Highwood Scholarship and Award Descriptions

Read each description carefully and click to apply to the ones where you feel you meet the criteria.

Students must use their Microsoft account to access the applications...@fsd38.ab.ca

• Best musician (must play an instrumenet) graduating from Highwood who is involved in music within the school and community
• Must be attending a post-secondary institution in any field the year following their graduating year
• Student in good academic standing in theit classes

PRELIMINARY applications due

April 27

• Currently attending either a Foothills School Division or Christ the Redeemer Catholic School Division High School in High River and graduating within that year
  
• Accepted into a program at a recognized Trade School, College or University
• A resident in High River at the time that the application is submitted.

• Demosntrate what they have done to make High River a better place to live, work and play.
• Provide examples of outstanding leadership in school, recreation or the coomunity.
  
• Describe their choosen post-secondary program and how it will benefit High River.

Applications due

noon on May 1

• Graduating student who intends to seek further training or educaiton from a post-secondary, trade school, online course or the military
• Has overcome adversity (mental health, physical disability, discrimination, financial hardship or family issues)
• Has demonstrated kindness, determination, and courage to graduate high school despite these challenges

Applications due

noon on May 1

• Graduate of Highwood High School  
  
• Demonstrated success in Chemistry 30 course (with a final mark of 80% or higher)  
• Registered at a post-secondary institution and enrolled in a chemistry course during first year.

...until May 14

• Grade 12 student graduating and pursuing schooling to become a Heavy Equipment Technician.
  

• Grade 12 student who is pursuing any other trade.
  

...until May 14

• Highwood High School graduate with Alberta Diploma or Alberta Certificate of Achievement
  
• Mark of over 75% in grade 12 math course.
• Demonstrate effort and success in classroom and/or off-campus experience.
• Registration in a post-secondary education business program preferably but not limited to accounting.

• Successful completion of Business Education modules
  
• Ability to work well with others.
• Citizenship at school and in community
• Good communication skills

...until May 14

• Continuing with post-secondary education
• Dedicated learner
• Positive attitude towards school
• Graduate of Highwood High School (and a student who has attended Highwood for at least two full years)  

• Active member of one or more extra-curricular programs  
  
• Good attendance and behavior record during high school.

...until May 14

• Passionate Engagement: Display a genuine passion for your chosen form of artistic expression, whether it's visual arts, performing arts, writing, or any other artistic medium.
• Perseverance: Show resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks, bouncing back from challenges with determination and perseverance.
• Creativity: Showcase your ability to think creatively and innovatively, experimenting with your art and exploring new techniques and ideas. 

...until May 14

• Students enrolled in, pre-registered at and accepted by a recognized Post-Secondary Institution in a Professional, Technological, Trade or other approved programs that will start no later than one academic year following graduation.
• Academic Achievement3. Extra- Curricular involvement (priority given to Remembrance Day support or Veteran Association)
  

• Involvement in the Greater Community
• Related or other Work Experience
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...until May 14

• Graduating this current school year from Highwood.
  
• Active participant in the RAP program at Highwood.
• Registered and accepted at a post-secondary/continuing education/upgrading program after high school graduation in order to pursue their apprenticeship journeyman certificate or proof of enrolment into period 1 training upon completion of apprenticeship hours.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic.

...until May 14

• Continuing with post-secondary education at a recognized College of Agriculture, or school of Agriculture, or Technical Program in an agriculture related field
• High academic achievement in those courses required for post-secondary admission
• Graduate of Highwood (and a student who has attended Highwood High School for at least 2 full years)  

• Citizenship and contribution to the school or community
  
• Good attendance and behavior record during high school

...until May 14

• Has been accepted into a Post-Secondary program
• Goes out of their way to help others
• Cares for their friends and family
• Makes people feel included
• Approaches life with humour
  

...until May 14

• Must be pursuing post-secondary education
• Must be a mover and a shaker in your community 

...until May 14

• Recipient must have attended Highwood for entire Grade 11 & 12 years, and have graduated.
  
