The Dr. Russell Leskiw Memorial Scholarship at the University of Lethbridge was established to honor Dr. Russell Leskiw, who served as the university's first acting president in 1967. Dr. Leskiw played a pivotal role in the early development of the institution, including the establishment of the Faculty of Education, where he later served as dean. His doctoral research focused on long internships, a concept he integrated into the Faculty's programs, emphasizing practical experience for education students
Established in 1967, University of Lethbridge is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Lethbridge (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Alberta. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Calgary, Edmonton. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Alberta, University of Lethbridge (UofL) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Lethbridge (UofL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 52 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.