II. CONTINUATION SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
The following scholarships and bursaries are available exclusively to students returning to studies beyond the first year of the various programs at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. Students are encouraged as well to check the scholarship listings in Section VII OTHER CONTINUING EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES.

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Acadian Seaplants Limited Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship will be presented annually to a senior undergraduate or graduate Aquaculture student at NSAC preferably undertaking course or project work related aspects of marine bioproducts or the plant sciences. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than September 24.

Animal Nutrition Association of Canada (Atlantic Division) Scholarship
The Atlantic Division of the Animal Nutrition Association of Canada (formerly known as the Canadian Feed Industry Association) awards a $700 scholarship to a student who is entering the third year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program. Selection criteria include academic performance and leadership in student and community affairs. This scholarship is not available to students receiving other scholarships of higher value. No application is required.

Ralph H. Armstrong Memorial Bursary
The family and friends of the late Ralph Hallett Armstrong award a memorial bursary of $250 to a student who has successfully completed a first year of study at NSAC. Former or current 4-H club members from Kings or Annapolis Counties in Nova Scotia are eligible to apply. Selection is based on financial need and involvement in school, athletic and/or community organizations. Applications must be submitted to NSAC Awards Office not later than September 24.

Atlantic Council of Crop Life Canada Bursaries
Two $500 bursaries will be awarded to technical students from agricultural backgrounds who plan to pursue employment in the agricultural sector following studies at NSAC. Preference will be given to students whose backgrounds, course and project work, summer employment and career plans reflect an interest in the crop protection industry. The Atlantic Council of Crop Life Canada is the organization of distributors, dealers and suppliers of crop protection products in Atlantic Canada. As part of the application students will write a brief essay (maximum of 500 words) on their background and their future plans and how their course of study is serving to prepare them for a future in the industry. Applications must be submitted to NSAC Awards Office not later than September 24.

Atlantic Farm Mechanization Show Scholarship
The Atlantic Farm Mechanization Show awards one $1000 scholarship to a student from the Atlantic Provinces who has completed at least one year of study at NSAC in the Engineering Diploma program or the Integrated Environmental Management major of the B.Sc. (Agr.) program. The awarding of the scholarship is based on academic performance and the demonstrated potential for a career in the area of mechanization of agriculture. No application is required.

Atlantic Land Improvement Contractors Association Bursary
The Atlantic Land Improvement Contractors Association Bursary of $800 is available to degree Engineering students with a demonstrated ability and interest in soil, water, and land improvement. No application is required.

Paul Babineau Memorial Scholarship
The Atlantic Farm Mechanization Show awards one $1,000 scholarship in memory of Paul Babineau, along time Director on their board, to a student from the Atlantic Provinces who has completed at least one year of study at NSAC in the Engineering Diploma program or the Integrated Environmental Management major of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program. The awarding of the scholarship is based on academic performance and the demonstrated potential for a career in the area of mechanization of agriculture. No application required.

Dr. Roger S. Bacon Scholarship in Agriculture
In keeping with his lifetime interest and service to agriculture, The $1,500 Honourable Dr. Roger S. Bacon Scholarship in Agriculture will be awarded annually to a Nova Scotia student entering the final year of any program at NSAC (technical, undergraduate or graduate) who has plans to pursue a long term career in agriculture. Selection criteria include career plans, academic performance and financial need. Dr. Roger S. Bacon was a dairy farmer and blueberry producer from Cumberland County, NS, who served as an MLA for his constituency and during his political career was a well-respected and long serving Minister of Agriculture and for a time , Premier of NS. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than September 20.

Doug Bailey Memorial Bursary
Farmers Dairy awards a $2,000 bursary to a student in any year of any program at NSAC who is a family member of a Farmers Dairy shareholder or employee. The bursary is named in memory of Doug Bailey, a former President and CEO. Selection criteria include leadership and extra-curricular and community activities, financial need and a sound academic record. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 20.

A.B. Banks Memorial Scholarship
The $500 A.B. Banks Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the second year B.Sc.(Agr.) student enrolled in the Animal Science option with the highest average from the first year of study. No application is required.

Dr. Kim Beck Memorial Scholarship
The Turkey Farmers of New Brunswick Marketing Board awards a $500 scholarship in memory of Dr. Kim Beck. The scholarship will be awarded annually to an NB resident who is enrolled in a post-secondary agricultural program. Selection will be based on academic achievement, financial need, involvement in agriculture, and interest in the poultry or food industry. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than October 15.

Bible Hill Garden Club Bursary
One $500 bursary is awarded to an NSAC student from the Truro area. Preference is given to students in at least the second year of study in Horticulture, preferably a landscape program. Selection criteria include academic performance and financial need. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than October 5.

