Other Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Last Updated (Monday, 08 February 2010 16:35) Written by Administrator Tuesday, 18 November 2008 16:46
Post-secondary students may also be interested in the following:
- Community Scholarships Program
- Nancy Fairley Scholarship
- Rose Margaret King Merit Awards and Don Howden and Jane Squire Howden Awards
- Charmaine Letourneau Fund
- Al Maurer Awards
- Alexandra Munn Scholarships
- Ranald & Vera Shean Memorial Scholarships
- Winspear Fund Scholarships for Advanced Classical Music
- Youth Formerly in Care Bursary
Before you apply, read the Tips for Applying for Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards and check out the FAQs. These forms require Adobe Acrobat to view. Please download the latest version here.
Community Scholarship Program (application deadline August 31)
For Edmonton and area residents who are experiencing financial need, have a demonstrated history of community leadership and volunteerism, and who can demonstrate that the program being pursued will enhance their ability to contribute in a meaningful way to the not-for-profit sector.
Application Package (Fillable PDF)
Nancy Fairley Scholarship (nomination deadline May 31)
For Edmonton public or Catholic students enrolled in a full International Baccalaureate (IB) program in their final year of high school. Eligible students must have a high academic standing in the IB English 30 course and demonstrate a generally high academic standing. Nominees must demonstrate leadership qualities by contributing to their school and/or community.
Nomination Package (PDF)
Rose Margaret King Merit Awards and Don Howden and Jane Squire Howden Awards (application deadline May 15)
For students in financial need who have attended school in Edmonton at some point during their kindergarten through Grade 12 educational history. Priority is given to students who have attended an inner city school and, in particular, those who have attended Alex Taylor School.
Application Package (Fillable PDF)
Charmaine Letourneau Fund (application deadline August 31)
For Deaf or Hard of Hearing residents of Alberta who will attend an academic or training program at a qualified post-secondary institution.
Application Package (Fillable PDF)
Al Maurer Awards (application deadline February 28)
For public service employees working in Edmonton who demonstrate public service excellence, commitment, and financial need.
Application Package (Fillable PDF)
Alexandra Munn Scholarships (application deadline January 15)
For Edmonton area students ages 11 to 15 who demonstrate financial need and outstanding talent in classical music (voice and/or instrument).
Application Package (Fillable PDF)
For students from Edmonton or Northern Alberta, who are pursuing classical music study of violin or piano at a recognized post-secondary institution or with a recognized private music teacher. The primary criterion is quality of performance.
Application Package (Fillable PDF)
Winspear Fund Scholarships for Advanced Classical Music (application deadline March 31).
For Edmonton area students who have achieved local, national or international recognition in classical music (voice and/or instrument) and will pursue study outside the local area.
Application Package (Fillable PDF)
Youth Formerly In Care (application deadline August 31)
For students who are residents of Edmonton or Northern Alberta who have spent a minimum of two years in the care and/or guardianship of Alberta Children and Youth Services (or any earlier related provincial government department that dealt with wards of the province).
Application Package (Fillable PDF)
For more information:
- E-mail scholarships@ecfoundation.org
- Call Scholarships Staff at (780) 426-0015 or toll free at 1-866-626-0015


