The Laurence Decore Awards for Student Leadership honours Mr. Laurence Decore, former Edmonton mayor and leader of the Alberta Liberal Party. The awards recognize post-secondary students who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and leadership to fellow students and to their community. Applicants must be involved in either student government or student societies, clubs or organizations, or involved in student organizations at the provincial or national level or in non-profit community organizations. They must also be in satisfactory academic standing as determined by the post-secondary institution. 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. Post-secondary institutions nominate eligible students for this award. There are a limited number of awards available to each school and application deadlines vary by school. Applicants must contact their school for information on the application deadline dates. Applicants must include with the application a detailed description of their involvement and accomplishments in student government or student societies, clubs or organizations, or student organizations at the provincial or national level or in non-profit community organizations. Selection will be made on the basis of involvement and accomplishments in student government or student societies, clubs or organizations, or student organizations at the provincial or national level, or in non-profit community organizations, and a letter of reference. Please visit the award's website or contact the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund for more information.