• 3 x Edmonton Islamic Academy Entrance Scholarship ($1,000)

• 4 x Edmonton Islamic Academy Entrance Scholarship Honourary Mention ($500)

This scholarship is awarded to Edmonton Islamic Academy high school graduates who accomplished their high school diploma and achieved an average of 80% or higher in five 30-level core subject courses (courses must have been completed at Edmonton Islamic Academy) and are enrolled to pursue post-secondary studies. The scholarship is open to Edmonton Islamic Academy students who demonstrate community service, philanthropic values, and leadership.

July 15th, 2024

Deadline has been extended to September 15th.

• School Requirements:

  • Applicants must be grade 12 graduates from the Edmonton Islamic Academy.

• Residence Requirements:

  • Be an Edmonton or surrounding area resident (the applicant or the applicant’s parent(s) must have resided in Edmonton or surrounding area during the previous 24 months);

  • Be a Permanent Resident of Canada or a Canadian Citizen.

• Grade Requirements:

  • Have attained an overall average of 80% or higher in five 30-level core subject courses (courses must have been completed at Edmonton Islamic Academy), one of which must be English 30-1, as calculated from marks on a valid Alberta Education transcript.

• Level of Studies:

  • Be enrolled full-time in a post-secondary or apprenticeship program (full-time is defined as 80% course load or higher);

• Additional Requirements:

  • Demonstrate community service & volunteer work within the last 12 months.

• Upload at least two signed, dated, and current (less than one year old) reference letters (references from friends are discouraged and references from family members will not be accepted).

• Upload your high school transcript. All transcripts must show the name of the student and their birthdate.

• Upload proof of enrolment document for post-secondary studies. Please note that the Letter of Acceptance is not considered a valid proof of enrolment.

Strong applications will emphasize the student’s:

• Maturity and a commitment to their studies;

• Motivation to be engaged meaningfully in their community and the world at large.

Students will be notified by email of the status of their application in early November. Students must notify the Office of AREF of any changes to their application before October 4th 2024.