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 “Stip Scene”, a historical review of comic art, past president of N.W.M.P. Commemorative Association, author and director of the Red Coat Puppet Theatre as well as a current events enthusiast. The award aims to provide financial assistance to students pursuing post-secondary education.

Donor

Mrs. Yvonne Morley and her family

Where Tenable

Lord Beaverbrook High School

Field of Study

Unrestricted

Value

$500

Number

One

Eligibility

Open to students registered in grade 12 who are completing the requirements of a high school diploma. Applicants must demonstrate positive citizenship and leadership qualities as revealed by their participation in non-academic activities of the art department and the school. Applicants must have a demonstrated passion about art and not only a commitment to their own growth as an artist but their peers in the arts as well. Applicants must have a high level of participation in the arts program, on-going contribution to class learning, good work habits and class attendance, and a positive attitude and be a resident of Calgary, Alberta.

Applicants must submit an original piece of art work, in any medium, done outside of the assigned school program curriculum and submit an essay of approximately 500 words about the piece demonstrating their growth as an artist and personal interest in their chosen area of art.

Apply

Online application available at www.educationmatters.ca. Original pieces of art work should be submitted to the Art Teacher or Scholarship Coordinator at Lord Beaverbrook High School.

Selection & Payment

School-specific. Recipients will be notified by September. The selection committee may include a member of the Morley family. To claim the award, within two (2) years of high school graduation the recipient must be registered in an eligible program of post-secondary study of at least two years duration leading to a degree or diploma. Payments will be made to the post-secondary institutions.

Deadline

Normally May 30. Applicants should check with their art teacher or the Guidance office for application deadlines.