This program is for low-income Calgary high school students who are within two semesters of graduating from grade 12 and whose financial difficulties are impacting their ability to succeed in school. A basic living allowance is provided to assist students in covering expenses such as rent, food and transportation. Attendance and marks are monitored monthly. Students require a referral from their high school counsellor and are interviewed by our Grants Manager.
To apply you must be:
- Within your last two semesters of completing your high school diploma or certificate of achievement
- Under 21 years of age
- Currently living in Calgary and have lived here for at least the past 6 months
- From a low-income household
- Enrolled in a full-time course load
This program is partially funded by United Way of Calgary and Area, the Pam Andrew Marks High School Bursary Fund, and the Ruth Ramsden-Wood Education Fund.
If you have any questions about the grants, please take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions. For more information about the High School Bursary Program please email Tre Ostroski, Grants Manager, or call 587-392-8255.
Download Applications:
High School Bursary Program Application
High School Bursary Program Counsellor Referral Form
(Note: Please download the form first before filling it out with your information. For best results, please fill out application in Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Application Download Instructions:
1) To complete an application on your computer, please right-click on the form link and select “Save Link As…”
2) Save the file to your desktop or a folder.
3) Open a program like Adobe Reader to fill out and save the form.
