The Osvita Academic Achievement Award for Youth recognizes students with demonstrated academic achievement and whose initiatives have enriched the Ukrainian Canadian community.

Award value: up to $1000

Eligibility criteria:

• Southern Alberta resident
• Youth 16-24 years of age
• Letter of acceptance from an accredited institution (if available)
• High academic achievement verified with transcripts
• Personal Statement, including specific examples of applicant’s involvement in and enrichment of the Ukrainian community
• Two references

The Osvita Academic Achievement Award for Adults recognizes mature students participating in post-secondary or graduate studies with demonstrated academic achievement and whose initiatives have enriched the Ukrainian Canadian community.

Award value: up to $1000

Eligibility criteria:

• Southern Alberta resident
• Letter of acceptance from accredited institution for graduate or second degree studies or enrollment in professional and/or continuing education programs
• High academic achievement verified with transcripts (if available)
• Personal Statement, including specific examples of involvement in and enrichment of the Ukrainian community
• Two references

The Newcomer Award serves to provide financial assistance for training and education for new Canadians of Ukrainian descent.

Award value: up to $1000

Eligibility criteria:

• Southern Alberta resident
• Recent immigration to Canada (within the past 2 years)
• Transcripts from recent studies or previous training programs (if available)
• Proof of acceptance into an apprenticeship program or school courses
• Personal Statement, including intent for use of funds, vocational direction and participation in Calgary’s Ukrainian community
• Two references

The Osvita Youth Leadership Award recognizes youth demonstrating skills in guidance, collaboration, commitment and cultural development in their community activities.

Award value: up to $1000

Eligibility criteria:

• Southern Alberta resident
• Youth 16-24 years of age
• Letter of acceptance from an accredited post-secondary institution (including apprenticeship and pre-vocational studies)
• Personal Statement outlining participation in activities demonstrating the above values; activities may directly or indirectly involve the Ukrainian community
• Two references

The John Karapinka Arts Award recognizes those persons demonstrating creativity and excellence in the arts. Eligible art forms include dance, vocal and instrumental music, visual arts, literature.

Joe Karapinka (1935-2016) was born in Lanigan, Saskatchewan and moved to Calgary in 1960. He had a long and productive career at IBM. Joe retired at age 53. He then became very active with St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church and the Ukrainian Canadian Professional Business Association. He also produced “Echoes of Ukraine” for cable T.V., which remains a vital local newscast for Ukrainians in Calgary.

Award value: up to $1000

Eligibility criteria:

• Southern Alberta resident
• Personal Statement outlining artistic background and the contribution that the applicant’s participation in the chosen field of the arts has made to the Ukrainian and/or broader Canadian communities
• Portfolio sample of 2-3 items; if performing arts, reference the performances and/or send video
• Two references

The UCPBA Calgary Language Award serves to support students enrolled in Ukrainian language immersion programs offered through classes or distance learning.

Award value: up to $1000 

Eligibility criteria:

• Southern Alberta resident
• Personal Statement, including goals of enrolling in the program
• Letter of acceptance to the program
• Two references