EllisDon is offering this award to encourage youth to enter construction trades and apprenticeships. Donor EllisDon Construction Services Inc. Where Tenable Calgary Board of Education (CBE) Field of Study Construction trades or apprenticeships Value $2,211 Number One Eligibility Open to students registered in grade 12 who are completing the requirements of a high school diploma  Continue Reading »

The Foundation for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship (FAE) was founded to promote entrepreneurship among the youth of Alberta and this award was established to acknowledge and reward achievement of Calgary high school students in the study of business, financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Donor The Foundation for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship (FAE)Tracy Duncan Where Tenable Calgary  Continue Reading »

Andrew Hyslop and Barbara Zinter met while working at summer jobs as lifeguards at Miette Hot Springs in Jasper National Park in 1972. It was the beginning of a wonderful life together. Andrew was a lawyer for Petro-Canada and Barbara was a librarian with Suncor Energy. They established the Andrew Hyslop and Barbara Zinter Award  Continue Reading »

This award is in recognition of youth climate activists in Calgary. Donor Tracy Duncan Where Tenable Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School District (City of Calgary schools only) Field of Study Unrestricted Value One award of $1,500 or Two awards of $750 Number One or Two Eligibility Open to students registered in grade  Continue Reading »

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 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 »

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 »

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 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  Continue Reading »