The Alberta Persons Case Scholarship was established in 1979 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the "Persons Case." These scholarships honour the efforts of five Alberta women - Emily Murphy, Louise McKinney, Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby and Henrietta Muir Edwards - who fought and won the right for the women of Canada to be officially deemed "persons" under the law.

• See the Persons Case page for more information on the Famous Five and their struggle to have women recognized as persons
• 2010-11 scholarship recipients

The deadline for applications is September 30.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• be a resident of Alberta for three years immediately prior to enrolment, and
• be a full-time student at an Alberta post-secondary institution approved by the Students' Finance Board.

Selection Procedures

In selecting scholarship recipients, the Selection Committee will consider each applicant's:

• program of studies,
• academic achievement, and
• personal essay.

Students whose studies will ultimately contribute to the advancement of women, or who are studying in fields where members of their gender are traditionally few in number are encouraged to apply.

The value of each scholarship typically ranges from a minimum of $1,000 up to a maximum of $10,000.

Application Procedures

Applications are available online, and also through the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund or by contacting the Women's Issues area, Intergovernmental Initiatives, Children and Youth Services:

Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund
9th Floor, 9940 106 Street
Box 28000 Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4R4
Phone 780-427-8640
For toll-free access in Alberta dial 310-0000.

Women’s Issues
Alberta Human Services
Suite 339, Sterling Place
9940 - 106 Street
Edmonton, Alberta  T5K 2N2
Phone: 780-422-5916 (Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Fax: 780-427-2039
For toll-free access in Alberta, dial 310-0000.

 

The following items must be attached to your application:

• an official transcript, and
• a short essay of two or three pages: outline why the issues you are studying are important to you and how your studies, activities and community involvement contribute to the advancement of women.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure that their application is complete and received by the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund by September 30. Applicants will be notified of the result of the competition by December 1.

The Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund

Funded by a $100 million endowment from the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund, the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund is designed to stimulate the pursuit of excellence by rewarding outstanding achievement and encouraging Albertans to achieve their fullest potential.

Further information about the scholarship fund or the endowment program can be obtained by contacting:

Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund
9th Floor, 9940 106 Street
Box 28000 Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4R4
Phone 780-427-8640
For toll-free access in Alberta dial 310-0000.