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Scholarships and Bursaries Unique to Banff for BCHS Students

Banff's community generously supports our graduating students in their post secondary education through offering scholarships (based on marks) and bursaries (based on financial need). Some are offered by families in remembrance of past staff and students at BCHS. We have not listed ALL awards available to high school graduating students and therefore students should also undertake their own research.

Graduation Scholarships and Awards at BCHS

Scholarships and Bursaries Offered by Post Secondary Institutions

Herein follows numerous scholarships and bursaries offered by post secondary institutions, organisations within the Bow Valley, companies in Alberta or further afield. Pay attention so deadlines. Scholar Tree is a large database of Canadian scholarships. If a hyperlink is no longer active try searching the name of the scholarship independently. 

Alberta Student Aid - Alexander Rutherford Scholarship Minimum combined grade average and 5 designated courses in at least one grade (10, 11 or 12)

Alberta Student Aid - Dr. Ernest and Minnie Mehl Scholarships Recipients are selected from the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship applications - no separate application required

Alberta Student Aid - Premier's Citizenship Award / Alberta Centennial Award and Queen's Golden Jubilee Citizenship Awards Student must be nominated by their high school

Apprenticeship Scholarships Scholarships for RAP apprentices

Bow Valley College A variety of awards for academics, community service and financial need to attend Bow Valley College

CEMF Women in Engineering Scholarship Selection is based on enthusiasm for engineeering, involvement in volunteer activities, leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills

Servus Credit Union Scholarships based upon leadership; volunteerism and academic performance

Education Matters Student Awards

Epislon Alpha A Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta - Scholarships for males entering U of Alberta; Men with commitment to Academics; Student Councils;Volunteerism; Active in Sports and/or Fine Arts

Florence E Taylor Chartiable Foundation P.E.O. - For female Alberta students studying in Alberta or Saskatchewan first or second year

Horatio Alger Association of Canada Scholarships based upon financial need; integrity, perseverance and excellence

Indsprire Scholarships and bursaries for First Nations, Inuit and Metis students

Johnathan Doody Memorial Scholarship

The Johnathan Doody Memorial Scholarship is provided for first-year male University of Alberta students. There are ten $1,000 scholarships and three $800 scholarships available. The scholarship is for students who have a strong commitment to both academics and extracurriculars/volunteering. Johnathan Doody was an exceptional athlete, an inspiring student leader, a loving friend, and a talented scholar and this scholarship is in honour of his excellence. Deadline June 30, 2023 but students are encouraged to apply early.

Johnson Insurance Scholarship based upon being a member of this insurance company.

Law Enforcement Bursary Town of Canmore

Legion Bursaries and scholarships based on a relative that has served in the Canadian military

Loran Scholar's Foundation One of the most lucrative scholarships in Canada $100 000; based on character, service and leadership

Mindfuel Scholarships will award three scholarships for those entering a STEM field, Science or Science Education field

Mount Royal University Scholarships & Bursaries A variety of academic awards and community service awards to attend Mount Royal University

My Visa Source Based on Merit, 800-1000 word project

North American Van Lines Canada A scholarship will be given to a few chosen students who are pursuing a degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, or a similar field. Each scholarship is $1,000 and is available to current college students and to those who are enrolling full-time

Olds College A variety of Awards for academic excellence, community service and financial need to attend Olds College

Pathways to Medicine U of Calgary This scholarship is to promote medicine as a career from under represented populations - challenged family socio-economic situations will be considered for this scholarship

Queen's University major admission scholarship Students who demonstrate superior academic ability, creative and original thinking, involvement in school or community activities and proven leadership. 

Remax Quest for Excellence Scholarship 1250 word essay on your community leadership

Roane Family Bursary for Queen's University This $5000 bursary/year was set up for students from Canmore, Banff or Morley to attend Queen's University - this bursary is based upon residency and financial need

RBC Royal Bank Financial Lifeskills Scholarships Designed for students in any stream pursuing studies in any field

SAIT Awards Awards are available to all qualifying SAIT students in recognition of academic success, financial need, community involvement and other areas of success and support

Schulich Leader Scholarships Open to all graduating high school students across Canada who have an interest in pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM).

Nominees must possess at least two of three criteria:

  1. Academic excellence
  2. Outstanding community, business or entrepreneurial leadership
  3. Financial need

Stacey Levitt Memorial Award Living Life to its fullest... while maintaining an approach rooted in risk management and injury management

Ted Rogers Scholarships Awarded based upon diversity, financial need, community leadership and academic achievements

Terry Fox Humanitarian Scholarships Must demonstrate the highest degree of citizenship and humanitarianism while pursuing academic or sport endeavours in the service of a community

TD Canada Trust Scholarship for Community Leadership Offered to students who help support change, nurture progress and contribute to making the world a better place

The John Hasselfield Endowment Fund A non-profit society created to provide support to young people who display a wanting desire for personal development and learning through education, sports, music and physical activity, who might otherwise not fulfill that desire because life has put obstacles in their path in ways beyond their control

The Marika Laub Memorial Fund (BCCF) Candidates from the Bow Valley with a commitment to academic, artistic, musical, civic or athletic excellence are invited to submit an application

U of A Scholarships - Admission-based for students entering the U of A from high school - this includes students who may have taken time off after high school without attending another post-secondary institution this competition is based on the student's final marks at the time of application - Application-based fill out a single application and it will be assessed for a scholarship match

U of C New Admission Scholarships If you are a new student beginning your first year at the U of C, you could be eligible for bursaries or scholarships including some major U of C awards - new students entering the U of C directly from high school are automatically considered for the following awards; no application is required

University of Lethbridge Awards and Scholarships Several awards available including awards specifically for Indigenous students

U of T National Scholarship The University of Toronto National Book Award Program is intended to recognize and reward the very best Canadian secondary school students, regardless of which university those students choose to attend

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