established in 1982 through the Alberta Child Reach Society in memory of Doris Donald. The purpose of the award is to assist students who could not afford class fees and/or materials without financial help. Donor Endowed by the family and friends of Doris Donald Where Tenable Calgary Board of Education Field of Study  Continue Reading »

CBE Staff Association Scholarship Award

By | March 9, 2023

The CBE Staff Association proudly represents close to 5000 support staff employees who work in various capacities to support the education of CBE students. Since 2011, the CBE Staff Association has been proud to further support education by offering a range of scholarship opportunities for students who have a parent or guardian who is a  Continue Reading »

Bruce Leitl Composition Award

By | March 9, 2023

This scholarship was established in 2010 to honour Bruce Leitl’s contribution to the local and national music production industry. He wrote scores for television commercials and films and produced recordings for some of Canada’s leading musicians. We are surrounded by soundtracks – in movies, TV shows, video games and commercials – and someone wrote them.  Continue Reading »