IMANTA is once again pleased to announce our self-administered scholarship program for the 2023/2024 school year, funded by the ongoing casino program and governed by the regulations of the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission.

Scholarship Eligibility
The scholarship is open to:
1. Alberta residents who are Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, or foreign students on visa and are registered as full or part-time students as defined by the accredited or licensed educational institution.
2. Applicants who are registered in a Continuing Education course related to a career goal.

Eligible Institutions
All accredited post-secondary educational institutions in Canada. Such institutions include universities, colleges, polytechnics, and trades training institutions that the advisory committee is satisfied are duly accredited or licensed.

Scholarship Award Criterion
All applications will be evaluated by an advisory committee consisting of at least one IMANTA board member and two members from the community at large which will present recommendations to the Executive. IMANTA’s Executive retains final decision-making authority over the selection of scholarship recipients.

Application Process
All applicants must complete and submit the application form (link follows) along with the requirements as listed on the form. The deadline for scholarship applications relating to enrollment in the 2023/2024 fall/winter program or 2024 spring/summer program must be received by IMANTA no later than October 29, 2023. Awards will be announced in mid November 2023. Payment will be made directly to the individual upon submission of proof of attendance (i.e. tuition receipt) at the recognized educational institution.

Scholarship Application 2023 / 2024

Submit applications by email, with a read receipt, to:
The Edmonton Latvian Society “Imanta”
Attn: Adjudication Committee
imantaedmonton@gmail.com

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