Value: 100 @ $1500.00
Deadline: August 31, 2012
Johnson Inc. is proud to offer Canadian residents, who are completing high school and who are beginning post-secondary education in Canada, the opportunity to apply for one of 100 scholarships valued at $1,500.00. Competition opens April 1 and the deadline for applications is August 31st. Visit www.johnson.ca and click "About Us" or call 1.877.328.7878 for further information.
Value: 3 @ $1000.00
Deadline: To guidance office by May 31, 2012
The Aylesford & District Lions Club is pleased to offer three bursaries of $1000.00 . The recipient must have one parent living withint the boundaries of the Aylesford Lions Club, between Long Point Road and Glebe Road, and be going on to post-secondary education at university or college. Application forms may be obtained from the Counselling Office or from an Aylesford Lions Club member.
Value: $500.00
Deadline: To them by June 10, 2012
The Trappers Association of Nova Scotia is pleased to present the Marion Sweet Memorial Bursary of $500. The criteria for this Bursary is High School completion, must be enrolled in any institution of higher learning for 2012/2013. It is available to trappers, members of the Trappers Association, dependents of the Trappers Association Members; or dependents of active trappers. To apply please send a written statement on trapping and the use of fur in today's world, a personal statement of suitability (I should be considered for this award because . . .), your trapper's number or that of your parent. Send applications to A. Ross White, 271 Valley Road, RR3 Truro, NS B6L 4M1 or email to trapperrosswhite@hotmail.com
Value: $1000.00
Deadline: To them by May 31, 2012
The Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce (AVCC) is pleased to offer a scholarship to a qualified high school student. The scholarship will provide financial assistance for a graduating student to further his or her education.This award is intended for a graduating student in the Annapolis Valley attending a university or post secondary educational college and must be interested in pursuing studies in Business. The application process includes submitting a covering letter outlining future plans (approx.250 words), the reason why they have chosen to enter into a business program (approx. 250 words), and a resume with 3 years background. For a copy of the letter outlining this process and the address to AVCC, please ask at the Counselling Office.
Value: $500.00
Deadline: To them by June 11, 2012
Conditions: Applicants must reside in Kings County, Nova Scotia and must be attending the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, 2 year program. Criteria: Financial need, academic achievement, contribution and participation in the agricultural industry; may be asked for a personal interview. The application form is available from the Counselling Office.
Value: 2 @ $300.00 (possibly more)
Deadline: May 31, 2012
The Berwick & District Ringette Association is pleased to offer two bursaries of $300 (or more) to graduation students who are members of the Berwick & District Ringette Association. Those students will be contacted via email.
Value: 2 @ $500.00
Deadline: April 15, 2012
The Annapolis Valley Regional School Board (AVRSB) is providing two Race Relations, Cross-Cultural Understanding and Human Rights (RCH) scholarships which will be awarded annually to two graduating students from the AVRSB who are 1) of African descent, and 2) of Aboriginal descent, and who are entering a post-secondary institution in September. The application form is available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: April 1, 2012
NACEL Canada, a not for profit cultural exchange organization since 1951, is looking for bright, wel-rounded students who are currently between the ages of 14 and 17 who are interested in spending a school year in French speaking Quebec as part of our program to promote cultural understanding and awareness. The scholarships to Quebec include all program fees, accommodation, insurance, school fees, three meals a day, and placement with a carefully selected and caring host family, plus return airfare. For more information and the application package, go to www.nacel.ca/scholarship
Students may also apply for Germany or Brazil, however return airfare is not included for these countries.
For questions and further information call toll-free 7-800-661-6223 or email kmonteith_can@nacel.org
Deadline: May 4, 2012
Value: 60 @ $2000.00 Province-wide.
In an effort to engage and recognize young Nova Scotians, 60 scholarships, one for each year of Her Majesty's reign will be awarded to graduating Grade 12 students who have demonstrated leadership and made significant contributions to their communities and the province. The recipient would receive a $2000 scholarship/bursary, which must be applied to a post-secondary educational opportunitiy, and a certificate of recognition.
Information regarding the application process and application forms are available from the Counselling Office or by visiting http://diamondjubilee.ednet.ns.ca/
Deadline: March 15, 2012
Value: See below
1. First Nations & Indigenous Black Students Scholarship: Open to First Nations and Indigenous Black students who are residents of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, or Prince Edward Island and who are entering Dalhousie for the first time, either directly from high school or another post-secondary institution. Ten $12,000 ($3000 per year) scholarships are awarded each year based on financial need, academic standing, and extra-curricular involvement.
2. Forsyth Family Nova Scotia Undergraduate Scholarship: A Dalhousie Law graduate established this scholarship in support of black high school students from Nova Scotia wanting to pursue post secondary education at Dalhousie. This is our highest valued scholarship for entering undergraduates at a value of up to $20,000 per year to cover tuition, hosuing and books; recipients receive up to $80,000 over four years. One entering student is selected each year based on financial need and demonstrated participation in extra-curricular activities, preferably leadership and a social conscience within his or her community. Students must submit a General Entrance Award application by March 15th to be eligible for either of the above scholarships. Applications are available at dal.ca/scholarships
Deadlines: February 28, 2012
Value: up to $4000 per academic year and living expenses for 2 to 4 years
The RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program was launched in 1992 to assist Aboriginal students to complete post secondary education and is intended to support those Aboriginal students who have at least two years remaining in their current academic program. Scholarship recipients are selected primarily on the basis of personal and academic achievements, and individual financial need. Status Indians, Non-Status Indians, Inuit and Métis are welcome to apply.
RBC awards ten scholarships in two categories: For students majoring in disciplines related to the financial services industry; and for students majoring in disciplines unrelated to the financial services industry. For more information visit www.gotoapply.ca/RBC/
The counselling office has an Application Request available.
Deadlines: See Ms. Briand by April 1, 2012
Value: $1000
The Lutz Mountain Heritage Foundation Inc. in conjunction with the Michael Lutz (1766) Descendants are pleased to announce The Lutz/Lutes family scholarship for 2012. This scholarship, valued at $1000, is awarded anually to a deserving highschool student who will use said award towards the costs of furthering their education at an accredited college, university or other educational institution in Atlantic Canada.
Completed applications, transcripts and letters of recommendation are due by April 1, 2012. For more information and an application form, please come to the Counselling Office.
Deadlines: See Ms. Briand by April 13, 2012
Value: Eleven $1500 scholarships and three $2000
To be considered, scholarship applicants must be a person with a permanent disability, be a permanent resident of NS, be entering or continuing studies in a Canadian post-secondary institution (recognized by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada), not be involved in the selection process or be a close family member of any scholarship selection committee member.
How to apply? All required documentation must be received at the Partnership for Access Awareness - NS office (address is available in the Guidance Office) no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, April 13, 2012. Application forms are available at www.paans.ca or in the Guidance Office.
Deadlines: DEADLINE PASSED ( December 15th, 2011; Nomination deadline: January 13, 2012 )
Value: $60,000 over four years
Are you applying to university to study Science, Techonology, Engineering, or Math? Do you possess at least two of the following three attributes: exceptionally high academic grades, have demonstrated leadership in school and community, or provided evidence of entrepreneurial talent, have financial need? If so, why not ask West Kings to appoint you as a Schulich Leader Nominee. For more information visit www.schulichleaders.com?. If you are selected as a Schulich Leader, the scholarship awarded will be $60,000 over four years. If you wish to be considered for nomination by West Kings, please contact Ms. Briand by noon, December 15. Students must be applying to an approved university (See Schulick website).
Deadline: March 15, 2012
Value: $4000 per year for maximum of 4 years
Your Obligation: You will be required to sign a Return of Service Agreement which means you commit to work for AVDHA in your chosen health profession once you have completed your program, equal to the number of years supported by the Education Bursary Program, after you graduate.
If you are considering a rewarding career with Annapolis Valley Health, this bursary is for you! The Education Bursary Program is an initiative that will enable you to facilitate a smooth integration from the post-secondary educational environment into the workplace, while at the same time building rewarding relationships. the Education Bursary Program may involve the following:
- participation in a job shadow experience with an experienced health care professional
- participation in summer, Christmas and/or spring break work experience
- opportunity to build working relationships and get to know the AVH community
- opportunity to be exposed to different perspectives with shared learning and knowledge.
For more information, and an application form, please come to the Counselling Office. If you have any questions regarding this program, please email hanickerson@avdha.nshealth.ca.
Deadline: March 15, 2012
Value: Up to a maximum of $500 as a contribution towards your education in a laboratory program.
An exciting and rewarding career in laboratory services awaits you! Please ask at the Counselling Office for application forms and materials regarding the application process., or email astrong@avdha.nshealth.ca if you have any questions about this program.
