Apply Alberta:   is an online post-secondary application system. Students can apply to one or more post-secondary institutions and authorize transcript transfers between participating institutions in the province. Only valid for post-secondary institutions in Alberta. You must set up an Alberta.ca account and Apply Alberta account to apply for post-secondary institutions in Alberta. It is simple and efficient. You only need to enter your personal and academic information once - it is transferred automatically to each institution you choose. When you apply for a program at a post-secondary institution in Alberta, you authorize that particular institution to request your official transcripts from Alberta Education, which saves you time and money (it's free!). You will not be charged a fee for transcripts transferred through ApplyAlberta.

Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship

Alexander Rutherford had the distinction of being Alberta’s first Premier. He was known for his strong support of public education, particularly the University of Alberta, and his active involvement in community affairs. This scholarship named in his honor, rewards exceptional academic achievement at the senior high school level and encourages students to pursue post-secondary studies.

Information for calculating your Alexander Rutherford average click here.

For application information follow this link: https://studentaid.alberta.ca/scholarships-and-awards/alexander-rutherford-scholarship/

Purpose:  To recognize and reward academic achievement at the senior high school level and to encourage students to pursue post-secondary studies.

Value:  Up to $2,500

*Applicants must also have completed high school on or after September 30, 1980.

Selection:   A student must have a minimum combined average based on five designated courses in at least one grade: Grade 10, 11 or 12. A student does not need to meet this average in all three school years or in all courses to qualify for a portion of the scholarship. The minimum average, value of the award, and courses that can be used depend on the year the student graduated. For further information, see:

How to Apply:   Student Aid Alberta is making applying for the Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship easier by implementing a new online application process, and so you need to be aware of the following:

• The new online application for Alexander Rutherford is available.

• No more application deadlines! Apply online anytime – once you have been accepted by your preferred post-secondary institution.

• Existing awards amount, standards for academic merit and excellence does not change.

• For more information on the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship click here.

Our Career Practitioner provides high school students with important information within the publication of the High School Career Newsletter.  Click here to review past newsletters for very useful post-secondary planning information.

Including:

• Career Planning

• Open Houses

• Applying to Post-secondary Institutions

• Scholarship Opportunities

• Learning Opportunities - Green Certificate, Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), Dual Credit, Take Our Kids To Work Day

• Post-secondary Evens & Career Days