Awards

Established in 2018 by family and friends in memory of Frances (Frankie) Bates. This award celebrates those who volunteer to help others and recognizes the importance of the role that lifeguards play in the community.

Click here to learn more about Frankie Bates, Bob Wardle, and the Bates Wardle Award for Lifeguards.

Two awards valued at $750 each, ideally one award for Innisfail students and one award for Cochrane students. Awards provided to recipients through their school.

Applicant must:

• Be aged 12 and upwards to Grade 12, pursuing certification or advancing training as a lifeguard.
• Be a well-rounded student who contributes to the community through volunteering.
• Be attending one of the following schools: Bow Valley High School, Cochrane High School, St. Timothy Jr./Sr. High School, Innisfail Middle School, Innisfail High School, St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School, or École Secondaire Notre Dame High School (residency within the Innisfail catchment school boundary).
• Provide one letter of reference (optional).

This bursary was established by the Canadian Progress Club Stampede City to honour the contributions of their longest serving member, Bill Gibson.

One award available, valued at $10,000,  applied directly to tuition. Renewable for up to three consecutive years of study as long as recipient achieves good academic standing (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 2.7 or 70%) and maintains a full-time course load, as defined by the post-secondary institution (up to four years of support total).

Applicant must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, residing in Calgary.
• Be a grade 12 student graduating this year from the Calgary Board of Education or Calgary Catholic School District.
• Be entering first year of a full-time undergraduate degree program at a Calgary post-secondary institution, directly from high school (no gap year).
• Be able to demonstrate leadership in the Calgary community by volunteering through community organizations, athletics, and cultural activities.
• Demonstrate financial need. (Applicants must not be recipients of award/bursaries of equal or greater value from EducationMatters or Calgary Foundation). 
• Provide one letter of reference.

New bursary available in even years.

The Bradley Hillmo Anderson Memorial Award was established in 2001 in memory of Bradley Hillmo Anderson.

Brad graduated from William Aberhart High School and was enthusiastic about his recent enrolment in Business at Mount Royal University (then Mount Royal College). He was a free spirit who pursued life with vigor, taking part in family events and participating in activities with his many friends. Resourceful and entrepreneurial, Brad’s creativity brought to life many business ideas, new opportunities, and exciting adventures. Brad was very much his own man who involved himself with social issues and enjoyed nothing more than engaging in serious discussions with friends on a myriad of subjects.

Sailing held a special place in the Anderson family’s lives; Brad enjoyed sailing on the Glenmore Reservoir with his dad and brother, serving as foredeck crew during race days with the Glenmore Sailing Club, and yachting during family summer vacations on Vancouver Island. In Brad’s memory, the Bradley Hillmo Anderson Memorial Award supports students in their post-secondary endeavors.

Click here to learn more about Bradley Hillmo Anderson.

One or more awards valued at approximately $500, applied directly to tuition.

Applicant must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Be registered in full-time study and have a minimum 2.75 GPA.
• Be entering any year of study in their first degree or diploma program.
• Be attending a qualified Calgary post-secondary institution.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Demonstrate community involvement. Preference given to applicants with sailing experience.

Established to honour the memory of Fraser Lockwood, this scholarship recognizes the special ties he and his family developed with the Filipino community throughout his life.

Click here to learn more about the Fraser W. Lockwood Memorial Scholarship.

One award valued at $2,500 minimum applied directly to tuition. Renewable for three consecutive years of study as long as student maintains enrollment in a full-time course load (as defined by the institution).

Applicant must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Be entering first year of full-time undergraduate studies at a Canadian post-secondary institution, immediately following graduation from Grade 12 from either a Public (Calgary Board of Education) or Separate (Calgary Catholic School District) school in Calgary.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Have contributed to the community by volunteering through church, community organizations, athletics, and cultural or political activities.
• Provide one letter of reference.
• Preference will be given to students whose families have a connection to the Filipino community.

