Entrance Leadership Awards Competition

Deadline - March 16, 2010

The Entrance Leadership Awards program recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional leadership through school and community involvement while maintaining superior academic standing. Approximately 100 awards ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 are available each year.

Eligibility

This competition is open to students entering the U of A from high school. To compete for a Leadership Award, you must

• be entering an undergraduate degree program at the University of Alberta in September 2010
• possess exceptional leadership qualities as demonstrated by community service and involvement
• have an award average of 80% or higher based on Grade 11 and/or Grade 12 final marks.

Selection

Selection is based on demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.

Award Averages

We calculate your award average using your English mark and your four highest marks in Humanities (Group A), Fine Arts (Group B), and Sciences (Group C). Both Grade 11 (20-level) and Grade 12 (30-level) final marks may be considered. A maximum of one Fine Arts subject may be included in your award average. Equivalent courses will be used for non-Alberta students.

How to apply

Applications must be typed. You can type in the PDF form on screen. Follow the instructions on the first page of the application. Download application here.

Getting results

We will notify all applicants of the competition results in May/June.

Cashing in

If you are awarded funds from this competition, those funds will be applied to your student account upon confirmation of full-time registration at the U of A.