Alberta Education
Edmonton Community Foundation
ECSSA Scholarship
District Bursaries, Scholarships, Awards and Trust Funds
Applications for any of the scholarships must be from students who are currently graduating from the District in the year of their application.
Below you may find general and application information on the available District Bursaries, Scholarships, Awards and Trust Funds:
Al Hamilton Scholarship
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$2,000 per year for up to four years of post-secondary education |
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Two (one male, one female) |
“Committed to the development of today’s young athletes through athletic, academic and financial support”
Description:
 We are providing every high school in Edmonton the opportunity to recommend one (1) male and one (1) female grade twelve student athlete, for consideration of an Al Hamilton Scholarship Award. For the fifth straight year, the Edmonton Oilers Alumni will be offering two separate scholarships, each for $2,000 per year for a maximum of four years of post secondary education.
The selection of the most deserving recipients will be based on their athletic and academic excellence, school activities, community involvement, leadership qualities and financial need. The individual chosen will exemplify those characteristics of an ideal student athlete.
We ask that if you feel you have a student athlete of this caliber that you sit with them and ask him or her to fill in the required information in the Application Form. We also ask that you, as a coach and/or instructor, write a brief letter highlighting the important qualities of the candidate. Any additional letters of recommendation are welcome.
The cut off date for submissions is June 30th, 2010. The recipients of the scholarships will be announced August 23, 2010
Conditions:
These scholarships, sponsored by The Edmonton Oilers Alumni Association, in conjunction with the NHL Alumni, offer young student athletes, attending Edmonton Catholic or Edmonton Public Schools, the opportunity to pursue their athletic goals, and through post-secondary education, propel them towards their ultimate success. Each high school may nominate one male and one female grade twelve student athlete. The selection will be based on individuals who show leadership qualities, athletic and academic excellence. Financial need will also be considered. Additionally, students must be involved in a sport and plan on perusing that sport within the program at a College or University. Students must complete the information in the form and one of his/her coaches and/or instructors must write a brief letter highlighting qualities of the candidate. Any additional letters of recommendation are welcome.
Application Form:
Al Hamilton Scholarship Application
Form 
Submissions should be sent to:
The Al Hamilton Scholarship
The Edmonton Oilers Alumni Association
200 Quikcard Centre
17010 - 103 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1K7
Or fax your submission to 780-424 -7669
*All submissions MUST be typed.
Anne Anderson Scholarship
Description:
 The Anne Anderson Scholarship has been awarded to Aboriginal students in the Edmonton Catholic School District since 1979. Dr. Anne Anderson had a pioneering role in Cree language instruction. Aboriginal Learning Services is honoured to present this award to Aboriginal students in our school district in Dr. Anne Anderson’s name.
Award:
This award is monetary and the amount and number of awards given
are variable. Successful applicants will be notified and receive their award
before the end of the school year.
Criteria:
Aboriginal students in Junior High and High School can be recommended
for this award by school sponsorship. The award is given based on achievement
in at least two of the following areas:
- Academics
- Leadership
- Improvement
- Community involvement
- Aboriginal language and culture
Deadline:
Application deadline is May 28, 2010.
Please Submit:
- Student letter describing their achievement and the impact it has
made on them as an individual.
- Letter of reference from a teacher, coach, administrator, or
FNMI Liaison.
- Student grade, school, current address and phone number.
Send Application Packages to:
Aboriginal Learning Services
Attn: Marieka Cardinal
Sacred Heart Centre
9624 - 108
Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 1A4
Contact Information:
Marieka Cardinal
Tel: 780-944-2000
Fax: 780-944-2007
cardinalm@ecsd.net
Audrey Eileen Costigan Memorial Scholarship
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$2,500.00 for one male and one female Grade 12 student annually |
Description:
Audrey Eileen Costigan was a devoted and enthusiastic teacher who taught with the Edmonton Catholic School Board for more than two decades. A natural athlete, Audrey was passionate about promoting a healthy attitude with respect to physical fitness in her students as well as the community. Audrey enjoyed a number of sports including running, swimming, golf, tennis, aerobics and Yoga. Audrey dedicated a great deal of time to volunteer as a coach in various school programs. She also served as a volunteer fitness instructor at the YMCA and taught fitness at the Kinsmen Sports centre for 27 years. Audrey believed in giving back to her school and the community.
Audrey passed away on May 27, 2009 after a 3 ½ year battle with cancer. During this time, Audrey continued to be physically active and did her utmost to maintain a healthy lifestyle. She was an inspiration to all who knew her!
