Jason Lang Scholarship Competition

These scholarships were named in memory of Jason Lang, a 17 year old high school student who was killed in a school shooting.

These scholarships are valued at $1,000 each and are designed to reward the outstanding academic achievement of Alberta postsecondary students who are continuing into their second, third or fourth year of postsecondary studies. These scholarships are funded by the government of Alberta through Alberta Learning, and are administered by the Alberta Scholarship Program.

Deadline - September 15, 2009

Eligibility

New as of September 2006 - Students registered in the Faculties of Law; Medicine and Dentistry; and Pharmacy are now eligible to apply for the Jason Lang Scholarships (provided they meet the criteria).

To be eligible you must:

• have a minimum GPA of 3.2
• be a resident of Alberta (as defined by Alberta Scholarships)
• be entering your second, third, or fourth year of postsecondary studies at an Alberta institution in September 2009
• have completed at least 80% of a full course load (i.e., at least 24 units of course weight) in your previous year of postsecondary studies (September to April)
• be enrolled full-time in at least one term in the 2008-2009 academic year

Students who completed their fourth year in 2008-2009, and who are continuing their undergraduate studies in September 2009 are eligible to apply.

You are not eligible if you:

• have just taken a year off from postsecondary studies
• are a recipient of a 2009 Louise McKinney Post Secondary Scholarship
• have already received three Jason Lang Scholarships in your academic career
• are continuing your postsecondary studies outside the province of Alberta
• are continuing your postsecondary studies at a noneligible institution in Alberta

Students who participated in an official University of Alberta exchange will need to contact the Student Awards Office to determine eligibility.

How to apply

The application for the 2009 Jason Lang Scholarship competition is now available through Bear Tracks.  Follow the links to Undergraduate Awards and complete the application.

Alberta Residency Definition (as defined by Alberta Scholarships)

An Alberta Resident, according to the Alberta Scholarship Act, is

• a person who has maintained permanent residence in Alberta for a period of 12 months immediately prior to attending a postsecondary institution or
• a person whose parents or guardians have maintained permanent residence in Canada for 12 consecutive months and reside in Alberta or
• a person who marries an Alberta resident

Getting results

Applicants will be notified of the results by the Alberta Scholarship Program in November. You can check the status of your application on the Alberta Advanced Learning and Technology Access Page.