Scholarships
Whether you are considering an apprenticeship, a certificate, a diploma or a degree program, post-secondary education costs money and you need to be prepared for the expense. Scholarships can be a great way to help finance the expense. It's important to note that scholarships are typically based on conditional acceptance from a post-secondary institution, as scholarships are meant to help pay for school. You do not have to be fully accepted into a program at the time you apply for scholarships, but you do not get the money until you actually attend school.
Deadlines are just around the corner!
MyBlueprint Scholarships - Log into your MyBlueprint account. From the "Home" page, click "Tasks" > "Scholarships" > "Enter Draw". Check the draw dates and eligibility requirements. Draw dates differ for each award. When you are ready to apply, be sure to complete the google form and then click "Confirm Entry" to submit.
- The Canadian Mathematical Society STEM Scholarships
- STEM Scholarship by Scotiabank
- Financial Wellness Scholarship by Scotiabank
- myBlueprint $1000 Bankroll Contest
Rotary Career Opportunity Fund Award - Please email completed application to Ms. Halter (jill.halter@rdcrs.ca) by 4:30 pm on Monday April 26 for consideration. Information about the award can be found here. The application can be accessed here.
The Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake 4 Way Test Scholarship - Applicants must be from Sylvan Lake, Bentley or Eckville. The deadline to apply is May 1.
Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation & myBlueprint - Applicants must demonstrate financial need. The deadline to apply is May 7.
Central Alberta Vintage Auto Club Bob & Jean Spencer Scholarship - Please email your completed application to Ms. Halter (jill.halter@rdrs.ca) by 4:30 pm on Wednesday June 23 (last day of class) so it can be submitted prior to the June 30 deadline. Click here for more information on this scholarship.
Scholarship Success
It is easy for your scholarship applications to get overlooked. Check out the ScholarTree blog below and avoid common mistakes on your scholarship applications...
This webinar by Janet MacDonald of mycampusGPS.ca gives valuable information for how to find scholarships and actually get them...
Search Engines & Other Resources
For all students:
The Notre Dame Scholarship, Award & Bursary List
Alberta Learning Information Services
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Board Scholarships
Queen Esther Education Foundation
Red Deer Regional Catholic Education Foundation
Red Deer Regional Health Foundation
Red Deer & District Community Foundation Financial Awards
For Indigenous students:
Nelson's Indigenous Student Scholarship
Métis and Non-Status Indian Bursary Program
Alberta Blue Cross Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students
Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool
Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards
Indspire Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards
ATCO Indigenous Education Awards Program
The Rebecca Kelln Metis Bursary Fund
Rupertsland Institute (RLI) Post Secondary Funding
The Canada Post Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards
RBC Indigenous Student Awards Program
Horatio Alger Indigenous Achievement Scholarship
For students with Disabilities:
Voice of Albertans with Disabilities
For students involved in athletics:
Post-Secondary Entrance Awards
For students planning to attend post-secondary programs in fall 2021, entrance awards are available through the institution you will be attending. Entrance awards can be a great source of money to pay for school. Some scholarships demand applications others do not! Some schools have scholarship application deadlines before admission deadlines! Application requirements and deadlines vary by school, so check with your institution directly for more information.
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
Student Aid recommends you apply for this scholarship when your official high school transcripts are available and once you have completed any high school upgrading credit courses. If you are starting school after August 1, 2021, you will apply using the 2021-22 application (available in August).