Rutherford Scholarship 2023/2024 Application: Apply Now!

Those looking for Canadian scholarships might consider applying for the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship Program in 2023.

This scholarship program was created to honor Alberta’s first Premier and Minister of Education, Alexander Rutherford. Rutherford advocated for public education in Canada and was active in community affairs.

The prize is notable for recognizing and rewarding the academic success of Canadian senior high school students who are active in community activities.

This scholarship, funded by the Alberta government, is available to qualifying undergraduates participating in a full course load at a designated college in the province.

We discussed the eligibility criteria, how to apply online, the monetary worth of the scholarship, and other topics in this article.

About Rutherford Scholarship

The Alexander Rutherford Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Alexander Rutherford, who was Alberta’s first Premier and Minister of Education.

He was well-known for his unflinching support for public education, notably the University of Alberta, as well as his active participation in community affairs.

The award was created to recognize and promote academic performance among senior high school students to inspire them to seek post-secondary education.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements for Canadian Students in Alberta

Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act must apply once their official high school transcript marks are available and they are enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies to be eligible for this scholarship.

High school transcript mark criteria can differ.

Alexander Rutherford Scholarship Requirements 2023

Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must have had permanent residency in Canada for at least 12 months.

Applicants must be Alberta residents, and the following conditions must be met to be deemed Alberta residents:

• One parent or legal guardian must have had permanent residency in Canada for at least 12 months before the applicant begins a program of study.
• The candidate has lived in Alberta for at least 12 months before beginning a program of study.
• The applicant is ineligible for a scholarship for any grade unless the applicant or the applicant’s parent(s) or legal guardian lived in Alberta throughout that grade.
• Applicants must have completed high school before applying.
• Applicants must be enrolled in at least one semester of full-time post-secondary education or an apprenticeship program.
• Make sure you have an official high school transcript with you when you apply.
• You must have a current Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN).
• GED certificates are not accepted.
• Previous scholarship winners are ineligible to reapply.
• This prize is not open to students who do not have numerical grades.
• Before you begin your application, be sure you meet the course prerequisites.
• An Alberta Student Number (ASN) is required.
• The standards for high school transcript grades may differ.
• This scholarship is not available to visa students.
• Pen studies and undeclared programs of study are also acceptable.

Also see Loran Scholarship 2023/2024 Application

How to apply for the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship

• Before submitting your online application, be sure you are eligible.
• Create an Alberta Student Aid account with your email address and confirm your identity (see link here).
• If you already have an account, sign in and look for the Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship.
• Fill out the scholarship application form with the necessary information, such as your SIN, ASN, high school name, and so on.
• Submit the form, and Student Aid will validate your high school transcript.
• If you are eligible for the scholarship, your post-secondary school will be contacted to confirm your enrollment.
• After your school confirms your enrollment, Alberta Student Aid will mail you a check a month later. If your institution does not confirm your enrollment within 30 days, you will be issued a document to fill out and return to your school.

Link to the Application

If you misplace your cheque, you can request a stop payment and a replacement cheque from Alberta Student Aid.

Is the scholarship awarded to everyone?

Not everyone will be awarded a scholarship. Many students will be screened out by the scholarship committee. Only qualified candidates will be chosen and awarded the scholarship.

This scholarship is given every year and has never been canceled. If you have misplaced your check or are having problems with your scholarship, please contact Alberta Student Aid.

It’s worth noting that you can only obtain it once. Applicants are chosen based on their academic accomplishments and residency.

Selection Process for Alexander Rutherford Scholarship

A student must have a minimum aggregate average in at least one grade based on five designated courses. Grades 10, 11, or 12 as determined by:

• Courses and marks on an official Alberta Transcript of High School Achievement for Alberta Residents
• High school diploma obtained outside of Alberta
• Courses or marks earned in another province that show on an official high school transcript
• When students apply for the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship, they will be automatically considered for the following scholarships: These incentives do not necessitate the use of a separate application.

FAQS

Is the Alberta Rutherford Scholarship subject to taxation?

The Alberta Rutherford scholarship is not tax-deductible. It has no justification to be taxed because it supports full-time post-secondary education. The Rutherford scholarship recipients are handed a T4A slip that exempts them from paying taxes. As a result, the scholarship is tax-free.

If you apply for this scholarship, make sure you correctly fill out the application form before submitting it. This is not to say that you cannot change your information if you make a mistake.

Is it possible to apply for the Rutherford Scholarship with a temporary Social Insurance Number?

No, a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) is required before applying for the Rutherford Scholarship.

Visit the Government of Canada’s Social Insurance Number—Apply page for further information on how to apply for a SIN.

Can I apply for the Rutherford Scholarship if I am an Alberta resident attending a post-secondary school outside of Alberta or Canada?

Yes, you can attend a post-secondary institution anywhere on the globe as long as it is an Alberta Heritage Scholarship Regulation-qualifying post-secondary school.

Should I apply for the Rutherford Scholarship even if I’m not sure whether I have the required grade point average?

You may still apply. Alberta Student Aid automatically evaluates your academic average for all three grades, and you may be eligible for Grade 10, Grade 11, and/or Grade 12.

Can my Rutherford Scholarship be recalculated if I improve or retake a course at an Alberta high school?

Yes, retakes or rewrites are permitted as long as they are done before enrolling in a higher-level course or beginning post-secondary education.

Any corrected grade or course should be reported to Alberta Education first so that it can be noted on your official Alberta Transcript of High School Achievement.

If your grade changes, you can log in to your account and upload a letter to Alberta Student Aid, Attention: Alberta Scholarships, explaining your grade, mark change, and course.