Optimist Club William J. Cummer Scholarship

Calgary Foundation

Get approximately $2,500 for your final year of an undergraduate program if you are an Alberta resident.

Published by · last checked April 18, 2026

Total value
$2,500
Deadline
May 30, 2026
Level
Certificate, Undergraduate
Open to
Alberta (preference for students from the Calgary area)

Applications are closed for this cycle

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What you will need

  • Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
  • Proof of Alberta residency
  • Proof of enrollment at a Canadian post-secondary institution
  • Entering the final year of your first undergraduate certificate, degree, or diploma
  • Volunteerism, service to youth, and leadership experience
  • One letter of reference

About this award

You can receive one award at approximately $2,500, though additional smaller awards may be available. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you have dedicated your time to volunteering, leading others, and serving youth in your community. You must apply by May 30, 2026. When you 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 money is applied directly to your tuition. Confirm with Calgary Foundation during your application if there are any other payment options available. Renewal conditions aren't listed — since you must be entering your final year of study to qualify, confirm with Calgary Foundation if this is a one-time award.

Who qualifies

You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and a resident of Alberta. You need to be enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution and entering the final year of study in your first undergraduate certificate, degree, or diploma program. You must demonstrate financial need, a history of volunteerism, leadership experience, and service to youth. Academically, you need a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of all your grades) greater than or equal to 2.7 or 70%. While open to Alberta residents, preference will be given to students from the Calgary area.

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

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 May 30, 2026

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

Tips for applying

  • Community LeadershipAvoid listing your volunteer roles as a simple list of duties. Instead, tell stories about the impact you had on the youth you served. Describe a specific time your leadership improved someone else's life.
  • ReferencesAvoid providing a generic letter from a teacher who barely knows you. Provide a reference who can vouch for your specific volunteer work and character. Choose a mentor from the organization where you did your service.
  • StrategyAvoid ignoring the preference for local candidates. If you are from the Calgary area, make sure your application explicitly mentions your ties to the city and how you've contributed to the local community.
  • RealismAvoid assuming a 2.7 GPA is the only hurdle. Because there is only one main award of $2,500, the competition is high. Focus heavily on your financial need and leadership evidence to stand out from other high-achieving students.

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 May 30, 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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Optimist Club William J. Cummer Scholarship

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