Did you know there are hundreds of scholarships and bursaries that could help pay for your education?

Many scholarships are based on academic achievement. However, others are awarded for athletic involvement, leadership, community service or areas of interest.

Understand the Difference between a Scholarship and a Bursary

• A scholarship is a monetary award given to a student for academic excellence in a specific area of study (such as biology or English) or for achievements in non-academic areas (such as athletics or community service).
• A bursary is a monetary grant given to a student based on clearly demonstrated financial need and/or satisfactory academic achievement.

Scholarships/Bursaries/Financial Aid

• Alexander Rutherford Scholarship: https://studentaid.alberta.ca/scholarships-and-awards/alexander-rutherford-scholarship/
• Genesis Bursary: This is a Mandela exclusive scholarship. - https://www.genesis-centre.ca/pdfs/studentaward_2019.pdf
• Alberta Scholarships: https://studentaid.alberta.ca/
• Education Matters: https://www.educationmatters.ca/students/
• Calgary Foundation: https://calgaryfoundation.org/grantsawards-loans/student-awards/high-school-students/
• Apprenticeship Scholarships: https://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/financial-assistance/scholarships/
• Bursaries and Scholarships for Indigenous Students: 
  • https://alis.alberta.ca/explore-education-and-training/pay-for-your-education/scholarships-and-bursaries/
  • https://www.alberta.ca/indigenous-student-supports.aspx
• Alberta Post-Secondary Institution Scholarships and Bursaries: https://applyalberta.ca/need-more-information/student-funding/
• Disability World: Scholarships for Students with Disabilities https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/scholarships/disability-scholarships-canada.php
• Disability Awards - Scholarships for Students with Disabilities:
  • https://studentaid.alberta.ca/policy/student-aid-policy-manual/eligibility-for-student-aid/alberta-student-grants/#alberta-grant-for-students-with-disabilities-gfd
    
• Alberta Student Aid: https://studentaid.alberta.ca/
• Canada Student Loans: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/education/student-financial-aid.html
• Universities Canada – Scholarship Partners Canada: https://www.univcan.ca/programs-and-scholarships/scholarship-partners-canada/
• Scholarships Canada: http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/
• Campus Access: http://www.campusaccess.com/
• Advancing Futures Bursary: Funding and supports are available for youth who have been in care, as they pursue post-secondary studies and prepare for adulthood. https://www.alberta.ca/advancing-futures-bursary.aspx

Scholarship Tips and Tricks

 Have you created a profile?

• www.yconic.com
• www.scholarshipscanada.com
• www.scholartree.ca
• https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php
• www.ScholarTree.ca

Other Websites to explore:

• https://studentaid.alberta.ca/scholarships/
• www.educationmatters.ca (Create a profile)

 Other:

• How to Win the TD Scholarship
• How to Win the Loran
• The 6 Most Common Mistakes When Applying to Scholarships