• Recipient must have an academic standing in the top 10% of his or her class.
• Recipient must be registered at a recognized university.

...until May 14

• Graduate of Highwood High School.
  
• Attendance at a post-secondary institution.
• Demonstrated involvement and skill in the drama program of Highwood High School.  

• Further study at post-secondary in the area of the dramatic arts.
  
• School and community citizenship.  

...until May 14

• Graduate of Highwood High School.
  
• Student in good standing and with good marks.
• Consistent work ethic and respected by both peers and staff.
• Heavily involved in all aspects of school life (academics, sport, music, fine arts & governance, etc.)
• Must be registered in a post-secondary institute for the fall after graduation

...until May 14

• Have attended high school in High River for three years
• Evidence of registration at a post-secondary institution
• Demonstrate sound moral character, sincerity, Industry, financial need and a contribution to school and community life

• Scholastic standing

...until May 14

• Graduate of Highwood High School.
  
• Student in good standing at Highwood high School
• Consistent work ethic and respected by both peers and staff.

...until May 14

• Continuing with post-secondary education.
  
• Active in at least 2 extra-curricular programs.
• Works well with others.

...until May 14

• Graduate of Highwood High School.  
  
• Attendance at post-secondary institution.  
• Demonstrated citizenship and positive attitude.  

• Academic standing.  
  
• Extra-curricular involvement.
• Financial need.
• Demonstrated success in part-time employment in High River.

...until May 14

• Demosntrates outstanding citizenship
• Demonstrates financial need
• Further study at post-secondary institution immediately following graduation

...until May 14

• Graduate of Highwood High School.
  
• One or more students who have attained excellent marks in examinations in music (either vocal or instrumental).
• Be used for post-secondary studies.
• If no students qualify under section 2, then student(s) with excellent marks in other academic subjects qualify.

...until May 14

• Continuing with post-secondary education
  
• Financial need
• Dedicated learner
• Positive attitude towards school
• Grad of Highwood High School (and a students who has attended Highwood High School for at least two full years)  

• Active member of one or more extra-curricular programs
• Good attendance and behavior record during high school.

...until May 14

• About to commence education in the field of agriculture.
  
• Alberta Residency.
• Scholastic Achievement.
• Community Service.

...until May 14

• Drama: any promising Highwood High School student involved in the Drama Program 
  
• Music: a student participating in the Music program and who is also taking formal instruction
• Fine Arts: a student enrolled in the Fine Arts Program

...until May 14

• Grade 12 graduate in year of award.
  
• Must be continuing education in a post-secondary institution.
• Students pursuing a course in Art will have preference over others.
• Academic proficiency.
• Student has a positive attitude and strives for excellence in their chosen field.

• Moral character, sincerity, industry.
  
• Contributions to school and/or community.  
• Financial need.

...until May 14

• Regular Attendance
• Plans for Post Secondary
• Academic Achievement

• Moral Character
  
• Sincerity and Industry

...until May 14

• Graduate form Highwood High School
• Enrolled in agriculture post-secondary program in university or college
  

• Citizenship, character, attitude and effort
• Financial need

...until May 14

• Art 30 student
• Exhibited technical skill, care in presentation, creativity, and understanding of technique, style and media in art assignments
• Exhibited self-discipline in regards to completion of assignments and continued work in artistic skills
• Exhibited enthusiasm and a willingness to work hard

...until May 14

• Graduate of Highwood High School.
  
• Student in good standing at Highwood High School
• Consistent work ethic and respected by both peers and staff.
• Applying for Bachelor of Education.

...until May 14

• Graduating Theatre student
• Enrolled in the Theatre Performance class and/or Advanced Acting class for a minimum 3 semesters
• Demonstrated a positive attitude & strong work ethic 
• Actively involved in all aspects of each production
• Contributed to the program through commitment & team play

...until May 14