Scholarships and Awards
Leduc County Environmental Scholarship
Post-secondary students whose studies involve an environmental component are eligible to earn one of two $1000 scholarships.
Eligibility: Selection will be based on a written submission (500 to 1000 words) that represents the students education and training, and describes how their training will make a positive impact on the environment.
*Students must provide written confirmation of their enrolment and acceptance into a post-secondary education program with an environmental component.
101, 1101-5 Street
Nisku, AB
T9E 2X3
George L. Saubak Memorial Fund Scholarship
About the Scholarship
Katie Dringenberg in her last will and testament bequest to give Leduc County the sum of $20,000.00 for a scholarship fund for a student who attains his or her high school diploma after attending school in the west end of the County and continues further education in the field of medicine (including nursing, dentistry, pharmacy or veterinary medicine). The scholarship fund is to be known as the George L. Saubak Memorial Fund.
Amount to be Awarded
The amount of the scholarship shall be determined by the interest accumulated on the scholarship donated during the preceding year. This amount may vary from year to year depending on the interest rate which the fund had been invested at. Only one award will be made in any one year.
Eligibility
To be eligible, the student must:
have graduated from a high school in the western portion of the County including:
- Calmar High School
- Thorsby High School
- Warburg High School
have declared a major in the field of medicine including but not limited to:
- nursing
- dentistry
- pharmacy
- veterinary medicine
- financial need will be considered in the awarding of the scholarship.
- must not have previously received this scholarship.
Application Procedure
A personal letter of application for this scholarship must be sent to the Leduc County office by September 1, 2012 addressed to:
George L. Saubak Memorial Fund Scholarship
c/o Leduc County
Suite 101, 1101 – 5th Street
Nisku, AB T9E 2X3
The letter of application must provide personal details, a transcript of grade twelve marks, proof of registration and any other information the applicant believes to be relevant.
Selection Process
Applicants shall be short listed by Council or a committee thereof with the final selection to be done by the same.
Reception of the Scholarship
The successful applicant will be invited to attend a suitable/appropriate location i.e. school awards presentation or a regular Council meeting to receive a cheque in the amount awarded.
It would be desirable for a family member (Saubak or Dringenberg) to be invited to make the presentation. If not available, then presentation by a member of Council.
Criteria for Review
If circumstances change so that the award cannot be offered in accordance with the original terms and conditions, Council in liaison with the representatives of the donor shall initiate action to develop new terms and conditions that are mutually acceptable.
Agricultural Service Board Bursary
Post-secondary students whose studies involve an agricultural related program are eligible to earn one of two $500 scholarships.
Eligibility: Please click here for eligibility guidelines and an application form.
*Students must provide written confirmation of their enrolment and acceptance into a post-secondary education program with an agricultural component.
101, 1101-5 Street
Nisku, AB
T9E 2X3
