Scholarship
Deadline
Value
Description
Contact
Mary Hebert Ross “Class of 1968” Memorial Scholarship
May 4
$500
Candidate must have attained a high level of achievement in a 30-level French course, as well as prerequisite high school French courses, as a student at St. Francis
Candidate must have given evidence of a positive attitude towards the French language and culture.
Candidate should have made a significant contribution to the life of the school and/or the community.
Mr. Connolly
Greyhound Canada Transportation Corp.: Travel is Education, Too!
May 6
$500—$2,500
Grade 12 students who have an 80% average or high on their report card or transcript.
Drop your transcript or report card at the Greyhound Depot in Calgary. Website: www.greyhound.ca
Bus terminal is at 850-16 St. S.W.
Ms. Rodrigues
Jim Frew Memorial Scholarship
May 6
$500
Gr. 12 students who have excellence in Mathematics
Demonstrates citizenship & volunteering
Excellent attendance
Mr. Connolly
RBC Financial Lifeskills Scholarship
May 13
$2,005
Gr. 12 student who is accepted into a post secondary school for Sept. 2005
Minimum Gr. 12 average of 65%
Demonstrate community/leadership/extra curricular/volunteer service
Mr. Connolly
Nickle Family Foundations Awards
May 15
$2,000
Renewable
Must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement.
Must apply to U of C, Lethbridge, SAIT or Mount Royal. Others may be considered
Post Secondary must start within 15 months of high school graduation.
General application required.
Ms. Rodrigues
Nick Gallelli Memorial
May 15
$1,000
Gr. 12 St. Francis student
Post Secondary pursuit in business/commerce/economics/finance or accounting
Mr. Leibel

Scholarship
Deadline
Value
Description
Contact
Jack Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship
May 15
$600
Parent needs to be a member of the Knights of Columbus in Calgary
Financial need
Academic achievement
Citizenship/leadership
Mr. Leibel
Jim Darrah Chemistry Scholarship
May 15
$1,500
40% outstanding achievement in Chem 30
30% high achievement in Chem 20 and Science 10
30% School & Community involvement
Mr. Leibel
The Filipino Lions Club of Calgary Scholarship
May 15
Varies
Must be of Filipino descent
Enrolled in a post secondary school in Calgary
Academic achievement
Community service
Mr. Leibel
City of Calgary Scholarship
May 15
$1,700
Financial need (parents gross income cannot exceed $60,000/yr
Attend a post secondary degree program with Calgary
Academic proficiency
Mr. Leibel
Hopewell Scholarship
May 15
$4,750/yr for a period of 2-4 yrs of duration
Essay required 400-500 words. Topic is “The Role of Today’s Youth in Meeting Future Business Leadership Needs”.
Must demonstrate significant financial need (Income Tax information required) for current and past 2 years and a letter of character.
Must have an average of at least 80% or higher for Gr. 11 and Gr. 12.
More details on application.
Ms. Rodrigues
Belcourt Brosseau Metis Awards
May 15
Begins at
$1,000
Must have Metis status
Demonstrate financial need
Be accepted to a post secondary institution with study leading to a license, certificate, diploma or degree
Mr. MacDonald
Lion-Julie Ann Stevenson Memorial Humanitarian Award
May 15
$2,000
Be a graduating Gr. 12 student who is planning to enter a post secondary institution
Demonstrate outstanding leadership and citizenship throughout Gr. 10,11, 12 through possible involvement in Student Council, Yearbook, Clubs, Fine Arts, Sports, School Newspaper & community activities
Submit an essay on Volunteering
One student will be nominated from the school.
Mr. MacDonald

Scholarship
Deadline
Value
Description
Contact
Renee MacDonnell Memorial Scholarship
May 15
$500
Gr. 12 St. Francis High School student
Registered at a university with at least one full course in English
Scholarship include Gr. 12 English mark; must be 80% or over
Classroom English teacher to be involved with selection
Mrs. Engbloom
Marjorie Taylor Memorial Bursary
May 15
$1,000
Gr. 12 student in Calgary Board of Education or CCSD
Active interest and participation in music program in high school
Extra curricular musical activities
Preference given to students who are continuing in post secondary music program
Mrs. Engbloom
Canadian Tire Endowment Fund and Scholarship
May 15
$1,000
Must be a St. Francis Gr. 12 student who is enrolled as a first year student at an accredited university.
Must have strong academics, demonstrate community service and financial need.
Mrs. Engbloom
William Keir MacGuigan
May 15
$100—$500 for 1 or 2 yrs.
Male, Gr. 12 student with an average of 65% or more in 5 Gr. 12 subjects one of which is Eng. 30
Financial need, citizenship qualities
Must plan to be registered in a post secondary program
Ms. Rodrigues
Calgary Catholic Teachers ATA Local 55
May 18
7 x $700
Gr. 12 student who will be attending a Post Secondary school next year
70% Academic marks on diploma
15% Extra curricular involvement
15% Letter of recommendation
Parent must be a current member or past member of the ATA—Catholic School Board—Local 55
Mr. Connolly
St. Mary College Scholarship
May 18
$700
Any Gr. 12 student who will be attending St. Mary’s University College next year
70% Academic marks on diploma courses
15% Extra curricular involvement
15% Letter of recommendation
Mr. Connolly
Aboriginal Business Leadership Awards
May 20
10 x $1,500
Must have been accepted into a post secondary institution and enrolled in a program leading to a certificate, diploma or degree in Business or Commerce
Mr. MacDonald

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Scholarship
Deadline
Value
Description
Contact
ATA Public School Board
May 31
50 x $600
Gr. 12 student who has achieved 80% in 5 grade 12 courses and is involved in extra curricular activities or volunteering
Registered as a full time student next year in post secondary studies
Parent must be or has been a member of the Calgary Public Teachers ATA
Mr. Connolly
Varsity Community Association Annual Scholarship
May 31
2 x $400
Live within the defined boundaries of the Varsity Community
Exhibit strong character and citizenship in organizations outside school, as well as in organized school activities
Be registered at a post secondary school for the Fall
Mr. MacDonald
Shell Spirit of the Future
June 1
$5,000
Planning on pursuing full time post secondary education next year
Currently volunteering in Alberta in a non profit organization
Mr. Connolly
University of Alberta Academic Excellence Scholarship
June 15
Varies
Be currently in Gr. 11
Have an award average of 80% of higher
Plan to enter full time studies in an undergraduate degree program at U of A
Mrs. Engbloom

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