External Award Opportunities

Mount Royal University students are eligible to apply for several awards opportunities offered through external organizations. These awards are competitive as they may be offered to post-secondary students attending universities across Alberta or Canada.

The awards listed below are external opportunities with upcoming deadlines. External awards are not administered by Mount Royal University; applications or requests for more information must be submitted directly to the organization administering the award (unless otherwise stated).

Upcoming external award deadlines:

4-H Alberta Scholarships
For past or present members of an Alberta 4-H Club for a minimum of three years that are enrolled in post-secondary studies.
Amount: up to $2,500 in provincial scholarship funds
Deadline: May 5, 2012
For more information and an application please visit: http://www.4h.ab.ca/About/scholarships.html

ConocoPhillips Canada Centennial Scholarship Program
For full-time students already enrolled in a first bachelor degree program or a first diploma program. For students with academic excellence and demonstrated leadership. Students are allowed to apply for an award in only one category; Petroleum studies, environmental/sustainable development studies, or any field of study or discipline.
Amount: Up to $5,000 per year for a diploma program and up to $10,000 per year for a bachelor degree program
Deadline: May 11, 2012
Number: Each institution may nominate only one candidate per field of study (maximum 3 candidates)
Application Completed applications should be submitted to the Student Awards Office E102.

The C.D. Howe Memorial Foundation Engineering Scholarship Program
For undergraduate students enrolled in an engineering program who have completed the first year of an engineering program.
Amount: $7,500
Deadline: May 11, 2012
For more information and an application please visit www.aucc.ca. Completed applications should be submitted to the Student Awards Office E102.

2012 Mattinson Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities
For Canadian students with a permanent disability which is documented, who are obtaining a first undergraduate degree.
Amount: $2,500 (for a bachelor degree program)
Deadline: May 15, 2012
2012 Mattinson Guidelines
2012 Mattinson Application

ASPIRE- Prairie Centre Credit Union
For full-time undergraduate students entering their second or third year of post-secondary education with a focus on: business, agriculture, commerce, finance or other related and approved program.
Amount: An annual cash contribution towards education, guaranteed summer employment; and guaranteed management trainee position
Deadline: May 15, 2012
For more information and an application please visit: http://www.pccu.ca/aspire/

Rose Margaret King Merit Awards
For Alberta residents who have attended an Edmonton and area school for at least a portion of their education (kindergarten to grade 12) who are pursuing a program of study leading to a recognized license, certificate, diploma, or undergraduate or professional degree.
Amount: Variable
Deadline: May 15, 2012
For more information and an application please visit: http://www.ecfoundation.org/forstudents

The Kinsmen Club of Calgary Scholarship- The Calgary Foundation
For students who demonstrate financial need and demonstrate commitment to community development and leadership by volunteering with a non-profit group. Normally a resident of, or has graduated from, a high school in southern Alberta. Must be currently attending any accredited post-secondary institution in Canada, enrolling in the final year of any degree or diploma program.
Amount: Three awards valued at $1,000 each, applied directly to tuition
Deadline: May 15
For more information and an application please visit:
http://www.thecalgaryfoundation.org/gsa_studentawards.htm

Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association Bursary
This bursary is to encourage and support students with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus to achieve independence in future education.
Amount:
Deadline: May 15, 2012 4:30 pm (CST)
For more information and an application please visit:
http://www.sbhac.ca/beta/index.php?option=content&pcontent=1&task=view&id=38&Itemid=61

Hopewell Scholarships
For students enrolled in Grade 12 at a Calgary Board of Education or Calgary Roman Catholic School District No. 3 school.
Amount: May receive up to $5,750 per year for a program of study between 2-4 years in duration
Deadline: Established by each High School
For more information please visit:
http://www.hopewell.com/hopewell-scholarships/application-guidelines/

Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship for Rural High School Students
For Canadian high school students from family farms who have successfully enrolled at a Canadian education intuition (degree or diploma) in a first-year agriculture program.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: May 25, 2012
For more information and an application please visit:
http://www.monsanto.ca/ourcommitments/Pages/OpportunityScholarship.aspx

