Scholarships and Bursaries

Purpose

• To give recognition and honour to the memory of both, Alexandra Jurisic, the former president of Local 55 and other teachers who were actively involved in the Local.

Available

• 5 Scholarships and 2 Bursaries 
• $1000 each​

Timeline

• Applications available January 2022
• ​Announced June 14, 2022
• Presented in September 2022​​​ (based on covid protocols)

Please see eligibility criteria below:

Applications available here

Available Scholarships and Bursaries

The Scholarship Committee will take into consideration all of the selection criteria when awarding a scholarship. 

Alexandra Jurisic Memorial Scholarship
​ (4 Awarded)

Alexandra Jurisic Memorial Bursary
​(2 Awarded)

St. Mary's University Scholarship
​(1 Awarded)

Eligibility:

• Attending or completed Gr. 12 year
• ​Parent is current or former member of Local 55

Eligibility:

• Attending or completed Gr. 12 year
• In financial or circumstantial need
• ​Parent is current or former member of Local 55​

Eligibility:

• Attending or completed Gr. 12 year in Calgary Catholic School District
• ​Attending St. Mary's University next year.

Selection Criteria:

1. Above average achievement.  70%
2. Involvement in school/community extracurricular activities ​                                        (eg. charitable/humanitarian service, community service, personal betterment activities etc.) 15%
3. Letter of Recommendation from a teacher (Must highlight the applicant's accomplishments using descriptive words.) 15%

Selection Criteria:

1. Need (Financial, Disability and/or Family Considerations) 30%
2. Above average achievement 40%
3. Involvement in school/community extracurricular activities      (eg. charitable/humanitarian service, community service, personal betterment activities etc.) 15%
4. Letter of Recommendation from a teacher (Must highlight the applicant's accomplishments using descriptive words.) 15%​

.Selection Criteria:

1. Above average achievement  70%
2. Involvement in school/community extracurricular activities                               (eg. charitable/humanitarian service, community service, personal betterment activities etc.) 15% 
3. Letter of Recommendation from a teacher. (Must highlight the applicant's accomplishments using descriptive words.) 15%

If you have additional questions, please contact Wendy Neufeld at the office: 403-265-2678 or wneufeld@ataloc55.ab.ca

Applications available here

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ivan j. mcmanus scholarship

• Top Academic Grade 9 Student in each CSSD Jr. High
• Value of $100 each
• ​Principals send in the recipient names in June
• Sent to student's home in June​

Purpose:  To honour the memory of Ivan J. McManus,  ATA Local 55 awards the top academic Grade 9 student within each of our schools with a $100 Scholarship.

History: Ivan J. McManus taught for twenty-five years at Sacred Heart School.  He was appointed principal of St. Raymond School for a short period and later moved to Holy Name School as principal.
During his years of teaching, he was very active in the Alberta Teachers’ Association both locally and provincially.  His sense of humour, spirit of optimism and dedication to the students he taught left a lasting legacy.

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