Alberta Central Future Leader Scholarship

How to apply:

The Alberta Central Future Leader Scholarship requires applicants to complete a online form, which includes four short-answer essay questions.

Please be advised: you will need to complete and submit your application in one session so we suggest preparing your submission in a separate document before filling out the online form. Below please find the questions and the points assigned to each.

Essay questions:

  • Explain the goal of your current or future post-secondary studies, including outlining what you are studying and why you picked this field or focus area. (Worth 10 points)
  • What are you hoping to achieve when you have completed your post-secondary studies and why do you think you will be successful? (Worth 20 points)
  • As a “future leader” of Alberta, how have you demonstrated leadership in the past? Please provide an example of how you demonstrated leadership at school or at home or as a member of your community. What was the outcome of your leadership and how did it make you feel to act as a leader? (Worth 30 points)
  • A primary focus of credit unions is supporting the communities they operate in, either through donations, sponsorships or with volunteer hours at local organizations. Please provide an example of how you have given back to your community (we are open to your interpretation of what “giving back” means). Include what was involved and the outcome/impact it had. (Worth 40 points)

Scoring:

Applications will be reviewed and scored based on the point allocations noted above, as well as the following criteria:

  • Applicant has completed all elements of the application and submitted all required materials on time and in full.
  • Applicant has demonstrated thought and attention to their goals for post-secondary studies and has considered what it means to be successful or what they want to achieve in their studies.
  • Applicant clearly understands what it means to be a leader and has explained, with examples, how they demonstrate leadership or leadership qualities in their day-to-day lives and what the outcome was of their leadership and/or lessons they learned.
  • Applicant demonstrates, with examples, of how they support their community, including what their support involved and what their support or help accomplished for the community at large.
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Applicant Information

Credit Union System Employee Information (Applicant Parent or Guardian)

Post-Secondary Institution Information

Application Essay Questions

To apply for this scholarship, please complete the short-answer essay questions below.
300 to 600 words, worth 10 points
300 to 600 words, worth 20 points
300 to 600 words, worth 30 points
300 to 600 words, worth 40 points

Marketing Questions

Supporting Documents

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 2 files.
In order for your application to be considered complete you must submit proof of enrollment (e.g., acceptance letter or transcript) for your postsecondary institution as well as a reference letter from a community member who can speak to your leadership qualities and achievements (reference letters from family members will not be accepted). If you have issues adding attachments, please email them to communications@albertacentral.com by July 21, 2025 in order to complete your application.

Certification and Acceptance

Conditions of Acceptance: successful recipients of any Alberta Central Scholarship will be required to submit a photo and brief response as to what it means to receive the scholarship that will be shared on Alberta Central’s internal/external digital properties and social media channels. Successful recipients will also be required to provide their Social Insurance Number in order to be granted funds.
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