Scholarships next Fall for Undergrads and Seminary - apply today!

For full time students

Financial Aid & Awards' Student Success Workshop for Undergraduates

Thursday, Jan. 23 

12 p.m. | A2133

Want to know more about scholarships and financial aid towards your tuition? Come attend the Financial Aid & Awards’ Student Success Workshop for Undergraduates taking place on January 23^rd at 12:00pm in room A2133.

Leadership scholarships are open from January 5 to February 5 - apply today!

Laurence Decore Award For Student Leadership Scholarship - $1,000

Be involved in either student government or student societies, clubs or organizations, or involved in student organizations at the provincial or national level or in non-profit community organizations

Apply Now

Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship - $2,000

Have shown outstanding leadership, especially in the area of disability, and/or initiative to improve the lives of other people while attending Ambrose

Apply Now

The Indigenous Careers Award is designed to encourage Indigenous Albertans (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) to pursue and complete post-secondary studies in certificate, diploma, applied degree and bachelor's degree programs.

Award Value

$2,000 per semester / maximum of $4,000 in an academic year

Credential Types

Students must be enrolled in a certificate, diploma, applied or bachelor’s degree program.

All program bands are eligible for the Indigenous Careers Award.

To Receive This Award

• The Fall 2023 and/or Winter 2024 term (a term is defined as a study period of up to 17 weeks in length),
• At least 60% of a full course load (40% of a full course load if you are a student with a documented permanent disability). 
• Have satisfactory academic standing, as determined by the school.

You must also meet all of these eligibility criteria:

• Be a Status Indian/First Nations, Non-Status Indian/First Nations, Métis or Inuit and be able to provide a copy of proof of Indigenous ancestry
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or have protected person status under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Be a resident of Alberta.

Application Deadline

• Fall - November 5
• Winter - February 5

Indigenous Careers Award Application 

Please submit applications and/or inquiries to:

Roxanne Poelstra
Financial Aid & Awards Coordinator

financialaid@ambrose.edu
(403) 410-2938

Book an Appointment

The scholarship recognizes and rewards Alberta post-secondary students for their academic achievements and encourages them to continue in their undergraduate or professional program of study.

Value

$1,000

Deadline

January 21, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible an applicant must:

• Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person (visa students are not eligible),
   
• Be an Alberta resident and to be considered an Alberta resident one of the following conditions must apply:
  • one parent, or legal guardian has maintained permanent residence in Canada for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies and be residing in Alberta, or
  • Alberta is the last place the student has lived for 12 consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies, or
  • the student’s spouse/partner has maintained permanent residence in Alberta for 12 consecutive months prior to the person attending post-secondary.
     
• Be enrolled full-time in the second or subsequent year of an undergraduate program at a publicly funded post-secondary institution in Alberta,
   
• Have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.2 on a 4.0 point scale based on an 80% full course load in the previous fall and winter terms.

Note: A term is defined as a study period of up to 17 weeks in length. Co-op work terms, internships or exchange programs may be eligible as long as these programs are a mandatory component of the undergraduate or professional program.

Students are not eligible for a Jason Lang Scholarship if they:

• Are enrolled in a one year certificate program,
• Do not return to a publicly funded post-secondary institution in the fall or winter terms of the next academic year,
• Are recipients of a Louise McKinney Scholarship for the same period of study, or
• Have received the lifetime maximum of three Jason Lang Scholarships.

Nominees must be enrolled at eligible Alberta public post-secondary schools (includes publicly-funded colleges, technical institutes, universities and private colleges accredited to grant degrees). 

Apply Now

Alexander Rutherford Scholarship

Students can now log in to their Alberta Student Aid accounts to apply online for

the 2024-25 Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship.

For more information on the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship, including eligibility and how to apply, visit:

• Alexander Rutherford Scholarship

Alberta Scholarships and Awards

The 2024-25 scholarship and award applications are now available!

Learn more about scholarships and awards offered by the Alberta Government and apply at Alberta Scholarships. 

Congrats! Here are my top 4 tips

1. Do you have a Student Loan? Make sure you know what repayment looks like and set yourself up for a good credit score for years to come.

2. If you are continuing on to graduate school, check out their website for funding and connect with their financial aid & awards office. Knowledge First Financial Graduate Scholarship Awards is one you could check out.

3. Do you have a spending plan of action? You may be looking for work or already have something lined up. Be on top of your finances by setting a plan. Credit Counselling Society has a good budget calculator and I also recommend the Government of Canada budget planner.

4. Do you want Money coaching? Financial Aid & Awards Office offers that and is open during the summer too. Set an appointment.

A renewed program is available to Continuing Student Scholarship recipients who are attending spring courses at Ambrose. Up to half of your award can be allocated toward spring course tuition and the other portion can be allocated toward fall tuition.

This initiative is to assist our continuing students with the cost of education. Please contact financialaid@ambrose.edu to implement.

Remember to apply for Financial Aid by June 1.

Application is available online on Financial Aid homepage.

A quality post-secondary education is a worthwhile investment into your future, yet it can also be a considerable challenge for you to finance. We want to make sure you are equipped to manage your money wisely!

1. Make a Budget and Stick to It!

Ambrose offers Budget Worksheets for students to use to plan out a year’s worth of expenses. Planning out your expenses will help you create achievable goals and plan ahead. Even just tracking your spending will help you to see trends and keep yourself accountable with your money. Generating the habit of budgeting could save you lots of money and stress!

Here are some free budget tracking tools and resources:

• Google Sheets (there are lots of free templates to help track your spending!)
• Wally
• Goodbudget

2. Keep Your Eyes Out for Scholarships

Ambrose gives out over a million dollars to students in need. Keep your eye on the Financial Aid Blog for scholarship announcements and keep an eye on your provincial financial aid pages for external scholarships!

3. Buy/Sell Used Textbooks

Did you know that the Ambrose Lion’s Store offers used textbooks for some of your class textbooks? You can buy used textbooks at a reduced price and sell them when you are done with them to help cut some costs!

The Ambrose Lion’s Store will also buy back some of your used textbooks. Make sure to keep an eye on their Buyback lists so that you can earn some extra cash!

• Fall Semester: The lists are updated at the beginning of June, and they accept books until the first day of classes.
• Winter Semester: The lists are updated at the end of November, and they accept books until the first day of classes.

4. Cook Meals at Home Instead of Eating Out

Eating out multiple times a week can add up quickly. Buying food in bulk at the beginning of the week and freezing meals can give you something quick and easy to throw in the microwave when needed!

Did you know that the average cup of coffee in Calgary costs around $4.22? If you are drinking coffee every morning, you can save money by making your own drinks!

5. Don’t be Afraid to Ask for Help!

If you are stressed about being able to afford your studies, please ask for help! You can always talk to our Student Finance Office to set up a payment plan or book an appointment with our Financial Aid & Awards Coordinator to help you search for free money. Please note that the earlier in the semester you book an appointment, the more resources are available to you!

Continuing Student Scholarships

- $500 and up

One application form for multiple Ambrose endowed and
annual awards for students returning to study at

Ambrose in the fall. Recipients will be notified early May.

Apply online by February 28: Undergrads or Seminary

Financial Assistance - $500 and up

One application form for multiple bursaries. Students will be

matched to a bursary or financial assistance if they

demonstrate financial need.

Apply online by June 1

Questions? Contact Roxanne Poelstra

financialaid@ambrose.edu