Keyera Energy - Peter J. Renton Memorial Scholarship

The Keyera Energy Peter J. Renton Memorial Scholarship rewards and encourages Alberta students to pursue full-time studies in a post-secondary program in a field related to the energy sector. 

Established in memory of Peter J. Renton who, during a career in the energy sector that spanned 40 years, recognized that environmental protection, social responsibility and a competent and experienced workforce are essential components of a successful business. He also believed in lifelong learning that builds upon education and experience.

This scholarship is funded through the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund.

Value

Two scholarships of $3,000

Eligibility Criteria

Preference will be given to the previous year's recipient(s) providing the recipient(s) maintains a 3.0 GPA, out of 4, in their previous year of study (with a minimum course load of three courses per term). 

Applicants must:

• be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Canada or Protected Person under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, (Visa students are not eligible),
• be an Alberta resident, and to be considered an Alberta resident one of the following conditions must apply:
  • one parent, or legal guardian has maintained permanent residence in Canada for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies and be residing in Alberta, or
  • Alberta is the last place the student has lived for 12 consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies, or
  • the student's spouse/partner is an Alberta resident.
• have completed the requirements for high school graduation in Alberta,
• be enrolled full-time in a publicly funded Alberta post-secondary institution in Alberta in the first or second year of a degree/diploma program in a field of study supporting the energy sector, including but not limited to: business, communications, sciences and engineering, technical programs and information technology, and
• have maintained a 3.0 grade point average (GPA), out of 4.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit to Alberta Student Aid:

• a completed application form
• an official post-secondary transcript, if in the second year of their program

Your transcript(s) must have an official signature or seal indicating that the transcript paper is issued by your school/institution. Photocopies and/or faxed copies are not accepted. Post-secondary students must contact their school to request their official transcripts.

You must also submit the following supporting documentation:

• An essay reflecting on your community service, employment, leadership, and academic achievement and describe how your chosen field of study relates to the energy sector. Reflect on what your plans are when you graduate and how they relate to the energy sector.

Apply online

All students must have a verified account to access the Alberta Student Aid system. For help creating your account, see Create your Student Aid Account and check out the step-by-step instructions and video.

Your personal data also stays better protected with 2-Step Verification in place on your provincial government Alberta.ca Account. Learn more at Alberta.ca Account Security.

Keep access to your account information:
Student Aid recommends you use your personal email address, rather than your school email address, to create and verify your Alberta Student Aid account.

Apply with a paper application

• Application - Keyera Energy - Peter J. Renton Memorial Scholarship

Deadline

Apply for this scholarship between August 1 and October 31.

The award will be issued after Alberta Student Aid confirms full-time enrolment at a post-secondary institution.  

Selection Process

Recipients will be selected by Alberta Student Aid based on a combination of community service, employment, leadership and/or academic achievement.