Scholarships for Alberta Students

Pursuing post-secondary education can be financially challenging, but numerous Alberta-based co-operatives offer scholarships and grants to help students achieve their academic and career goals. Whether you're attending university, college, or a trade program, funding opportunities are available to ease the financial burden and support your journey.

Many of these scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, community involvement, or specific areas of study, such as agriculture, renewable energy, business, or skilled trades. Some scholarships are also available exclusively to students who are members, or whose families are members, of a co-operative.

Applying for co-op scholarships is a great way to secure financial assistance while connecting with Alberta’s co-operative sector. These awards not only help students financially but also strengthen the relationship between young professionals and the thriving co-op movement in Alberta.

Below, you'll find a list of scholarships, including award amounts and links to learn more about eligibility criteria and deadlines. If you know of additional co-operative scholarships or grants not listed here, or if you come across outdated information, please contact us at connect@acca.ca to help us keep this resource up to date.

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Available Scholarships: 

  • Alberta Co-operative Energy – $1,000 (2 awards)
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  • Alberta Seed Processors – $1,000 (2 awards)
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  • Blue Mountain Power Co-op – $1,000 (4 awards)
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  • EQUS – $1,500 (4 awards)
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  • Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops – $1,000 (4 awards)
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  • Lakeland Power Co-op – $500 (2 awards)
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  • North Parkland Power Co-op – $500 (3 awards)
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  • Solar Power Investment Co-op of Edmonton – $2,000 (1 award)
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  • Ste. Anne Natural Gas Co-op – $5,000 total in awards
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  • UFA Co-operative Limited – $1,000 & $1,500 (for students accepting summer positions)
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Please note that eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and award amounts are subject to change. We recommend visiting the provided links or contacting the respective co-operatives for the most current information.

Alberta Co-operative Leadership Awards: Inspiring Young Co-operator Award

As part of our commitment to fostering the next generation of co-operative leaders, ACCA presents the Inspiring Young Co-operator Award as part of the Alberta Co-operative Leadership Awards.

This award recognizes emerging leaders aged 35 and under who exemplify Co-operative Principle #2: Democratic Member Control. These young changemakers ensure that co-ops continue to evolve and thrive by championing participation, equity, and the future of co-operative governance.

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Know an inspiring young co-operator? Nominate them today!

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