Rising Futures Scholarship

This scholarship was created to support young people who have faced significant life challenges and are ready to pursue their goals through post-secondary education or trades training. In partnership with the original donor, the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre is proud to offer this opportunity to help reduce financial barriers and open doors to brighter futures.

The Rising Futures Scholarship will be awarded to a minimum of 2 individuals for $10,000 each, aimed to support the educational and career aspirations of young adults who have received support and services through the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence (SKCOE) and/or Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre. The recipients will demonstrate resilience and the desire to give back to the community. Whether pursuing a certificate, diploma, or degree program, recipients of this scholarship will benefit from financial support that can help reduce the burden of tuition fees and educational costs.

Eligible applicants are 25 years of age or younger and have received support through the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence or Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre. Whether you’re already enrolled or planning to attend a college, university, technical institute, or trade school, this bursary is here to help you take the next step.

Eligibility Requirements:

• 25 years of age or younger
• has received support and services at the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence anytime between October 2023-present at Recovery Alberta Step-Up Step-Down, Lindsey More Youth Mental Health and Addictions Hub, Sendero (formerly known as the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Centre), Recovery Alberta Move Your Mood, and/or the Truant Family Medical Suite. Eligibility also applies to applicants who have received support and services from any of the above organizations prior to October 2023, and who are currently involved in outpatient programs, volunteering at SKCOE, or involved in other SKCOE programs.
• has received support and services at the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre anytime between December 2017-present.
• has signed the consent form and will attend an information session to discuss and/or receive assistance applying for the scholarship and connecting with Student Supports Teams from local post-secondary and trades schools. Rising Futures Eligibility & Consent Form
• Applicants must plan to or are enrolled in post-secondary school, technical institute, or trade school.