Nancy Fairley Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Nomination by your IB English 30 teacher
• ✓ A letter from your nominator describing how you best meet the scholarship criteria
• ✓ A personal letter from you outlining how you meet the criteria and how the scholarship would impact your education

About this award

You can receive a $3,000 scholarship for your studies. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a high-achieving student in the International Baccalaureate (IB — a rigorous global curriculum) program who is also deeply involved in your school or community. You must apply by June 30 at 11:59 PM. You will hear back from Edmonton Community Foundation via email in early August of each year. You must be nominated by your IB English 30 teacher. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Edmonton Community Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. The money is sent directly to your accepting post-secondary institution in the fall to offset your tuition fees. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Edmonton Community Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be completing your final year of a full International Baccalaureate (IB — a rigorous global curriculum) program at an Edmonton Public or Edmonton Catholic School. You need to have achieved a high academic standing overall, particularly in IB English 30, and show leadership through your contributions to your school and/or community. You must be pursuing your studies at a qualified university or college in Alberta; however, priority will be given to those planning to attend a qualified university in Alberta. Financial need may also be considered.

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 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

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• NominationAvoid asking for a nomination at the last minute. Instead, approach your IB English 30 teacher early to discuss your community involvement and academic achievements. Schedule a brief meeting to ensure they have the details needed for their supporting letter.
• RealismAvoid assuming a nomination guarantees the award. Instead, remember that this is a competitive process based on academic and community excellence. Apply for other Alberta-based awards alongside this one to diversify your options.

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