“It is the responsibility of interested scholarship applicants to check the IMANTA website for any changes or amendments to the IMANTA scholarship program that may be implemented”.

Scholarship information for the 2025 / 2026 terms will be posted in late summer or early fall.

Scholarship information for 2025 / 2026

IMANTA Latvian Society of Edmonton is pleased to announce the Dr. Ena Rudovics Memorial Scholarship for 2025/2026. Our program is dedicated to honouring Ena’s legacy of community leadership and nurturing the values she championed. Funds for this program are allocated in accordance with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s approved use of casino proceeds for the Society.

Scholarship Eligibility

The scholarship is open to:

• 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
• 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

Applications will be evaluated based on the applicant’s response to the application question (or requirements). Other criteria that may be considered are the applicant’s demonstration of leadership, volunteerism, or community involvement, and/or academic record.

Evaluation Process

Applications will be evaluated by an advisory committee consisting of at least one IMANTA board member and two members from the community at large.  The committee will present its recommendations to the Executive for approval. IMANTA’s Executive retains final approval over the selection of scholarship recipients.

Application Process

All applicants must complete and submit the attached application form along with the four requirements as listed on the form. The deadline for scholarship applications relating to enrollment in the 2025/2026 fall/winter program or the 2026 spring/summer program must be received by IMANTA no later than October 31, 2025. Awards will be announced in November 2025. Payment will be made directly to the individual upon submission of proof of attendance (i.e. tuition receipt) at the recognized educational institution.

Submit applications by email to:
The Edmonton Latvian Society ‘Imanta’
Attn: Adjudication Committee
imantaedmonton@gmail.com