Calgary Catholic School District Kerry Dyte Educational Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of graduating Grade 12 from a Calgary Catholic High School
• ✓ Proof of acceptance into a full-time undergraduate degree or diploma program at a qualified Canadian post-secondary institution
• ✓ Proof of current part-time employment
• ✓ School and community involvement and leadership through long-term volunteerism
• ✓ One letter of reference

About this award

You can receive one scholarship valued at $4,000 minimum. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a student leader who balances part-time work with long-term volunteering and needs financial help to afford post-secondary education. The May 30, 2026 deadline has passed and this round is closed. Check Calgary Foundation's awards page for the next application window. When you do apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. 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

To qualify, you must be graduating Grade 12 this year from a Calgary Catholic High School. You must be entering the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree or diploma program at a qualified Canadian post-secondary institution in the upcoming fall. Additionally, you must demonstrate financial need, show that you are currently employed part-time, and prove your school and community leadership through long-term volunteerism.

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 certificate, high school or undergraduate students
• ✓ 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

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

   Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

3. 3

   This round closed on May 30, 2026

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

Tips for applying

• Community LeadershipAvoid listing a dozen short-term activities. Instead, focus on long-term volunteerism to show a deep commitment to one or two causes. List the exact number of hours and years you spent with each organization.
• ReferencesAvoid providing a generic letter from a teacher who barely knows you. Provide a reference who can speak specifically to your leadership and character. Choose a mentor who has seen you lead others in a volunteer setting.
• RealismAvoid assuming that high grades alone will win the award. Since only one scholarship is available, you must prove you meet every single criterion, especially the combination of leadership, work, and financial need.

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