David W. Brown Memorial Bursary
The ACA Co-operative Limited/Eden Valley Farms Limited awards two $500 bursaries to students from either Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island entering a second year of study. Selection criteria include financial need, academic performance, and interest in farming and in the poultry industry in particular. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than September 24.

Dr. John Bubar Scholarship
Two $1,000 Dr. John Bubar Scholarships will be awarded annually to a New Brunswick student in the B.Sc.(Agr.) program in the second or third year of study and who is not in receipt of other significant scholarships. Selection criteria will include academic performance and financial need. No application is required.

Merle Cail Memorial Scholarship
The $750 Merle Cail Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a senior undergraduate student or a graduate student from Atlantic Canada at NSAC whose course or project work reflect an interest in organic agriculture. Selection criteria includes academic performance, financial need and commitment to organic agriculture. Application forms accompanied by one letter of recommendation must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 20.

Vera Caldwell Memorial Bursary
A $500 bursary will be awarded annually to a deserving International student studying at NSAC based on financial need. The bursary is in memory of Vera Caldwell who was a teacher and life-long learner who actively supported education for students from developing nations. Students who are paying international student fees in all programs of study at NSAC are eligible. Preference will be given to students studying full time in undergraduate or diploma programs. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than October 5.

Canard Conservation Undergraduate Scholarship
The $500 Canard Conservation Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to a first or second year B.Sc.(Agr.) Student from Kings Co.,NS, planning course and/or project work related to the environment. Selection criteria include: academic performance, demonstrated interest in the environment, and career plans. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than May 14, 2012.

James Card Bursaries
At least three awards with a total value of $4,000 will be awarded annually to students in financial need, sponsored by James Card. Preference will be given to International students. Applications will be reviewed December 7. Form will be available at that time.

Gerard Chiasson Memorial Bursary
The Inverness County Federation of Agriculture awards a $500 bursary to a Cape Breton student who has completed at least one year of study at the NSAC. The bursary is awarded in memory of Gerard Chiasson, a past president of the NS Fed. of Agriculture who was also active in other local farm and community organizations. Selection criteria include financial need, involvement in community activities and leadership experience. In the event that more than two students possess otherwise equal qualifications, preference will be given to a student from Inverness County. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than September 20.

Chartwells Scholarships
Compass Group Canada awards $4000 in scholarships to outstanding students with high academic performance who, for one reason or another, have not qualified for other significant awards. Preference will be given to students living in residence. No application is required.

Chicken Producers of Nova Scotia Bursary
The Chicken Producers of Nova Scotia $1000 bursary is awarded to a Nova Scotia student at NSAC who shows a demonstrated interest in pursuing the study of poultry. Preference will be given to applicants with a farming background. Students in all years of study are eligible. A student may not receive this scholarship more than once. Application must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than September 20.

Class of 1950 Bursary Fund
The Class of 1950 in commemoration of their fiftieth anniversary of graduation from NSAC established a $1000 bursary to assist NSAC students in financial need. Applications must be submitted to the Awards Office by October 5.

Donald E. Clark Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Donald E. Clark, former Professor and Head of the Engineering Department, one or more scholarships (with total value of $500) are awarded to final-year students in the Engineering Department. Selection criteria include academic performance, interest, and aptitude in the engineering field. No application is required.

Colonel Charles Coll Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Colonel Charles H. Coll, a $250 scholarship is awarded to a student in the final year of an Animal Science option. Selection criteria include academic performance, involvement and interest in poultry, and achievement and contribution to 4-H. No application is required.

Charles M. Collins Memorial Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a student at the NSAC enrolled in a program of study relating to Horticulture. The scholarship is in memory of Charles McKittrick Collins who taught Horticulture at NSAC for twenty-five years, including supervision of the landscaping and maintenance of the campus grounds, and for whom the Collins Horticultural Building was named in 1975. Preference will be given to students studying in the Bachelor of Technology program in Environmental Landscape Horticulture who have not qualified for other significant awards. No application is required.

George & Lottie Cook Memorial Scholarship
The $500 George and Lottie Cook Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a Nova Scotia student enrolled in the first or second year of any program of study at NSAC. Selection criteria include academic performance and financial need. No application required.

The Renée Covill Scholarships
Five $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to Atlantic Canadian students at NSAC studying in a program leading to a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Plant Science (Agronomy or Horticulture) or Environmental Landscape Horticulture. Preference will be given to students who have course and project work that reflect a commitment to environmental issues and career interests in growing plants (including farming). Selection criteria are academic performance, financial need and career plans. Applications must be submitted to NSAC Awards Office by September 20.

Dorothy Creelman Cox Memorial Scholarship
A $150 scholarship is awarded to a female student entering the second year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program in the Plant Science option. Selection criteria include academic performance and contribution to the college community. No application is required.

Dr. Kenneth Cox Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Dr. Kenneth Cox, former Principal, this $100 scholarship is awarded to a student entering the final year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program. No application is required.

Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick Scholarship
Dairy Farmers of NB offer a $750 scholarship to an NB resident who is enrolled in any year of an approved technician or technology diploma or certificate program relating to agriculture. For further information and application form, contact nbmilk@nbmilk.com or (506) 432-4330. Application deadline is June 15.

Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia Bursary
The Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia awards a $1000 bursary to a Nova Scotia student doing project or course work related to the dairy industry. Students in the third or fourth year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program (any option) or graduate students undertaking course or project work related to the dairy industry are eligible. Selection criteria include proven interest and experience in the dairy industry, the potential beneficial impact of study on the Nova Scotia dairy industry and academic performance. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than
September 24.

Dartmouth Horticultural Society Bursaries
The Dartmouth Horticultural Society sponsors two $500 bursaries to students who have completed at least one year of study in a Plant related program of study at NSAC. Selection criteria include financial need and academic performance. Preference will be given to students in the following priority: HRM; Nova Scotia; and elsewhere in Canada. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by October 5.

Eastern Veterinary Technicians Association Bursary
The Eastern Veterinary Technicians Association awards a $100 bursary to a second year student in the Veterinary Technology program. This bursary will be awarded to the student who best demonstrates proficiency in veterinary clinical skills during their first year and externship at the Atlantic Veterinary College. No application is required.

Ernest L. Eaton Memorial Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student entering the third year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program who has not received scholarships of higher value. Selection is based on the student's averages in the second year of their program. No application is required.

Egg Producers of Newfoundland & Labrador Scholarship
The Egg Producers Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (formerly known as the Newfoundland Egg Marketing Board) awards a $1,000 scholarship to a Newfoundland and Labrador student entering the third or fourth year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program. No application required.

Farm Credit Canada Scholarship
The Atlantic Region of the Farm Credit Canada awards a $1,000 scholarship to a Canadian student entering the fourth or final year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program in the Agricultural Economics or Agricultural Business options. Selection criteria include academic performance, interest and competence in farm management and in the subjects associated with the economics of the farm business, interest and involvement in college and home community as demonstrated by participation in organizations and affairs, farm experience, and financial need. No application is required.

Farm Focus Bursary
The Farm Focus Bursary of $200 is awarded to a student entering the second year of study. Selection is based on financial need and academic performance. No application is required.

Ena Fenton Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by the Bedford Horticultural Society, the $800 Ena Fenton Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a second year student from the Bedford, Sackville, Waverley district of NS, at NSAC studying Horticulture or Environmental Studies. In years when no student from Bedford, Sackville, Waverley applies for the scholarship, consideration will be given to other students from HRM (excluding Halifax and Dartmouth). Selection will be based on financial need, career plans and academic performance. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by October 5.

T. Beverly Milligan Gale Memorial Bursary
The T. Beverly Milligan Gale Memorial Bursary was established in 2010 by Bev’s husband, Bob, in recognition of her spirit and love of the gardens at NSAC. The $1,000 award will go annually to an NSAC student who is enrolled in any year of study at NSAC who has shown an interest in horticulture particularly landscape design and care. Preference will be given to mature students. Selection criteria will include career plans, academic performance and financial need. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC awards Office no later than September 20.

Kevin Grant Memorial Scholarships
In memory of Kevin Grant who graduated from NSAC in 1975 with an Animal Science Technician diploma, two $800 scholarships will be awarded to final-year students in a two-year technical program of study at NSAC. Selection criteria include academic performance, leadership and contribution to campus life, career plans and financial need. Preference will be given to students enrolled on a full-time basis. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than September 24.

Chuck Harrison Memorial Bursary
In memory of Chuck Harrison, Class of 1970, a $200 bursary is awarded to a final year Diploma in Enterprise Management student. Selection criteria include leadership and involvement in athletic and other activities at NSAC and a sound academic record. No application is required.

Bonnie R. Haviland Memorial Bursary
The $1,000 Bonnie R. Haviland Memorial Bursary will be awarded annually to a student entering the second year of the Veterinary Technology program whose performance in the first year has demonstrated a caring attitude and a commitment to others. To be eligible students must have done well in their first year and not won other scholarships of greater value. No application is required.

John Higgins Memorial Scholarship
In memory of John Higgins who taught at NSAC, the Atlantic Association of Landscape Designers sponsor a $500 prize and a free association membership to a student entering the third year of the Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Landscape Horticulture program who has excelled in the area of landscape design during the Diploma in Managed Landscapes Technology program. Selection criteria include academic performance (a minimum 70% average in the second year of the Environmental Horticulture Technology program), and skill and interest in landscape design. No application required.

Isgonish Chapter Silver Anniversary IODE Bursary
The $400 Isgonish Chapter Silver Anniversary IODE bursary is awarded to a student entering the 3rd year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program in the Aquaculture major. Selection criteria include financial need, academic performance, and participation and leadership in extra curricular activities. The bursary is renewable by maintaining a 80% average. One award will be presented annually either to a third year student or a fourth year student as a renewal to the previous year's recipient. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by September 24.

Dr. Bill Jenkins Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Dr. Bill Jenkins, a graduate of the Class of 1938 who served as NSAC Principal from 1964 to 1972, a $750 scholarship will be awarded to a second- or third-year undergraduate student in any of the Business degree programs at NSAC. Selection criteria will include overall academic performance, leadership record and financial need. No application is required.

Randy & Gladys Keddy Memorial Bursary
This $1,000 Randy & Gladys Keddy Memorial Bursary will be awarded to a second year Technical or third year Degree student whose background, program of study, course and project work and summer employment show a genuine interest in working in the agricultural industry following graduation. Selection criteria include career goals, solid academic performance and financial need. Students receiving other scholarships valued at $1,000 or greater will not be eligible for this scholarship. Given similar or equal qualifications of candidates preference will be given to students from the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia with farm backgrounds. Applications are due at the NSAC Awards Office by September 20.

Kings Mutual Insurance Scholarships
In memory of Past Directors, The Kings Mutual Insurance Company awards three $1000 scholarships to Nova Scotia students, in any year of any program of study, at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. At least one scholarship will be awarded to a technical student. Selection criteria include: financial need, academic performance, and demonstrated interest in a career in the Agri-food industry as reflected by summer employment and/or extra-curricular involvement. This scholarship is not available to students receiving other scholarships totalling $1,000 or more. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than October 1.

P. Max Kuhn Scholarship
The $2,000 P. Max Kuhn Scholarship will be awarded annually to a Nova Scotia student with a farm background enrolled full time in any year of any program whose course and project work and summer employment demonstrates an interest in working in the agriculture industry after graduation. Selection criteria include financial need and academic performance. Preference will be given to students who have completed at least one year of study. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by September 20.

Landscape Nova Scotia Bursary
Landscape Nova Scotia awards a $500 bursary to a Nova Scotia student studying in a landscape related program. Selection criteria includes academic performance and financial need. No application is required.

Lunenburg/Queens Federation of Agriculture Scholarship
The Lunenburg/Queens Federation of Agriculture Scholarship of $300 is awarded to a student from Lunenburg or Queens Counties in Nova Scotia who have completed at least one year of study at NSAC. Selection criteria includes academic performance, farm or agricultural background or experience, and plans to pursue a career in the agricultural industry. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than October 1.

C. C. MacDougall Memorial Scholarship
This $250 scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a degree or diploma in Agriculture, Home Economics or Veterinary Medicine. To be eligible, a student must have been a 4-H member from Kings County, NB, or have parents who raise or breed Guernseys anywhere in NB. The application form must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 20.

Angus and Tena MacLellan Memorial Scholarship
This $250 scholarship is awarded to a student entering the third or fourth year of a degree program. Angus and Tena MacLellan farmed in Cloverville, Antigonish County, Nova Scotia. No application required.

Paul R. MacPhail PEI Potato Industry Scholarship
In memory of Paul R. MacPhail, the PEI Potato Board offers a $500 scholarship to PEI students studying at the graduate or undergraduate level of an agricultural degree program at any recognized Canadian agricultural institution or to students in a postgraduate degree program at a recognized Canadian university carrying out research projects related to potato production and utilization (including all disciplines, e.g. biotechnology, pathology, entomology, etc.). Undergraduate students must demonstrate through course work, summer employment and/or home farm background an interest in working in the potato industry. Selection criteria for potential undergraduate scholarships include academic performance, extracurricular activities and employment history. Graduate students will be considered on the basis of academic performance and relevance of the project to the improvement of the PEI potato industry. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 20.

Dr. Herbert F. MacRae Memorial NSAC/Macdonald College Exchange Award
This $1,000 award is designed to support student and staff exchange between NSAC and Macdonald College of McGill University. Students considering a semester or a year of study at Macdonald College as part of the requirements of a program of study at NSAC or students transferring to a program of study at Macdonald College should inquire at the Awards Office for details.

Joseph E. Mapplebeck Memorial Bursaries
In honor of Joseph E. Mapplebeck, who farmed for 50 years in Kings County, Nova Scotia, and in recognition of his appreciation for the importance of a good education, family members have established two $500 bursaries to be made available to technoly students at NSAC. Eligible candidates will have successfully completed the first year of a technology program and demonstrate financial need. A letter of recommendation from a Faculty member must accompany this application. One of the two awards will be made available annually to a student in the Plant Science Technician program. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than September 24.

