Thanks to AMA’s School Garden Studio bursary this winter, we’re happy announce that a new crop of grade 7 teachers have been awarded the seed money they need to foster garden projects at their schools. In total, nearly $92,000 will be shared through the winter 2025 bursary program. AMA’s School Garden Studio bursary is proudly funded by the AMA Community Foundation and its donors, who, like us, believe in the power of nurturing growth—both in gardens and in young minds.
This bursary is a testament to the incredible vision they’ve shared for their students and school community. So, congratulations to the following schools:
| Alexander Forbes The Academy | Fairview Colony School | Marshall Springs School |
| Ashmont School | Filipino Language and Culture School of Edmonton (FLCSE) | Maskwacis Cree Junior High School |
| BCS@Home | Foothills Academy Society | Mount Royal School |
| Calgary Girls Charter School | Fort McMurray Composite HS | Paul Rowe Jr. Sr. High |
| Carmangay School | George Freeman School | Rycroft School |
| Colonel Irvine School | Gilbert Paterson Middle School | Smith School |
| Colonel Macleod School | Glamorgan School | St. Michael School |
| Covenant Christian School | Grow Learning Pods | St. Patrick Catholic School |
| Dene Tha’ Community School | Guthrie School | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School |
| Dr. Martha Cohen | H. E. Bourgoin Middle School | Thorhild Central School |
| E2 Academy | Heritage Christian Academy | Three Hills School |
| Ecole Dr. Bernard Brosseau School | Hillcrest School | Veteran School |
| Ecole Lacombe Junior High School | Holy Family School | Westglen School |
| Ecole St. Joseph | Louis St. Laurent | Wolf Creek Colony School |
| Edwin Parr Composite School | Luminosus Academy | Youngstown School |
We want to thank everyone who took the time to apply for this bursary. If you didn’t receive a bursary this round or missed the deadline, the great news is that we’ll be accepting new submissions in fall 2025.
In the meantime, we invite everyone to keep exploring the growing collection of resources available within the studio. From the teaching library to grant listings to community conversations, there are countless ways to bring the School Garden Studio into your classroom. We’re nurturing not just gardens but also hope, collaboration, and a brighter future for our young Albertans.
We can’t wait to see the incredible things you and your students accomplish!
