Town of Athabasca

The Town of Athabasca is pleased to offer the Dr. Josephine M. Brown Memorial Scholarship in honour of Dr. Josephine M. Brown, a long-time resident of Athabasca who made significant contributions to the community through her service as a physician and Town Councillor.

This annual scholarship recognizes academic excellence, personal achievement, leadership, and community involvement.

Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Number of Awards: One annually
Application Deadline: May 1st

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Dr. Josephine M. Brown Memorial Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a current Grade 12 student graduating from Edwin Parr Composite High School in Athabasca or a past graduate of the school.

• Have been accepted into or be currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program that leads directly to an eligible medical, dental, or healthcare profession listed in Appendix A of the application.

• Meet the applicable academic requirements outlined below.

Academic Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• Current Grade 12 students: Must have achieved an average of at least 85% during Grade 11 and have no Grade 12 marks below 75% prior to final examinations.

• Past graduates: Must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, or 75%, or a B+, for at least three consecutive terms at an accredited college or university.

Applicants must already have been accepted into an eligible post-secondary program. Simply intending to pursue an eligible healthcare profession in the future does not qualify. General undergraduate programs, such as a Bachelor of Science, are not eligible unless the program itself leads directly to an eligible profession.

Application Requirements

A complete application must include:

1. Completed Application Form

2. Three Letters of Reference describing the applicant's character, achievements, leadership, work ethic, and involvement in school or the community.

3. Personal Essay of no more than two pages describing the applicant's achievements, school and community involvement, leadership experience, personal qualities, and suitability for the scholarship.

4. Proof of Acceptance or Enrolment in an eligible post-secondary program.

5. Official Academic Transcripts:

   • Current Grade 12 students must provide Grade 11 and Grade 12 transcripts.

   • Past graduates must provide transcripts covering at least three consecutive terms.

Selection Process

The Scholarship Committee, consisting of three Town Councillors, will review all applications and supporting documentation. Applications will be evaluated based on academic performance, personal achievements, extracurricular and community involvement, leadership, work ethic, personal essay, and letters of reference.

The Scholarship Committee may choose to interview some or all applicants.

Applicants will be notified of the results by May 30. The Scholarship Committee's decision is final.

How to Apply

The completed application and all supporting documentation must be received by May 1st.

Applications may be submitted by mail, drop-off, or email:

Dr. Josephine M. Brown Memorial Scholarship Committee
Town of Athabasca
4705 49 Avenue
Athabasca, AB T9S 1B7

Email: town@athabasca.ca

[Download the Dr. Josephine M. Brown Memorial Scholarship Application]

Previous Scholarship Recipients

The Town of Athabasca is proud to recognize the recipients of the Dr. Josephine M. Brown Memorial Scholarship.

Click here for the application.