Congratulations to the recipients of our 2023 Youth Climate Bursary!

Our three successful applicants received $250 each for their studies in the 2023/24 school year.


 

This bursary is in appreciation of the members of the youth climate activist movement in Calgary.

 

Award

Three bursaries of $500 each will be awarded to members of the youth climate movement who are either attending a post-secondary school in Calgary or who have graduated from a Calgary high school and are attending post-secondary education elsewhere.


Application Process - apply by email to [email protected]

Please include:

  • A brief (½ to 1 page, about 200-500 words) description of your involvement in youth climate activism. Examples of this might include involvement in the climate strike movement, leadership in a school eco-club, or work with a
    community, church, school, service, or political organization on a climate-related project
  • Institution and intended program of study for the upcoming academic year
  • Links (if any) to any online projects or media relevant to the application

Deadline

  • The application deadline for the 2024/25 school year is September 15, 2024.

Eligibility

  • Any student is eligible who either
  • Will be attending a post-secondary school in Calgary in 2024/25
  • Has graduated from a Calgary high school and will be attending post-secondary education elsewhere in 2024/25
  • There are no age limits for the award, though it is geared toward youth

Restrictions

  • Members of the board of directors or bursary selection committee at the Calgary Climate Hub board, plus their families, are NOT eligible
  • Students can win this award in multiple years but must apply each year

 

Submit your completed application by email to [email protected]

 

The application deadline for the 2024/25 school year is September 15, 2024 at 11:59pm Mountain Time.
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered for the award.