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In keeping with its continuing support for education, ARTA has two annual scholarships that are awarded to students continuing their post-secondary studies: the ARTA-TW Insurance Degree Scholarship and the ARTA Certificate/Diploma Scholarship.

The Scholarship Selection Committee selects six recipients per scholarship. The winners of the scholarships are direct relatives of current ARTA members. These scholarships recognize academic achievement, community involvement, volunteer work, future goals and personal accomplishments.

If you have successfully completed one or more full years of a certificate/diploma or undergraduate/transfer program provided by an accredited post-secondary institution, we welcome you to explore the following scholarship opportunities.

ARTA also awards two scholarships for ARTA 101 Members (active teachers) and their relatives. The future of education is in the hands of active teachers, and ARTA wants to give them the tools to shape it. ARTA awards one $2,500 scholarship annually to an active teacher pursuing additional education to support them in their career. ARTA also awards one $2,500 scholarship annually to the direct relative of an active teacher who is getting their first undergraduate degree or diploma and are in their second, third, or fourth year of study.

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The ARTA–TW INSURANCE SCHOLARSHIPS are made possible by the generosity of TW Insurance Brokers, a service partner for home and auto insurance. TW Insurance Brokers provides, through ARTA, scholarships for undergraduate students who are related to an ARTA member. These scholarships recognize academic achievement plus community involvement and volunteer work. Future goals, personal accomplishment and supporting letters of reference will also be significant in the overall determination of the scholarship recipients.

CRITERIA
  1. The Scholarship Selection Committee will consider all valid applications. The committee’s decision is final.
  2. The value of the scholarship fund is dispersed as follows:
    $5,000.00 (up to two will be awarded)
    $3,000.00     (up to two will be awarded)
    $2,000.00     (up to two will be awarded)
  3. Applications are accepted from direct relatives (children, grandchildren, 1st and 2nd generation nieces and nephews) who are sponsored by current ARTA members.
  4. The scholarships are limited to those applicants who have successfully completed the first, second or third year of an undergraduate or transfer program leading to a first degree.
  5. A certified and official transcript (signed by the registrar) from the post-secondary institutions must accompany the application.
  6. Applicants must be registered for the following year of their program.
  7. Applicants must supply two signed letters of reference providing a broad scope of the applicants academic standing and community involvement. Contact information with the name, address, telephone number and email address of each reference must be included. The selection committee reserves the right to contact references.
  8. ARTA must receive applications no later than July 31 of the current year.
  9. Scholarship applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision by September 15 of the current year.
  10. Applicants who have previously received a Degree Scholarship or a Certificate/Diploma Scholarship through ARTA do not qualify for a subsequent scholarship.
The ARTA Certificate/Diploma Scholarships are made possible by the generosity of Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association (ARTA). ARTA provides scholarships to students in a certificate or diploma program of two or more years at an accredited post-secondary institution.

These scholarships recognize academic achievement, community involvement, and volunteer work. Future goals, personal accomplishments and supporting letters of reference will also be significant in the overall determination of the scholarship recipients.

CRITERIA
  1. The Scholarship Selection Committee will consider all valid applications. The committee’s decision is final.
  2. The value of the scholarship fund is dispersed as follows:
    $5,000.00 (up to two will be awarded)
    $3,000.00     (up to two will be awarded)
    $2,000.00     (up to two will be awarded)
  3. Applications are accepted from direct relatives (children, grandchildren, 1st and 2nd generation nieces and nephews) who are sponsored by current ARTA members.
  4. The scholarships are limited to those applicants who have successfully completed one or more full years of a certificate/diploma program provided by an accredited post-secondary institution.
  5. Applicants must be registered for the following year of the certificate/diploma program. A certified and official transcript (signed by the registrar) from an accredited post-secondary institution must accompany the application.
  6. Applicants must be registered for the following year of their program.
  7. Applicants must supply two signed letters of reference providing a broad scope of the applicants academic standing and community involvement. Contact information with the name, address, telephone number and email address of each reference must be included. The selection committee reserves the right to contact references.
  8. ARTA must receive applications no later than July 31 of the current year.
  9. Scholarship applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision by September 15 of the current year.
  10. Applicants who have previously received a Degree Scholarship or a Certificate/Diploma Scholarship through ARTA do not qualify for a subsequent scholarship.
The ARTA 101 Continuing Education Scholarship is made possible by the generosity of the Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association (ARTA). ARTA provides a scholarship for active teachers who are current ARTA 101 members and are pursuing continuing education. These scholarships recognize academic achievement and exemplary contributions to public education and the teaching practice. Future goals, personal accomplishment, and supporting letters will also be significant in the overall determination of the scholarship recipients.

