A REMINDER TO STUDENTS & PARENTS:
It's never too early to start preparing yourself to apply for student awards!
TIPS ON APPLYING FOR STUDENT AWARDS
from Richmond Academy Guidance can be found HERE
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NOVA SCOTIA STUDENT ASSISTANCE (Student Loans)
THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR GRADS 2022 will open in May!!
For info about student loans, visit the website at:
http://novascotia.ca/studentassistance
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STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS: Nova Scotia's leading source for finding scholarship money:
STUDENTSCHOLARSHIPS.ORG: Nova Scotia high school students are encouraged to apply to any of the 10 scholarships from the Nova Scotia Scholarships Newsletter.
Posters for all scholarships can be found at: http://www.studentscholarships.org/2014scholarships.php If you are interested in a more comprehensive list of scholarship opportunities, please visit: http://www.studentscholarships.org
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ScholarTree
Scholarships Made Simple. The best place to find scholarships or start a scholarship program in Canada! To help with students prepare and transition to post-secondary life we have launched the ScholarTree Blog.
University students write the blog because we want the information to be as relevant to current student life as possible.
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INTRODUCING 'YCONIC' - formerly 'Student Awards':
Canada's free scholarship matching service for financial assistance.
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GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ABORIGINAL BURSARIES SEARCH TOOL:
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada have information on over 750 bursaries.
Aboriginal students are encouraged to visit their website: www.aandc.gc.ca/bursaries
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SCHOLARSHIPS CANADA: Canada's scholarship website for scholarships, bursaries and grants. Also has information about student loans, applications, and budget planning.
http://scholarshipscanada.com/
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ACADEMIC INVEST: For grant, scholarship and bursary funding, as well as employment and internship opportunities, news and information pertaining to students.
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Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)
Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards Page:
https://www.nscc.ca/admissions/scholarships_and_bursaries/student-awards/default.aspx
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Note: When required to send a TRANSCRIPT of your marks with a bursary or scholarship application, ALWAYS give the MOST RECENT update of your marks, or you may be eliminating yourself from consideration for that award.
ALL SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES ARE LISTED IN THE FOLLOWING SOURCE ORDER:
Community, Post-Secondary, Provincial, and National
COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES
Community Foundation Scholarships various scholarships. Information
CUPE local 8920 Information
Royal Canadian Legion Br 47 May 1, 2022 Information
Charles Forest Co-op Arichat - Parent/guardian must be a member. Sign up sheet is in Guidance Office by Karen's desk. Due - April 13, 2022
Brian J Samson Bursary - In a 500 word essay, please demonstrate how you exemplify the bursary mission statement. Pass in to Denise Chiasson no later than April 25, 2022 at 8:40am - Criteria and Mission statement
Father (Pere) Vincent de Paul Council 14280 - John Walter Martell Memorial Bursary May 30, 2022 Information
St. Peter's and area Lions Club May 30, 2022 Information
Retired Teacher Organization Richmond Branch May 30, 2022 Information
St. Joseph's Credit Union - Please sign the list at the Guidance office if you or your parent/guardian is a member of the St. Joseph's Credit Union - April 26, 2022
Reverend Melvin Finlay Award - Information Application Dur May 20,2022 8:40 am.
SHELBY GERRIOR MEMORIAL BURSARY - Information May 20, 2022
RICHMOND LOCAL NSTU STUDENT BURSARY Information May 20, 2022
Premium Seafoods Please sign the sheet in the Guidance Area (at Karen's desk) if someone in your Immediate family (mother/father/ brother/sister/grandparent) is an employee of Premium Seafoods - May 10, 2022
Louisdale Lions Club Information May 13, 2022 at Noon
Legion Br 110 L'Ardoise - Information May 31, 2022
L'Ardoise Mens Club Information May 20, 2022
Freddie MacNeil Information May 6, 2022 (All applicants must have participated in the Strait Richmond Minor Hockey System at one time, be in good academic standing and be active in community volunteer work.)
