Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship
- Conklin, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Listed closing date
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Posted Date: August 12, 2026
Closing date: September 30, 2026
Position type: Student Bursary
Status: Closed
Description
Bird Construction is pleased to share the attached Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship opportunity for Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education.
Established in memory of Scott Ferguson, a respected advocate for building meaningful relationships between Indigenous communities and industry this scholarship provides a $3,000 award to support an Indigenous student in their educational journey. This award is based on reconciliation, leadership qualities, community involvement and financial need.
Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary institution for the upcoming academic year. Students completing Grade 12 by June 30th of the application year must provide proof of acceptance and enrollment prior to receiving the scholarship.
The following criteria will be considered with respect to the Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship:
- Applicants must be Alberta residents of Indigenous (First Nation, Inuit, or Metis) descent;
- Applicants must provide a written (essay format) account of why they should be selected; outlining their commitment and contribution to reconciliation, community leadership, extra-curricular activities and financial need.
- Applicants must provide (2) character references in form of letters of recommendation;
- Applicants must be accepted/enrolled into a recognized post-secondary institution as a full-time student
- Applicants must be in good academic standing and provide a copy of their most recent transcript
Application Deadline: September 30th, 2026
Recipient Announcement: October 16th, 2026
More about this job
Responsibilities
This is a scholarship opportunity, not an employment role, so no job responsibilities are specified. The award supports an Indigenous student pursuing full-time post-secondary education.
Requirements
Applicants must be Alberta residents of Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) descent, enrolled or accepted as full-time students at a recognized post-secondary institution, and in good academic standing. They must submit an essay describing their reconciliation commitment, community leadership, extracurricular activities, and financial need, along with two character-reference letters and a recent transcript.
Skills
- Leadership
- Community Involvement
- Reconciliation
- Written Communication
- Financial Need Assessment
- Academic Achievement
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Categories
- Education
Keywords
- Scholarship
- Student Bursary
- Indigenous Students
- Post-Secondary Education
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Reconciliation
- Leadership
- Community Involvement
- Extracurricular Activities
- Financial Need
- Essay
- Character References
- Letters Of Recommendation
- Academic Standing
- Transcript
- Alberta Residents
- First Nations
- Inuit
- Métis