Alberta Centennial Award ($2,005, narrow Premier's Citizenship double-gating)
$ 2,005
$2,005 × 25 awards/yr
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Government of Alberta · Provincial
Alberta Centennial Award ($2,005, narrow Premier's Citizenship double-gating)
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 30, 2026
$2.0K
Total value
Jun 1
Deadline
About this award
$2,005 × 25 awards annually for Alberta high school students who were selected by their school for the Premier's Citizenship Award AND who then enrol full-time in post-secondary studies. Narrow double-gated eligibility — only Premier's Citizenship Award winners are eligible.
The Alberta Centennial Award (formerly the Alberta Centennial Scholarship) is a Government of Alberta award for high school students who have already been selected for the Premier's Citizenship Award (formerly the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Citizenship Award). The award provides $2,005 to 25 selected students per year. Critical eligibility note: this is NOT a general high school scholarship. The Centennial Award is double-gated — first you must be selected by your high school for the Premier's Citizenship Award (a separate competitive program recognising Alberta high school seniors for civic engagement and leadership), then upon enrolling full-time in post-secondary studies (fall or winter intake) you become eligible for the Centennial Award. The application is auto-considered if you applied for the Premier's Citizenship Award and indicated post-secondary plans. Application deadline is June 1 each year. Submitted via Alberta's GATE Front Office online portal.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident or Protected Person — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate, College, Trades — study level
- Resident of AB — provincial eligibility
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by June 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
Strategy
If you're considering this award, the action is at the Premier's Citizenship Award stage — talk to your school's principal or guidance counsellor early in Grade 12 about being nominated for that program.
Strategy
If you've been selected for Premier's Citizenship Award, the Centennial Award follows automatically when you indicate your post-secondary plans (no separate competitive selection).
Strategy
The June 1 deadline is firm.
Strategy
If you haven't been selected for Premier's Citizenship Award, the Centennial Award is not the right scholarship to pursue — look at the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship instead (sibling Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund-administered award; tiered by Grade 10/11/12 grades; far broader eligibility).
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on June 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
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Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, Protected Person.
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