Nelson Burke Memorial - May 27, 2022 Students send letters to Carters stating their future plans and why they are deserving of this bursary. Students can apply for the bursary by email or mail:
Gloria Carter
8493 West Bay Hwy
St. Peter’s, NS
B0E 3B0
Text : 902-302-9541
email: glarren@gmail.com (Nelson Burke Memorial Bursary in the subject)
Holy Angels Parish Bursary - May 20, 2022 - Sign up sheet is in Guidance Office (student must be from Parish of Holy Guardian Angels
IFIT CENTER OF L'ISLE MADAME SCHOLARSHIP - May 31, 2022 Information
Little Anse Sampson's Cove Social Action Centre - Application form June 16, 2022
St Joseph's CWL (Petit de Grat) Bursary - Please sign the form in the Guidance office if your mom/grandmother is a member. June 13, 2022
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PROVINCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES
Honouring Mi'kmaw Roots Summer Student, Casual April 30, 2022 Information
Nova Scotia Association of Realtors April 22, 2022. Information
Nova Scotia Energy & Mines Scholarship Program: May 6, 2022 Information (Applications for University and Community College)
Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation: May 1, 2022 Information
Nova Scotia Power and Emera Scholarship and Bursary program April 20, 2022 Nova Scotia Power applications Emera applications
Divert NS Champions of the Environment Scholarship 2022 May 1, 2022 Information
Grow where you've planted - April 30, 2022 Information
Agriculture Scholarships - Information
Pat Lord Award - May 13, 2022 Information
Nova Scotia Talent Trust - May1, 2022 Information
Solve your debts.com bursary - May 13, 2022 Information
DEADLINE(S): Various - see individual opportunities
Atlantic Indigenous Mentorship Program Information May 13, 2022
Joanne Kohout Memorial Bursary Application May 31, 2022
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NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES
TD Scholarship: Nov 15, 2021 Information
Storwell Burary for Foster Children is offering an annual bursary of $2,000 in support of foster children to help them attend post-secondary schools and to offer a hand up as they make their way forward in life. September 1, 2022. Poster with criteria or Application
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ANNUAL POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES
NSCC SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & AWARDS: This year, NSCC have opened their Entrance Awards applications much sooner than in the past -- in fact, they're currently LIVE. They offer 26 entrance awards (two per campus) to recognize outstanding students entering an NSCC certificate or diploma program directly from a Nova Scotia high school. These awards financially support students who demonstrate outstanding leadership in their communities as well as academic achievement.
The entrance awards application period is November 1 – March 15 each year for students entering NSCC programs in the following academic year.
More information on these awards can be found at the following link: www.nscc.ca/entranceawards
DEADLINE: March 15, 2022
CAPE BRETON UNIVERSITY (CBU) SCHOLARSHIPS: Students MUST APPLY for these scholarships - they are NOT automatically entered when applying for admissions. There are Major Entrance Scholarships. For more information and to find application forms, visit www.cbu.ca/scholarships
DEADLINE: March 2022
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DALHOUSIE 'General Entrance Award Application': ________________________________________________________________________________________________
SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS:
IMPORTANT ADMISSIONS CHANGE – Students will now only require one Grade 12 Science as opposed to two Grade 12 Sciences in the past in order to be admissible into the Science program. That Grade 12 Science course can be either Chemistry 12, Biology 12, Physics 12 or Computer Programming 12.
IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP CHANGE – Scholarship deadline is now March 1 as opposed to March 15 in previous years. For more information, please go to http://www.smu.ca/academics/scholarships/scholarships-entrance-awards.html
DEADLINE: March 1st, 2022
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STFX GENERAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS: StFX is founded on the values of academic excellence, leadership, and service to others. The StFX National Entrance Scholarship Program reflects these qualities by recognizing students’ achievements and assisting them financially in their efforts to obtain a quality education. Eligible students are automatically considered for an entrance scholarship when they apply, if they have at least an 85%+ average in the courses required for their desired program. More detailed information, please go to: https://stfx.ca/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/scholarships/nova-s...
