The Kinsmen Club of Calgary Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of residency in southern Alberta OR proof of graduation from a southern Alberta high school (including Red Deer)
• ✓ One reference letter
• ✓ Community involvement and leadership (such as non-profit volunteer work or a role of responsibility)
• ✓ Proof of satisfactory academic standing
• ✓ Enrollment in the final year of an undergraduate degree or diploma program for the upcoming fall

About this award

There are three or more awards available at approximately $1,000 each. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and does not have to be paid back, though it is applied directly to your tuition. This is for you if you are a community leader who spends your time volunteering with non-profit groups and needs financial help to finish your schooling. The May 30, 2026 deadline has passed. Check the Calgary Foundation scholarships page for the next deadline before you plan around this award. 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 specific steps to ensure the funds reach 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

You must be currently attending an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada and be enrolling in your final year of any undergraduate degree or diploma program in the upcoming fall. You need to show satisfactory academic standing and demonstrate financial need. To qualify geographically, you must be a resident of southern Alberta or have graduated from a southern Alberta high school (which includes Red Deer and areas south of it). Finally, you must show a commitment to community development and leadership, such as volunteering with a non-profit group or holding a position of responsibility with a community organization.

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 certificate or undergraduate 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

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

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

3. 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 simply listing your volunteer hours. Instead, describe the specific impact you had on the community and the responsibilities you managed. Give a concrete example of a project you led from start to finish.
• ReferencesAvoid providing a generic character reference. Instead, provide a letter from a non-profit supervisor who can vouch for your leadership skills and reliability in a community setting.
• StrategyFocus your application on the intersection of your leadership and your financial need. Explain how this $1,000 will help you successfully complete your final year of study.
• RealismSince there are only three or more awards available, this is a competitive process. Ensure your proof of residency or high school graduation in southern Alberta is clear and undisputed.

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