TEPF is proud to showcase 3 bursary awards for eligible students. See below for more details on how to apply.
The goal of the Trades Careers Apprenticeship Bursary is to remove barriers and empower our Trades Careers learners as they follow their path to becoming a certified journeyperson. This bursary is available to students for each level of apprenticeship education, to a maximum of four bursaries (total of $2,000). The $500 bursary can be used to cover essential living expenses, educational needs, and work-related costs such as rent, bills, groceries, gas, books, tools, boots, safety gear, and more – enabling them to fully focus on their apprenticeship education.
Please note that the availability of bursaries may vary each year, and we accept applications from January to December.
Trades Careers Bursary Student Criteria (all 4 criteria listed below must be completed):
- Completion of a TEPF Trades Careers Course
- Applicants must have successfully completed one of the TEPF high school Trades Careers education courses.
- Please note that TEPF Trades Careers courses do not count toward apprenticeship technical training or apprenticeship period training requirements.
- Registered Alberta Apprentice
- Applicants must be registered as an apprentice in an Alberta-designated trade.
- Enrolled in Apprenticeship Technical Training
- Applicants must be enrolled in Period 1, 2, 3, or 4 apprenticeship technical training at a recognized training institution or school.
- Registration as an apprentice alone does not qualify an applicant for the bursary. Applicants must also be registered in apprenticeship technical training.
- Students enrolled in a Pre-Apprenticeship or Pre-Employment program may be eligible only after providing proof of registration and proof of successfully passing the applicable Period exam.
- Cook and Hairstyling apprentices: Cook and Hairstyling apprentices can apply before finishing their period training if they are attending an accredited institution. For a list of accredited institutions, please visit the AIT website and review the “Classroom Instruction” section:
- Cook – https://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/018/
- Hairstyling – https://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0424/
- Cook and Hairstyling apprentices attending other institutions must wait to apply until after they have completed their period of training and successfully passed the applicable Period exam.
- Submit an Application*
- Complete the TEPF online application form, or
- Submit a completed paper application to:
THE EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION
Suite 416, 602 – 11 AVE SW CALGARY AB, T2R 1J8
ATTENTION: BARB SIMIC
* Required Documentation
All applicants must provide proof of enrollment with their application.
Proof of enrollment must clearly include:
- Applicant’s full name
- Name of the training institution or school
- Apprenticeship course or program in which the applicant is enrolled
- Proof of payment (receipt) for the apprenticeship training
Applications submitted without the required documentation may be considered incomplete and may not be processed.
The Derald Fretts Memorial Bursary
The Derald Fretts Memorial Bursary pays tribute to the immense love, passion, and dedication Derald Fretts bestowed upon students, education, and the Alberta community. In honour of his remarkable impact, this bursary has been established to reward students and elevate their success with an annual award of $500.
Derald’s illustrious 32-year teaching career began at Crescent Heights High School (1973-1991) and continued to shine at Ernest Manning High School (1991-1997). In 1995, he achieved recognition as a finalist for the Excellence in Teaching Awards. Derald’s significant contributions extended beyond the classroom as well, culminating in his role as the Coordinator of Corporate Partnerships at the Calgary Board of Education’s downtown office (1997-2005). In 1997, he was honoured with the esteemed Mayor’s Excellence Award for “excellence in the promotion of Partnerships.”
We are very excited to be able to honour Derald’s memory as a well-loved Calgary teacher and continue to support his legacy of inspiring and elevating students’ successes. Each year, we will proudly present one deserving individual with the Derald Fretts Memorial Bursary.
The Calgary Flames
Ambassadors Bursary
The Calgary Flames Ambassadors are excited to offer a bursary in support of students in need who are currently pursuing their career in the skilled trades.
Calgary Flames Ambassadors Bursary Student Criteria:
- Currently registered in apprenticeship and enrolled technical training at a college, polytechnic institution, or industry training provider, within 100km radius of Calgary, AB.
- Has one or more dependents
- Submits a 250 word paragraph as outlined in the bursary application
*Applicants must provide proof of enrollment in their application
The goal of the Calgary Flames Ambassadors Bursary is to support and remove barriers for apprentices. This bursary is available to anyone who is pursuing their journeyperson status at any level of technical training, and a maximum of one bursary per year will be awarded. The $1,000 bursary can be used to pay for living, education, and work-related expenses such as rent, bills, groceries, gas, books, tools, boots, safety gear, etc. while in school for apprenticeship education.
The Calgary Flames Ambassadors are a group of approximately 50 business individuals who represent the Calgary Flames in the community and support various fundraising initiatives for the Calgary Flames Foundation charity.
The group was originally created in 1998 when a handful of passionate fans and business leaders bounded together to help bolster season ticket sales during a particularly challenging stretch for the team, known then as “Save the Flames.” The group evolved and became involved in various Flames initiatives, and the term “Ambassador” was coined in 2002.
Since then, they have grown to include business leaders from across Calgary, united by a common passion for the Calgary Flames and a desire to give back to the community through volunteerism and philanthropy. The Ambassadors’ marquee event is the annual Celebrity Poker Tournament, and we’re heavily involved in various other fundraising initiatives such as the Paint the Town Red luxury dining experience, past Celebrity Roasts, galas and various other community events in support of the Calgary Flames Foundation.
The Foundation supports various deserving initiatives in education, health & wellness and amateur/grassroots sports, including the Rotary Flames House, Kids Cancer Care Foundation, YMCA Grade 6 Free Membership Program, KidSport Calgary Even Strength Program, and various post-secondary scholarships.
The Calgary Flames Ambassadors have helped raise over $8 million to date for the Foundation, and we’re proud to support positive change in the lives of thousands of Southern Albertans every year.
For more information on our amazing cause, please visit: https://calgaryflamesfoundation.com
