Ernest & Iris Damkar Entrance Awards

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Get $3,000 for your first or second year in Agricultural or Land and Water programs.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$3,000

Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Level

Post-secondary

Open to

Alberta

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What you will need

Canadian citizenship
Enrollment in Agricultural & Heavy Equipment, Agricultural Management, or Land and Water Resources

About this award

You can receive a total of $3,000, which is paid in 2 instalments of $1,500 each. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a Canadian citizen entering your first or second year of study who can show financial need and a strong sense of effort. You must apply by October 31, 2026. When you apply, ask Olds College of Agriculture & Technology how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through a student portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Olds College of Agriculture & Technology how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. There are 12 awards total: 7 awards go to 1st-year students and 5 awards go to 2nd-year students. Ask Olds College of Agriculture & Technology during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. To keep the full amount, you must achieve a 2.0 GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of all your final grades) in the fall term to receive the 2nd instalment. If you are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Olds College of Agriculture & Technology whether you can apply again.

Who qualifies

You must be a Canadian citizen entering your first or second year in one of these programs: Agricultural & Heavy Equipment, Agricultural Management, or Land and Water Resources. You must also demonstrate financial need and a record of effort.

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
Open to post-secondary students
Resident of Alberta
Studying Agricultural & Heavy Equipment, Agricultural Management or Land and Water Resources

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

Financial NeedAvoid simply stating that you need money. Instead, provide specific examples of your financial situation and how this $3,000 will help you stay in school. List your monthly expenses and any gaps in your funding.
RealismAvoid assuming you will automatically get the second payment. Instead, focus on your study habits in the fall term to ensure you hit the 2.0 GPA requirement needed to unlock the remaining $1,500.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on October 31, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen.

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