Deadline: May 31 each year
Value: $2000
This bursary may be awarded to selected, qualifying Canadian students who have had an immediate family member (mother, father, legal guardian, or sibling) killed in an impaired-driving related crash and who are pursuing any full-time, post-secondary educational program that is approved by a provincial Ministry of Education. The application form is available from the Counselling Office or from www.madd.ca
Deadline: May 15, 2012
Value: $2000 for students with no post-secondary education; $1000 for students with some post-secondary education.
Objective: To encourage students to pursue their full-time studies in French at a francophone institution in Canada.
1. Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, having resided in Nova Scotia for 12 months prior to July 1 of the current you. for more information about residency reqirements, please visit http://studentloans.ednet.ns.ca
2. Must be a full-time post secondary student registered at Université Sainte-Anne to receive the bursary. Students attending a Canadian francophone institution outside of Nova Scotia will be eligible for the bursary only if the chosen field of study is not available at Université Sainte-Anne.
3. You must complete a minimum of 9 credits in French per semester.
The application form is available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: Postmarked no later than April 15, 2012
Value: 5 @ $1000 each, across Canada
Formerly called the Canadian War Museum History Awards. The Canadian War Museum is dedicated to the study of Canadian military history and the effects of war upon Canada and its people. the Museum also recognizes the need to assist students who plan to continue their studies in the field of history. The Colonel Douglas H. Gunter History Awards have been instituted to support and encourage these students.
Open to all senior students who plan on graduating from secondary school in the Spring 2012. To qualify, each student must submit an original work using one of the following media: Text; Visual Art, Web Design; Audio or Video Production. The theme for 2012 is The War of 1812.
The application form and instructions, criteria, etc., are available from the Counselling Office. For any inquiries about this award, students can email: education@warmuseum.ca or call 819-776-8617.
Deadline: DEADLINE PASSED (apply between November 15, 2011 - January 10, 2012 )
Value: $50,000, $25,000, $5,000, or $1000 Scholarships
High School Seniors, Burger King employees and children of Burger King employees are eligible to apply.
Eligibility & How to Apply: Visit www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html
Debut Atlantic Award for Musical Excellence
Deadline: DEADLINE PASSED (Postmarked by January 31, 2012)
Value: $1000
Since 2000, Debut Atlantic has offered high school music students from all four Atlantic Provinces the chance to win a $1000 scholarship and the opportunity to perform as a special guest at a concert featuring Canada's most spectacular classical musicians.
The 2012 Debut Atlantic Award for Musical Excellence will be presented in March 2012 at a concert featuring Simone Osborne, soprano with Tyler Duncan, baritone and Erika Switzer, piano.
How to apply: All you have to do is record a CD (20 minutes max.) of you playing three pieces: One from the Baroque or Classical Eras, onef rom the Romantic Era, and one contemporary work. Put that together with a brief bio of your musical career to date, plus a completed and signed copy of the Debut Atlantic Award for Musical Excellence application form.
For more information, or to download and print the application form, go to debutatlantic.ca and click on Award. If you have questions, please contact Rémi by telephone at 902-429-6812 or via email at remi@debutatlantic.ca
DEADLINE PASSED (Deadline for Notification of Interest: November 15, 2011)
DEADLINE PASSED (Deadline for Final submissions - January 13, 2012)
The Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada (AFOA) and MNP are pleased to announce the 6th Annual Aboriginal Youth Financial Management Conference Awards. The Awards are open to Aboriginal youg in Grades 11 and 12 (maximum age 19 years). AFOA represents approximagely 1500 Aboriginals involved in financial management in their communities and organizations. MNP is a leading Canadian Chartered Accountand and Management Consultant Firm.
There is a great need both within Aboriginal communicities and off-reserve for Aboriginal financial management professionals. However, very few of our young people are pursuing an education in financial management after bhigh school. There are many opportunities for those who wantto pursue this career path and there are many sources of assistance. That is why AFOA and MNP have come together to offer the AboriginalYough Conference Awards in Financial Management.
Three young Aboriginals in grades 11 and/or 12 will be selected from across Canada to travel to Saskatoon, SK on February 13 to 17, 2012 to attend AFOA's National Conference and participate in a special Youth Program. Over 900 senior Aboriginal leaders attend the conference.
*Receive cash prize of $500*Free trip to Saskatoon and tour of city highlights*Four night stay at the Saskatoon Sheraton Hotel*Rub shoulders with Aboriginal leaders from across the country*Surprise gift bag*
For details call 1-866-652-9710, ext. 104, or visit www.gotoapply.ca/AFOA More details and a Notification of Interest form are available from the Counselling Office.
DEADLINE PASSED:
Deadline: Must be postmarked by Friday, February 3rd, 2012 (Earlybird Entries postmarked by December 9, 2011)
Over $55,000 in cash and prizes is available to be won! This equates to approximately $7,10 in each of Nova Scotia's seven waste management regions!
Winning and runner-up students in grades primary to eleven receive great prize packages. Plus the schools of winning students receive $500 cash and the schools of runners-up receive $250!
Scholarships are available in the Grade 12 category. Winners in each of the 7 solid waste management regions receive $1,500 while runners-up receive $750 scholarships. In addition, a $5,000 scholarship is awarded to the Grade 12 student with the best essay in the province.
For more information on the Nova Scotia Recycles Contest please visit www.rrfb.com .
Deadline: INFORMATION NOT RECIEVED FOR 2012
Value: $1,000
This Award is offered in memory of Joan (Spinney) Harding on behalf of the Kings Mutual Insurance Company, Berwick. The criteria for this award are sound academics and financial need. Priority may be given to someone who will be going on to post-secondary studies in Horticulture or a related subject. Application forms are available in the Counselling Office.
Deadline: Before 4:30 on MAY 4th, BY MAIL, FAX, EMAIL OR HAND DELIVERY
Value: $500
The recipient of the bursary will be a resident of the Annapolis River Watershed (Runs from Aylesford to Digby, NS) (http://www.annapolisriver.ca/ourwatershed.php); be graduating from a high school (or equivalency) in the Annapolis River watershed in the year of the award; be enrolled and attend post-secondary studies; preference may be given to students taking programs related to environmental studies /science in September following graduation.
You will be required to submit a letter of reference from a teacher and either an essay, composed song or composed video using one of the topics on the application info sheet. The info sheet and application form are available in the Counselling Office.
Deadline: May 14, 2012 (Deadline for submissions of materials extended to May 22)
Value: 3 @ $2,500 across Canada
ECO Canada is pleased to launch the 2012 Newalta Aboriginal Environmental Scholarship, which will award $2,500 each to three Aboriginal students across Canada.
Scholarships are awarded to individuals who have shown leadership in their communities in the areas of environmental protection, resource management, or environmental sustainability. Students are chosen based on the reference letter and essay they submit about their environmental accomplishments and ambitions. They are only accepting online applications, so students will need to register for a free member account in order to access the online application page. Please go to http://www.eco.ca/public/career-planning/scholarships/about/146/ for more information on eligibility and application procedures.
Deadline: INFORMATION NOT RECIEVED FOR 2012 ) Value: 3 @ $250
Berwick Foodland is pleased to offer this Bursary to three graduating students from West Kings who lives in the Aylesford/Auburn/Berwick/Weston area and who plan to pursue post secondary studies at university or college in September. Decision will be based on academic achievement and community involvement. Application forms are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: Postmarked no later than April 30, 2012 Value: 2 @ $4000 ($1000 per year)
Each year Teachers Plus Credit Union provides more than $15,000 in funding to deserving students through these and other awards. Two awards are available, each worth up to $4000 ($1000 per year) for a students beginning full-time post-secondary studies who are members of Teachers Plus Credit Union (or the child or grandchild of a member). Application forms and more information re this award are available at www.teachersplus.ca or from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: Application package due to them by April 30, 2012Value: $1,500
This scholarship is open to any high school graduate in the Atlantic provinces who intends to enter a post secondary education program. The program must be at least two years in duration, and may be at any accredited program anywhere in the world.To qualify for this Entrance Scholarship, the student must be sponsored by a current staff member of A. A. Munro Insurance. Heavy weight will be given to academic performance.
Completed applications, transcripts and letters of recommendation are due to them by April 30th, 2012. For more information and an application form, please come to the Counselling Office.
