Smillie Family Education Award

About this award

Get approximately $2,000 for your first or second year of a full-time undergraduate program in agriculture, education, or health care — apply by June 1, 2026.

You can win one of three awards valued at approximately $2,000 each. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you grew up in a small rural community or worked on a farm and want to give back to your hometown through your career. You must apply by June 1, 2026. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you will hear back via email, portal, or phone. 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. Confirm with Calgary Foundation if this happens as a single payment or in installments so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it is a one-time award or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate — study level
• ✓ Studying agriculture, education, health care — 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

   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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