Friends of the Stockmen's Memorial Foundation Award

About this award

Get approximately $1,500 for your tuition if you are a Canadian student in an agriculture program entering your second year of undergrad or any year of graduate study.

You can receive one of two awards valued at approximately $1,500. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you have deep roots in the Western Canadian livestock and farming industry and want to preserve those traditions. Apply by June 1, 2026. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you will hear back via email, phone, or the portal. 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 applied directly to your tuition rather than sent as a cash payment to you. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it is a one-time or renewable award and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate, Graduate — study level
• ✓ Studying agriculture, agriculture-related — field of study

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Request your official transcript1–2 weeks

   Order through your school registrar: allow 1–2 weeks.

3. 3

   Collect reference letters2 weeks

   Give your referees at least two weeks' notice and share your résumé.

4. 4

   Draft and revise your essays~10 hours

   Use the STAR framework. Be specific, show impact, proofread twice.

5. 5

   Submit by June 1, 2026~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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