Alexander Rutherford Scholarship Last revised August 2020
Alexander Rutherford
High School Achievement Scholarship
Value – Up to $2,500
Named in honour of Alexander Rutherford, Alberta’s rst Premier and Minister of Education, the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship recognizes
and rewards academic achievement at the senior high school level and encourages students to pursue post-secondary studies.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person (visa students are not eligible).
be an Alberta resident, and to be considered an Alberta resident one of the following conditions must apply:
- one parent, or legal guardian has maintained permanent residence in Canada for at least 12 consecutive months immediately
prior to commencement date of program of study;
- an applicant has maintained permanent residence in Alberta at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to commencement
date of program of study.
Note: An applicant is not eligible to receive a scholarship with respect to any grade unless the applicant or the applicant’s parents
or legal guardian were a resident in Alberta throughout the whole of that grade.
have completed high school on or after September 30, 1980.
have a minimum combined average based on five designated courses in either Grade 10, 11 and/or 12 as calculated from
marks on an ofcial Alberta Transcript of High School Achievement (see Course Requirements). Option/CTS courses may also
be considered. Only marks recorded on an ofcial Alberta Transcript of High School Achievement are accepted. High School grades
obtained through upgrading at a post-secondary institution are not accepted.
be enrolled in full-time study in an undergraduate program at an educational institution in Alberta or elsewhere or is engaged in an
apprenticeship program of at least one term in length.
Note: You may only be awarded this scholarship once.
Application Procedure
Students are encouraged to apply when their ofcial high school marks are available and when they are enrolled in full-time
post-secondary studies.
Transcripts are not required for courses in Alberta.
Eligible students who complete high school outside of Alberta must submit an ofcial transcript of their high school marks
for that province.
Note: In the event of a mark change, send a letter indicating the appeal with your grade, mark change and course
to Alberta Student Aid.
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Alberta Student Number (ASN)
Your Alberta Student Number is on your Alberta Transcript
for High School Achievement.
If you do not know your ASN, or do not have an ASN:
Visit learnerregistry.ae.alberta.ca for instructions.
Call toll-free in Alberta at 310-0000 to have a Request for
ASN form mailed to you. Due to privacy issues, ASN’s will
not be given over the phone.
Deadline and How to Apply
Application Deadline: Apply when you are enrolled
in full-time post-secondary studies.
Disbursement: Once your enrolment or attendance has
been conrmed by your post-secondary institution, Alberta
Student Aid will mail a cheque to you within one (1) month.
Submit application to: Alberta Student Aid
Alberta Student Aid
PO Box 28000 Station Main
Edmonton AB T5J 4R4
Contact: Alberta Student Aid Service Centre at 1-855-606-2096
Visit: studentaid.alberta.ca/scholarships
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.**
Course Requirements
**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 ofcial 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.
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Advanced Education is collecting the personal information on this form under the authority of section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act), as being directly related to and necessary to determine your eligibility for a scholarship under the
Alberta Heritage Scholarship Act and to administer scholarships including research, statistical analysis and program evaluation. The use
and disclosure of your personal information is managed in accordance with the FOIP Act.
If you have any questions about the collection, use or disclosure of this information, call the Alberta Student Aid Service Centre toll free
at 1-855-606-2096 from anywhere in North America. You can also mail your questions to Alberta Student Aid, PO Box 28000 Station Main,
Edmonton AB T5J 4R4.
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Indigenous Status
(voluntary):
This question is optional. Your answer will not affect your
eligibility for funding. If you wish to declare your Canadian
Indigenous heritage as indicated under Section 35 of the Constitution
Act, 1982, check the box that applies to you. Advanced Education
uses the information about Canadian First Nations, Métis, and Inuit
students to measure the effectiveness of programs and to research
ways to improve Indigenous student success rates.
Status Indian/First Nations
Non-Status Indian/First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Not Applicable
Alexander Rutherford
High School Achievement Scholarship
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Last Name (current legal name)
First Name (current legal name)
Apartment or Box Number
Street Address (add direction, e.g. S, NW, SE, if applicable)
City/Town
Mobile Number (format: 999-999-9999) to receive text messages
Telephone Number (format: 999-999-9999)
Email Address (mandatory)
Citizenship Status: (check one)
Canadian
Permanent Resident
Protected Person*
*If you are a Protected Person, including Convention Refugee,
you must submit:
A copy of your Social Insurance Number card or letter AND
A copy of one of the following:
- Notice of Decision, or
- Verication of Status Document (VOS)
The documentation must be valid on your Program of Study
Start Date.
Have you lived in Alberta all your life?
Yes
No
If no, did you or one of your parents or legal guardian live in
Alberta for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior
to commencing post-secondary studies?
Yes
No
Middle
Initial
Prov/State Country Postal/Zip Code
Social Insurance Number
Gender:
Male
Female
X
Birthdate
Previous Last Name (if applicable)
Date completed/last attended regular High School
(excludes upgrading)
Month Year
Alberta Student Number (mandatory)
Did you or one of your parents or legal guardian live
in Alberta during your entire Grade 10, Grade 11 and
Grade 12 school years?
Yes
No
Day Month Year
Personal Information
Choose X if you do not identify as male
or female, or choose to self-identify as X.
If no, please include:
a Scholarship Residency Resumé with your
complete application (studentaid.alberta.ca/
scholarships/applications-forms)
a copy of your official transcript for the
grade(s) completed outside of Alberta
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Post-Secondary Institution Information
Educational Institution Name
Address
City/Town
Country
High School Information
Name of High School (Graduating high school)
City/Town
Study Start Date
Month Year
Prov/State
Postal/Zip Code
Prov/State
Country
Declaration of Applicant
I have read and understand the instructions, and declare that:
all information provided in this application, including any
supplemental information required to establish my eligibility
(the “Application”), is true and complete and I understand
that the information is subject to review and audit.
I have read and understood the eligibility requirements
and obligations of the scholarship and/or award as stated
in the scholarship and/or award application and requirements
documents.
I will immediately notify Alberta Scholarships – Alberta
Student Aid, in writing, if I withdraw from studies or of
any changes to my name, address, academic status or
study period, or to any other information contained in the
Application, in accordance with the instructions relating to
changes of information found on the Alberta Student Aid
website, studentaid.alberta.ca.
Disclosure of Information
I understand that Advanced Education may disclose and
exchange my personal information including my high school
and post-secondary academic records, academic progress,
and enrolment status with:
provincial and federal government departments (including
Employment and Social Development Canada) and the
educational institution(s) named in the Application for the
purposes of conrming information in the application;
Alberta Education to verify my Alberta Student Number, name,
date of birth, and gender solely to conrm identication for
the purpose of the scholarship and/or award application;
any third party or third party organizations involved in the
selection of the recipient.
I understand and agree:
to provide all information requested by Alberta Student Aid
which, in Alberta Student Aid’s sole discretion, is required
to verify any statements made in this Application.
if I receive a scholarship my name, award, and city/town
may be released publicly to promote the program. My name,
the name of the scholarship and the scholarship amount
may also be published on the Government of Alberta Grant
Disclosure Portal. However, my consent to the publication
of this personal information is not a criterion for eligibility,
and if I do not want to be identied, I will contact Alberta
Student Aid and request that it not be disclosed.
Signature of Applicant Today’s Date
SIGN HERE
Day Month Year
Please review your application to make sure you have completed all the required fields.
Ensure the information on your application is accurate. Incorrect or incomplete information will delay processing.
Alberta Student Number (mandatory)