Beyond the North Scholarship

Calgary Foundation

$1,000 for Grade 12 students from the Fairview, Alberta area entering a four-year undergraduate degree.

Published by · last checked August 31, 2026

Total value
$1,000
Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
Level
High school, Undergraduate
Open to
Alberta

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What you will need

  • Proof of graduation from a Fairview area high school (Fairview High School, Fairview and Area Learning Store, St. Thomas Moore Catholic School, Hines Creek Composite School, or Worsley Central School)
  • Proof of acceptance into a four-year undergraduate degree at a recognized Canadian University
  • Community involvement
  • A statement detailing your future goals and aspirations beyond the north

About this award

You can receive a one-time scholarship of $1,000. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a local student from Northern Alberta who is excited to move to a Canadian urban centre to build your professional career. The June 1, 2026 deadline has passed. Check the Calgary Foundation scholarships page for the next deadline before you plan around this award. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or a phone call. 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 during your application 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

To qualify, you must be graduating Grade 12 this year from a high school in the Fairview, Alberta area. Specifically, you must attend one of these schools: Fairview High School, Fairview and Area Learning Store, St. Thomas Moore Catholic School, Hines Creek Composite School, or Worsley Central School. You must also be directly entering a four-year undergraduate degree at a recognized Canadian University in the upcoming year. Finally, you need to show high academic standing, community involvement, and a clear set of future goals and aspirations for a career beyond the north.

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.

  • Open to high school or undergraduate students
  • Resident of Alberta

How to apply

  1. Read the award's official page

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

  2. Write your essay

    Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

  3. This round closed on June 1, 2026

    Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

  • GoalsAvoid writing a generic essay about wanting a degree. Instead, describe exactly why you want to move to an urban centre and how that environment will help you achieve a specific career goal. Be precise about your ambitions.
  • SupportAvoid providing a reference who only knows you as a student. Instead, use a community leader or coach who can prove your involvement outside the classroom. Get a letter that highlights your impact on the Fairview area.
  • StrategyAvoid focusing only on grades. Since this award values "aspirations beyond the north," you should balance your academic achievements with a narrative about your growth and your readiness for a new environment.
  • RealismAvoid assuming a local award is easy to win. With only one scholarship of $1,000 available, you are competing with your entire graduating class from five local schools. Treat this as a highly competitive application.

Questions students ask

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When is the deadline?

This round closed on June 1, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Can international students apply?

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