Deadline: INFORMATION NOT RECIEVED FOR 2012 Value: 5 @ $500
The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) is now accepting applications for the 2011 Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship. The scholarship, valued at $2,500, is awarded annually to a young woman, a girls' team, or a sport
organization that exemplify Stacey's ideals and qualities. The scholarship, which honours the memory of Stacey, is distributed among five recipients; each recipient will receive $500.High school, university and collegiate level women are encouraged to apply. Consideration will be given to the financial needs of the applicant. After thorough review of all applications received, CAAWS will narrow down the applicant pool to a shortlist of 15 potential candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. These candidates will be required to submit a letter of support from one of
the references mentioned in order to be considered for the scholarship.The Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship is in memory of a very special 18 year old woman who was struck down by a car while she was jogging on Aug. 30, 1995. Stacey was a superior athlete, a top student, and loved by many. She loved the camaraderie, the team work, and the competition and she displayed that love in many sports - swimming, scuba diving, tai kwon do, triathlon, gymnastics and jazz. Stacey always strived to be the best she could be, and filled her life with joy and meaning. Applications will only be accepted between April 1, 2011 and May 31, 2011. Any applications received before or after these dates will not be considered. 2011 Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship recipients will be announced in August 2011.
For more information, please visit http://www.caaws.ca/e/grants/levitt/
Deadline: INFORMATION NOT RECIEVED FOR 2012 Value: up to 4 @ $500
Eligibility Criteria: Must have been an NSEF member in Good Standing for the past two years. Must be registered or attending an accredited Post Secondary educational institute on a full-time basis in order to be eligible for this award.
The Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation (NSEF) Bursary Program is a financial bursary funded by the NSEF to assist NSEF members attending a post-secondary educaitonal institution. The application package may be picked up at the Counselling Office.
Deadline: INFORMATION NOT RECIEVED FOR 2012 Value: 20 @ $400
Eligibility Criteria: (This is a one-time bursary)African Nova Scotia (Black) learner - At least one parent to be of African descent ; resident of Nova Scotia; demonstrate financial need; continuing studies at Post-secondary institution (i.e., university, college, trade-school, etc.); studying toward first degree or diploma at Canadian post-secondary institution (including the Transition Year Program).
Application forms and instructions on how to apply are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: INFORMATION NOT RECIEVED FOR 2012 Value: $2,500
This scholarshipwas created to honour Donald Lee Eagles (1923-2009) who taught business at Kingstec Campus for over two decades and retired in 1988. In his life, Donald embodied the values of discipline, hard work, independence, honesty, and integrity. These values, together with the love and support of his wife and family, brought him enormous success and happiness. In this way, Donald Lee Eagles represented the finest tradition of generations of Nova Scotians.
This scholarship is available to students pursuing Business Administration studies at the Kingstec Campus of the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC). Applicants will be adjudicated upon the basis of their financial need and academic standing. The application form and information on how to apply are available from the Counselling Office or online at www.cfns.ca/pages/for_grant_seekers.html
Deadline: INFORMATION NOT RECIEVED FOR 2012 Value: $500
This award was established by the late Buddy Day'es family and friends to honour Buddy Daye's legacy in Nova Scotia and to help African Nova Scotians continue their academic pursuits.
Any individual, school, youth group, community group, or sports organization may nominate someone for the award. The Nominee must be AfricanNova Scotian between the ages of 14 and 24 and continuing his or her studies in the upcoming acaemic year. Nominees will be adjudicated upon the basis of their athletic accomplishments, community involvement (especially with respect to civil and human rights, or other activities beneficial to the community), and scholastic achievement in the previous 12 months (July to June). The Nomination form may be picked up from the Counselling office or may be found online at www.cfns.ca/pages/for_grant_seekers.html
Deadline: INFORMATION NOT RECIEVED FOR 2012 Value: $350
This bursary recognized the contribution made by daisy and Roy Ward to the positive development of youth. To apply for this Bursary you must be a current or former resident of Harmony/Nicholsville or show significant involvement within the Harmony/Nicholsville community and you must be entering a post-secondary institution in the upcoming academic year.
Application should demonstrate involvement within the Harmony/Nicholsville community and provide all relevant informaton in the form of a written letter or essay. (Submit to Counselling Office before deadline date of April 15, 2011. )
Deadline: May 1, 2012 Together with private industry partners, Equals6 is providing scholarships to high school and college/university students. “The Equals6 Top-Talent Scholarship program is a great way to encourage and support bright, well-rounded and motivated students across all disciplines,” said Andy Osburn, President and CEO of Equals6.Together with industry partners such as SimplyCast, there are over 25 scholarships totaling close to $10,000 being offered. “It is our objective to recruit smart and talented employees and providing student scholarships through the Equals6 Top-Talent program is a great way to identify and engage future star performers,” said Saeed El-Darahali, President and CEO of SimplyCast.Top-Talent Scholarships are distributed to high school and university/college students and are awarded based on academic achievement, community citizenship, and Equals6 network participation. The scholarship award winners are chosen by the Equals6 Advisory Board and companies offering scholarships.
How to Apply: Go to www.equals6.com and register as a student. Navigate to the Scholarships section and fill in your application. Scholarship applications must be submitted by May 1 and November 1 respectively.
Deadline: to them by June 15, 2012
Value: $2000
John F. Eddy was Executive Vice President for Astral Media Radio Atlantic Inc. He was a member of the radio industry for many years who passed away in January 2008. In memory of his contributions to the broadcast industry, Astral Media Inc. is awarding a $2000 non-renewable scolarshp annually to a person committed to a career in broadcasting. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident residing in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, or PEI; you must be enrolled full-time at a Canadian University or College in a broadcasting related program; either beginning or returning for a full yar of full-time academic study. The application form is available in the Counselling Office.
Deadline: May 30, 2012
Value: $1000
The Greenwood Health Auxiliary is pleased to offer a health education bursary to a qualifying student attending West Kings. The student must graduate in June 2012 and be entering a human health related field of study at university or community college in September 2012. Application forms are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: INFO NOT UPDATED FOR 2011/2012Value: $3000
Who can apply: High school students in their final year of school and who are enrolling in Septembber of this year in a minimum two-year college diploma program in one of the following areas of study: Accommodation, Chef, Cook, Culinary, Events, Pastry Chef, Food and Beverage, Golf Club, Hospitality, Hotel, Resort, Restaurant, Tourism, Catering Management.
Application forms are available at the College's Awards office (see list of participating colleges at www.thechf.ca/scholarships. For more information on this scholarship, criteria, how to apply, and list of documents to be submitted, please visit the counselling office.
Updated information has arrived in the Counselling Office $39,000 Atlantic Scholarship Award (due March 21, 2012); $16,000 Harrison McCain Scholarship (Due March 21, 2012); $1000 Sport Leadership Award (due May 14, 2012); $1000 RBC Financial Group Scholarship (due May 22, 2012).The folowing awards are aimed particularly for students from the Annapolis Valley area:$1000 Dykeview Farms Ltd. Scholarship (due May 7, 2012); $1000 Randy Carey Memorial Scholarship (due May 14, 2012); $500 Canard Conservation Undergraduate Scholarship (due May 14, 2012); and $500 Kings County Federation of Agriculture Scholarship (due June 1, 2012).
Application forms may be obtained from the Counselling Office or by visiting nsac.ca/awardsoffice
Deadline: University: April 27, 2012, Deadline: College: May 4, 2012
Value: as many as 12 @ $10,000 ($2,500 renewable over four years) for Nova Scotia students enrolled in business, sciences, and engineering programs at the university level; andas many as 10 NSCC trades scholarUnivesity ships ($2,500 non-renewable), with two designated for Aboriginal Nova Scotia students.
UPDATE ***If you are applying for the Pengrowth Energy Scholarship it is most IMPORTANT that you see Ms. Briand by noon on Tuesday, April 17th to be considered for referral by WK...we are only permitted to refer two students. Thank-you.
The scholarship has been the result of the partnership between Pengrowth and the Government of Nova Scotia; both of who stress the importance of giving back to the community. More details on both the trade and university scholarships can be found at www.gov.ns.ca/energy
Full one semester tuition scholarships (some conditions apply) for every Nova Scotia high school: Value: $1,275 (10 iPad 2's available to Nova Scoita students)
Memorial University's Grenfell campus offers you an adventure you will never forget - the most affordable, high-quality education in Atlantic Canada delivered in a beautiful small campus setting. You may be eligible to win a full one-semester tuition scholarship, or you could win a $500 travel bursary for Nova Scotia students and there are 10 iPad 2s available too!). How do you win? Well, name ONE degree you can get at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University (hint: go to www.swgc.mun.ca to find the answer). Email your answer to grenfellcontest@swgc.mun.ca, along with your name, your school's name and your contact information. Your name will be entered in a random draw to win an iPad 2.
