Scholarships

Every grade 12 student should apply for this!!!  This scholarship, sponsored by the Alberta Government is unique in that it guarantees money for graduating 12 students who are planning to attend a post-secondary institution as long as they have achieved a minimum of 75% in certain subjects in either grade 10, 11 or 12.  All you need to do is fill out the application form online.  

How to apply:

Apply Here

Apply once your official high school transcript marks are available and when you are currently enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies.

The following websites each contain hundreds of scholarships and bursaries available to students pursuing post-secondary education.  Please click on the links below to begin your search.

General Scholarships and Bursary Listings

• Student Aid This is a good site!
• Alis 
• Student Awards
• Scholarships Canada
• Student Scholarships
• 4-H Alberta
• 4-H Canada
• Alberta Foundation for The Arts
• Canadian Universities

Indigenous and Metis Scholarships and Bursaries:

• AMMSA 
• Alberta Metis
• Indigenous Scholarships
• Chinook's Edge School District   Look in the menu for FNMI in Chinook's Edge

Disabilities Scholarships and Bursaries:

• Disabled World Canada
• Disability Awards
• Federal Grants for Students

Athletic Scholarships and Awards

• Fast Canada
• ASAA

Forestry Career and Scholarships

• Work Wild

Royal Canadian Legion - All Legion bursaries and scholarships are administered by the local Legion Branch and you should contact the Legion Branch in your area for further information or assistance.

Red Deer Regional Health Foundation - If you are entering the medical profession at any level be sure to check out their list of scholarships below. Click Here. 

Alberta Scholarship Program - The Alberta Government through Alberta Student Aid, and in partnership with post-secondary institutions and other community organizations, offers a suite of scholarships and awards to encourage and reward the excellence of Alberta students. 

Joseph G. Doria Exemplary Student Award

Who: Secondary students accepted into a full-time welding program offered by a Canadian post-secondary institution. 

Award Amount: Up to $3,000 

Deadline For Applications: June 13, 2025

Nicole LeClair Welding Bursary 

Who: Awarded to four students pursuing welding or a welding-related skilled trade

at the post-secondary education level at a publicly funded post-secondary school within Ontario. Applicants must be residents of Ontario to be eligible to apply. 

Award Amount: Up to $2,000 awarded to four recipients

Deadline for Applications: June 30, 2025

Hugh A. Krentz Student Award

Who: Post-secondary students entering their final year of study in a welding-based program (full list of programs are available here). 

Award Amount: Up to $3,000 

Deadline For Applications: June 13, 2025

CWB WeldSAFE Career Kickstart Award

Who: The CWB WeldSAFE Career Kickstart Award supports post-secondary students in Canada pursuing a career in welding or related fields who face financial barriers in acquiring essential PPE. Recipients receive a comprehensive PPE kit, including a 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet, Lincoln Electric Welding Jacket, gloves, and more.

Award: 1 CWB WeldSAFE Kit

Deadline For Applications: Open all year round

Indspire Indigenous Bursaries

Who: Indigenous students currently enrolled in post-secondary courses related to or leading to careers in welding. 

Award Amount: Varies Per Award 

Deadlines For Applications: Varies Per Award

• Matthewson & Co - 5th Annual Bursary Program  - Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to students from towns with a population of 5,000 or fewer residents
• Must be a resident of Manitoba, Alberta, or Saskatchewan
• Deadline to apply is June 13, 2025 
• Scholartree March 2025 Scholarship List
• Studentscholarships.org - List of Scholarships

• RDP scholarships and awards application opens March 1 - May 31.
• John Hasselfield Endowment Foundation Awards: March 1
• Wize Prep High School Scholarship Application link: https://study.wizeprep.com/high-school-scholarship
• Mountain View County Scholarship - email grants@mvcounty.com for the application ( Only for the 6 MVC Schools)
• Loans Canada Scholarship - April 30
• Government of Alberta Scholarship Page