Bursaries, Scholarships, Awards
and Trust Funds

Alberta Education: Various

• Please refer to the Government of Alberta Website

Al Hamilton Scholarship

• Al Hamilton Scholarship Information
• Al Hamilton Scholarship Application Form

Edmonton Community Foundation

• Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards
• Other Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

ECSSA Scholarship

• Scholarship for ECSSA Members and their Families
  Contact Wilma Ellenburgh, President of ECCSA.
  Wilma.Ellenburgh@ecsd.net

John Bright Memorial Award

• John Bright Memorial Award Nomination Form
• Information page

John Hasselfield Endowment Foundation

• The John Hasselfield Endowment Foundation website
• Funding Application Supplement Information (pdf)
• Scholarship Application Form(pdf)

 

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:

• Anne Anderson Scholarship
• Audrey Eileen Costigan Memorial Scholarship
• Braided Journeys/Canadian Heritage Athlete Development Award
• The Club Calabria Heritage Association Scholarship Fund
• Frank Schneider Educational Trust Fund
• Geraldine MacIntosh Memorial Bursary
• Italian Women's Society Academic Scholarship
• John and Vera Dunnigan Physical Education Scholarship
• Kay Krausert Award Fund
• Pura Scholarship
• Robert Steele Bursary

Anne Anderson Scholarship

Amount:

Variable

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 Nehiyaw Pimatisiwin 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 27.

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:

Shirley Mykituk
Tel: 780-944-2000
Fax: 780-944-2007
Shirley.Mykituk@ecsd.net

Audrey Eileen Costigan Memorial Scholarship

Amount:

$2,500.00 for both 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
• Displays active athletic involvement through participation on one or more school athletic teams,
  or other team or individual athletic involvement outside the school setting

Deadline:
Application deadline is June 15

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

Amount:

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 27

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

Amount:

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

Amount:

$500 Minimum

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 15th. 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

Amount:

$1000 *Amount Increased from $500

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 15. 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

Amount:

$500

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 15th. 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: 780-456-2402
Email: bilottar@ecsd.net

* 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

Amount:

$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:

1. be a graduate of the District
2. be enrolled at a post-secondary program with the intention of teaching Physical Education
3. 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 15th. Submissions should include:

1. a letter of interest and a completed application form
2. letters of support from administrators or teachers
3. 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.

Kay Krausert Award Fund

Amount:

$500

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 15th.

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

Amount:

Interest realized each year from the principal investment.

Contact:  Educational Planning
Phone:  780-441-6112

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 15th. 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

Amount:

Five bursaries of $500.00

Contact: Pam Sparklingeyes
Phone:  780-944-2000
Email: sparklingeyep@ecsd.net

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.

Criteria:
Must be graduating in 2011 and attending post-secondary within the next six months.

Deadline:
Application deadline is May 18th.

Please Submit:

1. Copy of most transcripts
2. A letter of acceptance to a post-secondary centre
3. 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
4. Current address and phone number
5. 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