The Rutherford Scholarship awards senior high school students in Alberta who are pursuing post-secondary education. This scholarship award was named after Alexander Rutherford because he was known for heavily supporting public education. From grade 10-12 these are the requirements:
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Grade 11 |
Grade 12 |
- Average of 75.0% to 79.9%
in five courses – $300*
- Average of 80% or higher
in five courses – $400
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- Average of 75.0% to 79.9%
in five courses – $500*
- Average of 80% or higher
in five courses – $800
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- Average of 75.0% to 79.9%
in five courses – $700*
- Average of 80% or higher
in five courses – $1,300
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One of:
- English 10-1, 10-2
- Français 10-1 or 10-2
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One of:
- English 20-1, 20-2
- Français 20-1 or 20-2
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One of:
- English 30-1, 30-2
- Français 30-1 or 30-2
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At least two of:
- Mathematics 10C
- Science 10
- Social Studies 10-1 or 10-2
- A language other than the one used above at the Grade 10 level.
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At least two of:
- Mathematics 20-1, or 20-2
- Chemistry 20
- Physics 20
- Science 20
- Biology 20
- Social Studies 20-1 or 20-2
- A language other than one used above at the Grade 11 level.
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At least two of:
- Mathematics 30-1, 30-2 or 31
- Science 30
- Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2
- Biology 30
- Chemistry 30
- Physics 30
- A language other than one used above at the Grade 12 level
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