Scholarship Listing (updated May 5)
Create an EDUCATIONMATTERS account today! Apply for Henry Wise Wood specific awards. Deadline for all HWW specific awards is May 15th.
Highlighted Scholarship: Pathfinder Scholarship Award
Amount: $1,000
This Pathfinder Scholarship is designed to empower future leaders in business or travel and tourism by providing financial support to students who demonstrate outstanding potential, commitment, and drive to make a meaningful impact in their chosen careers.
Apply here: APPLICATION LINK
Deadline: May 30, 2026
More scholarship information can be found at the HWW Scholarship Listings page.
Alberta Citizenship Award – 2026 Applications are Open
The Alberta Citizenship Award is an opportunity to acknowledge and reward Alberta students who have a positive impact on our communities.
Alberta high schools are invited to select one graduating student who demonstrates exceptional citizenship, leadership, community service and volunteerism for the Premier's Citizenship Award, as well as the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award and the Alberta Centennial Award.
- Premier's Citizenship Award is a Letter of Commendation from the Premier of Alberta;
- Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award includes a $7,000 scholarship, a letter from the Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women and a commemorative medallion;
- Alberta Centennial Award includes a $2,005 scholarship.
Apply by filling out the APPLICATION and returning to the main office before May 15, 2026.
For detailed information, please visit our website at: alberta.ca/alberta-citizenship-awards.aspx or connect with your Guidance Counselor in Student Services.
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Canadian Forces Family Scholarship
VALUE: $1,000
ELIGIBILITY: Open to students registered in grade 12 who are completing the requirements of a high school diploma and are in good academic standing. Applicants must be a child or dependent of a current or former serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and must provide proof of parent or guardian’s service in the CAF such as a copy of a Military Service Identification Card, a Veteran’s Service Card, or a Certificate of Service. Applicants must exemplify good character through demonstrated involvement or support in the school and/or community.
Applicants are required to submit one letter of reference. The letter may be provided by a community leader representing a community-based organization or a school official, and should speak to the applicant’s leadership, volunteerism and involvement in the community.
Selection will be based on volunteerism and the reference.
APPLY: Students can apply by creating an account in EducationMatters’ Student Award Application Portal. Applicants should check with their guidance office for more information and are encouraged to discuss their application with the Scholarship Coordinator at their high school.
DEADLINE: MAY 15
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Kinsmen Club of Calgary Foundation Scholarship
VALUE: $1,000
ELIGIBILITY: Open to students registered in grade 12 who are completing the requirements of a high school diploma. Applicants must exemplify leadership as demonstrated through volunteer activities within the school and community and have academic requirements sufficient for entrance into their chosen program of study. Applicants are required to submit an original essay of approximately 500 words describing their volunteerism, how they have demonstrated leadership in their volunteerism and the impact they feel their service has had on the community. Applicants are required to submit one letter of reference. The letter may be provided by a community leader representing a community-based organization or a school official, and should speak to the applicant’s leadership, volunteerism and involvement in the community. Selection will be based on volunteerism, essay and the reference.
APPLY: Students can apply by creating an account in EducationMatters’ Student Award Application Portal. Applicants should check with their guidance office for more information.
DEADLINE: May 30
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Pathfinder Scholarship Award
VALUE: $1,000
This Pathfinder Scholarship is designed to empower future leaders in business or travel and tourism by providing financial support to students who demonstrate outstanding potential, commitment, and drive to make a meaningful impact in their chosen careers.
Apply here: APPLICATION LINK
DEADLINE: MAY 30
Create an EDUCATIONMATTERS account today! Apply for Henry Wise Wood specific awards.
Deadline for all HWW specific awards is May 15
Please search the following websites for upcoming scholarships:
www.educationmatters.ca <-- IMPORTANT RESOURCE FOR ALL AWARDS, INCLUDING HWW SPECIFIC AWARDS