Aboriginal Education Awards Program

The ATCO Pipelines Aboriginal Educational Awards Program is aimed at supporting Aboriginal students from First Nations and Metis communities in close proximity to our facilities. Successful applicants will demonstrate a balanced lifestyle and commitment in the pursuit of education. These awards, bursaries and scholarships are awarded to select students who demonstrate leadership capabilities and strive to be role models in their schools and communities.

Printable Poster (pdf - 1MB)

Downloadable Information Sheet (pdf - 1MB)

This program was launched in 2011 and saw 26 students from across the province receive awards. Click here for a full list of recipients.

There are three different awards available:

• Merit Award - Ten merit awards of $500 to be granted each year;
  Must be attending High School (completing grades 10-12); Maximum one award per applicant
• Bursaries - Ten bursaries of $1000 to be granted each year; Must be registered in a recognized trade/community/technical college diploma or certificate program; Preference will be given to those enrolled in a program relating to the natural gas industry; Maximum one award per applicant per calendar year; Must re-apply to be considered for subsequent years
• Scholarships - Five scholarships of $1,500 to be awarded each year; Must be registered in a university program intended to lead to a bachelor or graduate degree; Preference will be given to those enrolled in a program relating to the natural gas industry; Maximum one award per applicant per calendar year; Must re-apply to be considered for subsequent years

ELIGIBILITY

All applicants must be enrolled full-time in a secondary or post-secondary educational program and be Canadian citizens of Aboriginal ancestry and originate from within 50km of ATCO Pipelines facilities. ATCO employees and/or their children will not be considered for these awards.

HOW TO APPLY

The deadline to submit an application is August 1st annually. Applications received after that date will not be considered during the review and selection process.

The following information must ALL be included in the application package in order to be regarded for any one of these awards:

• A completed application form
• One reference letter from a teacher, faculty member, employer or other community leader
• A short essay (minimum 250 words) describing why you are a suitable candidate for the award
• Proof of enrollment for the upcoming semester in a secondary or post-secondary institution

Official transcripts from a secondary and/or post-secondary institution in which you are currently enrolled must be ordered and sent directly to ATCO Pipelines.

Mail or deliver completed application packages, and direct official transcripts, to:

Corporate Communications
ATCO Pipelines
#1300, 909 – 11th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB  T2R 1L8

SELECTION

All applications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of representatives from various departments within ATCO Pipelines. Committees will be established each year specifically to review candidate submissions for this program.

NOTIFICATION

All applicants will be notified by November 15th whether or not they have been selected to receive an award. Successful applicants will be formally presented with their awards by a representative from ATCO Pipelines at a community or school event. Whenever possible, a summary of the program, presentation photos and the award recipient names will be listed in local newspapers and/or other media.

Should you have questions about these awards, feel free to contact Corporate Communications at 403.245.7300 or via email.

Adobe Acrobat is required to view some of the information on this page - download FREE reader here