- The applicant is between 17 and 35 years of age.
- The applicant has been a resident of the Columbia Valley for a minimum of five (5) years in their Kindergarten- Grade 12 years.
- Applicants are eligible to obtain a maximum of two (2) student awards (may be in non-subsequent years). Repeat applicants must have submitted a Letter of Impact for the first award by the deadline date (Deadline is January 31 for awards granted in the Spring Cycle and August 31 for awards granted in the Fall Cycle).
- This grant award is not intended for youth eligible or registered in the public school system.
- Currently attending, or planning to attend and accepted by, any accredited post-secondary institution in Canada (or internationally) for the purposes of education, trades/skills training or upgrading education.