By Canadian Press

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP CONCERNS

Applications for Rutherford Scholarship open after being put on hold by province

Aug 7, 2019 | 7:05 AM

EDMONTON- Some students are facing uncertainty after changes were made to an application process for Government of Alberta scholarships and awards although the province’s largest scholarship has now opened for applications.

Applications are normally submitted in early August, but those for the 2019-2020 school year were not being made available for a few more months.

The Alberta Student Aid website says a major technology upgrade expected to be complete by late autumn will streamline the application and payment process for scholarships and awards.

One of the programs affected was the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship, a $40-million program that recognizes the academic achievement of high school students and is meant to encourage post-secondary studies.

The scholarship, which is named after Alberta’s first premier and minister of education, can be worth up to $2,500 per student.

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After concerns were raised on the weekend, Advanced Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says the Rutherford Scholarship is now accepting applications.

(CTV Edmonton-The Canadian Press)