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Each community sponsored award, bursary or scholarship listed below has its own criteria and application requirements.
Before completing application forms, student applicants will need to:
Request letters of reference and prepare a variety of documents. See the GETTING READY TO APPLY section for each award.
Gather, scan and save all documents using the student’s EPSB ID followed by the file name (e.g. ########-FileName.pdf). Files may be no more than 100Mb in size.
Letters of reference or recommendation must be signed by the individual giving reference or recommendation and then scanned, saved and submitted as a .pdf document.
Prepare any video submissions. The following file types are permitted: .WebM, .MPEG4, .3GPP, .MOV, .AVI, .MPEGPS, .WMV, .FLV, .OGG. Video files should follow a similar naming convention, using the student’s EPSB ID followed by the name of the file (e.g. ########-FileName.mov). Files may be no more than 1Gb in size.
Print and complete the parent/guardian consent form (if under 18).
Please note: Students need to complete the application form in one sitting. Partially completed application forms cannot be saved.
Once an application form has been submitted the school principal will receive an email asking them to support the student’s application.
AWARD |
APPLICABLE TO |
| Ben Sauvé Artstrek Bursary | High school students |
| Betty Finch Scholarship | Grade 12 |
| Catherine and Robert Povaschuk Scholarship | Grade 12 |
| Esther and Peter Cunliffe Scholarship | Grade 12 |
| French Bilingual Awards | Grades 6, 9 and 12 |
| Garth Worthington Memorial Scholarship | High School |
| Grace Elaine Campbell Scholarship | Grade 12 |
| James P. Jones Scholarship | Grade 12 |
| LeRoy Warden & Associates Scholarship | Grade 12 |
| Margaret T. Stevenson Talented Young Writer Award | Grade 8 |
| Opportunity Through Education Sandra B. Woitas Scholarship | Grade 12 |
The purpose of this bursary is to assist an able and dedicated senior high student of the dramatic arts in Edmonton Public Schools who requires financial support to attend Theatre Alberta Artstrek: A Summer Theatre School for Teens.
Ben was a Grade 12 student in the Theatre Arts program at Victoria Composite High School who died in a traffic accident while returning home from a mime practice on October 5, 1987. His friends and family established this bursary fund in memory of this gifted, sensitive, and dedicated young man, to enable other young people to experience the joy of learning which Ben did in the Artstrek program. Of the money available for this bursary, two-thirds came from Ben's own savings.
BURSARY AMOUNT: Cost of the Artstrek tuition
CRITERIA
An applicant must:
The school principal will be asked to:
GETTING READY TO APPLY
Before completing the application form, the applicant must:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: EXTENSION, May 22, 2019
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection team will rank each submission on the applicant's achievement in the dramatic arts, dedication to the dramatic arts, attitude towards the dramatic arts and financial need. The recipient will be contacted in June.
The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a student in Edmonton Public Schools who is completing high school in the current year and receives or received specialized supports to accommodate a learning disability, and requires financial support to attend a post-secondary program.
The Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta – Edmonton Chapter, more recently called LD Edmonton, with friends and relatives of Betty Finch established this scholarship in 1987 when Betty retired from Edmonton Public Schools after serving 30 years with the District, the last 20 years as a specialist involved with students with learning disabilities. At the time of her retirement, she was Supervisor Learning Disabilities. Betty passed away on August 14, 2002, at the age of 82. Through an endowment in her will, Betty has ensured that this scholarship will continue to be awarded to students with learning disabilities for years to come.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: $1,000
CRITERIA
An applicant must:
The school principal will be asked to support the student’s application for this scholarship and verify:
GETTING READY TO APPLY
Before completing the application form, the applicant must:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 3, 2019
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection team will rank each submission on the applicant's attitude towards school and learning, personal growth, advocacy for their learning needs, involvement in school and/or community events and clubs, future educational and career plans and financial need. The recipient will be contacted in June.
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize a student registered in Edmonton Public Schools who is completing high school in the current year, has honours standing in academic courses and demonstrates commitment to extracurricular and community involvement and will attend the University of Alberta.
