ECSD Division Scholarships

Scholarships can assist students in their pursuit of post-secondary studies

Edmonton Catholic Schools offers several bursaries, scholarships, awards, and trust funds. Applications for any of these scholarships listed below must be from students who are currently graduating from the Edmonton Catholic School Division in the same year of their application. 

Frank Schneider Educational Trust Fund

Amount:  $1,000

Description:
It is intended to assist the eligible children of Division employees.

Criteria:
To be eligible, the applicant must:

  • Be a graduate of the Division
  • Be enrolled in a post-secondary program with the intention of entering the field of education
  • Indicate a need for financial assistance

Deadline:   June 15

Application:
Submissions must be received by the Superintendent of Educational Planning.  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 administrative committee shall select the recipient from among the applicants.

Presentation:
The award will be presented at the recipient's high school award ceremony.

Submissions should be sent by email to: 

Email:  Educational Planning
Please indicate "Scholarship" in your email subject line

Geraldine MacIntosh Memorial Bursary

Amount:  $1,000

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:
To be eligible, the applicant must:
 

  • Be a graduate of the Division
  • Has an academic average sufficient to gain entrance to a post-secondary institution
  • Be a well-rounded student who has taken an active role in school community activities
  • Show financial need
  • Has landed immigrant status
  • Received ESL assistance at any point in their education with the Division
     

Deadline: June 15
 

Application:
The application should be received by the Superintendent of Educational Planning.  The submission will include:

  • A short essay (maximum of 400 words) briefly describing:
    • Future goals
    • The impact the ESL program had 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 administrative committee shall select the recipient from among the applicants.

Presentation:
The award will be presented at the recipient's high school award ceremony.

Submissions should be sent by email to: 
 

Email:  Educational Planning
Please indicate "Scholarship" in your email subject line

John & Vera Dunnigan Education Scholarship


Amount: $1,000

Description:  Intended for students entering post-secondary in the field of Education.

Criteria:  

To be eligible, the applicant must:

  • Be a graduate of an Edmonton Catholic high school
  • Be registered at a post-secondary institution in Alberta in a program with the intent of teaching
  • Participated in school activities
  • Indicate financial need

 

Deadline:  June 15

Application:

Submissions must include:

  • Proof of registration at a post-secondary institution in Alberta.
  • An official transcript of Grade 12 marks.
  • Letter of recommendation from a teacher which includes commenting on the applicant’s character, attitude, work habits, citizenship, school and community activities.
  • Cover letter commenting on each criteria point listed above.

 

Application Form:

The John & Vera Dunnigan Scholarship Application Form

 

Selection:

The administrative committee shall select the recipient from among the applicants.

Presentation:

The award will be presented at the recipient’s high school award ceremony.

Submissions should be sent by email to:

Email:  Educational Planning
Please indicate "Scholarship" in your email subject line

Kay Krausert Award Fund

Amount:  $500

Description:
The fund was established to provide a yearly scholarship to a Division Grade 12 Business Education student for further education at a recognized post-secondary education institution.

Criteria:
To be eligible, students must:

  • Be a graduate of the Division
  • 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

Deadline:  June 15

Application:
Application form must be received by the Superintendent of Educational Planning.

Application Form:
Kay Krausert Award Fund Application Form

Selection:
The administrative committee shall select the recipient from among the applicants. 

Presentation:
Awarded annually at the recipient's high school award ceremony.

Submissions should be sent by email to: 
 

Email:  Educational Planning
Please indicate "Scholarship" in your email subject line