Scholarship Program

Scholarship 2023

2023’s Essay Topic:

“What specific challenges do you feel that Kneehill County faces and how would you deal with them?”

Kneehill County Council recognizes the importance of an educated population to the future and well-being of rural communities. 

The scholarship program supports rural Kneehill County residents enrolled in university, college, or trade school.
Two (2) scholarships of $2000 each are awarded each year. 

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be a rural resident of Kneehill County.
  • Be enrolled in their first year as a full-time student at a recognized post-secondary institution.

Selection Process

The selection committee is made up of all current Kneehill County Councillors.
Scholarship recipients are chosen each year based on the following criteria:

  • 50% - Written Essay
  • 25% - Letters of Reference
  • 25% - Contributions to school or community; leadership activities and personal achievements.  

Applications and more information

Submit your completed application to:

Kneehill County
C/O Scholarship Program
PO BOX 400
Three Hills, AB, T0M 2A0

Or email your application. 

Please direct all application inquiries to Carolyn Van der Kuil, at 403-443-5541.

Apply by Friday, June 30, 2023, at 4:30 PM.