Lois Hole Humanities and Social Science Scholarship

Description of the Award

In honor of Lois Hole, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta from February 2000 to January 2005. The scholarship recognizes student leadership and community service which exemplify the principles the late Lieutenant Governor believed in and lived.

Conditions of Eligibility

An applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this award: • Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (visa students are not eligible) and an Alberta Resident • Have a GPA of 3.6 or greater and completed 15 AU credits • Full-time enrollment in the second or subsequent year of post-secondary study in an AU undergraduate arts or social science degree program • Submission of the fully completed application form and required reference letter to the AU Student Awards Unit.

Selection Criteria

The scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional merit without regard to financial need. The emphasis for award selection includes: • active participation and significant service towards the betterment of community, • demonstrated leadership skills, • excellent academic merit, and • a solid reference.