Scholarships and Bursaries

Scholarship Applications Closed on May 2, 2022.  Thank you to those who have applied

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​
• Available each January and close each May

Timeline for 2023

• Applications available January 2023
• Deadline to apply May 8, 2023
• ​Announced June 6, 2023
• Presented in September 2023​​​ 

Please see eligibility criteria below

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

back to services

---