The Dr. Robert and Anna Shaw Scholarship is named in honour of Dr. Robert and Anna Shaw, pioneers in the Sexsmith area. They were both willing to provide whatever assistance was needed to help others. Three awards of CAD $1,000 are available. Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary program related to agriculture, engineering, fine arts, health or the trades. They must demonstrate a high academic standing in Grade 12, and have graduated from an Alberta high school in the current academic year. Preference will be given to a graduate from Sexsmith Secondary School in the current academic year. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic excellence as calculated from the final standings received in five eligible Grade 12 courses as recorded on an official Alberta Transcript of High School Achievement. 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.