The John Shirra Memorial Scholarship was established by John’s family, friends and business colleagues whose lives have been enriched by knowing John during his life. Born and raised in Calgary, John established two small side businesses prior to completing a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary and a Master of Business Administration from Nijenrode, the Netherlands School of Business. MBA in hand, John returned to Calgary to pursue his career in oil and gas where he rose to the role of Treasurer at Poco Petroleums before his death at age 34. John succeeded in business because he was a tireless worker and dedicated employee but first and foremost, he was a friend to all, and despite long hours at work, he maintained a balanced lifestyle. He enjoyed participating in sports, including skiing, tennis, squash, cycling and golf, and loved spending time in the mountains hiking and camping. John had a great sense of humour, a strong community spirit, and enjoyed organizing activities with his friends. As a continuing tribute to a great friend, family member and businessman, the John Shirra Memorial Scholarship was established in 1994 in John’s memory. The John Shirra Memorial Scholarship supports University of Calgary Bachelor of Commerce students who demonstrate John’s characteristics of friendship, community spirit, humour, adventure, athletics, and entrepreneurial spirit in financing their studies.

Click here to learn more about John Shirra.

Two or more awards valued at $1,500 each, applied directly to tuition.

Applicant must:

• Be enrolled in 3rd year or beyond in the Bachelor of Commerce program at the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.
• Demonstrate commitment to community development and leadership.
• Demonstrate athletic involvement.
• Provide one letter of reference.
• Financial need may be considered.

The Kyle Block Law Scholarship is in memory of Kyle Alfonso Block, known by his many friends, teammates and fellow musicians for his quick wit, kind heart and adventurous spirit. After graduating from William Aberhart High School, Kyle attended the University of British Columbia where he achieved top honours in Engineering and Economics. He went on to study law at the University of Saskatchewan. Kyle had a passion for hockey and music and believed strongly in equal opportunity for all. In his long and high-level hockey career, Kyle played on teams such as the Junior A Yorkton Terriers and the UBC Thunderbirds. He was known by all as a great teammate. While pursuing his post-secondary studies in British Columbia and Saskatchewan, Kyle continued to play hockey and music with his friends and teammates.

The Kyle Block Law Scholarship assists recipients to pursue post-secondary studies who are or have been active in competitive sport, music, fine arts or social justice issues.

One or more awards valued at a minimum of $2,500, applied directly to tuition.

Applicant must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Be enrolled in second year of study or beyond in a Juris Doctor program.
• Be enrolled in a qualified post-secondary institution in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or British Columbia.
• Demonstrate financial need and good academic standing (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 2.7 or 70%), and involvement (past or present) in competitive sports, music, fine arts or social justice issues.
• Provide one letter of reference.

The Kyle Block Scholarship is in memory of Kyle Alfonso Block, known by his many friends, teammates and fellow musicians for his quick wit, kind heart and adventurous spirit. After graduating from William Aberhart High School, Kyle attended the University of British Columbia where he achieved top honours in Engineering and Economics. He went on to study law at the University of Saskatchewan. Kyle had a passion for hockey and music and believed strongly in equal opportunity for all. In his long and high-level hockey career, Kyle played on teams such as the Junior A Yorkton Terriers and the UBC Thunderbirds. He was known by all as a great teammate. While pursuing his post-secondary studies in British Columbia and Saskatchewan, Kyle continued to play hockey and music with his friends and teammates. 

The Kyle Block Scholarship assists recipients to pursue post-secondary studies who are or have been active in competitive sport, music, fine arts or social justice issues.

One or more awards valued at a minimum of $2,500, applied directly to tuition.

Applicant must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident studying engineering, business, or economics. 
• Be enrolled in second year of study or beyond in an undergraduate degree or diploma program. 
• Be enrolled in a qualified post-secondary institution in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or British Columbia. 
• Demonstrate financial need and good academic standing (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 2.7 or 70%), and involvement (past or present) in competitive sports, music, fine arts or social justice issues. 
• Provide one letter of reference.

In memory of Michael Gee, a 15 year old U18 ‘A’ hockey player with NW Calgary Athletic Association. This award is based on hockey and academic performance and open to Calgary residents graduating Grade 12 playing hockey in the Calgary Minor Hockey Association – U18 Boys AA or AAA (major), U18 Girls AA or AAA.

One award, valued at $2,400, applied directly to tuition.

The recipient is eligible to claim the scholarship funds when entering post-secondary education.

Applicant must:

• Be nominated by their coach as most deserving player on the team (only one nomination per coach).
• Be a Calgary resident playing hockey in the Calgary Minor Hockey Association – U18 Boys AA, AAA (major), U18 Girls AA or AAA.
• Be graduating Grade 12.
• Have achieved a minimum of 82.5% at their educational institution.