Students selected for the Sustainability & Innovation Scholarship Awards should meet the following Criteria:
Hilltop Awards and Bursaries Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for an Award a student must:
- be pursuing studies in Alberta in the upcoming school year;
- be living in Alberta;
- be a resident of Alberta for at least 1 year; and
- demonstrate:
- financial need to pursue the desired course of education:
- community involvement in a role with responsibilities (as a volunteer, an artist, on a sports team, etc.); and
- a desire to apply learning to working in and improving Alberta.
Additional Criteria for the Sustainability & Innovation Scholarship Awards includes:
Academic Enrollment
Be enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in architecture, engineering, construction management, building science, urban planning, sustainability, or a related discipline in an Alberta post-secondary.
Academic Standing
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent.
Area of Focus
Demonstrate a clear academic and/or professional focus on one or more of the following:
▪High-performance and net-zero energy building design
▪Indoor environmental quality and occupant health
▪Sustainable materials and construction methods
▪Building performance analytics and energy modeling
▪Renewable energy integration in buildings
▪Post-occupancy evaluation and operational efficiency
Leadership and Engagement
Exhibit leadership or active participation in student organizations, community projects, research, or internships related to sustainable or healthy building practices.
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