Originally established as a historical award by the “Aunts and Uncles at Large” and their donors, this scholarship recognizes graduating students who have been mentees of, or mentors for, the organization. Donor Big Brothers Big Sisters and various donors Where Tenable            Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School District  Continue Reading »

The Laurie Sommerville Scholarship was established to recognize students who have the potential to successfully complete post-secondary studies but may not otherwise be able to do so because of adverse life experiences and are in need of some financial support and encouragement. Donor Laurie Sommerville Where Tenable Calgary Board of Education Field of Study Unrestricted  Continue Reading »

This award was established to encourage Calgary Board of Education refugee or immigrant students who have come to Canada within the last five years to continue their education to achieve success in their new lives and careers. Donor Anonymous Where Tenable Calgary Board of Education Field of Study Unrestricted – Students pursuing trades/vocational programs are  Continue Reading »

This award was established to provide financial support to students entering their first year of a practical health care program at Bow Valley College, Mount Royal University, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) or the University of Calgary Donor Eimer Scholarship Fund at the Calgary Foundation Where Tenable Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Catholic School  Continue Reading »

The Calgarians Improving Society Award was founded in 2021 by the Cooke Family to help exceptional, community-minded young people choosing to study in Calgary enter careers that will make a positive contribution to Canadian society. DONOR(S): The Cooke Family WHERE TENABLE: Calgary Board of Education FIELD OF STUDY: Unrestricted VALUE: At least $2,500 per year  Continue Reading »

This scholarship was established in memory of Rudy Berger who was born in 1927 and lived a meaningful 96 years with a successful career in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. After graduating from Western Canada High School, Rudy’s entrepreneurial drive led him to construct his own hamburger booth and obtain a license for a midway  Continue Reading »

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 »

In 1959, M. Cecil Brownlee established a trust fund for students of the Calgary Board of Education to encourage deserving students who might otherwise be discouraged by reason of financial need to pursue post-secondary education. Donor Brownlee – Calgary Board of Education (CBE) Scholarship Fund at Calgary Foundation Where Tenable Calgary Board of Education Field  Continue Reading »

Mr. Brigden served as Science Department Head at Ernest Manning High School for nine years from September 1969 to June 1978. He was genuinely admired and respected by his students and staff colleagues. His attention to good scholarship coupled with his friendly and helpful interest in extra­curricular activities will long be remembered. In his memory,  Continue Reading »

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 »