Okotoks Rotary Career Opportunity Awards

Calgary Foundation

$1,500 for graduating Grade 12 students from Okotoks high schools entering a Canadian post-secondary program.

Published by · last checked August 31, 2026

Total value
$1,500
Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
Level
High school
Open to
Alberta

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What you will need

  • Proof of graduating Grade 12 this year from an Okotoks High School
  • Enrollment in an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution for the upcoming year
  • Leadership and motivational skills through student, community, or business activities
  • One letter of reference

About this award

You can receive one of two awards valued at $1,500 each. 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 a leader in your school or community who also faces financial challenges while pursuing your post-secondary goals. The June 1, 2026 deadline has passed. Check the Calgary Foundation scholarships page for the next deadline before you plan around this award. When you apply, ask Calgary Foundation how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through their 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 during your application if there are 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 graduating Grade 12 this year from an Okotoks High School, specifically Foothills Composite High School, Holy Trinity Academy, St. Luke’s Outreach Okotoks, Cameron Crossing School, or The Centre for Learning@HOME. You must be entering an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution in the upcoming academic year. You also need to demonstrate financial need and show leadership and motivational skills through your participation in student, community, and/or business activities. While open to all qualifying students, the funder ideally wants to grant one award to a Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools student and one award to a Foothills School Division student.

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. 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. This round closed on June 1, 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 letter that only says you are a good student. Provide a reference who can speak specifically to your community involvement and leadership growth. Ask your referee to use real-life stories to prove your skills.
  • StrategyAvoid ignoring the local focus of the Rotary Club of Okotoks. Emphasize your connection to the Foothills region and how your goals will eventually benefit the community. Show that you care about Okotoks.

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?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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