Jason Lang Scholarship 2024: Requirements & How to Apply

The Jason Lang scholarship program was established to honor Jason Lang, a 17-year-old student who died on April 28, 1999, from a school shooting at Columbine High School, Alberta.

You may think getting a grand is not a big deal, but consider how many students have benefitted from this scholarship program since its birth. The Lang Scholarship recognizes and rewards Alberta post-secondary students for their academic achievements and encourages them to continue in their undergraduate or professional program of study.

The Government of Alberta funds the scholarships in conjunction with Alberta Student Aid. This organization offers scholarships, grants, and loans to Alberta’s post-secondary students.

This article discussed Lang’s scholarship requirements, how to apply, its worth, and the closing date.

Jason Lang Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

• You must be a permanent resident of Canada, a Canadian Citizen, or a Protected Person.
• You/your parent/partner must have maintained permanent residence in Alberta for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before commencing post-secondary studies.
• You are expected to have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale based on an 80% full course load in the previous terms.
• You must be enrolled full-time in the second or subsequent year of an undergraduate degree program at a publicly funded Alberta post-secondary institution.
• You must not be a recipient of the Louise Mckinney scholarship program.
• You must not be enrolled in a 1-year certificate program.
• Applicant must not have received 3 Jason Lang Scholarships.
• Protected persons, including convention refugees, must submit a copy of their SIN (Social Insurance Number) card and the notice of decision or Verification of Status document (VOS).
• Alberta Student Number (ASN) and Social Insurance Number (SIN) are generally required.

How many times can you receive Jason Lang?

You can receive the scholarship a maximum of 3 times. Anything above this, and you won’t be able to get it. There are other similar scholarships, so it shouldn’t be a problem.

Don’t try to game the system. You may be blacklisted from applying for other scholarships offered by Alberta Student Aid. If you are searching for other opportunities, you can check them out below.

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How to apply for the Jason Lang Scholarship

1. Download the application form online (use the link below)
2. Print the form out since you are going to submit it offline.
3. Fill in your personal, citizenship, and residency information.
4. Fill in your post-secondary institution enrolment information.
5. Fill in the information for your previous academic year and sign in the area provided.
6. Review your application to make sure the information you filled in is accurate. If you make mistakes, you can always print a new form.
7. Submit your completed application form to the Student Awards Office at your educational institution.

Incorrect details will cause your form processing to be delayed, so make sure you review it before submitting your application. The form and all supporting documentation, such as high school transcript, must be submitted before the deadline.

The closing date for the Jason Lang scholarship application is September 15, 2024, for the Fall, and January 15, 2024, for the Winter. Eligible applicants who have not been nominated will be notified a month after the scholarship deadline.

How long does it take to receive the Jason Lang Scholarship?

It would take about 30 days to receive the scholarship. Payment will be made in December for the fall term and in March for the winter term.

If you were part of the winners and haven’t received the payment for over a month, you may want to take a chill pill before contacting the scholarship board.

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