Youth residing within the Municipality of Wood Buffalo can forward their application letter to apply for the scholarship by sending an e-mail to
dayenashmemorialfoundation@gmail.com
The applications will be forwarded to the board for consideration and review. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the application deadline is May 21, 2024.
Within your written application please include the following items: full name, current grade, current school, involvement in recreational and/or competitive sport, plans for post-secondary study or details on the sport academy program of interest.
Please also include an example of your leadership skills, volunteerism, and/or achievements.
Applicants with a letter of support from a parent, coach, teacher or mentor will be given preference. The letter should highlight your academic and athletic achievements. 200-300 words is an appropriate length.
Applicants requiring financial support for academic studies will be given precedence.