Bradley Hillmo Anderson Memorial Award – The Calgary Foundation
For students entering any year of study in their first degree or diploma program. Preference given to applicants with sailing experience.
Amount: One award valued at approximately $400, applied directly to tuition
Deadline: May 30
For more information and an application please visit:
http://www.thecalgaryfoundation.org/gsa_studentawards.htm

The Legacy Fund for Youth from Care- The Calgary Foundation
For students who have financial need and who have been under permanent guardianship with Calgary Rocky View Child & Family Services at the time their turned 18 years of age. Recipients must be between the ages of 18 and 30.
Amount: Variable
Deadline: May 31
For more information and an application please visit:
http://www.thecalgaryfoundation.org/gsa_studentawards.htm

Enbridge Famous 5 Youth Leadership Awards
To identify young people who are working to make a difference in our society, and reward the hard work, determination and leadership they demonstrate in doing so. The program is open to all youth between the ages of 15 and 20.
Amount: Five awards of $1,000 each
Deadline: May 31, 2012
For more information and an application please visit: http://www.famous5.ca/p_yaward.html

Métis and Non-Status Bursary Program
Recognizes post-secondary students who are Métis or Non-Status Indian, who are demonstrating financial need, and who demonstrate an investment in and commitment to aboriginal communities in Alberta. Bursaries are available for full-time and part-time studies.
Amount: Variable
Deadline: May 31, 2012
For more information and an application please visit: http://www.child.alberta.ca/home/544.cfm

Husky Energy- Aboriginal Education Awards
For students that demonstrate financial need who are registered in a program of study leading to a degree, diploma or certificate. Preference is given to disciplines relevant to the petroleum industry.
Amount: For University $3,000/ year; for Community/Technical College $2,500/year
Deadline: May 31 at 4:00pm
For more information or an application please visit:
http://www.huskyenergy.com/socialresponsibility/aboriginalaffairs/educationawards.asp

Beairsto Bursary -The Calgary Foundation
For members of a United Church of Canada congregation, within the boundaries of Calgary and Foothills Presbyteries. For students in financial need who are contributing to the welfare of their home, church, school, and/or community through their work, volunteering or preferably both.
Deadline: June 18
For more information and an application please visit: http://www.thecalgaryfoundation.org/gsa_studentawards.htm

Alberta Committee for Citizens with Disabilities
Education for Life Bursary
Awarded to full- and part-time post-secondary students who are residing in Alberta and who are living with a disability. First-year students will be given first consideration.
Amount: Disbursements of up to $800 are awarded each year
Deadline: June 30
For more information and an application please visit:
http://www.accd.net/html/what_we_do_bursaries_Education-for-Life.html

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Student Scholarship Award
For full-time undergraduate students study a degree, diploma or certificate at an accredited college or university in Canada during the current academic year June 1, 2011- May 31, 2012. Students must be nominated for the scholarship by one of their professors.
Amount: Twenty $1,000 scholarship awards available
Deadline: June 30, 2012
For more information please visit:
http://www.mcgrawhill.ca/microsites/scholarships/apply.php

Youth Employment Centre (YEC)- Scholarship Program
For youth who are working on or have completed career planning or job search activities with an employment counsellor at the Youth Employment Centre who plan to enroll in either an accredited post-secondary institution, apprenticeship, training or upgrading program for a minimum of one semester within one year of the application.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 30, 2012
For more information and an application please visit:
http://www.nextsteps.org/nextsteps/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=424&Itemid=45

ATCO Pipelines Aboriginal Education Awards Program
For students who demonstrate leadership capabilities and strive to be role models in their schools and/or communities. There are multiple awards available to students throughout Alberta: 10 merit awards of $500 each (high school – grades 10 to 12)l 10 bursaries of $1,000 each (trades, community, or technical college diploma or certificate); and 5 scholarships of $1,500 each (university or graduate degree).
Deadline: August 1st, 2012
For more information and an application please visit: http://www.atcopipelines.com/Aboriginalawards