Calgary Flames Foundation Community Involvement Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Calgary Flames Foundation to recognize well-rounded students who exemplify leadership and volunteerism in their community.

Donor

The Calgary Flames Foundation on behalf of Jennifer and Steve Major (from proceeds of the Calgary Flames Ambassadors’ Charity Poker Tournament)

Where Tenable

Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School District (City of Calgary schools only)

Field of Study

Unrestricted

Value

$2,000

Number

Four awards

Eligibilty

Open to students registered in grade 12 who are completing the requirements of a high school diploma. Applicants must exemplify leadership as demonstrated through volunteer activities within the school and/or community and have academic requirements sufficient for entrance into their chosen program of study.

Applicants are required to submit an original essay of approximately 500 words describing how they have demonstrated leadership in their volunteerism and why they have chosen the particular volunteer opportunities in which they participated.

Applicants are required to submit one letter of reference. The letter may be provided by a community leader representing a community-based organization or a school official, and should speak to the applicant’s leadership, volunteerism and involvement in the community.

Selection will be based on leadership/volunteerism, essay and the reference.

Apply

Online application available at www.educationmatters.ca. 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 EducationMatters Selection committee may also include a representative from the Calgary Flames Foundation. To claim the award, within eighteen (18) months of notification the recipient must be registered in an eligible program of post-secondary study of at least two years duration, or an eligible skilled trades or apprenticeship program. Payments are made to the post-secondary institutions.