The Alex Decoteau Award of Honour recognizes and rewards Canada's Armed Forces Members and their immediate families by supporting their pursuit of post-secondary studies in Alberta. Awards of CAD $5,000 each are available. Canadian Armed Forces members must be a returning soldier who: actively served in designated military operations in the Canadian Armed Forces (Regular or Reserves); or was permanently disabled as a result of participation in the Canadian Armed Forces training. An applicant who is a family member of a Canadian Armed Forces member must be a spouse/common-law partner or child of a Canadian Armed Forces soldier who: actively served in designated military operations in the Canadian Armed Forces (Regular or Reserves); or is deceased or permanently disabled while serving or as a result of a designated military operation or participation in Canadian Armed Forces training. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in a post-secondary program leading to an academic credential. All applicants must submit a Member's Personnel Record Resume (MPRR) for verification of military service dates and designated military operation; and documentation showing relationship to the Canadian Armed Forces member, if not identified on the MPRR. Canadian Armed Forces members must submit proof of disability, if applicable. Family members of a Canadian Armed Forces member must submit proof of death or disability, if applicable. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund for more information.