Deadline: April 13, 2012 Value: $1,500 (if more than one application is selected, this amount will be divided evenly)
The applicant must be completing his/her final year in a Nova Scotia high school with the intent to continue his studies in art in a duly recognized program of higher learning in the school year following award of the scholarship. The applicant must submit two unframed original artworks, no larger than 30 x 40 inches, and must include a brief artist statement explaining the submitted works of art, and include future plans that will explain how the money will be used. Please see the application form for instructions re art submitted and other criterea. Please note, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia will exhibit selected works from the submissions at the Gifted Education and Talent Development Summit at Mount St. Vincent University, May 23 - 25. Following this exhibition, the works will then be displayed at the new gallery on the second floor of the Department of Education, where a celebration event will take place in June. Following this exhibition, the works will be moved to the fourth floor of the department where they will be exhibited in the Minister's hallway for one year, at which time the applicant may retrieve her/his submitted work. Works not selected for display will be returned to the artists by June 1, 2012.
Application forms are available from the counselling office.
Deadline: Postmarked by March 30, 2012
Value: $1000
CCSA is holding a scholarship competition open to residents of Atlantic Canada (regardless of age) who will be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program for the 2011-2012 academic year. The applicant must submit a 500 word essay (applicant's original work).
The application form and rules and regulations are available from the counselling office. Applications are accepted in both English and French.
Deadline: DEADLINE PASSED (Received by March 1, 2011) Value: 2 @ $1000 renewable over four years (Total value: $4000)
The Board of Directors of Co-op Atlantic awards two McEwen Scholarships annually. Worth $1,000 and renewable for four years to a maximum value of $4,000, scholarships will be awarded in each of the following categories:
1. Member, or dependent of a member, of a co-operative of Co-op Atlantic.
2. Full-time or part-time employee, or dependent of a full-time employee, of Co-op Atlantic or one of its member co-operatives.
Application forms are available from the Counselling Office.
The University of King's College, Halifax, is a unique academic community focused on discussion of ideas. The environment is ideal for students with the desire to learn and grow in a collaborative educational setting. The King's experience is enriched by the participation of students from a variety of ethnic and social backgrounds. King's offers designated scholarships to Aboriginal and African Canadian students, including:For students applying to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, or the Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) directly from high school: Dr. Carrie Best Scholarship: Value: $5000 per year, tenable for four years, is offered in recognition of Dr. Best's activities on behalf of human rights. Dr. Casrrie Best was awarded an Honourary Doctor of Civil Laws degree by the University of King's College in 1992. She was the first African-Canadian publisher in Nova Scotia, an accomplished writer, activist and Human rights crusader.
For more information on this Scholarship and other's, please contact the Registrar's Office at 902-422-1271 or email admissions@ukings.ns.ca and visit www.ukings.ca
Deadline: April 30, every year
Value: $500
Once again this year, the Assumption Foundation will give out 20 scholarships of $500 to students who attained certain academic standards and who have financial needs. To qualify for one of the scholarships, the applicant needs to be enrolled as a full-time student in a CEGEP or post-secondary institution. The applicant must also show an average of 70%. For an application form or more information, please ask at the Counselling Office or visit www.assumption.ca for their online application.
Deadline: Must be recieved by the Selection Committee by June 4th, every year Value: $2000
The Scholarship Award of the Bell Aliant Pioneer Volunteers was established in 2006. It provides an annual scholarship award to a person with vision loss (have a visual acuity of 20/70 or less with correction), living in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island, to assist with tuition costs while attending a post-secondary educational program. Under management of the Aliant Pioneer Volunteers and a CNIB selection committe, a candidate will be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $2,000.
For more information re eligibility and the application process, please visit your Counselling Office, or go to cnib.ca/en/ns-pei/awards/alliant-pioneer-award/
Deadline: INFO NOT UPDATED FOR 2011/2012Value: $2000 per year/$8000 total
One renewable entrance award wll be awarded annually to a graduate of a Nova Scotia Secondary School who has completed the Options and Opportunities(O2) Program (academic stream), and is enrolled at Saint Mary's University as a full-time (30 credit hours) student. Student must be enrolled in a program which correlates with their career academy.
For more information and criteria go to http://www.smu.ca/scholarships/entrance
One of the largest and most prestigious scholarship programs in Canada. Last year, out of 3,800 applications, 20 students were awarded full scholarships, valued at up to $70,000 each. Deadline: Must be received by October 31, 2011 Value: up to $70,000
If you're a young Canadian who has made a difference in your community, we want to hear from you. The TD Scholarship for Community Leadership rewards students who have shown leadership in many areas, including environmental cleanup, the promotion of social justice, and the fight against child poverty, to name just a few. Each sholarship is valued at up to $70,000 and includes up to $10,000 for tuition per year and $7,500 a year toward living expenses, PLUS an offer of paid summer employment, mentorship opportunities, and invitations to annual gatherings, networking opportunities and events.For information on who is eligible, how to apply, and online application or to print the application form, please visit http://www.td.com/scholarship. This information is also available from the Counselling Office.
If you plan to apply, please let the Counselling Office know as soon as possible (at least 1 1/2 weeks before sending application) because you will need a recommendation from the school. Interested students should also visit td.com/scholarship where you will find highlights of the achievements of last year's scholarship recipients.
FAAY Scholarship and Bursary Program (Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth)
Deadline: Postmarked on or before October 15th each year
Value: go to www.ccab.com
The FAAY program is a national scholarship and bursary program administered by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business that responds to the critical need to assist Aboriginal high school and post secondary students with bursaries and scholarship - through the generous support of program sponsors.In high school? I you are an Aboriginal student heading into grade 9 or higher at a Canadian high school, you can apply for a bursary.In University or College? If you are an aboriginal student studying full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada, you can apply for a scholarship.
For more information or to apply online, please go to www.ccab.com or call 1-866-566-3229.
Deadline: (DEADLINE PASSED )Sponsored applications must be received by October 19, 2011; Direct Pool applications must be received by October 26, 2011 Value: go to http://loranaward.caThe Loran Award is open to every graduating high school student in Canada. It is renewable for up to four years and includes an annual tuition waiver and a stipend of $8000 and other benefits. If your average is 85 percent or above check out the many levels of this award at http://loranaward.ca. The deadline for application is October 19th but the application process will take some time to complete so don't leave things to the last minute. Please note that if you require a reference letter for any application please give the referee at least 1 and 1/2 weeks notice. If you do not have access to a computer, or would like a paper copy of the application please go to the guidance office.Please Note: Loran Awards* are available for undergraduate study at the following universities only: Alberta, Calgary, Dalhousie, Guelph, King's, Laval, McGill, McMaster, Manitoba, Memorial, Moncton, Montreal, Mount Allison, Ottawa, Queen's Saskatchewan, SFU, Toronto, UBC, UNB, Waterloo, Western Ontario, Victoria, York. *Other prizes may go to students attending universities other than those listed above.
UPDATE: If you are applying to the Loran Award and wish to be nominated by the school please see Ms. Briand as soon as possible to express your interest. If you wish to be nominated by the school please provide Ms. Briand with a copy of your completed application by noon on October 6th. If you are not selected by the school as a nominee you may still apply as a direct entry applicant. For more info please go to the guidance office.
Deadline: INFO NOT UPDATED FOR 2011/2012 Value: 2 @ $500
This bursary will be awarded annually to two graduating students from the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board who are 1) of African decent, and 2) of Aboriginal decent, and who are entering a post-secondary institution in September. Along with the application form the applicant must attach a letter to the application explaining why they feel they should be awarded this scholarship. Must include contributions they have made to, and their involvement in, their school and community and an explanation of plans for post-secondary study including the institution where he/she has been accepted.
The application form is available in the Counselling Office.
Deadline: INFO NOT UPDATED FOR 2011/2012Value: $500
This bursary will be awarded to a deserving graduating student from the Aylesford and district area who is going on to post-secondary studies in the 2011/2012 school year (at an approved university or college) and is in financial need. Application forms are available in the Counselling Department.
Deadline: May 1, 2012 Value: 12 Canadian Scholarships of $1,500 each, renewable up to four years.
The Knights of Columbus annually awards 12 Canadian Scholarships of $1500 each to students entering the first year of university study and is renewable up to four years based on academic performance. This scholarship is open to alls students who are a member of the Knights of Columbus or the son or daughter of a member or deceased member. The Canadian Scholarship applications, which must be filed by May 1, 2012, may be obtained from: The CanadianScholarship Committee, Knights of Columbus, PO Box 1670, New Haven, C,T, USA 06507
Deadline: March 10, 2012 Value: One time award of $1000
This scholarship is open to high school graduates who are practicing Catholics and who are residents of Nova Scotia. There are several of these scholarships given each year. Application forms are available from the CounsellingOffice.
