District Scholarships

Value: $500.00

Number: One for each high school in Fort McMurray.

Purpose: To recognize the achievements of students who have demonstrated leadership and citizenship.  In selecting the recipient of this award, particular attention may be given to a student who has overcome personal difficulties, or who is in financial need.

Tenable: At any accredited post-secondary school.

Eligibility: Applicant must be graduating in the year in which the applicant is applying.

Deadline: June 1, 2018

History

• Jack and Louise came to Fort McMurray in 1975.  Jack was the Principal who opened Beacon Hill. He then opened the new Greely Road School.  Spent a few months as Principal of Composite prior to his death in 1984.
• Jack served two (2) terms on City Council as Alderman; he also was on the Hospital Board.
• Louise taught school at Thickwood.  While she did teach Grade One and Grade Four, most of her time there was as a Teacher Librarian.  When Louise retired she worked tirelessly for her church. Louise died in August 1994.
• Jack and Louise were two very committed educators who helped to build the Public School system in the early days of McMurray.
• The Corless family includes three (3) children – two of whom were educated at Composite and the youngest graduated from Westwood.
• This scholarship focuses on – Leadership and Citizenship

Decision made at high school level and award will be presented at the awards ceremony.  Associate Superintendent of Education & Administration’s office is to be advised prior to awards ceremony so that a cheque may be prepared in time. Applications available in student services

For Westwood Students Only

Value: $500.00 yearly

Presented by: School Administration

Must have completed Math 30-1 and Math 31 and going into STEM field.

Deadline: June 1, 2018

Award: $300.00 for each category

Nomination: Students must be in high school, but do not have to be in grade 12.  Each student is nominated by his or her music teacher.

Purpose: To recognize three students from each of the three Fort McMurray High Schools in the following instruments:  Woodwinds, Percussion and Brass

The criteria for this award includes:

• Short Essay discussing their interest in music, high school band experience and how long they have played, etc.

Sponsor: Clearwater Horse Club

Award: $500.00

Nomination: Students must be in grade 12 and eligible to receive a High School Diploma.

Purpose: To encourage students to further their post-secondary education in Equine fields of study.

Eligibility / Criteria:

• First, open to students who are continuing their post-secondary education in equine fields
• Second, if no applicants for Equine post-secondary, then other common fields of study which include Animal Science, Veterinary, Agriculture
• Finally, if not applicant for the above noted field of study, open to any student attending an Alberta post-secondary program.
• Recipient to provide proof of acceptance to a post-secondary institute.
• Clearwater Horse Club requires a letter from the recipient following the completion of the first term for the purpose of updating their members.
• A short essay is required, discussing the applicants’ interest in the equine field, experience, and future goals.

Selection Criteria:

1. Alberta Program first = 1 point.
2. Involvement with Equine programs, such as 4-H Club, Riding Clubs and personal riding experience = 2 points.
3. 70% or higher grade point average = 1 point.

Total of 4 points, if a tie occurs, names will be drawn to select the winner.

Selection Committee:

• Two Clearwater Horse Club Members
• One Public School Board employee
• One Catholic School Board employee

Application Deadline: April 30, please submit completed applications to Student Services.