The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
Who can apply: Youth aged 14 to 24. Bronze starts at 14, Silver at 15 and Gold at 16, and you may enter at any level once you meet its minimum age. Registration is through an Award Unit under the Alberta, NWT and Nunavut operating authority.
Cost and deadline
Checked against the provider's page in Aug 2026.
Who can apply
About this program
A non-competitive award earned by logging hours in four areas: physical recreation, a skill, voluntary service and an adventurous journey, with a residential project added at Gold. It is the standard way to get formal, internationally recognized credit for the sport, clubs and volunteering you are already doing, and it is recognized in more than 130 countries. Over 4,000 young Albertans are enrolled. Bronze is presented by a community leader, Silver by the Lieutenant Governor and Gold by the Governor General or a member of the Royal Family.