The awards listed below are for Alberta Residents only; please read the eligibility and residency requirements carefully before applying.
For information on these awards, please contact the Alberta Scholarships and Bursaries office:
Telephone (in Edmonton): 780-427-8640
Email: scholarships@gov.ab.ca
Web: studentaid.alberta.ca/scholarships
The Alberta Athletics Scholarship
These scholarships, valued at $1800, recognize student athletes who combine involvement in selected intercollegiate athletics programs and post-secondary studies. Student athletes participating on King's women's and men's basketball, soccer, volleyball and badminton teams are eligible for these awards. The scholarships are restricted to students enrolled in full-time study who have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.00 in their previous term of study (excluding spring and summer courses), maintain a practice program acceptable to the coach and who have maintained residence in Alberta for twelve months prior to the enrollment date of their study program or who have been in full-time attendance at an educational institution in Alberta for the preceding year. Candidates will be nominated by the respective team coach at King's following team tryouts each Fall.
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
Alberta high school students planning to attend The King's University may be eligible to receive a Government of Alberta scholarship of up to $2,500 from the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship for High School Achievement. Students can apply online at studentaid.alberta.ca after registering for classes.
Dr. Gary McPherson Award
This scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, especially in the area of disability, and/or initiative to improve the conditions and lives of others. To be eligible applicants must be Alberta residents and a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected persons. Selection is made on the basis of the role and contribution each student has made to their school as well as the documentation provided in the application. Dr. Gary McPherson was a renowned advocate for people with disabilities. He devoted himself to inspiring leadership and bringing out the best in everyone. He was a member of the Order of Canada, the Alberta Order of Excellence and both the Edmonton and Alberta Sports Halls of Fame.
Indigenous Careers award
A number of awards valuing between $2,000-4,000 are available for Indigenous students.
Jason Lang Scholarship
Alberta Student Aid offers $1000 to students who achieved exceptional academic standing in their second, third or fourth year of a 2-4 year post-secondary program. Candidates are selected based on academic standing and upon recommendation of The King's University. Nominees will receive an application from the Registration and Student Finance Office at King's. The Alberta Scholarships Program will notify recipients.
NOTE: Students may not receive the Jason Lang scholarship and the Louise McKinney for the same period of study.
Laurence Decore Awards for Student Leadership
These awards, valued at $1000, are given in honour of Laurence Decore, former Edmonton mayor and leader of the Alberta Liberal party to recognize post-secondary students who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and leadership to their fellow students and to their community. Applicants must be Alberta residents who are currently enrolled full-time at a designated Alberta post-secondary institution and will be selected on the basis of involvement in either student government or student societies, clubs or organizations. In addition, candidates may be involved in student organizations at the provincial or national level or in non-profit community organizations. Recipients are selected by a selection committee established at participating educational institutions.
Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarships
These Alberta scholarships recognize exceptional academic achievement and are valued at $2,500. Eligible students are those returning or transfer students who are enrolled in the second or subsequent year of a full-time program. Candidates are selected on the basis of their previous years' GPA and upon recommendation of The King's University. Those who have been selected will be sent an application by the Registration and Student Finance Office at King's and once the final selection has been made, the successful recipients will be notified.