Calgary Foundation · Regional
st-secondary educational opportunities for students who have resided in rural towns, villages, hamlets or on agricultural operations across Canada
About this award
Get approximately $2,000 for your first or second year of a full-time undergraduate program in agriculture, education, or health care — apply by June 1, 2026.
You can win one of three awards valued at approximately $2,000 each. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you grew up in a small rural community and have spent your time leading others and volunteering to help your neighbors. You must apply by June 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, 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 your school's financial aid office how this appears on your account so you can plan your payments. 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.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate — study level
- Studying agriculture, education, health care — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
Collect reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice and share your résumé.
Submit by Jun 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is listing a series of clubs you joined without explaining what you actually did.
Winners instead describe a specific problem they solved or a project they led in their rural town.
Give a concrete example of how your volunteer work helped someone else.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic letter from a teacher who barely knows you.
Winners instead choose a referee who can vouch for their leadership in the community specifically.
Ask your reference to use examples of your initiative rather than just saying you are a good student.