Deadline: March 10, 2012 (to Counselling Office by March 7th) Value: 2 @ $500
This Bursary is open to all students of a good moral character who attend Church on a regular basis, who are going on to post-secondary studies. Application form should be submitted along with a letter of recommendation from your pastor/minister/priest, a letter of recommendation from school, a hand-written letter stating the reasons why the Knights of Columbus should consider you for this Bursary over other applicants. Please see the application form for other requirements. The form is available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: INFO NOT UPDATED FOR 2011/2012Value: 1 @ $500
The King's West Liberal Association is pleased to offer the Frank C. Bezanson Memorial Award, valued at $500. The award will go to a student who lives in the Kings West area (from Waterville to the county line, Kingston) who will be going on to post-secondary studies. Preference may be given to a student interested in pursuing studies in Political Science. Financial need will also be a consideration. Application forms are available in the Counselling Office.
Deadline: INFO NOT UPDATED FOR 2011/2012Value: 4 @ $1000
Aylesford & District Lions Club is pleased to offer four $1000 bursaries to graduating students who live in the Aylesford & District area (between Long Point Road and Glebe Road) and who plan to go on to post-secondary studies. Academic achievement and financial need will be considered. Application forms are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: INFO NOT UPDATED FOR 2011/2012Value: 1 @ $500
Berwick & District Lions Club is pleased to offer a bursary of $500 to a graduating student who lives in the Berwick & District area and who plans to go on to post-secondary studies. Application forms are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: INFO NOT UPDATED FOR 2011/2012Value: 1 @ $1000 (see details below)
The Joan Harding Memorial Award will be awarded to a graduating student with sound academics and financial need and who will be going on to post-secondary study. Peference may be given to a student studying Horticulture or a related field. Application forms are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: October 31, 2011 Value: 3 @ $1000 (see details below)
Communications Nova Scotia is a provincial government agency dedicated to helping Nova Scotians understand what their government is doing and why. The organization specializes in Images, Words and Ideas. They are offering three $1,000 bursaries to students from designated groups (Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, African Nova Scotians, racially visible people) enrolled in a post-secondary education program. The bursaries will be awarded in the categories of Images, Words and Ideas.
- Images Bursary: Those applying must be enrolled in a photography, video production, or graphic design program.Words Bursary: Those applying must be enrolled in a public relations/communications, journalism or marketing/advertising program.
- Ideas Bursary: Those applying must be enrolled in website design, computer technology or a related field
In addition, the winning applicans will be invited to spend a day at Communications Nova Scotia with a staff member who works in their field of study. Please see the application form for Eligibility and Conditions, and information on submitting essay or creative piece. Application forms are available from the Counselling Office or from www.gov.ns.ca/cns/diversity-bursary.asp
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Value: $500.00 (Tentative)
The Duane Brazil Memorial Award will be awarded to a member of the graduating class who plans to enter a post secondary institution in September of their graduating year. The recipient of this award will be a student who has demonstrated a positive attitude and work ethic, has contributed to both school and community and has demonstrated the important principles of citizenship. This well-rounded student, in sound academic standing, has earned the respect of his or her teachers and fellow students and has exhibited valuable leadership qualities. Application for this award includes an essay requirement that reflects upon the meaning of community to the applicant. Application forms are available in the Counselling Office.
Deadline: May 15, 2012 Value: $300.00
The Kentville & District Kinette Club is pleased to offer the 2012 Kinette Education Awared in the amount of $300. This will be presented to one graduating student from Kings County who will be continuing their education at an accredited university, community college or business college this upcoming academic year. Application must include a 500 word essay explaining why you feel you require the Kinette Education Award and briefly describing your school involvement, your community service and your employment activities/duties. Application forms are available in the Counselling Office.
Deadline: To Counseling Office by May 28, 2012
Value: $2,000.00
The Royal Canadian Legion, Ortona Branch 69, Berwick, is pleased to offer to a graduating student of West Kings who will be pursuing a post-secondary education program this year, a bursary of $2,000.00. This bursary is to be paid out in equal annual installments over the period of the student's post-secondary education program. The qualifying student will be graduating in June from West Kings and intends to pursue a post-secondary course of more than two years duration; this student will also be a child or grandchild of one of the following: Canadian ex-service personnel; or Merchant Navy personnel who has been awarded campaign starts or decorations; or, ex-service personnel of Commonwealth countries, other than Canada, and of allied countries, resident in Canada. Financial circumstances will be taken into consideration in determining the successful applicant. Application forms are available from the Counselling Office.Deadline: Information for 2011 not yet received or updated Value: Approximately $1,000.00
The Tristan Zwicker Memorial Award will be awarded to a member of the graduating class who plans to study a trade and enter community college in September of their graduating year. This student will have demonstrated a great dedication to his or her studies and will be an individual who has exhibited the important principle of citizenship through helping others in his or her community. Financial need will also be a factor in selecting a recipient. Applications for this Bursary are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Value: $500.00
This bursary is available to a graduating student who is a Canadian citizen, has a creditable academic record, is planning to further their edudation at a recognized Canadian university of Community College, and who may not be receiving other financial aid such as scholarships or bursaries. Applications for this Bursary are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: INFO NOT UPDATED FOR 2011/2012Value: $200.00
This bursary is available to students who reside within Melvern Square and area community boundaries. Student must be going on to Post Secondary studies. Application form must be accompanied by a resume and a letter stating why you feel you are deserving of this award, as well as a letter of recommendation from a school staff member. Applications for this Bursary are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: INFO NOT UPDATED FOR 2011/2012All scholarship applicants must be attending or have been accepted at a Canadian university or college with a golf program recognized by the RCGA Foundation. The only exception is the Geordie Hilton Academic Scholarship that will accept applicants from other institutions. Preference will also be given to students attending RCGA Foundation-recognized colleges and universities when selecting Connor and Spafford Scholarship recipients.Since 1982, the RCGA Foundation has awarded over $1.9 million in scholarships to promising young golfers, landscape architects and turfgrass scientists. This scholarship program was funded through generous donations from corporations, golf clubs, associations and individual friends of golf. The RCGA, Canadian Seniors Golf Association, ClubLink Corp., and Nu-Gro Corporation continue to play important roles in contributing to our scholarship fund each year.
Since 2005, the focus of the RCGA Foundation has shifted to offering Canadian athletes the opportunity to stay in Canada to continue their post-secondary education while continuing to compete and train at a very high level.
Visit www.rcga.org/scholarships for information on the scholarships avaialble for 2010 and the list of universities and colleges recognized by the RCGA Foundation and to download their online scholarship application.
Deadline: To Counselling Office by May 24, 2012
Value: $250.
This bursary is available to students interested in pursuing post-secondary studies in horticultural or environmental related studies and is open to students from West Kings and Middleton Regional High School. Applications for this Bursary are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: June 6, each year
Value: $500 In honour of Frances' lifetime of dedication to the women of her community, the Western Area Women's Coalition and the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women organized an evening of musical tribute during Women's History Month in October, 2003. Frances decided she would like to see any donations from the event go towards bursaries for women seeking post-secondary education, currently residing in Nova Scotia; so began the Frances Mills-Clements Bursary. Along with the application form (available from the Counselling Office) you must also include: Resume, including academic standings; Letter of reference from someone other than family; Cover letter that includes:
* Future academic plans;
* If your schooling was interrupted, what prompted your return;
* How this bursary would help you obtain your educational goals
Deadline: INFO NOT UPDATED FOR 2011/2012
Value: $2000 The application deadline for the Bachelor of Journalism program has been extended, to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the new awards. There are now five diversity scholarships within the School of Journalism, including one that offers full tuition ($9,000). These awards give preference to Canadian Aboriginal and African Canadian applicants. Students may apply to this program following completion of an undergraduate degree. The Journalism Entrance Award is valued at $2,000 and is designed to encourage students to apply to and register at King’s who might not otherwise do so because of the financial commitment. Priority will be given to students with demonstrable financial need. A number of awards will be offered. Successful applicants will be notified on an ongoing basis beginning May 1st.
More information re this and other awards is available at www.kingsjournalism.com
Deadline: INFO NOT UPDATED FOR 2011/2012Value: 3 @ $1000
An applicant must be a member or child of a member of Province House Credit Union. Application forms are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Value: $2,000.00, with possibility of being divided into four bursaries (see application criteria and Policy Statement G18).
The Town of Kentville is pleased to once again offer a student bursary valued at $2,000. Candidates must be graduating from any high school in the area, but must have resided in the Town of Kentville for at at least two years prior to their application for a bursary. Application forms are available in the counselling office, outlining criteria for this award.
Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation Educational Bursary Program
Deadline:INFO NOT UPDATED FOR 2011/2012Value: up to 4 @ $500 each Criteria: Must be active NSEF member in good standing for the past two years; must have lived in Nova Scotia for the past two years and be a Canadian citizen or hold landed immigrant status. Must be registered or attending an accredited Post Secondary educational institute full-time.
- Must include a 400 word typed essay. Please see application forms for information to be included in essay. Must have two letters of reference included.
- Application is avaialble from the counseloing office or by visiting www.horsenovascotia.ca/
Deadline: to them by May 22, 2012
Value: See individual Scholarships below. Application form is available from the Counselling Office.
