ATB Community Leadership Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of involvement in community leadership

About this award

You can receive one award of $5,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you have spent your time taking on leadership roles and helping others within your community. No deadline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Calgary Foundation's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Calgary Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. The money is applied directly to your tuition. Confirm with Calgary Foundation if there are any specific steps you need to take to ensure the funds reach your school account. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You are eligible if you can demonstrate significant involvement in community leadership. There are no specific program or geographic restrictions listed.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Resident of Alberta

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Check this year's deadline

   We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.

Tips for applying

• Community LeadershipAvoid simply listing your titles or memberships. Instead, describe the specific impact you had on others and the results of your leadership. List a concrete project you led and the number of people it helped.
• ReferencesAvoid using a teacher who only knows your grades. Instead, use a community leader or supervisor who can vouch for your leadership in action outside the classroom.
• StrategyAvoid writing a general essay about why leadership is important. Instead, tell a story about a specific time you solved a problem or organized a group to achieve a goal.
• RealismAvoid assuming a high GPA is enough to win. Since there is only one award of $5,000, you must prove your community impact is exceptional compared to other high-achieving students.

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