Alex Decoteau Award of Honour
Offered by Government of Alberta (Alberta Student Aid)
- Award
- $5,000 CAD
- Deadline
- Renewable
- Yes
Who can apply
- Residency
- AB
- Intended for
- Canadian Armed Forces members (Regular or Reserve) who actively served in designated military operations, or were permanently disabled through CAF training/service, immediate family (spouse/common-law partner or child) of a qualifying Canadian Armed Forces member, including where that member is deceased or permanently disabled
- Enrollment
- currently enrolled in a public post-secondary institution in Alberta
Conditions worth reading twice
This is a military-affiliated award, not a general Alberta student scholarship: eligible applicants are Canadian Armed Forces members (Regular or Reserve) who actively served in designated military operations or were permanently disabled through CAF training/participation, OR their spouse/common-law partner/child, including where the CAF member is deceased or permanently disabled. Applicant must also be currently enrolled in a public post-secondary institution in Alberta in a program leading to an academic credential. Required documents: completed application form, Member's Personnel Record Resume (MPRR), relationship documentation, and proof of disability or death (if applicable). Lifetime maximum of two awards per individual.
Keeping it after year one
Not a standard GPA-based renewal; an individual may receive this award a lifetime maximum of two times, reapplying and re-qualifying each year (annual application window is August 1 to October 31)
How to apply
Applications are handled by the provider, not by ScholarDuck. Check the deadline on their page before you start — deadlines move, and ours is only as fresh as our last check.
Common questions
When is the Alex Decoteau Award of Honour deadline?
October 31, 2026. That is the date ScholarDuck recorded from Government of Alberta (Alberta Student Aid)'s own page. Providers move deadlines without notice, so confirm it on Government of Alberta (Alberta Student Aid)'s page before you plan around it.
How much is the Alex Decoteau Award of Honour worth?
Up to $5,000 CAD. Government of Alberta (Alberta Student Aid) describes it as: $5,000 per award; up to 200 awards available annually; lifetime maximum of two awards per individual. This is the figure listed on the page ScholarDuck checked, not an estimate of what any one applicant receives.
Who is eligible for the Alex Decoteau Award of Honour?
Residency: AB. Intended for: Canadian Armed Forces members (Regular or Reserve) who actively served in designated military operations, or were permanently disabled through CAF training/service, immediate family (spouse/common-law partner or child) of a qualifying Canadian Armed Forces member, including where that member is deceased or permanently disabled. Enrollment: currently enrolled in a public post-secondary institution in Alberta. Those are the eligibility facts ScholarDuck recorded from Government of Alberta (Alberta Student Aid)'s page — a summary of what they publish, not their complete rules. Read their own page before you apply.
Is the Alex Decoteau Award of Honour renewable?
Yes. Not a standard GPA-based renewal; an individual may receive this award a lifetime maximum of two times, reapplying and re-qualifying each year (annual application window is August 1 to October 31). Renewal conditions are set by Government of Alberta (Alberta Student Aid) and can change — check their page for the current terms.
How do I apply for the Alex Decoteau Award of Honour?
Through Government of Alberta (Alberta Student Aid). ScholarDuck does not accept or forward applications. This page links to the Government of Alberta (Alberta Student Aid) page ScholarDuck checked, which is where their instructions live; open it, confirm the deadline and requirements there, and apply directly with them.
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