Phyllis Weston English Scholarship

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 $1500 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
    • Provide one letter of reference.

Application

Online application submission via the Calgary Foundation website.

Award Quick Look

Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026

Amount: $1,500

Student status: Full Time

Type: External

More information:

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