Alexander Rutherford Scholarship 2022-2023
The University of Alberta is glad to partner with the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship program to give concentrate on award to remarkable young Canadian students for the 2022/23 academic session in Canada.
The 2022 Alexander Rutherford Scholarship at the University of Alberta in Canada is accessible to candidates who have finished High School and wish to continue their undergraduate learning at the University.
This Scholarship was named to pay tribute to Alexander Rutherford, who had the qualification of being Alberta’s most memorable Head and Minister of Education.
He was known for his strong support of public education, especially the University of Alberta and his active contribution in community affairs.
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship at University of Alberta Study Eligibility:
To successfully receive this scholarship, candidates must also meet these criteria:
- Be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident of Canada or Protected Person under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, (Visa students are not eligible).
- Be an Alberta resident, and to be considered an Alberta resident the following conditions must apply:
- one parent or legal guardian must have maintained permanent residence in Canada for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to the applicant commencing a program of study;
- applicant has maintained permanent residence in Alberta at least 12-months prior to commencing a program of study;
- applicant is not eligible to receive a scholarship with respect to any grade unless the applicant or the applicant’s parent(s)/legal guardian were a resident in Alberta throughout the whole of that grade.
- Have completed high school on or after September 30, 1980.
- Be enrolled in a full course load in a designated post-secondary or an apprenticeship program of at least one semester in length.
Application Procedures:
Apply Online
To apply online, you must create a personal account and verify your identity with Alberta Student Aid. For instructions, see:
Apply once your official high school transcript marks are available and when you are enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies.
Requirements for high school transcript marks will vary. For interested applicants should Click here to Apply for Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
For more information and to how to submit an application, visit Alberta Student Aid directly. Once you have applied, you can check the status of your application on your Alberta Student Aid portal.
Selection Process:
A student must have a minimum combined average based on five designated courses in at least one grade. Grade 10, 11 or 12 as calculated from:
- Alberta Residents Courses/marks on an official Alberta Transcript of High School Achievement
- Completed High School Outside Alberta
Courses/marks that appear on an official high school transcript attained in another province
Purpose
To recognize and reward academic achievement of senior high school students and encourage them to pursue post-secondary studies.
Value of Award
Up to $2,500
Students will automatically be considered for the following awards when they apply for the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship. There is no separate application required for these awards.
Application Type : Undergraduate degree
Location: Canada