EducationMatters Future Leaders Award

Direct application

$1,000
1 winner

Eligibility

Level of study
High school

About this scholarship

Calgary Board of Education grade 12 students completing their diploma at a CBE school, with all senior high education in a CBE school and a minimum 75% GPA in Grades 11 and 12, who demonstrate volunteerism, citizenship, and leadership may apply for the EducationMatters Future Leaders Award.

One $1,000 award.

Submit an original essay of about 500 words on leadership and one reference from a school official, employer, or community leader. Apply through the EducationMatters Student Award Application Portal.

Established by EducationMatters in honour of CBE Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Original essay of approximately 500 words on demonstrated and future leadership.
  • One reference from a school official, employer, or community leader.
  • One letter of reference from a school official, employer, or community leader representing a community-based organization, demonstrating the applicant's leadership and citizenship activities
  • Evidence of volunteerism, positive citizenship, and leadership through non-academic activities in grades 10, 11, and 12
  • Minimum 75% GPA in grades 11 and 12
  • Apply through the EducationMatters Student Award Application Portal.