Calgary Foundation · Regional
Beyond the North Scholarship
About this award
Get $1,000 for your tuition if you are graduating from a Fairview area high school and starting a four-year degree at a Canadian university — apply by June 1, 2026.
You can receive one scholarship of $1,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you grew up in northern Alberta but have big plans to build your career and life in a city or urban center elsewhere in Canada. You must apply by June 1, 2026. When you apply, ask Calgary Foundation how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through an online portal. 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 your university's financial aid office how this credit will appear on your account so you can plan your payments. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it is a one-time award or if you can apply again.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate — study level
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
Collect reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice and share your résumé.
Draft and revise your essays~10 hours
Use the STAR framework. Be specific, show impact, proofread twice.
Submit by Jun 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is being too vague about your plans.
Winners instead describe exactly why they want to move to an urban center and what specific career they are chasing.
Write a detailed plan about your transition from northern Alberta to a city.
Many students just list their clubs.
Winners instead explain the impact they had on their town.
Give a concrete example of a project you led or a person you helped in the Fairview area.