Dr. Gary McPherson was a renowned advocate for people with disabilities. He devoted himself to inspiring leadership and bringing out the best in everyone. He was a member of the Order of Canada, the Alberta Order of Excellence and both the Edmonton and Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. This scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, especially in the area of disability, and/or initiative to improve the conditions and lives of others.
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University of Lethbridge Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship (Alberta Scholarships Program)
Aim and Benefits of University of Lethbridge Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship (Alberta Scholarships Program)
$2,000 will be awarded to the recipient of the award
Requirements for University of Lethbridge Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship (Alberta Scholarships Program) Qualification
Applicants must:
- be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person (visa students are not eligible),
- be an Alberta resident. 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 twelve (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 twelve (12) consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies, or
- the student’s spouse/partner has maintained permanent residence in Alberta for 12 consecutive months prior to the person attending post-secondary studies.
- have shown outstanding leadership, especially in the area of disability, and/or initiative to improve the lives of other people while
attending a publicly-funded post-secondary institution in Alberta,
- be currently enrolled full-time at the University of Lethbridge in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
- continuing undergraduate students will have completed a minimum 24.0 credit hours in the previous fall/spring
- academic standing for continuing graduate students will be confirmed by the School of Graduate Studies as per the Academic Calendar
Application Deadline
February 3, 2025
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
University of Lethbridge on uleth.academicworks.ca to apply
- Applicants must provide a resume highlighting leadership involvement and other activities related to improving the lives of other people
- After reading the biography of Dr. Gary McPherson (see below), submit an essay detailing examples of how the applicant has demonstrated leadership, especially in the area of disability, and/or initiative to improve the lives of others (1,000 words maximum)
- Provide a reference
For more details, visit University of Lethbridge Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship (Alberta Scholarships Program) webpage
