About
The Drayton Valley Community Foundation (DVCF) is a charitable organization dedicated to creating opportunities to turn community dreams into reality through giving. DVCF helps the community by inspiring giving, connecting donors to causes they are most passionate about, assisting charities in making their projects come to life, and providing opportunities for students to access funding to continue their education. The foundation has donated $750,000 in the past five years to local causes and offers various grant programs and scholarships.
Funding Opportunities
Community Scholarship Trust Society Scholarship
For over 35 years, the Community Scholarship Trust Society has raised funds to support local students from the Drayton Valley–Brazeau County area in pursuing post-secondary education. Founded to encourage young people to reach their full potential, these scholarships help ease the financial burden of education costs and open doors to opportunity for graduates taking their next step forward. The scholarship provides $1200 to eligible students who have graduated from specific high schools in the region and are enrolled full-time in an accredited post-secondary institution. Students must apply within two years of high school graduation and provide verification of enrollment dated after October 1st.
Ricochet Oil Corp. Scholarship
The Ricochet Oil Corp. Scholarship supports students who have graduated from specific schools in the Drayton Valley area pursuing post-secondary education in technical and engineering fields. Ricochet Oil Corp. is a locally rooted energy company with operations in and around Drayton Valley, founded in 2020, committed to responsible oil and natural gas development in the Pembina Cardium region. The scholarship reflects the company's commitment to giving back to the community in meaningful ways by supporting local students pursuing careers in engineering, geosciences, and technical trades. The award is managed through the Drayton Valley Community Foundation and is available to applicants of all ages who are enrolled full-time in accredited post-secondary institutions in specific fields related to the energy and industrial sectors.
Bredal Energy Fund Scholarship
The Bredal Energy Fund Scholarship is awarded annually to students from the geographical area of the Drayton Valley Community Foundation who express a desire to enter into a career that supports the Oil and Gas Industry. Two scholarships of $1,500 each are awarded to students attending a qualified registered University, Secondary College, or Trade School. The scholarship aims to support students in their graduating year or one year following graduation who wish to pursue careers in the oil and gas sector. Priority is given to students and their families that reside in the geographical area of the town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County in Alberta, Canada. The scholarship is not based strictly upon academic marks but considers the nature of the career and the student's intentions for what they want to pursue in the oil and gas industry. The scholarship is administered by the Drayton Valley Community Foundation and is paid directly to the applicant's school after the student is registered. Applications must be submitted by June 1st annually.
Brittany Ann Urkevich Memorial Scholarship
The Brittany Ann Urkevich Memorial Scholarship is offered through the Drayton Valley Community Foundation to support students pursuing post-secondary education. This memorial scholarship honors the legacy of Brittany Ann Urkevich and provides financial assistance to eligible students in the Drayton Valley community. The scholarship is part of the foundation's broader commitment to supporting youth education and community development through various funding opportunities. Students meeting the eligibility criteria can apply through the foundation's application process.
Michael R. Allers Scholarship Fund
The Michael R. Allers Scholarship Fund is administered by the Drayton Valley Community Foundation to support students in their educational pursuits. This scholarship is part of the foundation's broader commitment to supporting community members through various funding opportunities including youth, adult, and specialized scholarships. The fund provides financial assistance to eligible applicants to help them achieve their educational goals and contribute to their community development.
Pembina Education Society Adult Continuing Education Bursary
This bursary is paid on behalf of a student to their school of choice who demonstrates financial need to enable them to pursue education at a Canadian post-secondary level, including university, college, technical institute, or other educational institutions. It is designed to help offset the additional expenses of studying away from home with the goal of supporting more individuals to pursue their educational dreams. The bursary is available for a wide range of educational pursuits including university and college academic disciplines, professional programs such as law or medicine, academic upgrading, trades such as plumbing or mechanics, and defined skills such as paramedics, hairdressing and truck driver training courses. The program disburses funds throughout the year in three terms (Fall, Winter, and Spring), with bursaries paid directly to eligible Canadian educational institutions that have a registered charitable number.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 9
- Active Now
- 6
- Source Domain
- dvcf.org
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