CEEA Energy Industry Award

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
• ✓ Enrollment in a Canadian post-secondary institution for the upcoming year
• ✓ Proof of enrollment in a full-time petroleum-focused undergraduate degree or diploma program
• ✓ School and/or community involvement and leadership experience
• ✓ One letter of reference

About this award

You can receive one of one or more awards valued at $8,500 to $10,000. Specifically, you get $8,500 if you are in a diploma program and $10,000 if you are in a degree program. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. Depending on how many years you have left in your program, you can renew this for up to two consecutive years. This means you can get up to three years of support total for degree programs and up to two years of support total for diploma programs. This is for you if you are a high-achieving student who wants to build a career in the Canadian energy industry. The June 15, 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 during your application if there are any other specific payment schedules you should know about. To keep the award, you must maintain your eligibility. Renewal conditions aren't fully listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Calgary Foundation exactly what you need to maintain to keep the funding.

Who qualifies

You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident attending a Canadian post-secondary institution in the upcoming academic year. You can qualify in one of two ways: you are entering second year or beyond in a full-time petroleum-focused undergraduate degree program (such as Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Geology, or Geophysics), or you are entering first year or beyond in a full-time petroleum-focused undergraduate diploma program (such as Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or Instrumentation Engineering Technology). Note that preference is given to students entering their second year of study. You must also show school or community involvement and leadership, and have a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.7 or 80%.

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.

• ✓ Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• ✓ Open to certificate or undergraduate students
• ✓ Resident of Alberta
• ✓ Studying Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology or Instrumentation Engineering Technology

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 June 15, 2026

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

Tips for applying

• LeadershipAvoid simply listing your titles. Instead, describe the specific impact you had on others and the results of your initiatives. Give a concrete example of a project you led from start to finish.
• ReferencesAvoid providing a generic character reference. Instead, use a professor or industry mentor who can speak specifically to your academic rigor and passion for the energy sector. Ensure your referee knows the specific requirements of this award before they write the letter.
• StrategyAvoid treating the application like a form. Instead, frame your answers to show you are the "brightest students" the CEEA (the Canadian Energy Executive Association — a non-profit that connects energy industry leaders) is looking for. Connect your academic success directly to your future goals in energy.
• RealismAvoid ignoring the GPA requirement. With a cutoff of 3.7 or 80%, this is a highly academic award. If your grades are slightly lower, focus heavily on your leadership and community involvement to stand out, but recognize that academic standing is a primary filter.

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