- Walter H Johnson Jr. Tourism Scholarships - Two award categories: Gold $1250 and Silver $750, each renewable for one additional year, for $750 and $250 respectively. See application form for criteriaHotel Association of Nova Scotia (HANS) and Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council (NSTHRC) Culinary Scholarship - $1000, renewable for one additional year in the amount of $500. See application form for criteria.Hotel Association of Nova Scotia (HANS) Scholarship - $1000 (non-renewable). See application form for criteria.
- Please visit tourismhrc.com/scholarship.php for more information. Applications forms are available from the Counselling Office or may be downloaded from tourismhrc.com/scholarship.php .
Deadline: June 1, 2012 to Counselling Office Value: Lions Club Bursary - up to 3 @ $700.00; Earl Peters Memorial Bursary - 1 @ $500.00
Kingston Lions are pleased to offer the Lions Club Bursary and the Earl Peters Memorial Bursary to our graduating students (Graduating students from école Rose-des-Vents are also eligible to apply). The Lions may choose to award two bursaries of $1050.00 depending on the quality and number of applications received. To be eligible for a bursary, a student must reside in the Kingston Lions Club catchment area, namely west of the Glebe road to Wilmot. Preference will be given to those with financial need, academic achievement and citizenship. UPDATED Application forms are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: To Counselling Office by May 31, 2012
Value: $1000.00
On behalf of the Berwick Branch of RBC, they are pleased to advise that RBC Foundation will provide a $1000 Bursary to a graduating student from West Kings. This award will recognize a combination of academic achievement and financial need, and preference will be given to a student who has chosen to pursue a post-secondary business or environmental studies degree. Application forms may be obtained from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: INFO NOT UPDATED FOR 2011/2012Value: 1 Scholarship @ $1000.00; 2 Bursaries @ $500.00
The Campaign for Kids Foundation Board is pleased to be offering a $1000 scholarship (based on academic history) and two $500 bursaries (based on financial need) to graduating students from King's County, Nova Scotia. Applicant must be a disadvantaged student for scholarships and bursaries. Application forms are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: To Counselling Office by May 31, 2012
Value: 1 @ $400.00
The Burlington & District & Weston Women's Institutes are pleased to offer a $400.00 Bursary to a graduating student from West Kings who lives in the Aylesford/Auburn/Morden area, who will be going on to post-secondary studies fall of 2012, and is in financial need. Preference may be given to a child or grandchild of a member of the Institute. Applications forms are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: To counselling Office by May 25, 2012
Value: $250.00
Berwick & District Lionettes is pleased to offer a bursary in the amount of $250.00 to a graduating student pursuing post-secondary education. Preference will be given to a student who lives in the Berwick (538 phone number) and District area. Application forms are available from the Counselling office.
Deadline: DEADLINE PASSED (May 2, 2011) Value: $1000.00
Dykeview Farms Ltd. offers a $1,000 scholarship to students from Nova Scotia entering a program of study at NSAC. Preference will be given to students from Kings County (with additional preference to students from Northeast Kings Education Centre) planning to study a program directly related to farming and production agriculture (eg. Diploma in Enterprise Management - Farming; or B.Sc.(Agr.) Agricultural Business, Plant Science,
Bio-Environmental Systems Management). Selection is based on financial need, community involvement and academic performance. Application forms are available from the Counselling office or on the NSAC website at http://nsac.ca/awardsoffice/entrance_scholarships_and_bursaries.asp
Deadline: to them by April 30th each year. Value: BURSARY $500
http://iodens.ca/Education.htm for application forms and more information.
Deadline: May 29, 2012
Value: 1 @ $500.
The Nova Scotia Fruit Growers' Association (NSDGA) is offering a Bursary of $500 for the year 2012 to a student entering or already in a post secondary educational program in the field of: Tree Fruit Production OR a related Science Program which might include the following: Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science, Business or Agri-Business. Priority will be given to a member of the child of a member of the NSFGA. Application forms are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: To Counselling Office by June 1, 2012
Value: 3 @ $500.
Aylesford & District Lioness Club is offering three bursaries of $500 each to graduating students who live in the Auburn/Aylesford area and will be based on financial need and academic achievement. Application forms are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: Mary 23, 2012
Value: 2 @ $500
Markland Lodge No. 99 is pleased to be awarding two Nova Scotia Freemasons Bursaries in the amount of $500 each to two graduating students who will be continuing their education at an approved Atlantic university or Nova Scotia Community College. Preference will be given to students who live in the Kingston/Greenwood area, who have good work ethics and who may not be receiving any other awards. Application forms are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Value: 1 @ $250.
The Kingston District Fire Commission is pleased to offer the Allie Pierce Memorial Award. The successful applicant must be a resident of the Kingston Fire District, must be going on for further studies. Along with the application form, you will need to attach a letter stating why this award should be made to you, a transcript of marks, your resume and a letter of reference from a school staff member. Application forms are avaiable from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: May 23, 2012
Value: 1 @ $500.
Scotiabank Greenwood is offering a bursasry of $500 to be awarded to a graduating West Kings student. Application forms are avaiable from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: to Counselling Office by May 30, 20122
Value: 2 @ $500.
14 Wing Community Council will be awarding two $500 bursaries to graduating students this year. The successful candidates must have a valid 14 Wing Community Recreation Card. Application forms are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: Complete online application by May 1, 2012 Value: up to $2,500 each year to a maximum of $10,000 over four years EnCana is looking for Grade 12 students who are pursuing post-secondary education in an oil and gas industry-related field through a degree, diploma or certificate program. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Must reside in an area where Encana operates (West Kings students are eligible to participate); must be entering the faculting of Engineering, or Departments of Geology or Geophysics, at an accredited university of technical institution.(Trades training related to the oil and gas industry does not qualify). Must demonstrate solid academic performance; must display community involvement or leadership and must submit proof of acceptance and registration in a qualifying program. Application forms are available online and must be completed by May 2, 2012, at https://www.GrantRequest.com/SID_812?SA=SNA&FID=35010
Deadline: May 14, 2012 Value: $4,000 "Receiving this award would allow someone to attend St. FX who otherwise might not be able to attend due to financial reasons."
This award is available to a student in severe financial need who meets the following: • First year student coming directly from high school - cannot be a transfer from anywhere else. • Must be from NS and a graduate of a NS public high school. • The recipient should have good grades but not high enough to be eligible for a StFX scholarship. • The recipient must agree that his/her name and some very general information about him/her can be released to members of the Class of '54. • The bursary will be credited to the recipient's account at the business office to cover tuition and/or residence fees.
If you are interested in attending St. FX, and if you feel you may be eligible for this Bursary and are interested in being nominated, please come to the Counselling Office.
Deadline: Postmarked by May 25, 2012
Value: $1,500.00This year, Monsanto Canda estimates it will provide approximately 30 - 40 scholarships to deserving high school students across the country entering their first year of post-secondary eduation in Agriculture. Each scholarship is valued at $1,500 and will be awarded to students who meet the following criteria:
- Students must be from a family farming operation with plans to enter their first year of post-secondary education in agriculture Students must have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership capabilities and active involvement in the local communityComplete applications, including an application essay, must be post-marked no later than May 25, 2012.
- Application forms are available from the counselling office orby calling 1-800-667-4944, or visit www.monsanto.ca
Deadline: May 11, 2012
Value: 2 to be awarded in the Valley area, @ $500 per student The VRCDA is a non-profit community association consisting of recreation professionals in the Annaplis Valley. The Associations purpose is to cooperate, foster and promote recreation opportunities to residents of the Valley, and to improve their social, mental, cultural and physical well being through participation.
Applicants must be students who are entering into their first year of a post secondary recreation program in Nova Scotia, either from high school or as a post secondary transfer student. Applicants must originally be from one of the following areas: Windsor/West Hants of Hants County, King's County, Annapolis County, or Digby County. Application forms are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: To the Counselling Office by May 30, 2012
Value: $500
The Board of Directors of the Morristown Community Club is proud of the accomplishments of our students and is pleased to offer a bursary of $500 to one West Kings High School graduating student annually. To qualify, the recipient must reside in the foundaries of the Morristown Community Club and have documented plans to formally continue with his/her education upon graduation. The recipient must have good grades and be able to show some involvement with their school or community. The recipient will also write a short essay on the importance of community (whether the community in which they reside or their school community). Application forms are available from the Counselling Office.
Deadline: Post-marked no later than APRIL 12, 2012 Value: $1,000 each Hockey Nova Scotia (HNS) recognizes individuals in amateur hockey who have achieved a high level of performance both on and off the ice. In addition to maintaining a high academic standing, these individuals clearly demonstrate exceptional ability and leadership in their community and as a player or a game official. Awards are paid directly to the post secondary institution upon proof of successful completion of the first semester.