Criteria:
The following criteria will be used in the selection process:
- A graduate of Edmonton Catholic Schools
- Is enrolled in a post secondary program with the intention of entering the field of Education
- Demonstrates excellence in their leadership ability by working with children
- Displays the willingness to help others further their learning
- Demonstrates ability to be involved in leading a healthy, active lifestyle
Deadline:
Application deadline is June 11, 2010
Application Form:
Audrey Eileen Costigan Memorial Scholarship
A completed application form must be received by the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Planning & Administrative Services. Submissions with the application form should include:
- A letter of interest explaining how they embody the characteristics similar to Audrey Eileen Costigan
- Enclosed copy of high school transcripts
- Letter of conditional acceptance to a post secondary program
- 2 letters of reference – one for community involvement and one for leading a healthy active lifestyle.
Selection:
A selection committee will determine the recipients of this award
Presentation:
The two recipients will receive the award at their school year end Award Ceremony. Audrey’s husband, Norm Onofrychuk, and son, Nicholas Onofrychuk, sponsors of the Scholarship will be involved in the presentation
Submissions should be sent to:
Assistant Superintendent of Educational
Planning & Administrative Services
Catholic Education Services
9807 - 106 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 1C2
Braided Journeys/Canadian Heritage Athlete Development Award
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Five awards of $200.00 |
Description:
Braided Journeys Program in partnership with Canadian Heritage is offering
the Athlete Development Award to assist individual athletes to achieve a
high level in their sport. This award will be given to athletes attending
Edmonton Catholic Schools for further training and skills development at
local summer sports camps. The award is for both junior high an high
school level athletes who competed on a school sports team in the 2009-2010 school year.
- Five awards of $200.00 will be given in June 2010
- Preference will be given to students of Aboriginal Ancestry (First Nations,
Métis, Inuit)
Deadline:
Application deadline is May 28, 2010.
Please Submit:
- A letter of recommendation from a school coach
- A completed registration to an athlete development camp
- List of school team memberships
- One Page letter describing athletic accomplishments, goals, education
plans and career aspirations
- Current address and phone number
Send Application Packages to:
Aboriginal Learning Services
Attn: Pam Sparklingeyes
Sacred Heart Centre
9624 - 108
Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 1A4
Contact Information:
Pam Sparklingeyes
Tel: 780-944-2000
Fax: 780-944-2007
sparklingeyesp@ecsd.net
THE CLUB CALABRIA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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Up to $1000 will be disbursed amongst applicants chosen and the amount per person shall be at the discretion of the scholarship committee appointed by the board of directors |
Criteria (Eligibility):
To be eligible, the applicant must:
- Applicants must be of Italian background, matrilineal or patrilineal
- The applicants must be enrolled in a high school graduating program
- The applicants must provide proof of registration in a post-secondary educational institution (university, technical institute or community college)
- The applicants must give proof of achieved marks along with official transcripts from the Department of Education
- The applicants must possess leadership qualities
- The applicant must show involvement in their school, community and community organizations, and their Parish
- The applicant must submit 3 letters of reference from teachers or members of the community who know the applicant
- Applicants must submit a concise statement outlining why they feel they are qualified for the scholarship
Administered:
- Applications are available through the Guidance Department of your high school
- Application deadline is June 30th, of the current school year.
- Recipients shall be announced by the committee and the decision of this committee shall be final
- Applications must be mailed or delivered to:
CLUB CALABRIA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION –
1626 Kerr Road Edmonton, AB. T5E 4A7
Application Form:
The Club Calabria Heritage Association Scholarship Fund
Frank Schneider Educational Trust Fund
Description:
It is intended to assist the eligible children of District employees.
Criteria (Eligibility):
To be eligible, the applicant must:
- Be a graduate of the District
- Be enrolled in a post-secondary program with the intention of entering the field of education
- Indicate a need for financial assistance
Application:
Submissions must be received by the Assistant Superintendent of Educational
Planning & Administrative
Services, Catholic Education Services, 9807 - 106 Street, Edmonton AB, T5K
1C2, by June 11, 2010. The submission will include:
- A letter of interest and a completed application form
- Two letters of recommendation
- Documentation to indicate the criteria have been met
Application Form:
The Frank Schneider Educational Trust Fund Application Form
Selection:
The recipient will be selected from the qualified applicants by a committee comprising representation from the District.
Presentation:
The award will be presented at the annual Awards ceremony of the recipient.
Geraldine MacIntosh Memorial Bursary
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$1000 *Amount Increased from $500
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Description:
The award is to be presented annually to an English as a Second Language (ESL) student who is graduating from Grade 12 and entering any post-secondary institution the following academic year.
