External Opportunities

These “external” scholarship opportunities are open to any post-secondary students (not just Olds College). After reviewing the eligibility requirements, if you think you qualify, apply directly to the scholarship provider. External awards are available from many sources and have a variety of criteria and deadlines.

Opportunities Table
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$1000 - $2500 Mensa Canada Scholarship Programme
The Mensa Canada Scholarship Programme offers a number of different...
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$1000 Native Women's Association of Canada Scholarships & Bursaries
Every year, NWAC hands out scholarships and bursaries to young...
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$5000 NSERC Indigenous Student Ambassadors (NISA) Grant
The NSERC Indigenous Student Ambassadors (NISA) grant aims to engage...
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$1,500.00 Professional Vegetation Management Association (PVMA) Scholarship, Bursary & Award Programs
Scholarship: The PVMA will be awarding up to four $1500 scholarships...
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$10,000 RBC Capital Markets Canada Pathways Diversity Award Program - Canada
Interested in a career in Banking, Business & Client Services, Capital...
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Up to $10,000 RBC Royal Bank Scholarships
RBC Future Launch Scholarship – awarded to those who show a clear...
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Varies Rupertsland Institute Post-Secondary Education Funding - Métis Students
Rupertsland Institute (RLI) provides post-secondary financial aid to...
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$1,000.00 Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Applicants must have an ongoing mental health condition...
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$1,000.00 Savvy New Canadians Student Award
Enoch Media Inc., through its SavvyNewCanadians.com platform, is...
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$1,000.00 Shannon Burwash Award for Encouragement in Equine & Agricultural Studies Memorial Scholarship
Established to honour the legacy of Shannon’s love for the horse and...
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$2,000.00 Shannon Burwash Award for Leadership and Excellence in Equine, Agri-Business and/or Agricultural Studies
Established to honour the legacy of Shannon’s love for the horse and...
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Varies Soroptimist Awards for Women
The Soroptimist Awards are presented annually to deserving recipients:...
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$2,000.00 Storwell's Foster Children Bursary Program
Eligibility: Applicant must have been a foster child with an official...
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Varies StudentAwards.com
StudentAwards.com is an online portal giving you access to hundreds of...
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$1000 Tanya Howe Damsgaard Memorial Scholarship
The Tanya Howe Damsgaard Memorial Scholarship was established by the...
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Up to $5000 TC Energy Scholarship Program
TC Energy is proud to help build strong communities, develop the next...
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Up to $70,000 dispersed over four (4) years TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are open to students across...
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Up to $28,000 dispersed over four (4) years Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program
Eligibility Criteria Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to students...
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$1000 The Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen (AAAF) Memorial Bursary
The Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen – The bursary is...
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3 Awards Anually from $500 - $1000 The Custody X Change Giving Fund - Single Parent Scholarships
Eligibility Requirements In order to qualify for the Custody X Change...
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$1000 - $10,000 The Keith Gilmore Foundation - Canadian Hereford Association Scholarships
The Keith Gilmore Foundation was established in 1987 with its...
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$5000 The Mancap Foundation Education Grant
Do you plan on starting your own business after graduating from Olds...
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$975 Tronia Post-Secondary Scholarships
Tronia is proud to offer two $975 scholarships that are awarded annually...
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$1,000.00 Utility Vegetation Management Association (UVMA)
The Utility Vegetation Management Association (UVMA)’s mission is,...
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$500 Voice of Albertans with Disabilities Bursaries
Education for Life Bursary This program supports students with a...
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Up to $4000 We Care Disability Scholarships
Kevin Collins Abilities Scholarship The Kevin Collins Abilities...
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$2500 Women in STEM Scholarship
The Women in STEM Scholarship is an annual program and applicants can...
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$5000.00 CICan Paul & Gerri Charette Bursary
The CICan Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary Program provides financial...
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$2,000.00 (AB) (I) (CAD)The Freddie Scholarship for LGBTQ2S+ Students (2022)
Scholarship Amount: $2,000 1 scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded to...
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$2500.00 Bird Construction/Paul & Gerri Charette Bursary (Indigenous Students)
The Colleges and Institutes Canada Bird Construction/Paul and Gerri...
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$1,500.00 Sam Hofer Memorial Scholarship Fund (Agriculture related programs)
Applicants must be passionate about agriculture and entering or...
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$1000 - up to 1 student(s) Boom & Bucket's Student Scholarship Program (Heavy Equipment related programs)
This scholarship is available to both currently enrolled students and...
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$1000 - $7000 BBPA's National Scholarship Program - Scholarships for Black Students
The Black Business and Professional Association Empowering Tomorrow’s...
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$5,000.00 Phyllis Davidson Easter Seals Scholarship (for students with physical disabilities)
Phyllis Davidson Easter Seals Scholarship offers post-secondary academic...
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$1,000.00 Scott Land & Lease Scholarship
Scott Land & Lease has been working with Indigenous communities for over...
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$1,500.00 Josephburg Ag Society Scholarships
Annually the Josephburg Agricultural Society awards three $1500.00...
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$500 - $1500 Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Bursary
The Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board (ASB) invites students...
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$1,000.00 Clean Energy Experts Scholarship Program
Scholarship Name: Clean Energy Experts Scholarship Program Scholarship...
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$2000.00 - Up to 2 Students Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be: - A Canadian citizen, Permanent...
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$1,000.00 Glen Armitage Memorial Education Fund
The Glen Armitage Memorial Education Fund was created in 2008 to support...
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Varies ESRI Canada GIS Scholarship Award Program
General Criteria Esri Canada GIS Scholarships are only awarded to...
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$1000 - up to 5 student(s) Rocky Mountain House Agricultural Society
The bursary can be used for any post-secondary educational program of...
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$500.00 Tomorrow’s Food Security Leaders Bursary
A new bursary aims to support and inspire students who share the vision...
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