DEADLINE: Admission application recieved by March 1, 2022
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY CIBC Scholastic Award: This award was established by CIBC as part of their commitment to making a difference in communities through sponsorships with strategic focus on youth and education. This $4000 bursary is open to all Canadian citizens from any province or territory in Canada. This bursary will be awarded to a student demonstrating financial need and also leadership achievements in community and high school as reflected by their extracurricular activities. Two letters of reference are required, at least one of which must be from the applicant’s high school guidance counsellor or a high school teacher. This bursary requires a minimum high school average of 80% to be considered for the award and has the potential to be renewable in subsequent years of study at StFX. Applications are available in guidance.
DEADLINE: TBD for 2018-19 Post-Secondary Year
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UNIVERSITY OF KING'S COLLEGE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS: Apply to King’s by March 1 to be automatically considered for a general entrance scholarship, valued between $500 and $3500:
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80-84.9%: $500
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85-89.9%: $2000
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90-94.9%: $2500
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95%+: $3500
King’s also offers the following Major Entrance Scholarships for which special applications are required.
See full list at http://ukings.ca/finances/scholarships/new-student-scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships
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all application forms by January 15
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a cover sheet and 3 copies of a 4-7 page high school essay* by January 15
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your high school transcripts (by March 2)
*The essay you submit should be analytic or comparative in nature; it should create and defend a thesis statement. Please ensure your essay is well edited and represents a clear, effective argument.
DEADLINES: Major Entrance Scholarships - January 2021; General Entrance Scholarships - March 2022
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UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS: If you’re in high school and want to be considered for scholarship support, complete the general scholarship application by Mar 1. It covers the majority of UNB entrance scholarships (400+) available to Canadian and international high school applicants who are starting an undergraduate program at UNB. One application covers both campuses. You’ll be assessed for scholarship opportunities once you’ve been admitted into an undergraduate degree program. UNB’s scholarship support ranges from $500 to $100,000! Late applications are accepted but opportunities will be limited. More information can be found at http://www.unb.ca/scholarships/highschool/index.html
DEADLINE: March 1, 2022
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UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO/FACULTY OF MATHMATICS ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS : Available to students who accept their offer of admission and meet UofW requirements. As many as 200 scholarships are offered, ranging from $1,000 to full cost. In addition, the University of Waterloo offers entrance scholarships based on grades and bursaries based on financial need. Talk to your math teacher about participating in the Euclid Contest during your grade 12 year (this year written on April 6, 2017) to be eligible for Faculty of Mathematics entrance scholarships (www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca). For more info, please visit the following links:
www.uwaterloo.ca/math/future-undergraduates/funding-and-awards/entrance-scholarships
www.uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/financing/bursraries
Get your Admission Information Form (AIF) at: www.uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/admissions/admission-information-form
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The Horatio Alger Association of Canada provides $650,000 annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories.
Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in their terminal year of high school with financial need (family income under $55,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record.
- See more at: https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/#sthash.qiYrhHp9.dpuf
The Horatio Alger Association of Canada provides $650,000 annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories.
Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in their terminal year of high school with financial need (family income under $55,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record.
- See more at: https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/#sthash.qiYrhHp9.dpuf
The Horatio Alger Association of Canada provides $650,000 annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories.
Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in their terminal year of high school with financial need (family income under $55,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record.
- See more at: https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/#sthash.qiYrhHp9.dpuf
The Horatio Alger Association of Canada provides $650,000 annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories.
Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in their terminal year of high school with financial need (family income under $55,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record.
- See more at: https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/#sthash.qiYrhHp9.dpuf
The Horatio Alger Association of Canada provides $650,000 annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories.
Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in their terminal year of high school with financial need (family income under $55,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record.
- See more at: https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/#sthash.qiYrhHp9.dpuf
The Horatio Alger Association of Canada provides $650,000 annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories.
Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in their terminal year of high school with financial need (family income under $55,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record.
- See more at: https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/#sthash.qiYrhHp9.dpuf
The Horatio Alger Association of Canada provides $650,000 annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories.
Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in their terminal year of high school with financial need (family income under $55,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record.
- See more at: https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/#sthash.qiYrhHp9.dpuf
