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Syncrude’s Scholarship and Award Suite

 

Syncrude Canada Ltd. believes in supporting educational endeavors of Alberta’s students.

 

Below you will find a wide variety of scholarships and awards supported by Syncrude Canada Ltd. Majority of the identified scholarships are processed and administered through the corresponding educational institution.

 

The only exception is the Rod Hyde Award that is currently administered through Syncrude’s Community Investment.

 

Laura Gallant, Community Investment Coordinator

Ph: 780. 790. 6493

Fax: 780 790. 6270

gallant.laura@syncrude.com

 

Keyano College:

 

Located in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Keyano College offers a variety of educational opportunities. From high school level education, university transfers and degree programs to trades, arts and heavy industrial training, Keyano has a program that is right for you.

 

Syncrude Canada Ltd. has partnered with Keyano College to offer the following scholarships and awards:

 

  • Syncrude Canada Ltd. Computer Information Systems Scholarship - 2
  • Syncrude Canada Ltd. Visual & Performing Arts Entrance Scholarship – 1
  • Syncrude Canada Ltd. Nursing Entrance Scholarship – 1
  • Syncrude Canada Ltd. Academic Foundations Advanced Scholarship –1
  • Charles Ruigrok Syncrude Canada Ltd. Athletic Award – 2

 

For more information on applying, please visit:

Keyano Student Services 

 

 

Athabasca University:

 

Physically located in Athabasca, Alberta, the University takes distance leaning to a new level. Athabasca University, Canada’s Open University is dedicated to the removal of barriers that restrict access to and success in university-level study and to increasing equality of educational opportunity for adult learners worldwide. The majority of the programs offered are delivered through distance education.

 

Syncrude Canada Ltd. has partnered with the AU to offer the following scholarship:

  • The Syncrude/Athabasca University Aboriginal Scholarship

 

For more information, please visit:

Athabasca University

 

 
Grant MacEwan University:


Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Grant MacEwan University offers a wide arrange of programming from degrees to professional and personal development courses and workshops.

 

Syncrude has partnered with MacEwan University to offer the following scholarships:

  • Syncrude Bachelor of Science in Engineering Award
  • Syncrude Aboriginal Business Award 

 

For more information, please visit:

Grant MacEwan University

 
 
University of Alberta:


Located in Edmonton, Alberta, the University of Alberta five campuses offering a variety of undergraduate to graduate degree programs and is considered one of the top research universities in North America.

Syncrude has partnered with the U of A to offer the following scholarships:

  • Jim Carter Syncrude’s Mining Scholarship
  • Syncrude’s Award in Environmental Sciences

 

For more information, please visit:

University of Alberta Students’ Award Office

 

 

NorQuest College:


NorQuest is located in Edmonton, Alberta. NorQuest's role in the post-secondary education system is both unique and essential. For many students NorQuest acts as a stepping-stone, equipping individuals with the educational qualifications to progress to the workplace or onto further education. The NorQuest College experience enables adult students to embrace new challenges and overcome obstacles.

 

Syncrude has partnered with NorQuest College to offer the following scholarship:

  • Jim Carter Syncrude’s Scholarship

 

For more information, please visit:

NorQuest College

 

Mount Royal University:


Located in Calgary, Alberta, Mount Royal University is home to over some 12,000 credit students taking a variety of programs and courses including bachelor’s degrees, applied degrees, university transfer courses, diplomas and certificates.

 

Syncrude has partnered with the Mount Royal University to offer the following scholarship:

  • Eric Newell Scholarship

 

For more information, please visit:

Mount Royal University

 

Portage College:


Located in Lac La Biche, Alberta with eight other satellite location, Portage offers more than 30 certificate and diploma programs from which students can choose, including career programs, trades and technical, academic upgrading and university studies.

 

Syncrude has partnered with the Portage College to offer the following scholarship:

  • Syncrude University Studies Scholarship

 

For more information, please visit:

Portage College

 

 

 Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board:


Syncrude has partnered with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board to offer the following scholarship for apprenticeships:

  • Syncrude Aboriginal Scholarship
  • Syncrude Canada Ltd. Aboriginal Woman Scholarship
  • Syncrude Canada Ltd. Aboriginal Heavy Equipment Technician Scholarship
  • Syncrude Canada Ltd. Scholarship

 

For more information, please visit:

www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

 

 
Syncrude’s Ron Hyde Aboriginal Award:


Fort McKay School Principal Rod Hyde devoted over 30 years to the students and community of Fort McKay. Although he has retired from teaching, it is his desire to continue promoting education, and to encourage students to develop their full potential by way of higher education. In 2006, Syncrude Canada Ltd. announced the Rod Hyde Aboriginal Education Award, in honour of Rod’s commitment.