CRITERIA
  1. The Scholarship Selection Committee will consider all valid applications. The committee’s decision is final.
  2. The value of the scholarship fund is dispersed as follows:
    • $2,500.00 (up to one will be awarded)
  3. Applications are welcome from current ARTA 101 members.
  4. Applicants must be an active member of the ATA.
  5. Applicants must hold a valid Alberta teaching certificate.
  6. The scholarships are limited to those applicants who are enrolled in a continuing education program at an accredited institution. The program must be an equivalent of a minimum of one full year of studies, but full time study is not required.
  7. An official transcript from the post-secondary institutions must accompany the application.
  8. Applicants must supply only two letters of reference. Contact information with the name, address, telephone number and email address of each reference must be included. Choose your references wisely. References should be from individuals who can comment on recent achievements (including role, impact, and time involved), character, and experience. Reference letters must be limited to no more than 500 words. The selection committee reserves the right to contact references.
  9. The ARTA office must receive applications no later than July 31 of the current year.
  10. Scholarship applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision by September 15 of the current year.
  11. Applications are submitted through an online submission program available at arta.net/scholarships/
The ARTA 101 Scholarship for the Direct Relatives of an Active Teacher is made possible by the generosity of the Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association (ARTA). ARTA provides scholarships to students in a degree, certificate or diploma program of two or more years at an accredited post-secondary institution.

These scholarships recognize academic achievement, community involvement, and volunteer work. Future goals, personal accomplishments and supporting letters of reference will also be significant in the overall determination of the scholarship recipients.

CRITERIA
  1. The Scholarship Selection Committee will consider all valid applications. The committee’s decision is final.
  2. The value of the scholarship fund is dispersed as follows:
    $2,500.00 (up to one will be awarded)
  3. Applications are accepted from direct relatives (children, grandchildren, 1st and 2nd generation nieces and nephews) who are sponsored by current ARTA 101 members.
  4. The scholarships are limited to those applicants who have successfully completed one or more full years of a degree/certificate/diploma program provided by an accredited post-secondary institution.
  5. Applicants must be registered for the following year of the certificate/diploma program. A certified and official transcript (signed by the registrar) from an accredited post-secondary institution must accompany the application.
  6. Applicants must be registered for the following year of their program.
  7. Applicants must supply two signed letters of reference providing a broad scope of the applicants academic standing and community involvement. Contact information with the name, address, telephone number and email address of each reference must be included. The selection committee reserves the right to contact references.
  8. ARTA must receive applications no later than July 31 of the current year.
  9. Scholarship applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision by September 15 of the current year.
  10. Applicants who have previously received an ARTA101 Scholarship, Degree Scholarship or a Certificate/Diploma Scholarship through ARTA do not qualify for a subsequent scholarship.

Application Form

The 2023 Scholarship Applications are available online by clicking the button below.

Complete the Online Scholarship Application Form here

Below are the past winners of scholarships
Degree Scholarship 2022 Recipients
  • J’Ana Smith
  • Emily Haws
  • Tammie Roy
  • Tighe McAsey
  • Danny Laursen
  • Gabrielle Prior
Certificate/Diploma Scholarship 2022 Recipients
  • Mikayela Robbins
  • Emma Lukey
  • Evan Nadon
  • Kaitlyn Greenwood
  • Carrie Wright
  • Delaney Saunders
Read more about the scholarship winners in the Winter 2022 issue of news&views