Please note that eligible applicants must be full members of HNS and graduate from their respective high school in the Spring of 2012. Players who play on an NSSAF Hockey Team, BUT are not registered as well on an HNS Minor Hockey Team, HNS Junior Team, or as an HNS Referee ARE NOT eligible to make application. For an application form, or for more information about these awards, please visit your Counselling Office or visit http://www.hockeynovascotia.ca/hns_12239.html
Deadlines and Value: 2012 - see individual scholarships and awards listed below More detailed criteria and application forms can be found at acs.ednet.ns.caUniversity Entrance Scholarship: 75% average or higher, value $4,500. Deadline May 31, 2012.Science Profession Scholarship: See website for details; value $7,000. Deadline June 15, 2012.Teacher Education Scholarship: See website for details; value $5,000. Deadline June 15, 2012.Post-Secondary Scholarship: Less than 75% average, value $2,500. Deadline July 31, 2012. Community Collete/Trade School Award: available to student who attend a community college or trade school value $1,800. Deadline July 31, 2012 .
Performing Arts Award: Available to a student who is enrolled full-time in a recognized university degree program with a concentration in one of the performing arts genre, i.e. music (Bachelor of Music), value $1,000. Deadline July 31, 2012.
Deadline: To them by May 15th
Value: 2 @ $500 each
The Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia (EANS), is pleased to offer the following scholarships/bursaries: The EANS Memorial Scholarships, The James Russell Kline Memorial Bursary and the Jesse Payne Memorial Bursary. The awards are available to young people who are under the care of a physician for the treatment of epilepsy, to assist with their post-secondary eduation at any recognized institution throughtout the world. Application form are available in the Counselling Office or by going to www.epilepsyns.com, look under Programs.
Deadline: to Counselling Office by May 11, 2012
Value: 2 @ $1,000.00 The Royal Canadian Legion, Memorial Branch 98 of Kingston, NS, is pleased to offer the following bursaries. Criteria: Kin of service personnel, based on financial need. Terry Bloom Bursary - one $1,000 Bursary shall be awarded annually to any child or grandchild of a member in good standing of the Branch #98. Branch #98 Bursary - One $1,000 bursary will be awarded.
Please see the application form, available in the Counselling Office, for more information re criteria and application procedure.
Deadline: Received by March 28, 2012 Value: Valued at over $50,000 (See below)The Garfield Weston Awards program was established in 1999 by the generous contribution and vision of The W. Garfield Weston Foundation. Administered by the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation, the program is designed to recognize outstanding college-bound students who show a strong commitment to their fields of study and are interested in making positive contributions to their communities.The Garfield Weston Awards program will distribute up to 25 Entrance Garfield Weston Awards to students entering their first year of college or CEGEP studies in Canada for use during the2012-2013 academic year. Each Entrance Garfield Weston Award comprises a tuition waiver from a participating college, an $8,000 annual stipend, and $3500 in summer funding. It also includes a mentorship program and participation in an annual leadership conference.
For more informationabout and the online application,visit www.garfieldwestonawards.ca/entranceawards
Deadlines and Value: See each Scholarship below for details 1. Created in 2010, the Nova Scotia Power Aboriginal Scholarship offers a $1500 entrance scholarship to a graduating Aboriginal high school students. (Students electing a one year gap will be considered). The scholaship is tenable at an accredited institution offering post-secondary education. It is renewable for a maximum of four years of study (depending on the length of study) leading to a certificate, diploma or degree. Please see the application form for eligibility and application requirements. Deadline: April 30, 2012 2. Created in 2005, the Nova Scotia Power Trades Scholarship was developed to encourage and support students entering Trades related to Utility or Energy sectors. This year, ten (10) non-renewable $1000 scholarships will be available for students enrolling in the following programs at tne Nova Scotial Community College (NSCC) in September 2012: Power Engineering; Industrial Instrumentation; Utility Line Work - Construction & Maintenance. If you are not enrolled in one of the three programs listed above, you will not be eligible for this scholarship. Please see the application form for eligibility and application requirements. Deadline: April 30, 2012 3. Created in 1994, the Employment Equity Scholarship offers four $1500 entrance scholarships to graduating high school students who are: disabled persons; persons of visible minorities; or Aboriginal persons. The scholarships are tenable at any accredited institution offering post-secondary education. The scholarships are renewable for a maximum of four years of study (depending on the length of study) leading to a certificate, diploma, or degree. Please see the application form for eligibility and application requirements. Deadline: March 31, 2012
Application forms are available from the Counselling Office. Completed applications may be scanned and emailed to scholarships@nspower.ca, or supbmitted by mail.
Deadline: April 27, 2012
Value: 4 @ $1000
The Institute of Chartered Accounts of Nova Scotia (ICANS) is pleased to announce that it is offering four $1000 scholarship awards to Nova Scotia high school students are are graduating in June 2012 and attending university in September 2012 to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Commerce. The application form is available in the Counselling Office. Visit www.icans.ns.ca for more information on becoming a CA, or www.icans.ns.ca/media//documents/recruitmentbrochure.pdf - for a copy of our "Decisions Matter CA REcruitment Brochure", which details the process of becoing a Chartered Accountant; and www.asca.ns.ca - to visit the website of The Atlantic School of Chartered Accountancy (ASCA), the professional education program for CA students.
Deadline: May 15, 2012 Nova Scotia Community College has enjoyed considerable growth recently in the number of awards available to our students. We are very grateful to our donors who support our awards program. Together we know the importance of recognizing student achievement and assisting with financial need. Awards may be specific to an individual campu or program and may be awarded upon program entrance or mid-year. To learn more about our awards, please click on the links at http://www.nscc.ca/admissions/cost_and_financial_aid/scholarships_and_bursaries/index.asp
Deadline: To them by May 15, 2012
Value: $1500
This $1500 Bursary is offered to a Kings County student who has been tentatively accepted for studies in a health related field. (Please note that a Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology does not meet the criteria for this award). The application form, which includes instructions re letters of reference, etc., is available at the Counselling Office.
Deadline: INFO NOT UPDATED FOR 2011/2012The Valley Regional Education Committee is a partnership between the Black Educators Association and the Valley African Nova Scotian Development Association serving Hants, Kings & Annapolis Counties.
They are offering learners in the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board catchment area the opportunity to apply to a University or Community College and have their registration fees covered by the Orval and Geraldine Browning Educational Grant. (Limited numbers available for both university and college.). Applicant must be of African Descent and must have completed AVRSB Self Identification form and must be graduating and going directly to Post Secondary studies. Please ask at the Counselling Office for an application form.
Deadline: INFO NOT UPDATED FOR 2011/2012
Entrance Scholarships; Alumni Leadership Scholarship; and Harrison McCain Scholarship/Bursary . Please visit www.dal.ca/scholarships for further detailed information about their entrance awards program including eligibility criteria, important dates and deadlines, and scholarship applications.
The Royal Canadian Legion Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command Bursaries/Scholarships
Deadline: Applications are due no later than 12:00 noon, July 15th (no exceptions) Value: See individual info below: These Legion Bursaries are available to graduating Grade 12 students as a measure of assistance to those entering first year of university, community college or trade school. (*Wales Scholarship may be for starting or continuing post-secondary education). These bursaries are available each year. Please note, Bursaries are awarded on a point system that is based on financial need, with special consideration given to children of Veterans.
1. NS/NU Command, Jack Moore Memorial, AIL Insurance Bursaries - $5002. Elsie Jean Lambert Memorial Scholarship - $10003. *Wales Scholarship for Disabled Nova Scotia Post-Secondary Students - $6000 Annual Scholarship Fund
For more information and/or application forms for these bursaries/scholarships please ask at the counselling office or visit www.ns.legion.ca
Deadline: March 31, 2012 Value: $6,000
This $6,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a Nova Scotia high school graduate who is entering the first year of university, who has demonstrated an interest in multiculturalism and human rights. This is a non-renewable scholarship and applies to the first year of study only. Please note this scholarship is open to students of all races who meet the eligibility criteria. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be: A graduate of a Nova Scotia high school in this academic year (not as the result of upgrading); a resident of Nova Scotia; A student who is entering the first year of an undergraduate Bachelor's degree program this fall, and who has demonstrated an interest in multiculturalism and human rights; A student who will study for this degree at a university in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, or Prince Edward Island.
