The Foundation provides young curlers with the financial opportunity to further expand and refine their curling abilities and accomplishments.  This fund is made possible through the cooperation of all the governing curling bodies in the Provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan and friends of curlers everywhere.

Curlers who are 20 years of age or under as of December 31 in the year of application may apply for the grants. Curlers who are attending high school or post-secondary education are encouraged to apply. For more specific information refer to the Selection Criteria.

In order to apply: you must complete all sections of the application form and return it to the applicable Governing Curling Body in your area:

Applications must be received by the Governing Curling Body in your area no later than March 31.  Associations are listed below.

Northern Alberta Curling Association
#110, 9440 - 49 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2M9
Phone: (780) 440-4270 Fax: (780) 463-4519
Email naca @ planet.eon.net

Southern Alberta Curling Association
720 - 3rd Street NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N9
Phone: (403) 246-9300 Fax: (403) 246-9349
Email curlsaca @ telusplanet.net

Peace Curling Association
Box 265
Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 3A4
Phone: (780) 532-4782 Fax: (780) 538-2486
Email peaccurl @ telusplanet.net

Saskatchewan Curling Association
2205 Victoria Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 0S4
Phone: (306) 780-9202 Fax: (306) 780-9404
Email curling @ saskcurl.com

The Hec Gervais Academic & Curling Scholarship winners will be chosen by the Board of Directors in April of each year.

Please contact your Governing Curling Association with any questions or concerns.

1. For the purpose of athlete selection, the scholarship foundation defines elite athletes as follows:
   "Alberta and Saskatchewan athletes whose performance standard ranks them at the international level, and athletes with national level potential."
   
   
2. Curling Criteria
   1. Must have competed in Junior Men's or Women's, High School, Winter Games, or Mixed competitions.
   2. Must have illustrated above average interest, skill, dedication, and sportsmanship to, and promotion of curling.
   3. Must be a member in good standing with the applicable Governing Curling Body.
   4. Recipients must be actively curling the same year that they win the award.
      
      
3. Other Criteria
   1. Must be age 20 or less as of December 31 in the year of application.
      
   2. Must be striving to achieve gainful life skills consistent with the sportsmanship and philosophy of the curling fraternity.
      
   3. Must be a valued' contributing member of a curling club' school and/or community.
      
   4. Attend (or have attended) a Level One Technical Course during the upcoming season' if possible.
      
   5. Application forms are to be submitted to the governing curling body for your area no later than March 31st. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
      
   6. The number of awards and value of each will be determined by the Hec Gervais Academic & Curling Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors.