The applicant must be:

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• Male

• Of Italian descent

• In grade 12

• Have a minimum 75% overall average

• Registered at a post-secondary institution for September 2026

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

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

• Be an exemplary citizen

• Must be able to attend the celebratory function on May 27th,2026.

 

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, as well as 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

 

To qualify, you must complete and include the following:

 

Fillable application form below on this page

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Attachment One:

High school transcripts from: https://public.education.alberta.ca/PASI/mypass/welcome  Any additional grades not found on myPass transcript, must be certified by your counsellor.

 

Attachment Two:

Reference letter from your athletic coach

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Attachment Three:

Reference letter from a teacher or school staff member (e.g. school counsellor, administrator, homeroom teacher, etc.)

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Attachment Four:

Written response - detailed description of athletic achievements, scholastic achievements, school involvement, community involvement and Italian heritage.

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Minimum one paragraph per the four headings below

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

 

• Athletic Ability and Performance:

  • List your athletic involvements and personal athletic achievements/awards within your school, as well as outside of school.

  • Examples such as: senior rugby team, grade 10, 11, captain of senior football team, grade 12, MVP at the Sunnyside basketball tournament, ten week season, 8 hours per week.

• Scholastic Achievement:

  • List your scholastic achievements, academic acknowledgments and awards you have or will receive.

  • Examples of scholastic achievements include: honor roll. 

• School & Community Involvement:

  • 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.

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

• Italian Heritage and influences:

  • 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.

 

Deadline to submit is midnight, April 27th , 2026 – no exceptions

Only successful candidates will be notified.

 

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