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 »

This bursary was established to assist students in financial need with pursuing trade/vocational training beyond high school. DONOR: Anonymous WHERE TENABLE: Calgary Board of Education FIELD OF STUDY: Trade or vocational programs (4-year degree programs not eligible) VALUE: $4,000 NUMBER: Twenty (20) ELIGIBILITY: Open to students registered in grade 12 in the Calgary Board of  Continue Reading »

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 »

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 »

The HPAD Student Award provides financial support to a graduating HPAD student that will pursue post-secondary education or compete in high level/elite sport opportunities.   DONOR: Friends, families and alumni of the High Performance Development Pathway Program at Bowness High School WHERE TENABLE: Bowness High School FIELD OF STUDY: Unrestricted academic field of study but  Continue Reading »

Carolyn’s career with the Calgary Board of Education spanned three decades, through which she taught in a number of high schools. She was employed as a teacher of psychology at Henry Wise Wood High School from 1991-2002. She will always be remembered for her flamboyant persona, her zest for giving, and for her unconditional support  Continue Reading »

Established in memory of Carol Lee Bellam, this memorial scholarship is offered to students of William Roper Hull School. Carol Lee was a passionate educator in her career with the Calgary Board of Education. She was fundamental to the growth of French Immersion education in the CBE from the early 1980s, first as a teacher  Continue Reading »

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 »

This award was created by Fluor Canada to support two Centennial students pursuing an Engineering, Engineering Technology or STEM-related Career at a Canadian Post-Secondary program. Donor Fluor Canada Where Tenable Centennial High School Field of Study Engineering, Engineering Technology or STEM-related Career Value $1,000 Number Two Eligibility Applicants must  have grades appropriate to their chosen  Continue Reading »

This award was created by Fluor Canada to support a Centennial construction student enrolling in a full-time Canadian Post-Secondary construction trade program or one related to the construction industry (such as civil/structural engineering, engineering technology, architecture). Donor Fluor Canada Where Tenable Centennial High School Field of Study Construction (construction trade program or one related to  Continue Reading »