Phyllis Weston English Scholarship

NOTE: The deadline for this award has passed (Sunday, June 1, 2025)

The Phyllis Weston Award was established in memory of Phyllis Weston who taught for 40 years in Calgary Public Schools. Her teaching had a lasting impact on many students.

Application Opens

  • Application forms available end of January

Application Deadline

  • June 1st, midnight MST

Value

  • One award at approximately $1000 applied directly at tuition.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must:
    • Be a Canadian student or permanent resident, and an Alberta resident
    • Have attended their final year of high school in Calgary
    • Be a full-time student registered at the University of Alberta, University of Calgary, or University of Lethbridge entering their final year of studies in an Education Degree Program with a specialization in English and planning to become a high school English teacher
    • Have a good academic standing

Application

Online application submission via the Calgary Foundation website.

Award Quick Look

Deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2025

Amount: $1,000

Student status: Full Time

Type: External

More information:

  • Canadian
  • Permanent Resident
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Education