Friends of the Stockmen's Memorial Foundation Award

Calgary Foundation

Get approximately $1,500 for your studies in agriculture or related fields. The June 1, 2026 round has closed.

Published by · last checked August 31, 2026

Total value
$1,500
Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
Level
Graduate, Undergraduate
Open to
Alberta

Applications are closed for this cycle

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What you will need

  • Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
  • Enrollment in an agriculture or agriculture-related program at a Canadian post-secondary institution
  • Proof of academic standing (cumulative GPA ≥ 2.7 or 70%)
  • Community involvement
  • Short original essay (500-750 words) describing your agricultural background, family connections, link to the Western Canada livestock industry, and your aspirations
  • One letter of reference

About this award

You can receive one of two awards valued at approximately $1,500. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. The money is applied directly to your tuition. This is for you if you are passionate about the Canadian livestock industry and want to preserve western agricultural traditions. The June 1, 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, phone, or through the application 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 funds are applied directly to your tuition rather than sent as a cash payment. Confirm with Calgary Foundation if there are any specific steps you need to take to ensure the money reaches 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 a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. You need to be enrolled in an agriculture or agriculture-related program at a Canadian post-secondary institution. This award is open to you if you are entering your second year of study or beyond in an undergraduate program, or if you are in any year of study at the graduate level. You must also show community involvement and maintain good academic standing with a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of all your final grades) greater than or equal to 2.7 or 70%.

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 graduate or undergraduate students
  • Resident of Alberta
  • Studying agriculture or agriculture related program

How to apply

  1. Read the award's official page

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

  2. Ask for reference letters2 weeks

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

  3. Write your essay

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

  4. This round closed on June 1, 2026

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

Tips for applying

  • EssayAvoid writing a generic academic paper. Instead, tell a personal story about your agricultural background and family connections to the livestock industry in Western Canada. Be specific about your aspirations to continue these traditions in your 500-750 word essay.
  • ReferencesMany students provide a generic character reference. Provide a letter from someone who can specifically vouch for your work ethic in the field or your leadership in the farming community.
  • StrategyFocus your application on the "legacy" aspect. Since this award commemorates the livestock industry, emphasize how your goals align with the preservation of western traditions.
  • RealismWith only two awards available, this is a highly selective process. Ensure your GPA and community involvement evidence are crystal clear so you don't get filtered out on technicalities.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.

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?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

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