Sep 3 / Desiree Billey

Alberta Scholarships Update - September 2024

Alexander Rutherford Scholarship

Students can now log in to their Alberta Student Aid accounts to apply online for

the 2024-25 Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship.

For more information on the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship, including eligibility and how to apply, go to: Alexander Rutherford Scholarship.

Alberta Scholarships and Awards

The 2024-25 scholarship and award applications are now available!

Learn more about scholarships, awards and bursaries offered by the Alberta Government and apply at Alberta Scholarships.

Alex Decoteau Award of Honour

The Alex Decoteau Award of Honour recognizes the sacrifice of Canada's brave veterans and their families and supports them in their post-secondary pursuits in Alberta.

Valued at $5,000, this award helps meet the Alberta Government’s commitment to make it easier for Canadian veterans and their families to transition from service to the next steps in their careers. An individual may receive a lifetime maximum of two awards.

How to Apply

Submit the completed application form and all supporting documentation to Alberta Student Aid by October 31, 2024.

For more information on eligibility and how to apply for the Alex Decoteau Award of Honour, visit:

Alex Decoteau Award of Honour

Excellence in Public Law Scholarship - NEW!

The Excellence in Public Law Scholarship recognizes and rewards academic achievement of outstanding upper year students enrolled full-time in the faculty of law: one award at the University of Alberta, and one award at the University of Calgary.

Two awards valued at $10,000 each. Each university selects an award recipient based on their academic standing in course work focused on the field of public law, which includes courses focused on constitutionalism (including federalism), the rule of law and statutory interpretation. Consideration will also be given to applicants who are enrolled in combined programs, (e.g., LLB/MBA programs).

An individual may receive a lifetime maximum of one award.

How to Apply

There is no application form. Recipients are selected by their university based solely upon their academic standing in their law degree program.

For more information on eligibility and the selection process for this scholarship, visit:

Excellence in Public Law Scholarship

Jason Lang Scholarship

The scholarship recognizes and rewards Alberta post-secondary students for their academic achievements and encourages them to continue in their undergraduate or professional program of study. Students who meet the eligibility criteria are nominated by the Student Awards Office at the Alberta post-secondary institution where they currently attend.

Learn more on eligibility and how to apply for the Jason Lang Scholarship at:

Jason Lang Scholarship

Alberta Apprentice & Trainee Awards and Scholarships

Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) provides various scholarships to apprentices and occupational trainees every year.

To learn more, browse the AIT scholarships and awards listings at:

Apprentice & Trainee Awards and Scholarships

Parent/Guardian Access to Application Information

Students may want a parent(s)/guardian to assist with aspects of their scholarships and awards application and information. In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta), Alberta Student Aid requires written consent to share personal information with a parent(s)/guardian.

High school awards counselors should inform students a Consent to Disclose Personal Information form must be completed and submitted to Alberta Student Aid to disclose their personal information to a designated individual.

The Consent to Disclose Personal Information form is available at:

Applications and Forms

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Thank you

Your continued support and cooperation plays a large role in the tremendous success of Alberta Student Aid's scholarships and awards program. Your efforts in promoting and communicating these changes to your staff and students is greatly appreciated.

Contacts

If financial awards representatives at your school have further questions, contact:

Alberta Scholarships and Awards
Email: ae.scholarships@gov.ab.ca