Updated: May 13, 2025

Applying for scholarships, bursaries, and awards is one way to offset the costs of post-secondary education. 

Edmonton Catholic Schools on Catholic Schools has detailed information about available scholarships, bursaries, and awards. Click on our webpage to learn more.

Archbishop MacDonald Catholic High School teachers Kary Laplante and Gina Carducci visited Global Morning News to share tips and tricks for applying for scholarships. Check out the video or see a summary of their tips below.

Scholarship Tips

1. Start applying early - consider applying in the fall of your Grade 12 year.
2. Create a list of your extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and awards.
3. Do your research. Ask your families, friends, co-workers, and teachers, and search the internet.
4. Get involved with your school and your community. While academics are important, not all scholarships are based solely on marks.
5. When applying, take some time to "share your story". Why did you join a certain club or volunteer with an organization? Be prepared to share this in your essay.
6. Go to scholarship information sessions and pick up some helpful tips.
7. Do not wait till the last minute. Prepare a general essay and have your reference letters ready.