Criterias:

 

1. The applicant must be:

   • Male

   • Of Italian descent

   • In grade 12

   • Have a minimum 75% overall average

   • Registered at a post-secondary institution for September 2026

   • Proof of enrolment letter and tuition payment will be made to the post-secondary institution by October 1, 2026]

2. Has demonstrated excellence in athletics, academics, school and community leadership.

   • Scoring will be attributed as follows:

     • 45% allotted to athletic ability and performance

     • 30% allotted to scholastic achievement - The nominee's Grade 12 marks (first term final marks plus second term midterm marks) will be used as the criteria for this award. In the event of a tie, grade 11 and 10 marks will be used

     • 15% allotted to citizenship, leadership, sportsmanship and community involvement

     • 10% allotted to personal response

3. Be an exemplary citizen

4. Must attend a celebratory function date May 2026. A designate may attend if recipient is away for post-secondary studies

5. Complete a four-part application (see detailed instructions below) including:

   • Application form, a fillable form may be found on this page

   • myPass High school transcripts from: https://public.education.alberta.ca/PASI/mypass/welcome

   • Two (2) letters of reference; one of which must be from your athletic coach and one of which must be from a teacher or school staff member (e.g. school counsellor, administrator, homeroom teacher, etc.)

   • A detailed description of athletic and scholastic achievements, school and community involvement and Italian heritage

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High School Transcript:

All marks submitted must be certified by your counsellor. Marks that must be included are:

• A myPass high school transcript, including grade 10, 11 and 12 results. https://public.education.alberta.ca/PASI/myPass

• Any additional grades not found on myPass transcript.

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Reference letters:

Each applicant is required to submit two (2) reference letters on letterhead. One of the reference letters provided must be from an athletic coach and the other letter must be from a teacher or school staff member such as a teacher, school counsellor, administrator, etc. Please provide an email address and phone number for each of your references.

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Description of athletic and scholastic achievements, school and community involvement and Italian heritage: Written response (Minimum one paragraph per four headings below)

• Include all activities (athletic ability, scholastic achievement and school and community involvement) you’ve participated in throughout grades 10, 11 and 12.

• Provide contact information (name and phone number or email) for a coach, teacher sponsor or leader for each activity.

 

Include your time commitment (number of hours) for each activity.

 

1. Athletic Ability and Performance:

   1. List your athletic involvements and personal athletic achievements/awards within your school, as well as outside of school. Example of athletic ability includes: senior rugby team, grade 10, 11, captain of senior rugby team, grade 12, MVP at the Sunnyside basketball tournament, ten week season, 8 hours per week.

2. Scholastic Achievement:

   1. List your scholastic achievements, academic acknowledgments and awards you have or will receive. Examples of scholastic achievements include: honor roll.

3. School & Community Involvement:

   1. List your school and community involvement (clubs, organizations and activities) including the capacity in which you were involved. Example 1: Volunteer Club, grade 12, met once a week and assisted in the hamper program, 10 hours total for the hamper program.

   2. Example 2: Volunteered at the Bowness Seniors home, arts and crafts with the residence, once a week for 10 weeks.

4. Italian Heritage and influences:

   1. Who/What inspired you to become involved in athletics and what has led you to continue on this journey to the present time? Reflect on your Italian Heritage and how it influences you.

 

 

Application Submission Instructions:

• Complete application online 

• Deadline to submit is midnight, Wednesday May 1, 2026 – no exceptions

• Only successful candidates will be notified. Notification will be on or before May 5, 2026.

 

APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.