Bates Wardle Award for Lifeguards
$ 1,000
$1,000 each
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Calgary Foundation · Regional
Bates Wardle Award for Lifeguards
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 17, 2026
$1.0K
Total value
May 1, 2026 (past — check with provider)
Deadline
About this award
Get $1,000 for your lifeguard training and community volunteering — apply by May 1, 2026.
You can win one of two awards valued at $1,000 each. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a dedicated student lifeguard who spends your free time volunteering to help others in your community. You must apply by May 1, 2026. The provider does not state when or how you will be notified of the result, so ask Calgary Foundation about their notification timeline when you submit your application. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Calgary Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. The money is sent to your school or post-secondary institution rather than to you directly. Confirm with your school's financial office how they will apply these funds to your account. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Grade 12 — study level
- Studying lifeguard certification or advancing training — field of study
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.
Collect reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice and share your résumé.
Submit before the posted deadline~1 hour
Check the official source for the current deadline: save a copy and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
Community Involvement
The biggest mistake is simply listing your duties.
Strategy
Winners instead tell stories about the impact they had on others while volunteering.
Strategy
Give a specific example of a time you helped someone in your community.
References
Many students forget to include a reference or provide a generic one.
Strategy
Since a letter of reference is optional but helpful, get a coach or supervisor to write about your reliability and leadership as a lifeguard.
Strategy
Focus your application on the balance between your technical lifeguard skills and your character.
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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?
The provider lists the deadline as "May 1, 2026 (past — check with provider)". Check the official source before applying.
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Can international students apply?
Check the official source: citizenship requirements vary.
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