The purpose of the Brandon Cole Foundation Scholarship and Merit Award Program is to recognize young persons noted for taking an active stand against bullying by being a role model for his or her peers. The program is being expanded this year to include all schools within the province of Alberta.

• 1 - $1000 Scholarship for graduating senior from a CESD high school
• 2 - $500 Awards of Merit to CESD high school students not graduating in this year
• 2 - $250 Awards of Merit to CESD middle school students
• 2 - $250 Awards of Merit to CESD elementary school students
• 1 - $500 Award for Highest Overall Score

The applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Brandon Cole Foundation Scholarship:

• The applicant must be nominated by a third party
• The application must be accompanied by a minimum of ONE of the following: a word essay; a video; a power-point presentation; original songs, poems and/or lyrics on the topic of bullying and/or suicide prevention
• Applicant must be graduating this year from a high school in the CESD to be eligible for the $1000 Brandon Cole Memorial Scholarship
• Applicant must be a full time, non-graduating student in any grade at a high school in the CESD to be eligible for a $500 Award of Merit
• Applicant must be a full time student at a middle school in the CESD to be eligible for a middle school $250 Award of Merit
• Applicant must be a full time student at an elementary school in the CESD to be eligible for an elementary school $250 Award of Merit
• Highest Overall Score Award of $500 will include winning applicants from all categories
• Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant
• Applicant must reside in the Province of Alberta.
• Scholarships will be awarded at the Annual Brandon Cole Music Festival
• Music Festival date is Friday July 25th and Saturday July 26th, 2009

• Introduction
• Application Procedure
• Print and Mail (pdf)

• Apply Online!