Robert E. Walter Memorial Scholarship

The Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency administers the Robert E Walter Memorial Scholarship to financially assist students from the Mackenzie Region taking post-secondary school programs who plan to utilize their education in a career based in the Mackenzie region of northern Alberta. This scholarship provides $2000 per year to support students who are either high school graduates entering post-secondary education or individuals currently in the workforce who wish to upgrade their skills through post-secondary programs. The scholarship specifically targets students studying towards careers in local government. Recipients must commit to obtaining employment in the North Peace or Mackenzie Region for at least one year following graduation, ensuring that the investment benefits the local community.