Don and Norine Lowry Awards for Women of Excellence

Funder
Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF)
Type
Other
Region
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Minimum Amount
CA$1,000.00
Maximum Amount
CA$5,000.00
Application Deadline
2021-05-31

The award is to honour Don and his achievements for the company and community. More importantly, it provides assistance to women of all ages in pursuit of their goals in the fields of water, power, finance, energy, accounting, healthcare, safety and/or community relations.

Eligibility

Don and Norine Lowry Awards Criteria

  • Be a woman
  • Resident of the City of Edmonton. Surrounding municipalities are not eligible.
  • Be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident
  • Be pursuing a program of study in one of the following fields: Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry , Nursing, water, power, energy, finance, accounting, and safety.

What schools are eligible?

Awards can be used at any public university, college, or technical institute operating in Edmonton. Awards may also be used for exchange trips operated through an Edmonton school – you will need to demonstrate that you are returning to Edmonton.

What programs are eligible?

  • Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing includes fields such as doctors, pharmacists, lab technicians, and psychiatry. Psychology is not eligible.
  • All Engineering is eligible, with a focus on water and power.
  • Accounting (CPA), finance, and workplace safety accreditations.
Contact Details
Email
studentawards@ecfoundation.org
Contact Details
Application Deadline
2021-05-31
Application Details

The Awards Panel will review applications and select award recipients by the end of July. Candidates will be advised of the status of their application in early August. Edmonton Community Foundation will notify accepting post-secondary institutions of any scholarship recipients once all award conditions have been fulfilled.

In general, awards will be paid directly to the institution of study, to be applied to tuition.