Application forms are available from the Counselling Office or from the website at : www.gov.ns.ca/lae/scholarships
Deadline: January 23, 2012
At Youth in Motion, www.youth-in-motion.ca, we want to encourage you to continue making a difference. That is why we created Top 20 Under 20™ - to celebrate and honour Canadians who have demonstrated a significant level innovation, leadership and achievement but have not yet reached the age of 20. There are incredible young people in this country doing incredible things!Top 20 Under 20™is a national youth awards program presented by Youth in Motion and sponsored by Intact Foundation, BMO Capital Markets, CTV, The Globe and Mail, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, PepsiCo Canada, and many other organizations and corporations who believe in youth as the future of this country. Top 20 Under 20™ is open to all young Canadians under the age of 20 - regardless of race, gender and/or religious affiliations. Our only requirement is that your leadership and innovation has led to the betterment of your school, community, province and/or country. (Full Eligibility Requirements) We also recognize that success in today’s competitive world requires much more than academic skills. For this reason, the assessment criteria look beyond academics to specific skills that have a positive impact on the everyday life of our community.Akela Peoples, M. Ed.
Visit www.top20under20.ca for full program information
Deadline: February 28, 2012 Value: $2000 Bursary for participants*
Explore is a five-week intensive language-learning course. You can take the course in the spring or summer, whichever you prefer. You an also take a job for the rest of the summer, if you wish.** Participants in Explore receive a $2000 bursary (taxable income) that covers tuition fees for the course, instructional material, meals and accomodation. The educational institution you will be attending receives the bursary directly. *Bursaries are awarded by random selection, based on provincial and territorial allotments and institutional quotas. Every effort is made to accommodate first-time applicants. The program does not cover: registration fee (a non-refundable $150), travel costs or spending money. To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following three criteria: be a Canadian citizen or pemanent resident (those studying in Canada on student visas are not eligible); have completed at least grade 11 or be at the post secondary level by the time your Explore begins; and have been a full-0time student for at least one term during the current school year. The registration process requires a copy of your birth certificate or proof of Canadian citizenship; or proof of permanent-resident status. You will have to provide your Social Insurance Number to the institution you will be attending. For an information booklet and application form please ask at the counselling office or visit myexplore.ca for the latest information or call 1-877-866-4242.
** By the way, need a job? Languages at Work is a component of Young Canada Works (YCW) which offers a number of summer job placements for graduating Explore participants. Such a placement gives you the opportunity to use your seonc language at work after you have finished Explore. For more information, contact YCW at 1-800-267-5173 or fjcf@fjcf.ca
Deadline: January 31, 2012 Value: 20 across Canada @ $5,000
Earth Day Canada and Toyota Canada Inc. are proud to recognize and celebrate the oustanding environmental contributions that youth in Canada are making in their communities. The 2012Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program is an exciting opportunity for graduating high school students in Canada to earn a $5,000 entrance Scholarship towards their post-secondary education. Twenty awards of $5,000 each will be presented to graduating students from across Canada who have achieved excellence in academic andextracurricular activities, anddemonstrated an exceptional commitment to the environment. A national winner will also receive an additional Toyota Earth Day Scholarship National Prize including a Panasonic notebook computer and an all expense paid trip to Toronto for the National Award Ceremony. Please note that the scholarship application and online information are available at earthday.ca/scholarship or by contacting staff at scholarship@earthday.ca
Deadline: June 30, 2012
The National Union of Public and General Employees is offering four scholarships to students who plan to enter the first year of a public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2012-2013 and who are children of, or foster children of, a National Union member (In Nova Scotia member of NSGEU, Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union). Application forms may be picked up at the Counselling Office or by visiting www.nupge.ca 1. Tommy Douglas Scholarship: Value: $1,500. Winner will be determined on the basis of a 750 - 1000 word essay on: "How Tommy Douglas contributed to making Canada a more just and equitable society". All children (including foster children) of National Union of Public and General Employees (NSGEU in NS) who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2012-2013 are eligible to apply. 2. Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship: Value: $1,500. Winner will be determined on the basis of a 750 - 1000 word essay on: "The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities." All children (including foster children) with disabilities of National Union of Public and General Employees (NSGEU in NS) who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2012-2013 are eligible to apply. 3. Aboriginal Canadians Scholarship : Value: $1,500. Winner will be determined on the basis of a 750 - 1000 word essay on: "The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of Aboriginal Canadians." All Aboriginal Canadian children (including foster children) of National Union of Public and General Employees (NSGEU in NS) who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2012-2013 are eligible to apply. 4. Visible Minorities Scholarship : Value: $1,500. Winner will be determined on the basis of a 750 - 1000 word essay on: "The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of visible minorities". All visible minority children (including foster children) of National Union of Public and General Employees (NSGEU in NS) who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2012-2013 are eligible to apply.
For more information email national@nupge.ca
Deadline: February 1st, every year.
In keeping with the spirit of his achievements, the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award program is intended to encourage Canadian youth to seek the high ideals represented by Terry Fox by grathe granting of commemorative awards for the pursuit of higher education. The awards will be of particulat interest to graduating secondary level students and those currently studying towards a fiest undergraduate degree or diploma in a Canadian university or college. Award recipients must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. Approximately 20 awards are granted each year. The value of the Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards is up to $7,000 per year for a maximum of four years or until a first undergraduate degree is abtained. Awards are available every year to graduating secondary level students and those curently enrolled full-time in a Canadian post-Secondary Institution. Completed application forms and accompanying documents must be post-marked by February 1st of each year. (The award is $3,500 per year for students who do not pay tuition fees.)
For futher information please visit http://www.terryfoxawards.ca/ contact terryfox@sfu.ca; Information is available at the Counselling Office.
Deadline: INFO NOT UPDATED FOR 2011/2012
The University of New Brunswick Saint John is pleased to invite applications for an undergraduate entrance award of $5000, recognizing academic achievement, community involvement and athletic leadership. To apply, send a cover letter requesting consideration, a resume emphasizing extracurricular activities, your latest high school transcript and a 500 word essay on the following topic: "What is the value of education to your province and the nation".
For futher information please visit www.unbsj.ca/primrose or call 1-877-753-6763 or contact tellmemore@unbsj.ca
The D & R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship was established by Mr. Donald Sobey, B. Com. 1957 and Mr. Robert Sobey B.A. (Honours) 1988. Applicants wh are residents of the Atlantic provices entering the first year of the undergraduate Commerce Program at Queen's University and meet the following criteria may apply:To apply students must meet all of the following criteria: Demonstrated academic excellence, proven leadership and involvement in school or comm unity acitvities. Must be entering first year Queen's undergraduate Commerce program. Must be a resident of one of the Atlantic provinces.
Students must apply by submitting a Queen's University Major Admission Award application form, available on the Student Awards website: dandrsobeysholarship.com. For more information visit the website or ask at the Guidance Office. Visit them on Facebook www.facebook.com/DandRSobeyScholarship
Value: visit www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage for everything you need to know about this program. Deadline: Apply online by December 22, 2011
House of Commons Pages are selected from high schools and CEGEPs across Canada every year. These students worok in the House of Commons while beginning their studies at a university in the National Capital Region and make friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Pages play a key role in the communications network on Parliament Hill. Delivering important messages and documents to Members, linking Members to their Hill offices and serving House officials in various capacities, House of Commons Pages are always on the go. Professional, non-partisan, prompt and efficient service has become a hallmark of the House of Commons Page Program. The 2012-2013 Pages will be contracted to work at the House of Commons for one year beginning in late August 2012. They will work a minimum of 15 hourse a week and their work schedule will be coordinated with their university schedule.
To find out more about Criteria, training, salary, transportation, uniform, accommodation, the application process, etc., please go to www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage
Deadline: February 1, 2012 Value: $1000.
Kin Canada Bursaries is a program of the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund. Hal Rogers was the founder of Kinsmen in 1920 and he was a passionate advocator in the value of educating Canada's youth. Local students are encouraged to apply for post-secondary funding from the Kinette Club of Kentville & District, who is proud to offer a chance for local students to apply for a Kin Canada Bursary. Bursaries are awarded to students based on financial need, community and school involvement, and knowledge of Kin Canada. Successful applicants will be notified by June 2012. The application forms can be downloaded at www.bursary.ca or picked up from the counselling office.
For more information about Kin Canada please visit www.kincanada.ca.
Deadline: Visit www.leonardfnd.org for updated information each year Value: $1000 to $1500
The Leonard Foundation scholarships are awarded to students with true financial need enrolled or enrolling in an accredited undergraduate degree program in a College or University in Canada. The institutions must be open to all without restriction except for an academic standard. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. Students must be enrolled in their first undergraduate program as a full-time student. Only students pursuing a B.Ed or M.Div are eligible for continuing support. All applicants will be considered, but preference will be given to daughters or sons of ordained clergy, licensed elementary or secondary school teachers, Canadian military personnel, graduates of a Canadian Military College, members of the Engineering Institute of Canada and members of the Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Canada. Preference is also given to those who have previosuly received an award from The Leonard Foundation.
For more information re criteria, the application process and forms, and the list of Nominators go to www.leonardfnd.org