Degree Scholarship 2021 Recipients
  • Emaly Cooke
  • Connor Braun
  • Aidan Sander
  • Emily Elsenheimer
  • Elise Sheridan
  • Jaiden Romaniuk
Certificate/Diploma Scholarship 2021 Recipients
  • Brianne Daudlin
  • Samantha Statchuk
  • David Kimmel
  • Carter Smith
  • Janet Leblanc
  • Emma Garrett
Read more about the scholarship winners in the Winter 2021 issue of news&views
Degree Scholarship 2020 Recipients
  • Anaïs Kneppers
  • Trinity Deak
  • Rebecca Sugars
  • Solvin Sigurdson
  • Aidan Johnson
  • Emily Dudgeon
Certificate/Diploma Scholarship 2020 Recipients
  • Jill Hestbak
  • Donald Weatherall
  • Chandelle Parnell
  • Tira Mills
  • Ian Pollock
  • Kira Hanstead
Read more about the scholarship winners in the Winter 2020 issue of news&views
Degree Scholarship 2019 Recipients
  • Kiana Rawji
  • Matthew Gervais
  • Brandon Forys
  • Carter Pennock
  • Janine Achen
  • Zachary Couture
Certificate/Diploma Scholarship 2019 Recipients
  • Graeme Wood
  • Paula Tomko
  • Madison McArdle
ARTA—Joan Trettler Education Scholarship
  • Robin McQueen
Read more about the scholarship winners in the Winter 2019 issue of news&views
Degree Scholarship 2018 Recipients
  • Thomas Coderre
  • Anya Siddons
  • Jesse Webb
  • Nathaniel Loman
  • Alexa McMillan
  • Ali Wicklum
Certificate/Diploma Scholarship 2018 Recipients
  • Misty Featherley
  • Anna Buchanan
  • Ryan Borman
  • Faridae Mody
  • Renelle Hantelmann
Read more about the scholarship winners in the Winter 2018 issue of news&views
Degree Scholarship 2017 Recipients
  • Tristan Pidner
  • Nabilah Gulamhusein
  • Connor Meeker
Certificate/Diploma Scholarship 2017 Recipients
  • Matthew Torvik
  • Renee Michiel
  • Robyn Ramey
Read more about the scholarship winners in the Winter 2017 issue of news&views
Degree Scholarship 2016 Recipients
  • Calvin W. Howard
  • Avrey B. Nielsen
  • Sarah L. Rose
Certificate/Diploma Scholarship 2016 Recipients
  • Jacqueline B. Mik
  • Sarah L. Masterman
  • Janae M. Kowalchuk
Read more about the scholarship winners in the Winter 2016 issue of news&views
Degree Scholarship 2015 Recipients
  • Caralyn E. Ludwig
  • Lynnea A. Schultz
  • Alexis K. Katzell
Certificate/Diploma Scholarship 2015 Recipients
  • Melissa M. Hoffart
  • Lauren D. Sailer
  • Rachel E. Phillips
Read more about the scholarship winners in the Winter 2015 issue of news&views
Degree Scholarship 2014 Recipients
  • Ian Andrews
  • Grace Miazga
Certificate Scholarship 2014 Recipients
  • Peter Cook-Bielech
  • Sarah Baile
Read more about the scholarship winners in the Winter 2014 issue of news&views
Degree Scholarship 2013 Recipients
  • Kelsey Allen
  • Gordon Logie
  • Adam Manfrin
Certificate/Diploma Scholarship 2013 Recipients
  • Jamey Wagner
  • Alexis Mitchell
  • Abby Hall
Read more about the scholarship winners in the Winter 2013 issue of news&views
Degree Scholarship 2012 Recipients
  • Kelsey Lank
  • Joshua Iverson
  • Katelyn Larson
Certificate/Diploma Scholarship 2012 Recipients
  • Danika Watt
Read more about the scholarship winners in the Winter 2012 issue of news&views
Degree Scholarship 2011 Recipients
  • Alanna Bowie
  • Neekoo Collett
  • Russell Hirsch
  • Katherine McDonald
  • Stephen Miazga
  • Ryan Johnson
  • Denise Whitford
Certificate/Diploma Scholarship 2011 Recipients
  • Ashley Choma
  • Andrew Cole
  • Kristina Driesen
  • Jacey Gibb
  • Connor Shannon
  • Mickaela Wiberg
Read more about the scholarship winners in the Winter 2011 issue of news&views
Degree Scholarship 2010 Recipients
  • Kirsten Miazga
  • Camille Stankievech
Certificate Scholarship 2010 Recipients
  • Nisse Pittman
  • Caitlin Andrea
Read more about the scholarship winners in the Winter 2010 issue of news&views
Degree Scholarship 2009 Recipients
  • Peter Iglinski
  • Michelle Speranzia
  • Katie Graves
  • Nicole Roy
Certificate/Diploma Scholarship 2009 Recipients
  • Alysa Bergo
  • Maria Martire
  • Lauren Parker
Read more about the scholarship winners in the Winter 2009 issue of news&views
Degree Scholarship 2008 Recipients
  • Kirsten Miazga
  • Patrick Staples
  • Morgan Bergo
Read more about the scholarship winners in the Winter 2008 issue of news&views