Phyllis Weston English Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
• ✓ Proof of Alberta residency
• ✓ Verification that you attended your final year of high school in Calgary
• ✓ Proof of full-time registration at the University of Alberta, University of Calgary, or University of Lethbridge
• ✓ Confirmation that you are entering your final year of an Education Degree Program specializing in English
• ✓ Statement confirming your plan to become a high school English teacher

About this award

You can receive one award of approximately $1,500. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a future high school English teacher who grew up schooling in Calgary and is now finishing your degree. Applications closed on June 1, 2026. Ask Calgary Foundation whether a new window has opened before you plan around this award. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. 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 if there are any specific steps you need to take to ensure the funds reach your student account. Renewal conditions aren't listed — since this is for students entering their final year, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it is a one-time payment or if there are other requirements to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and a resident of Alberta. You must have attended your final year of high school in Calgary. Additionally, you need to be a full-time student registered at the University of Alberta, University of Calgary, or University of Lethbridge. You must be entering your final year of studies in an Education Degree Program with a specialization in English and be planning to become a high school English teacher. Finally, you must be in good academic standing and demonstrate good or high academic achievement.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

• ✓ Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• ✓ Open to undergraduate students
• ✓ Resident of Alberta
• ✓ Studying Education Degree Program with a specialization in English

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's own page

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

2. 2

   Order your transcript1–2 weeks

   Your school's registrar can take a week or two.

3. 3

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

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

4. 4

   Write your essay

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

5. 5

   This round closed on June 1, 2026

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

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