Donald McInnes Award
A $750 scholarship is sponsored by Pictou Mutual Insurance Company to commemorate the 40 years of service Donald McInnes provided on their Board of Directors. This award is open to all students at NSAC. Selection criteria include commitment to and involvement in the community and leadership provided in student activities, academic performance and financial need. A student may not be selected for this award more than once. Applications to be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than September 20.

H.A.L. McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship
In memory of H.A.L. McLaughlin, who taught horticulture at the NSAC from 1953 to 1971, this $100 scholarship is awarded to a student in horticulture. No application is required.

Bill Mathewson Memorial Bursary
In memory of Professor Emeritis, Bill Mathewson, who taught Animal Science course work for twenty years at NSAC, a $1,000 bursary will be awarded annually to a student in any year of any program to assist in furthering their education through study/travel to another country. This bursary has been made available through generous contributions from students, NSAC colleagues, friends and associates at church and within the agricultural industry, in particular, the sheep breeders of Nova Scotia. In applying for consideration students will submit a proposal to participate in such activities as a study semester abroad toward their NSAC degree/diploma, attendance at a conference to make a presentation, a specialized training course or an internship or development project. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by October 15.

Karen Meek Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Karen Meek who studied Agricultural Business at NSAC, 1980-1982, a $1,500 scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who has completed at least one year in the B.Sc.(Agr.) Environmental Science program. Selection criteria include academic performance, financial need and contribution to campus life. This scholarship is not available to students receiving other scholarships totalling $1,000 or more. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than September 20.

John Miller Memorial Bursary
The $500 John Miller Memorial Bursary is awarded to an NS student, in any year of any program at any agricultural university/college in Canada, whose course and project work and career plans reflect an interest in the hog industry or whose application shows interest, understanding, and appreciation for Nova Scotia’s hog industry. The bursary is in memory of John Miller, who served as Secretary/Manager of Pork Nova Scotia from 1983 to 1997. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than October 1.

John Reginald (Reg) Moore Memorial Bursaries
In memory of J.R. (Reg) Moore who graduated from NSAC in 1947 and retired from a career with Farm Credit Canada, two $600 bursaries will be awarded to students from Colchester County, Nova Scotia, who have completed at least one year of study in any program. Selection will be based on financial need and sound academic performance. To be eligible students must be maintaining a minimum 70% in their cumulative studies. Preference will be given to students studying full time. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than September 24.

A.C. Neish Memorial Trust Scholarship
The A.C. Neish Memorial Trust awards a $750 scholarship to an NSAC student entering the final year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program. Selection criteria includes high academic performance and qualities of leadership as indicated by participation and achievement in both academic and non-academic activities. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than September 24.

New Brunswick Institute of Agrologists Scholarship
The New Brunswick Institute of Agrologists awards a $1,000 scholarship to an NB student entering the third year of a degree program in Agriculture at a recognized Canadian institution. Students should indicate their enrollment in one of the following Agrology disciplines: Agricultural Economics and Farm Management; Plant, Animal, Soil and Environmental Sciences; Pest Management; or Agrometeorology. Selection criteria include academic performance, participation in extracurricular activities, and financial need. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than October 1 to Registrar, New Brunswick Institute of Agrologists, PO Box 3479, Station B, Fredericton, NB E3A 5H2. www.nbagrologists.nb.ca/

NSAC Athletic Bursaries
Five awards will be presented to returning student athletes at NSAC. Selection criteria include financial need, involvement in/member of a college varsity team, recommendation from a coach and satisfactory academic performance. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than October 5 .

NSAC Bursaries
NSAC has established a fund which will provide $1,000 bursaries to assist students in need of financial assistance. To be eligible students must be in good standing and will have spent at least one term of full-time study at NSAC and be registered on a full-time basis for both semesters for the full academic year. NSAC students in need of financial assistance can apply for an NSAC bursary on an ongoing basis throughout the academic year. Applications are due to the NSAC Awards Office, Room #106, Cox Institute.

Nova Scotia Agricultural College Alumni Family Bursaries
Several $1,000 and $500 bursaries will be awarded annually to family members of NSAC Alumni studying at NSAC. Selection criteria include academic performance and financial need. Students in any year of any program are eligible. Application deadline is September 20.

Nova Scotia Animal Breeders Co-operative Limited Scholarship
The Nova Scotia Animal Breeders Co-op awards two $1,250 scholarships (one to a degree student and one to a technology student) to returning Nova Scotia students studying animal science whose home farm backgrounds, course and project work and career interests reflect an interest in the dairy or beef industry. To be eligible students will not have received other major scholarships. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than September 24.

Nova Scotia Egg Producers Association Scholarships
Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded annually by the Nova Scotia Egg Producers Association to students enrolled in the Animal Science major of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program at NSAC who course and project work show an interest in poultry. At least one scholarship will be awarded to a final year student conducting a poultry related research project in RESM 4002 and RESM 4003. No application is required.

Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture Bursaries
The Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture awards two $500 bursaries to second year Nova Scotia students with farm or 4-H backgrounds (one technology and one degree). Selection criteria include financial need and academic performance. No application is required.

Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture 100th Anniversary Scholarship
In recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture in 1995, a $750 scholarship is awarded to a Nova Scotia student with a farm background with financial need and solid academic record. Students studying in any year of any program who have not qualified for other significant awards are eligible. Applications must be submitted to NSAC Awards Office no later than October 1.

Nova Scotia 4-H Council Award
A $300 scholarship will be awarded to a second year Nova Scotia student in any program. Selection criteria includes academic performance, financial need and participation in 4-H club activities. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 24.

Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists Scholarships
The NSIA awards two $1,000 scholarships to a Nova Scotia students. One will be awarded to a student entering their 3rd year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program at the NSAC. The second recognizing the current anniversary of NSIA to a student entering their second, third or fourth year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program at NSAC. In awarding these scholarships, the selection committee will take into consideration academic performance, participation in school and community activities, degree of interest in agrology and pursuing a career in the Agri-food industry and financial need. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than September 20.

NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada sponsors a program of awards to outstanding undergraduate students. These summer research awards are meant to encourage undergraduate students to undertake graduate studies and pursue a research career in the natural sciences and engineering disciplines at NSAC. The purpose of the award is to supplement the salary of a summer student who is working on an individual research project, designed in conjunction with a faculty member who holds an NSERC research grant. The award is for a minimum of sixteen weeks on a full-time basis in research and development in natural sciences and engineering. To be eligible students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, registered full-time as an undergraduate student in a natural science or engineering discipline and have completed at least one year of study with a minimum 70% cumulative average. Applications must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research by February 24. http://nsac.ca/gradstudies/usra.asp

Nutreco Canada Inc. Scholarship
Nutreco Canada Inc. awards a $1000 scholarship to a final year B.Sc.(Agr.) student in the Animal Science option. Selection criteria include academic performance, leadership qualities, and participation in student & community affairs. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than September 24.

Operation Red Nose Bursaries
Two bursaries are sponsored by NSAC’s Students’ Union with donations received during
last year’s Operation Red Nose (ORN) campaign. A $200 bursary will be awarded to a student beginning studies at NSAC who participated in ORN or was active in MADD/SADD or other similar organizations in his/her high school or home community. A $400 bursary will be awarded to a returning student active in their home community and at NSAC. Secondary consideration will be given to academic performance and financial need. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than September 20.

Don Palfrey Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually in recognition of the many years of service and contributions to weed science in Nova Scotia by Don Palfrey. The Don Palfrey Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student who is carrying out a senior year research project in the area of pest management with a preference given to students involves in weed science, either through academic work or summer employment. Applications are due to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 20.

Robert Parent Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Robert Parent, Class of 1921, this $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student studying in any year of any program who has not qualified for other significant awards. No application is required.

Passionate Plants Person Award
The $750 Passionate Plants Person Award, established by the Atlantic Rhododendron & Horticulture Society, is awarded to a second year Nova Scotia student in the Environmental Horticulture diploma program. Recipient will also receive a one year membership with ARHS. Preference is given to students whose passion for plants is infectious and will most impact the way we regard and understand plants in both public and private environments. The student should also demonstrate communication and leadership abilities and financial need. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by October 5.

Pork Nova Scotia Prize
Pork Nova Scotia sponsors a $350 prize to a Nova Scotia student with an interest and/or background in swine production. Selection criteria include demonstrated interest in the swine industry (through course or project work), academic performance and financial need. Applications should be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than October 1.

Prajna Athletic Bursaries
Two $200 awards (one to a male student and one to a female student) will be presented to returning students at NSAC. These awards have been provided by Dr. Andre Lirette, a former Professor in the Animal Science Department at NSAC. To be eligible students will be maintaining sound academic performance and will have been involved in either a varsity team or on an intramural/recreational team at NSAC. Selection criteria include financial need, leadership and contribution to student life. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than October 5.

Prince Edward Island Dairy Youth Trust Scholarship
This $1,000 bursary is available to the son or daughter of a PEI resident currently pursuing their studies at a post secondary level.  Preference will be given to undergraduate students with an interest in animal science, animal genetics and/or business.  Applicants must have successfully completed at least the first year of a university/college program.  A student may receive the award once. Application deadline is June 1.   Applications are available online at www.holsteinpei.com  

Prince Edward Island Institute of Agrologists Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually by the PEI Institute of Agrologists to a student from PEI in the third or fourth year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program. A student may not receive this award more than once. Selection criteria include academic performance, school and community involvement and financial need. Application deadline is September 24.

