Smillie Family Education Award

Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who has resided in a rural Canadian community. Be entering first or second year of a full-time undergraduate degree or diploma program at a qualified Canadian post-secondary institution. Be enrolled in a program that can lead to a career in agriculture, education, or health care. Demonstrate good academic standing (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 2.7 or 70%) and.

Award value: $2,000.

Apply through the Calgary Foundation student awards portal. Deadline: June 1, 2026. Online forms typically open mid-February for the following academic year. A reference letter is commonly required.