External Scholarships
FurnacePrices.ca Voice of the Future Scholarship
DEADLINE: June 30th 2024
At FurnacePrices.ca, we believe in the power of young voices to shape our world. Our scholarship isn’t just about financial support; it’s about giving you a platform to share your insights, concerns, and visions for the future.
Your Challenge. Your Voice. Your Impact.
We’re offering a $1,000 scholarship to students who are ready to stand up and speak out on the issues that matter most to them. Whether it’s climate change, mental health, educational equity, or any other challenge facing your generation, we want to hear from you.
Click here for more info on how to apply!
Faculty of Education 2024 Roger S. Smith Undergraduate Research Award
DEADLINE: April 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Want to do research this summer? Would you like to be on the inside - learning how research is done while receiving award funding?
Be sure to consider applying to the Faculty of Education 2024 Roger S. Smith Undergraduate Research Award!
This award is intended to cultivate and support research partnerships between undergraduate students and faculty members. The award provides undergraduate Faculty of Education students with the opportunity to receive $5,000 to cover approximately 17 weeks (or about 130 hours) of research-based activity from May to August. The project timelines are flexible, and may vary according to the schedules and commitments of both the academic supervisor and the student researcher.
For more information, please click here to visit the Roger S. Smith Undergraduate Research Award website.
How to Apply
Please complete the Google Form by Tuesday, April 2 at 4:00 PM. Click here to access the Google Form.
Phyllis Weston English Scholarship
DEADLINE: June 30, 2024, 12:00 AM
The Phyllis Weston Award was established in memory of Phyllis Weston who taught for 40 years in Calgary Public Schools. Her teaching had a lasting impact on many students.
Applicants must:
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and an Alberta resident.
Have attended their final year of high school in Calgary.
Be a full-time student registered at the University of Alberta, University of Calgary or University of Lethbridge entering their final year of studies in an Education Degree Program with a specialization in English and planning to become a high school English teacher.
Have good academic standing.
There is one award of approximately $1,000, applied directly to tuition. The deadline to apply is June 30th at midnight. Eligible applicants are encouraged to access award information directly through this link.
To access the Student Awards Online Portal, select ‘Apply Now’ under the award listing on the awards webpage. If there are any questions, please contact studentawards@calgaryfoundation.org.
Faculty of Education Fall 2023 Undergraduate Research Award
Opens: June 2024 for September 2025 admission
INFORMATION SESSION:
The McCall MacBain is doing an information session on February 5th from 12-12:50 pm! This would be a good opportunity for all students to see how YOU can get FREE tuition and living stipends for graduate students and professional programs!
Join us at the University of Alberta, 11405 87 Ave NW, ECHA 2 - Room 137, Edmonton, T6G 1C9 for a conversation with a McCall MacBain Scholarships representative and recent U of A candidate Emma Cooper.
Full Scholarships for Aspiring Community Leaders
Interested in mentorship, leadership skills development, and funding to start a graduate degree?
The McCall MacBain Scholarships are Canada’s first comprehensive, leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies. The program brings together students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles.
The scholarship covers:
Tuition and fees for 150+ eligible programs at McGill University
A living stipend of $2,000 per month during academic terms
Mentors, advisors, and coaching
A leadership development program
Up to 130 scholarships and awards will be offered annually for admission the following year. Two-thirds of the scholarships are available for Canadian students, and one-third are for international students in Canada and abroad.
CRITERIA:
Character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.
TIMELINE:
Applications will open in June 2024 for September 2025 admission.