Alexander Rutherford Scholarship - up to $2,500

Alberta Student Aid

Alberta high school achievement scholarship, awarded on five-course averages in grades 10, 11 and 12: $300/$400 for grade 10, $500/$800 for grade 11, $700/$1,300 for grade 12 at the 75–79.9% and 80%+ tiers. Maximum $2,500.

The catch: Marks alone do not qualify you - you also have to be enrolled in a full course load in a designated post-secondary or apprenticeship program of at least one semester. It can only be received once in a lifetime.

Who can get it

  • Alberta resident, with residency duration requirements for the applicant or a parent or guardian. must meet
  • Enrolled in a full course load in a designated undergraduate post-secondary or apprenticeship program of at least one semester. must meet
  • Minimum combined average of 75% in five designated courses in at least one of grades 10, 11 or 12. must meet

What to bring

  • Official high school transcript
    Marks must be available before applying.
  • Proof of post-secondary enrolment

Sources

At a glance

Worth
$2,500
Effort
About 30 minutes
Time to money
Not recorded
How it arrives
Direct deposit
How often
Annual
Proof needed
Identification
Where
Alberta
Last checked
4 August 2026