Alexander Rutherford Scholarship Last revised August 2020
GRADE 10 (See NOTES)
Average of 75.0% to 79.9% in five courses - $300*
Average of 80.0% or higher in five courses - $400
• One of: English 10-1, 10-2,
Français 10-1, 13 or 10-2, and
• At least two of the following:
Mathematics 10C
Science 10
Social Studies 10-1 or 10-2
A language other than the one used above
at the Grade 10 level, and
• Any two courses with a minimum three credit value at the
Grade 10 level (1000 or 4000 series) including those listed
above and combined introductory CTS courses.**
GRADE 11 (See NOTES)
Average of 75.0% to 79.9% in five courses - $500*
Average of 80.0% or higher in five courses - $800
• One of: English 20-1, 20-2,
Français 20-1, 23 or 20-2, and
• At least two of the following:
Mathematics 20-1, or 20-2
Science 20
Biology 20
Chemistry 20
Physics 20
Social Studies 20-1 or 20-2
A language other than the one used above
at the Grade 11 level, and
• Any two courses with a minimum three credit value at the
Grade 11 level (2000 or 5000 series) including those listed
above and combined intermediate CTS courses.**
GRADE 12 (See NOTES)
Average of 75.0% to 79.9% in five courses - $700*
Average of 80.0% or higher in five courses - $1,300
• One of: English 30-1, 30-2,
Français 30-1, 30-2, and
• At least two of the following:
Mathematics 31
Mathematics 30-1, or 30-2
Science 30
Biology 30
Chemistry 30
Physics 30
Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2
A language other than the one used above
at the Grade 12 level, and
• Any two courses with a minimum ve credit value at the
Grade 12 level (3000, 6000 or 9000 series) including those
listed above and combined advanced CTS courses.**
**CTS Courses
For Grade 10 and Grade 11:
• Three one-credit CTS modules can be combined and
used as an option at the Grade 10 and Grade 11 level; or
• Two groups of three one-credit CTS modules can
be combined.
For Grade 12 as of April 2006:
• Five one-credit CTS modules can be combined
and used as an option; or
• One three-credit option course plus two one-credit
CTS modules can be combined.
To be combined:
• All courses must be from the same level,
e.g. Introductory, Intermediate or Advanced, and
• Courses can be from different streams or subject areas,
e.g. computer courses with welding courses, and
• Marks will be calculated and the total average combined
will be used for Grades 10, 11 and 12.
NOTES
• French and Français are not the same course and are
not interchangeable.
• A course cannot be repeated after a higher level course
has been taken in the same series. Average marks are not
rounded up when calculating eligibility for scholarships.
• The value of the scholarship is calculated on the overall
average in ve designated courses as listed under each
grade level.
• Courses listed in the “Coursework in Alberta Accredited
Schools” section and the “Private Music Study” section
of an ofcial Alberta Transcript of High School Achievement
are acceptable (excluding Driver’s Education).
- Only marks obtained before the start of post-secondary
study can be used.
- Courses with a “Pass” are equivalent to a 50% mark.
- CALM course can be taken in any grade but the nal
mark will be calculated in Grade 11.
*Average of 75.0% to 79.9% is effective for students who
complete high school after April 2008 only.