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Investing in the Future Award

By | March 9, 2023

This student award was founded in 2022 by an incredibly generous anonymous donor with the desire to provide students in financial need with the opportunity to be fully supported on their postsecondary journey.  Investing in young people is a true investment into our future – this student award will remove financial barriers to success for  Continue Reading »

Warriors Science Award

By | April 5, 2022

This award is granted to a student who is a curious learner, well rounded and demonstrates excellence in academics, leadership, volunteerism, and community with grit to pursue chosen path of sciences. Donor Sameena Shariff and Shabhana Mohammad Where Tenable Henry Wise Wood High School Field of Study Biology or Chemistry related Value One at $1,000  Continue Reading »

Jason Fasano Spirit Award

By | February 16, 2022

The Jason Fasano Spirit Award honours how Jason lived his life each and every day. Jason graduated from Bowness High School (2007) and attended Western University, graduating with a Commerce degree. Jason was a proud member of the Bowness Trojans, playing both rugby and football and continued playing varsity football in university. Jason’s special gift  Continue Reading »

Tylena Readwin Memorial Award

By | February 12, 2019

Tylena Readwin was an art major at Bowness High School with infectious spirit and humour. She was an inspiring artist with compassion for all life (human, animal, and plant) wanting the world to be a more beautiful place for all to enjoy. This award was lovingly established in Tylena’s memory to support students who struggle  Continue Reading »

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Forest Lawn Resiliency Scholarship

By | June 1, 2018

This scholarship was established to recognize and support students at Forest Lawn High that have demonstrated resiliency to overcome adversity and challenges during their high school career. Donor Anonymous Where Tenable Forest Lawn High School Field of Study Unrestricted Value $2000 Number One Eligibility Open to students registered in grade 12 at Forest Lawn High  Continue Reading »

William Aberhart Alumni Scholarship

By | February 27, 2018

In 2009, the William Aberhart High School 50th Anniversary Reunion Committee wanted to make a difference for future graduates from Aberhart, a school that fostered life-long friendships and learning for the committee members. They chose to establish an endowment fund to create a legacy for tomorrow’s graduates to further the students’ success through pursuit of post-secondary  Continue Reading »

George Morley Memorial Scholarship

By | February 27, 2018

This award was established in 2004 by Mrs. Yvonne Morley and her family. It was created in memory of Mr. George Morley, a long-time volunteer within the CBE schools and with YouthInkIT for over 10 years. George was a Canadian history buff, a founding president of the Canadian Aviation Historical society, founder and publisher of  Continue Reading »

Olwen Thomas Memorial Award

By | February 26, 2018

This award was established in honour of Olwen (Evans) Thomas, an educator and administrator with the Calgary Board of Education, who started her career in 1971 as a Social Studies teacher at Crescent Heights High School. Olwen was staff sponsor of the student council and the cheerleaders and was the school librarian for a couple  Continue Reading »

Tom Inkster Memorial Scholarship

By | February 23, 2018

Tom Inkster was the kind of man who inspired action in his students; lifting them out of ordinary classroom experiences and into extraordinary, life-changing learning situations. He led, enabled, allowed, trusted, had faith in, laughed with and inspired us all. This award was established by his former students, family and friends, as a tribute to  Continue Reading »

Nickolas Paswisty Memorial Bursary

By | February 23, 2018

Nick was a kind, gentle old-soul.  He loved family and friends. Nick had many friends and was often referred to as the class clown, was very thoughtful of others, and was always the first to lend a helping hand or shoulder to lean on.  Nick aspired to attend Culinary School and become a Chef who  Continue Reading »