Scholarship Information
🎓 CUSA Annual Anniversary Scholarship - Applications Open AUGUST 12th, 2026!
We’re excited to welcome your applications for the CUSA Annual Anniversary Scholarship — a proud tradition since 2020, established to commemorate our association’s 40th anniversary. This scholarship is designed to support and inspire soccer players, coaches, and officials in their academic and athletic journeys.
Application Period:
Submit your application on or before September 7TH, 2026.
💰 Scholarship Details:
- Four (4) scholarships available
- Each valued at $2,000
📌 Eligibility Criteria:
To apply, you must meet the following:
- Be a current or former CUSA member (or have a parent who is), with at least one full season of participation or officiating.
- Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate, graduate, or professional program at a recognized Alberta post-secondary institution.
- High school applicants must have confirmed admission; current post-secondary students must have maintained satisfactory academic standing in the previous academic year.
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership and potential to contribute meaningfully to the sport of soccer.
- Not have received this scholarship in the past 12 months.
Athletic Performance:
Please include details such as:
- Club, school, or collegiate team involvement
- CUSA participation (yours or your parent’s)
- Notable achievements: league results, provincial/national appearances, etc.
🤝 Community Involvement:
Highlight your volunteer work over the past 3 years, including:
- Roles and responsibilities
- Time commitment
- Reference contact information
📄 Reference Letters:
Submit up to three (current within the last 24 months.) letters from individuals familiar with your soccer, academic, or community involvement.
📥 How to Apply:
- Access the application here: APPLICATION
- Submit your completed application via email to stats@cusa.ab.ca
- Deadline of September 7TH, 2026 by close of business.
On behalf of the CUSA Board and Team, we want to say a special thanks to the Villains Alumni for their generosity in financially supporting the CUSA Annual Anniversary Scholarship Program.
THE RECIPIENTS FOR 2025 ARE:
Emily G.
Brady dC.
Maxwell H
Valentina M
