Dr. Gary McPherson was a renowned advocate for people with disabilities. He devoted himself to inspiring leadership and bringing out the best in everyone. He was a member of the Order of Canada, the Alberta Order of Excellence and both the Edmonton and Alberta Sports Halls of Fame. The Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, especially in the area of disability, and/or initiative to improve the conditions and lives of others. Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary program: undergraduate, professional, graduate, apprenticeship, diploma or certificate program at an eligible post-secondary institution. They must have shown outstanding leadership, especially in the area of disability, and/or initiative to improve the lives of other people while attending a publicly-funded post-secondary institution in Alberta. Applicants 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. Applicants must submit their application to the Student Awards Office at their school. They must submit a resume highlighting their leadership involvement and extra-curricular activities related to improving the lives of other people; and an essay. Applicants must contact their school for application deadlines. Selection is made on the basis of the role and contribution each student has made to their school as well as the documentation provided in the application. Please visit the award's website or contact the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund for more information.