SCHOLARSHIPS
unique opportunities for local post-secondary students
David M Bayne Legacy Bursary
Supports post-secondary students facing barriers to advancing their tourism and hospitality careers in Banff National Park.
The David M. Bayne Legacy Fund supports post-secondary students facing barriers to advancing their tourism and hospitality careers in Banff National Park. The vision for the fund is to inspire students and celebrate the virtues David embodied – leadership, hard work, and professionalism.
The ideal candidate for this bursary is actively pursuing educational goals in the field of tourism and/or hospitality and has a demonstrated relationship (personal and/or professional) with Banff and Lake Louise. The candidate may be entering first year of post-secondary studies in this field or pursuing continuing education beyond that first year. The ideal candidate values leadership, hard work and professionalism.
For students pursuing post-secondary studies, with a focus on residents of Exshaw and Lac des Arcs. Learn more
Supports Bow Valley individuals striving to achieve big dreams and to live inspirationally.
Closed for 2025.
Supports Banff students actively pursuing educational goals that are practical and that will prepare the candidate for real world success. Learn more
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 Scholarship Recipients
DAVID M BAYNE LEGACY FUND BURSARY
Ashley Heydens
Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Management, University of Guelph
“I am so thankful to the David M Bayne Bursary and the opportunity it's given me to continue my university degree. I've made the most incredible memories in Banff, and I look forward to contributing further to the tourism industry.”
Cleo Ciciretto
Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality and Tourism Management with an emphasis in Lodging & Hotels
"I feel incredibly grateful to have received this bursary and for the opportunity to continue developing my skills in the hospitality industry. This support means so much as I embark upon my career in a field I am truly passionate about!"
Andrea Fisher
International Hotel Management technical program, Institut du Tourisme et d'Hôtellerie du Québec
“I am very grateful that I was chosen to receive this award to further my hospitality studies. I cannot wait to apply all that I have learned to towns like Banff and Canmore!”
Amrize Education Endowment
Ellie Thompson
Master of Science in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University
“I am extremely honoured to receive this scholarship from Lafarge (now ‘Amrize’) and the Banff Canmore Foundation, whose support allows me to pursue my thesis research and explore how wearable technologies can be used to improve rehabilitation and overall health."
Sydney Bennett
Bachelor of Education, Early Years Education, University of Lethbridge
“Receiving the Lafarge (now ‘Amrize’) Education Endowment is a tremendous help as I work toward my financial goals before starting university this fall. As I pursue a degree in education, this support not only allows me to focus more fully on my studies but also brings me one step closer to giving back to my community by helping inspire and educate future generations. I’m truly grateful for this opportunity.”
Jessia Carlos Arsenio
Juris Doctor, University of Calgary
“The prospect of returning to post-secondary studies after eight years was daunting initially. However, the enthusiastic support of my community has evaporated those anxieties. I owe a special thank you to the Lafarge (now ‘Amrize’) Education Endowment for their generous gift. I look forward to returning the favour through continued service to the Bow Valley.”
Olivia Martland
Bachelor of Social Sciences, University of Victoria
“It is such an honour to receive this scholarship to further my post-secondary education, and it has only deepened my motivation to continue giving back to my community. I’m incredibly grateful for this support and opportunity—it truly means so much to me. The Bow Valley is such an inspiring place, and I feel incredibly lucky to call it home and to be able to grow, learn, and build meaningful connections within this community.”
Christie Foreman and Christopher Wong Scholarship
River Shea Beattie
Advanced Care Paramedic Diploma, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
“Thank you for your generous support. This scholarship allows me to continue serving the Bow Valley while advancing my training as a paramedic. It brings stability to a demanding career and strengthens my long-term commitment to this amazing community.”
“I am grateful of the generosity of both the Christie Foreman and Christopher Wong Scholarship and the Banff Canmore Foundation. I owe so much of my development as a person and my current trajectory to Banff and its people—they have made me the man I am today. I look forward to repaying the many kindnesses I have been afforded with continued service to Banff and the Bow Valley.”