Catherine and Robert Povaschuk wish to assist scholarship recipients with expenses associated with proceeding on with their studies.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: $1,500
CRITERIA
An applicant must:
The school principal will be asked to support the student’s application for this scholarship and verify the applicant has honours standing in their academic studies.
GETTING READY TO APPLY
Before completing the application form, the applicant must:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 3, 2019
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection team will rank each submission on the applicant's evidence of their academic standing and extra-curricular and community involvement. The recipient will be contacted in June.
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize a student registered in Edmonton Public Schools who is completing high school in the current year, demonstrates excellent academic performance and outstanding personal and leadership qualities, and requires financial support to attend one of the following post-secondary institutions in Edmonton: University of Alberta, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology or MacEwan University.
In the spring of 2000, Esther and Peter Cunliffe made a commitment for a portion of their estate to be made available for scholarships for students graduating from Edmonton Public Schools.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: 40% of tuition (minimum of $1,500)
CRITERIA
An applicant must:
The school principal will be asked to support the student’s application for this scholarship and verify the applicant:
GETTING READY TO APPLY
Before completing the application form, the applicant must:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 3, 2019
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection team will rank each submission on the applicant's academic standing, personal and leadership qualities and financial need. Recipients will be contacted in June.
The purpose of this award is to recognize one Grade 6 and one Grade 9 French Immersion student, and one Grade 12 student enrolled in French programming, who are registered in Edmonton Public Schools and demonstrate excellent overall performance in French and positive attitudes towards learning French.
The Edmonton French Bilingual Education Society (EFBES) was a voluntary committee made up of parents of children in the French Immersion program of Edmonton Public Schools. The EFBES voluntarily suspended its operation in 1991, by which time parent groups at individual schools were serving many of the society’s functions. The society’s funds were donated to Edmonton Public Schools for awards to support and encourage students who are enrolled in French language programming.
AWARD AMOUNTS: Grade 6 $100, Grade 9 $200, Grade 12 $250
CRITERIA
An applicant must:
The school principal will be asked to support the student’s application for this award and provide the applicant’s marks they have achieved in courses studied in French this year.
GETTING READY TO APPLY
Before completing the application form, the applicant must:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 3, 2019
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection team will rank each submission on the applicant's overall performance in French, perseverance and growth as a language learner, attitude toward learning French, contributions in French class and use of the French language outside of the classroom. Recipients will be contacted in June.
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize a senior high school student in Edmonton Public Schools with outstanding talent and skill in vocal or choral music and who is actively pursuing choral and vocal music studies.
F. Garth Worthington was a music teacher in Edmonton Public Schools who conducted thousands of Edmonton students in school bands and choirs during his 30-year career. He was one of the creators of Night of Music, an annual showcase of students in Edmonton Public Schools, now in its 55th year. After his death in 2014, the Garth Worthington Memorial Scholarship fund was created to support vocal or choral music students attending Edmonton Public high schools.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: $600
CRITERIA
An applicant must:
The school principal will be asked to support the student’s application for this scholarship.
GETTING READY TO APPLY
Before completing the application form, the applicant must:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 7, 2019
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection team will rank each submission on the applicant's evidence of their outstanding talent and skill in vocal or choral music and pursuit of choral or vocal music education. The recipient will be contacted in June.
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize a student in Edmonton Public Schools who is completing high school in the current year, has attended Garneau School in Edmonton for at least two years and achieves a final blended mark of 50% or higher in English 30-2 or English 30-1, and will attend a post-secondary institution of their choice.
Grace Elaine Campbell (née Grace Elaine Marshall) attended Garneau School in Edmonton. She was a very capable student and maintained a firm belief in the importance of a good education throughout her life. In November 2000, friends and family established a trust fund in her memory that provides an annual scholarship to encourage a student graduating from Edmonton Public Schools to pursue a post-secondary education.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: $500
CRITERIA
The recipient must:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: No application required
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection of the scholarship recipient will be made by District staff based on the above criteria. The recipient will be contacted in October.
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize a student in Edmonton Public Schools who is completing high school in the current year with French courses to the 30 level, demonstrates excellent academic performance and citizenship, and a positive attitude towards learning French, with a sincere interest in continuing French language studies beyond high school.