Criteria (Eligibility):
To be eligible, the applicant must:
- Be a graduate of the District
- Have an academic average sufficient to gain entrance to a post-secondary institution
- Be a well-rounded student who is presently taking, or has taken, an active role in school community activities
- Show financial need
- Have landed immigrant status
- Have received ESL assistance at any point in their education with the District
Application:
The application should be received by the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Planning, Catholic Education Services, 9807 - 106 Street, Edmonton AB, T5K
1C2, by June 11, 2010. The submission will include:
- A short essay (maximum of 400 words) briefly describing:
- Future goals
- The impact the ESL program has had or will have in helping the student achieve his/her educational goals
- Financial need
- Community involvement
- Documentation to indicate that the student has met the criteria indicated
- Three letters of recommendation
Selection:
The recipient will be selected from the qualified applicants by a committee comprising representation from the District.
Presentation:
The award will be presented at the annual Awards ceremony of the recipient.
Italian Women's Society Academic Scholarship
Description:
Applicant must be of Italian background (one or both parents of Italian heritage - natural or legal, or one of the grandparents of Italian heritage).
Criteria (Eligibility):
- Applicant must be of Italian heritage (one or both parents of Italian origin - natural or legal, or one of his/her grandparents of Italian origin)
- Applicant should be enrolled in their final year at a District high school and must have maintained an "honours" standing (80%+) in academic subjects throughout their high school career.
- Applicant should possess leadership qualities and demonstrate a willingness to serve (e.g. community.)
- Applicant must be enrolled in a post-secondary (university) institution at the time the award is given.
Application:
Applications must be submitted by June 10, 2010. These may be given to the school counsellor or to the contact person. The contact person is:
Rosa Bilotta
15615 - 100 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5X 4E1
Phone: 456-2402
* Please notify Mrs. Bilotta before and/or after an application has been completed.
Application Form:
Italian Women's Society Academic Scholarship Application Form
Selection:
The selection will be made by a committee comprising representation from the District.
Presentation:
This award will be presented at the annual gala hosted by the "Italian Women's Society."
John and Vera Dunnigan Physical Education Scholarship
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$1000 *Amount Increased from $500 |
Description:
This scholarship shall recognize and honor a student graduate of the District who is studying Physical Education for the purpose of teaching.
Criteria (Eligibility):
To be eligible the applicant must:
- be a graduate of the District
- be enrolled at a post secondary program with the intention of teaching Physical Education
- indicate a need for financial assistance
Application:
The submission will be received by the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Planning, Catholic Education Services, 9807 - 106 Street, Edmonton AB, T5K 1C2,
by June 11, 2010. Submissions should include:
- a letter of interest and a completed application form
- letters of support from administrators or teachers
- documentation to indicate compliance with criteria 1 & 2 as stated above
Application:
John and Vera Dunnigan Physical Education Scholarship Application
Form
Selection:
A recipient will be selected from the qualified applicants by a committee comprising representation from the District.
Presentation:
Awarded annually at the Awards presentation at the high school of the recipient.
John Bright Memorial Award
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$1500 to the top male and female student |
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$750 runner-up to four other finalists |
Description:
 John Bright's number 24 hangs on the Wall of Honour at Commonwealth Stadium, paying tribute to a man who played for the Edmonton Eskimo Football club from 1954 to 1964. John Bright was a great football player - he was also a great teacher, coach, school administrator, and ideal citizen of the City of Edmonton. The Edmonton Journal first presented the John Bright Memorial Award in 1984 to recognize exceptional high school students who excelled in three integral areas of John Bright's life: academics, athletics, and citizenship.
The John Bright Memorial Award is presented annually to a high school female and male student who are outstanding in each of the following THREE areas during their senior high school years. This memorial award will be presented for the TWENTY-SEVENTH time at the finish of the 2009-2010 school term.
Academic
The nominee will:
- Be a first year grade twelve student who is graduating.
- Have demonstrated regular attendance at classes, and the maintenance of a sound academic standing. (A copy of the latest report card marks is necessary.)
Volunteer
The nominee will have demonstrated leadership ability by volunteering for
activities such as:
- Youth service clubs
- Student union
- Athletic board
- Graduation council
- Community activities
- Other
Athletic
The nominee will have demonstrated ability in at least ONE inter-school sport
and will have:
- Made a serious commitment to the team and its members.
- Exemplified a positive attitude and willingness to co-operate with all coaching and teaching staff, students, opponents, officials and team-mates.
- At all times exhibited a high standard of self-control and discipline as well as a desire to strive for excellence.
