Hec Gervais Academic and Curling Scholarship

The Hec Gervais Academic & Curling Scholarships have been available to young curlers since 1999. The foundation was established to honor Hec Gervais  a curling legend. Scholarship recipients mirror his accomplishments in curling and contributions to his community.

Established to reflect Hec’s values and beliefs of a strong education, competitiveness and community leadership – the foundation is made possible by the support of curlers and our cooperation with Curling Alberta.

Each year, The Hec Gervais Academic & Curling Scholarship Foundation supports Alberta’s young curlers through scholarships and funds youth curling supporting tomorrow’s legends, today.

Scholarships are awarded annually and the application deadline is midnight May 31 of the year in which you are applying.

Please click below to learn more about Hector’s life, access the application form, and take a look at past recipients

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP Who is eligible to apply?

• Youth curlers who are a member in good standing with Curling Alberta and who qualify to play in the next sanctioned U20 season may apply for the scholarship. Curlers who are attending high school or post-secondary education are encouraged to apply.

Amount of the Scholarship

• The Foundation will award up to three $3000 scholarships.

How do I apply?

• In order to apply, you must complete all sections of the application form and submit it online, including transcript of marks and a maximum of 3 references. Applications must be received via the online submission form no later than May 31st. You will receive confirmation that your application has been submitted successfully.

When are the recipients chosen?

The Hec Gervais Academic & Curling Scholarship winners will be chosen by the selection panelists in May of each year.

Hec Gervais Academic & Curling Scholarship Foundation Criteria:

• Recipients must be actively curling in Alberta OR be an outstanding member within the Alberta curling community.
• Must be a member in good standing with Curling Alberta.
• Must have illustrated above average interest, skill, dedication, and sportsmanship to, and promotion of curling.
• Must be eligible to compete in sanctioned U20 competitions in the upcoming season.
• Must be striving to achieve gainful life skills consistent with the sportsmanship and philosophy of the curling fraternity.
• Must be a valued contributing member of a curling club, school and/or community.
• Applications must be received via the online submission form no later than May 31st in the calendar year which you are applying. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• The number of awards and value of each will be determined by the Hec Gervais Academic and Curling Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors.
• Scholarships are paid directly to a recipient’s post-secondary institution.
• Where a recipient is not attending post-secondary, funds will be held until the recipient is accepted into a post-secondary institution.
• A recipient whose award is deferred, must contact the Foundation to update post-secondary registration information. The Foundation will make reasonable efforts to maintain contact with a deferred award recipient.
• If a deferred recipient ages out of eligibility criteria, the Hec Gervais Academic and Curling Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors has the right to revoke a deferred award.