The Canadian Oil Sands Network for Research and Development Scholarship recognizes the accomplishments of students in their final year of study at the undergraduate and graduate level and who are involved in projects that show commercial potential and/or relevance. Two scholarships of CAD $5,000 each are available. Applicants must be currently enrolled in their final year of study in a diploma, undergraduate degree, or graduate level program. They must be enrolled in a program of study relevant to oil sands technology development from mine or reservoir to tailings and remediation such as but not limited to Natural or Biological Sciences and Engineering. Applicants must also submit a summary of the project and its commercial potential; and a letter of support from at least one supervising professor or instructor, and if applicable a supporting letter by a sponsoring company. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident of Canada or Protected Person under Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; Visa students are not eligible. They must be an Alberta resident, and to be considered an Alberta resident one of the following conditions must apply: one parent, or legal guardian has maintained permanent residence in Canada for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies and be residing in Alberta; or Alberta is the last place the student has lived for 12 consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies; or the student's spouse or partner is an Alberta resident. Applications may be submitted through online or mail. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund for more information.