Rules of Nomination and Pertinent Information:
- There is no limit to the number of nominees that may come from any one school.
- All submissions MUST be typed.
- Submissions will only be accepted from school principal, school staff or support staff.
- Nomination form, duly completed and signed, must accompany nomination submission.
- Enclosures of Importance:
- A copy of latest report card marks
- Cummary of student’s achievements and activities in each category
- One supporting letter in each category (Academic, Citizenship, Athletics)
- A letter from the nominees outlining what they consider to be their single most important
achievement.
- All submissions will be screened and a short list compiled. Those on the short list will be interviewed before the final selection is made.
- The selection committee consists of a minimum of four active members from the education community and one or more representatives from the Edmonton Journal.
- The John Bright Memorial Award will be presented jointly to the female and male students in the capital region, with each school represented holding the trophy for a six month term.
- The two winning nominees will each receive a bursary and a permanent trophy. In addition there will be four consolation awards.
- The decision of the selection committee will be final and no appeals will be heard.
Deadline for Submissions:
All submissions must be received by Friday, April 30, 2010. They are to be delivered or mailed to the attention of:
Chris Kostiuk
NIE Marketing Coordinator
Edmonton Journal
10006 - 101 Street,
Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0S1
Application Form:
John Bright Memorial Award Application Form
Kay Krausert Award Fund
Description:
The fund was established to provide a yearly scholarship to a District Grade 12 business education student for further education at a recognized post-secondary education institution.
Criteria (Eligibility):
To be eligible, students must:
- Graduate from a District high school
- Have majored in business education (CTS) with successful completion of three grade 12 courses in the business/information processing components of CTS
- Demonstrate a strong service commitment while attending senior high school
- Be enrolled in a post-secondary institution for further education in the area of business
Application:
Application form must be received by the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Planning, Catholic Education Services, 9807 - 106 Street, Edmonton AB, T5K 1C2,
by June 11, 2010.
Application Form:
Kay Krausert Award Fund Application
Form
Selection:
The recipient will be selected from the qualified applicants by a committee comprising representation from the District.
Presentation:
Awarded annually at the respective Awards ceremony of the recipient.
Pura Scholarship
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Interest realized each year from the principal investment. |
Description:
This scholarship is to recognize a grade 12 graduate of ECSD who will be entering a university, college or post secondary technical institute, pursuing studies in an area of practical arts:
- Business Education
- Home Economics
- Industrial arts
- Vocational Education
- Any Technical Field
Criteria (Eligibility):
To be eligible, the applicant must:
- be a graduate of Edmonton Catholic Schools
- be enrolled in a post-secondary program, pursuing studies in an area of practical arts
Application:
Application form must be received by the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Planning, Catholic Education Services, 9807 - 106 Street, Edmonton AB, T5K 1C2,
by June 11, 2010. Submissions
should include:
- Name, Address, Telephone number, Date of Birth
- High school(s) attended, work experience, interests and activities
- Record of grade 12 marks
- Proof of registration at a post-secondary educational institution and area of study
Selection:
The selection and scholarship administrative committee shall select the recipient from among the applicants.
The successful applicant well be notified by letter and requested to notify of the intent to be present to receive the scholarship.
Presentation:
Awarded annually at the recipient's school graduation ceremony/awards day.
Robert Steele Bursary
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Five bursaries of $500.00 |
Description:
Aboriginal Learning Services is offering the Seventh Annual Robert Steele Bursary.
This bursary will be awarded to five Aboriginal High School students
graduating from the Edmonton Catholic School District in 2010. In recognition
of Robert Steele’s outstanding contributions to Aboriginal student
success, this award was created exclusively for students who are successful
in completing high school while at the same time encouraging them to further
their education.
Five bursaries of $500.00 will be awarded at the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Grad Luncheon on May 19, 2010.
Criteria:
Must be graduating in 2010 and attending post-secondary within the next six months.
Deadline:
Application deadline is April 30, 2010.
Please Submit:
- Copy of most transcripts
- A letter of acceptance to a post-secondary centre
- A personal essay of at least 250 words describing academic history
and accomplishments, volunteer activities, school team involvement, family commitments, education plans and career goals
- Current address and phone number
- One letter of reference from a school administrator, teacher, coach or
FNMI liaison
Send Application Packages to:
Aboriginal Learning Services
Attn: Pam Sparklingeyes
Sacred Heart Centre
9624 - 108
Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 1A4
Contact Information:
Pam Sparklingeyes
Tel: 780-944-2000
Fax: 780-944-2007
sparklingeyesp@ecsd.net
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