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Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship
Rewards academic achievement for post-secondary study
Latest source updateLast Update: August 11, 2026Latest change: The Alexander Rutherford Scholarship application is now available for 2026-27, with the recommended study window updated to August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027 and revised sign-in guidance.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 11, 2026
Latest change: The Alexander Rutherford Scholarship application is now available for 2026-27, with the recommended study window updated to August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027 and revised sign-in guidance.
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship now open for 2026-27
The Alexander Rutherford Scholarship page now shows the 2026-27 application as available. The recommended study window was updated to August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, and the apply instructions now send applicants directly to the login page with revised account setup guidance. The account-help text also now points to Alberta.ca Account Security for 2-Step Verification, and the parent/guardian access link was updated in the application guidance.
Funding available
$ 2,500
Deadline
Closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Alexander Rutherford Scholarship offers up to $2,500 to Alberta residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons. It rewards academic achievement and supports full-time post-secondary or apprenticeship study after high school in Alberta.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Scholarship Residency History form and a copy of an official transcript of high school marks, if you completed high school outside Alberta.
- A letter indicating the appeal with your grade and mark change, if there is a mark change.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons.
- Alberta residents.
- Students enrolled in a full course load in a designated undergraduate post-secondary program.
- Apprenticeship students in a program of at least one semester in length.
- Eligible students who complete high school outside Alberta.
Who is not eligible
- Visa students.
- Applicants using a temporary Social Insurance Number (999 xxx xxx).
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Graduate level studies.
- Professional programs such as medicine, veterinary medicine, optometry, and similar programs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- A minimum combined average based on five designated courses in at least one grade is required.
- English or Français at each grade level is a mandatory core requirement and must be included in the average calculation.
- Only marks obtained before the start of post-secondary study can be used.
- Average marks are not rounded up when calculating eligibility.
- A course cannot be repeated after a higher-level course has been taken in the same series.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare account and information
- Create or use a verified Alberta.ca account
- Have your SIN, Alberta Student Number, school information, and transcript marks ready
- Step 2: Submit the online application
- Log in to your Alberta Student Aid account
- Select the Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship in the Apply section
- Step 3: Provide supporting documents if needed
- Upload transcripts or mark-change documents when required
- Submit a Scholarship Residency History form if you completed high school outside Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed after submission and marks are assessed
- Applicants are notified in writing of the result
- If eligible, enrolment is confirmed with the post-secondary institution
- A cheque is mailed after enrolment confirmation
Additional information
- This scholarship is funded through the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund.
- Students will automatically be considered for the Rutherford Scholar Award, Dr. Ernest and Minnie Mehl Scholarship, and Mildred Rowe Weston Memorial Scholarship when they apply for the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship; there is no separate application required for these awards.
- You may only be awarded the Alexander Rutherford scholarship once.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship Program
What is the Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship?
The Alexander Rutherford Scholarship offers up to $2,500 to Alberta residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons. It rewards academic achievement and supports full-time post-secondary or apprenticeship study after high school in Alberta.
How much funding can be received?
Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship program, you must:
Be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident of Canada, or Protected Person under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Be an Alberta resident.
Be enrolled in a full course load in a designated undergraduate post-secondary or apprenticeship program of at least one semester in length.
Where is the Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship available?
The Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship?
Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship is funded by Alberta Student Aid