This innovative award was launched in 2008 by the Said Arrata family for new Canadians transitioning to post-secondary studies or trades. CBE teachers and specialists have identified the need for this type of award as the number of ESL/permanent resident students grows significantly each year in Calgary, where every high school has some percentage of  Continue Reading »

The Calgary Foundation has a long history of community involvement and supporting education in Calgary. These student awards were established in 2010 in memory of Marguerite Patricia P. Bannister. The awards are intended to support a child in a single parent family pursing post-secondary education at the University of Calgary. Donor Marguerite Patricia P. Bannister  Continue Reading »

Honouring their mothers, Tony and Kay Van den Brink established this bursary in recognition of students who have qualifications to continue on to post-secondary but do not have the financial means. They wish the scholarship to follow the students to their choice of academic institution to cover the cost of tuition, books and other needs.  Continue Reading »

A Crescent Heights High School graduate, Joan Ethier has a passion for encouraging women to study and pursue careers in the Sciences. The scholarship will be awarded to students identifying as female in the Calgary Board of Education pursuing Science or Engineering degree studies, or a degree in Information or Computer Systems in any faculty  Continue Reading »

Ben Albert understood the importance of education and the positive impact sports has in a person’s life. Ben had a passion and drive to excel academically and in sport. He proved you could be a top student but also participate and succeed in sports at the same time. The Benjamin (Ben) Albert Legacy Award was  Continue Reading »

The Fogolâr Furlan di Calgary is an association whose members originate from the culturally and linguistically unique region of Friuli Venezia Giulia in Northeastern Itay. The founding members of the Fogolâr Furlan di Calgary wanted a better life for themselves and for their children. They worked hard for the interests of their families and considered  Continue Reading »

Dr. and Mrs. MacGougan established the William Keir MacGougan Memorial Bursary in 1963 in memory of William Keir MacGougan. The purpose of the bursary is to provide an incentive to boys who might otherwise be discouraged by reason of financial need to pursue post-secondary education. Donor Dr. and Mrs. MacGougan Where Tenable Calgary Board of  Continue Reading »

Originally established in 1993 for students of the Plains Indians Cultural Survival School, this award for Indigenous, Métis and Inuit students was transferred to the EducationMatters in 2005. The purpose of this award is to encourage Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit students, who have demonstrated involvement in their school and communities, to pursue post-secondary education. Donor  Continue Reading »

The Richard R. and Linda A. Singleton Education Fund Award was established to provide financial assistance for well-rounded students involved in many and diverse aspects of the school and/or community and who require financial assistance to undertake post-secondary studies. Donor Richard R. and Linda A. Singleton Education Fund at Calgary Foundation Where tenable Calgary Board  Continue Reading »

In 1984 the Viscount Bennett Band Parents Association established a Scholarship fund to encourage talented, deserving students, currently enrolled in a Grade 11 Band program, the opportunity and incentive to continue their studies in the Grade 12 band program. This award is intended to assist students who might otherwise be unable to continue in the  Continue Reading »