Teachers of international languages in Edmonton Public Schools, along with friends and relatives, established a scholarship to acknowledge James P. Jones. Jim worked for Edmonton Public Schools for twenty-seven years, the last twenty years as supervisor of second languages. Under his guidance and leadership, bilingual and immersion programs grew to be among the best in North America.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: $300
CRITERIA
An applicant must:
The school principal will be asked to:
GETTING READY TO APPLY
Before completing the application form, the applicant must:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 3, 2019
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants will be contacted in May to participate in an oral interview and complete a short written assignment both in French. The selection team will rank each submission on the applicant's academic performance and citizenship, attitude towards learning French, and interest in continuing French language studies beyond high school. Recipients will be contacted in June.
The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a student registered in Edmonton Public Schools who is completing high school in the current year, with clear career plans and financial need realize the possibility of attending one of the following post-secondary institutions in Edmonton: University of Alberta, MacEwan University, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology or University of Alberta Campus Saint-Jean.
When Leroy Warden is asked what motivated him to establish the scholarship, he replies, “I simply want to help because it resonates with my soul, and lending a helping hand may make the world of difference for one person.”
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: A cheque in the amount of Fall and Winter tuition, program and mandatory school fees not to exceed $10,000 will be forwarded directly to the post-secondary institution on behalf of the recipient.
Please note: This scholarship does not include application fees, tuition deposits or books. The recipient shall submit a statement of account with balance due no later than two weeks before the official payment due date of the post-secondary institution.
CRITERIA
An applicant must:
The school principal will be asked to:
GETTING READY TO APPLY
Before completing the application form, the applicant must:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 3, 2019
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection team will rank each submission on the applicant's strengths, education and career plans, evidence of career exploration and financial need. A short-list of applicants will be contacted in May to participate in an oral interview with the selection team. Recipients will be contacted in June.
The purpose of this award is to recognize a Grade 8 student who exhibits a sincere dedication to the literary arts and demonstrates personal growth as a writer.
Colleagues, friends and relatives of Margaret T. Stevenson established this award in 1994 in recognition of Margaret’s encouragement of young writers and promotion of quality children's literature during the years she served as supervisor language arts for Edmonton Public Schools. Margaret passed away on May 2, 2018, at the age of 95. Several colleagues, family members and friends made donations to the award fund in her memory.
AWARD: $250 and a book with a commemorative book plate
CRITERIA
An applicant must:
The school principal and English Language Arts teacher will be asked to support the student’s application for this award.
GETTING READY TO APPLY
Before completing the application form, the applicant must:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 3, 2019
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection team will rank each submission on the applicant's range and quality of work, development as a writer, personal style, self-reflection, and appreciation for the work of other authors. Recipients will be contacted in June.
WRITING WORKSHOP: All applicants will be invited to attend the 2019 Margaret T. Stevenson Writing Workshop to celebrate their interest and talent as writers to be held on June 3, 2019, at Edmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum. More information and field trip forms will be sent to schools in May.
The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a student registered in Edmonton Public Schools who is completing high school in the current year, has attended Edmonton Public schools for at least four years, demonstrates evidence of volunteerism and a positive attitude towards school and their studies, and requires financial support to attend a post-secondary institution in Edmonton, Alberta.
Colleagues, friends and relatives of Sandra Woitas established this scholarship in recognition of her work as Director of Edmonton Public Schools Foundation from 2009 to 2014 to raise the profile of Edmonton Public Schools in the community, advocate for public education, build strong partnerships with all stakeholders, and raise funds and in-kind resources to support early learning and full-day Kindergarten classrooms in socially vulnerable communities.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: $1,000
CRITERIA
An applicant must:
The school principal will be asked to support the student’s application and verify financial support is needed in order for the applicant to pursue post-secondary studies.
GETTING READY TO APPLY
Before completing the application form, the applicant must:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 3, 2019
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection team will rank each submission on the applicant's volunteerism, positive attitude towards school and their studies, and financial need. Recipients will be contacted in June.
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