Stuart Rath Junior A Bearcat Hockey Education Award Fund
Awards are available to members of the Truro Junior A Bearcats Hockey Club who are studying at NSAC. Selection is based n academic performance, community service and the recommendation of the team coaches. Students in second semester and second year must successfully complete the course work in the previous semester to be eligible for continued support. No application required.

Cliff & Grace Retson Memorial Bursary
In memory of Cliff & Grace Retson, Class of ‘34 a $600 bursary is awarded to International students studying at NSAC. Students in any year of program are eligible. Selection criteria include financial need, academic performance, and interest in and involvement in multi-cultural activities on campus. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than October 1.

Ira L. Rhodenizer Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Ira L. Rhodenizer, the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture awards a $500 scholarship to a second year Nova Scotia student. Selection criteria include academic performance, involvement in student affairs and participation in the 4-H program. Applications to be submitted to NSAC Awards Office not later than September 24.

Dr. Robert G. Rix Family Farm Bursary
This bursary of $300 is awarded to a student in any year of any program who has not qualified for other significant awards. No application is required

J. Arnold Roberts Memorial Scholarship
In memory of J. Arnold Roberts a $750 scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student from Atlantic Canada studying in any year of any program not receiving scholarships of greater value. No application is required.

Roop Realties Ltd. Scholarship
The renewable $500 Roop Realties Ltd. Scholarship is awarded to a student studying in a landscape related program who has completed at least one year of study in either the technology or B.Tech, program, with a minimum 80% cumulative average. The scholarship is open to all students, either full time or part time, with preference given to students who have had to work hard to maintain their academic standing. One scholarship presented annually. No application is required.

Howard W. Roper Memorial Bursary
In memory of Howard W. Roper, a $500 bursary will be awarded annually by the Nova Scotia/Newfoundland Branch of Holstein Canada to students who have completed at least one year in any program. Preference will be given to second year students in the Diploma in Business Management - Dairy Farming program. Applicants must be residents of Nova Scotia or Newfoundland and Labrador and members of Holstein Canada, or, a member of a family with Holstein Canada membership. Selection criteria include: involvement in the dairy industry, extra-curricular involvement through athletics and clubs on campus, involvement in farm organizations, financial need and satisfactory academic performance in the first year of study at NSAC. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than October 1.

Ted Rose Memorial Bursary
The $500 Ted Rose Memorial Bursary will be awarded to a student who plans to operate a livestock farm. Selection criteria include financial need, sound academic performance and a documented commitment to animal welfare. Applications must be submitted to the Awards Office by October 5.

Rotary Club of Truro International Student Bursary
The $1,000 bursary will be awarded annually by the Rotary Club of Truro to an International student studying at NSAC. All students paying the international tuition differential are eligible for consideration. Students in both undergraduate and graduate programs qualify. Preference will be given to students registered in a program of study and registered full time, with additional preference given to students studying for the full year. (With undergraduate students taking at least four courses per semester.) Special consideration will be given to students who came from a developing country and plan to return and apply their education from NSAC. Selection criteria include financial need and potential impact of the bursary on the student’s lifestyle while at school and their future plans. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 20.

Rick Russell Memorial Bursary
In memory of Rick Russell, long time woodsmen coach and Animal Science Technician graduate, a $500 bursary will be awarded to a woodsmen athlete in the second, third, or fourth year of any program at NSAC. The selection criteria include financial need, involvement and leadership in the woodsmen program and satisfactory academic performance. No application required.

George James Schaller Memorial Scholarship
In memory of George J. Schaller, Class of 1948, a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student studying in any year of any program who has not qualified for other significant awards. No application is required.

Anna Helvig Schousboe Memorial Scholarship
This $300 scholarship is awarded to a resident from Kings County, NB, working towards a degree or diploma in Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, or Home Economics at a post-secondary institution. Application information is available at the NSAC Awards Office. The application deadline is September 20.

Scholarships for In-Program Students
At the discretion of the Scholarship Committee, scholarships of variable amounts will be awarded to students who perform well in their studies at NSAC. Minimum requirement will be 80.0% average in work of previous year with no failed courses (including Dropped Fails) with preference to students who have, in addition, maintained a cumulative average of 80.0%. The average is determined from the full year of study which is normally defined as September 1 to August 31. The average is determined by all marks earned by the student in the previous year – non-credit courses (CHEM0050, MATH0050 and PHYS0050) are included in the calculation of the year's average for degree students. For scholarship purposes averages are calculated to the nearest whole number (if an average falls exactly between two whole numbers, the average is rounded up). Students must maintain registration in at least 80% of the number of courses for the normal course load per semester for both the previous and current year to be eligible. In the event that a recipient is not able to complete the full year, on completion of the first semester on a full-time basis, he/she would be entitled to receive half the award announced at Autumn Assembly.

Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships from $1,000 - $5,000 will be awarded to selected International students enrolled for the full year in a program of study at NSAC. The maximum award will be half the tuition for the year of study. All students paying the International tuition differential are eligible for consideration. The awards are merit based and normally require registration in 80% of the normal course load for the program of study in both the previous and current year of study. Entrance scholarships will be awarded to outstanding applicants. Minimum of 80% or equivalent admission average on the courses required for admission. In Program scholarships will be offered to outstanding transfer students (an 80% or equivalent average from other post-secondary study is required for consideration) or to returning NSAC students who have maintained a minimum average of 80% in the work of the previous year at NSAC with no failed courses (including Drop Fails) with preference to students who have, in addition, maintained a cumulative average of 80%. The number and value of awards will be dependent on the number of International students eligible for consideration. No application required.

Gail Semple Memorial Bursary
In memory of Gail Semple (nee Johnson, Truro, NS), who had a strong commitment to animal welfare, a $1,000 bursary is awarded annually to a NSAC student who has completed at least one year of study at NSAC and is planning to study veterinary medicine or who was admitted to AVC in the current year. To be eligible applicants must be either currently or previously registered as a Pre Vet student at NSAC, or currently in the first year of the DVM program at AVC, having completed their Pre Vet requirements at NSAC. Selection criteria include financial need, academic performance and a background with demonstrated experience in animal welfare. Application forms must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 24.

George W. Slipp Memorial Scholarship
The Chicken Farmers of NB Marketing Board awards an annual $1,000 scholarship in memory of Mr. George W. Slipp, to an NB resident who is enrolled in a post-secondary agricultural program. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, involvement in agriculture, and interest in the poultry or food industry. Applications are available at the NSAC Awards Office, or e-mail nbchicken@rogers.com. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than October 15.

G.G. Smeltzer Memorial Bursary
The $750 G.G. Smeltzer Memorial Bursary is awarded to a third or fourth year student from Atlantic Canada studying in the B.Sc.(Agr.) program majoring in Plant Science (Agronomy specialization). Selection criteria include a genuine interest in the area of field crops reflected through course and project work and summer employment, and financial need. No application required.

B. S. Sodhi Memorial Bursary
The $1,000 B.S. Sodhi Memorial Bursary is awarded annually to a student paying international student fees. Students in all programs of study are eligible. Preference will be given to students in undergraduate and technical programs and will be based on financial need. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than October 5.

Jennifer Hayes Starratt Scholarship
Named for Jennifer Hayes Starratt, who graduated in 1996 with a B.Sc.(Agr.) degree majoring in Environmental Biology, a $5,500 scholarship will be awarded to a female student entering the final year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program. Selection will be based on academic performance, leadership, and involvement in campus activities. The scholarship will not be awarded to a student receiving other significant scholarships. Preference will be given to students who have completed the first three years at NSAC. No application is required.

St. Margaret’s Bay Garden Club Bursary
The $500 St. Margaret’s Bay Garden Club Bursary is awarded  to a student entering or studying Horticulture at NSAC from the St. Margaret’s Bay area.   To be eligible students must live in the region that extends from West Dover to Bayswater, NS, and inland from the Bay a distance of 15 km.  The application process for the bursary consists of a letter from the applicant with following criteria:  name and home address, confirmation of enrollment form indicating program  of study, reference letters, reason for choosing Horticultural program, how you plan to use your training in Horticulture and  why you deserve the bursary.   Send application letter to:  P.R. Warman, Chair of the Bursary Committee, SMBGC, 268 Boutiliers Pt Rd, Boutiliers Pt, NS   B3Z 1V1.  Application deadline is March 15. 

Stewiacke Valley Garden Club Bursary
The $250 Stewiacke Valley Garden Club Bursary is awarded to a student from the Stewiacke Valley area of Nova Scotia studying at NSAC. Selection criteria include involvement in extra-curricular and community affairs, financial need and academic performance. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by October 5.

William Swetnam Memorial Scholarship
In memory of William Swetnam, NSAC Class of 1956, the $2,000 William Swetnam Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to an Atlantic Canada student studying  in the 3rd or 4th year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program who has displayed leadership qualities during their program at NSAC.  Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than February 28.

Syngenta Pest Management Awards
Syngenta awards three $500 scholarships to students at NSAC whose course and project work reflect an interest in the Maritime potato industry. Applicants will be required to submit a 300-500 word essay expressing opinion on a topic relating to the crop protection industry - suggested topics include: the future of genetically modified plants/crops, the future of crop protection products to Maritime agriculture (the fit and relevance of the agri-chemical industry to today’s agri-food industry). Selection criteria include academic performance, interest in the Maritime potato industry, and potato farm experience or background. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than September 24.

Bruce Trenholm/Atlantic '86 Scholarship
A $500 prize is awarded to an Atlantic student entering the final year of any program with a Holstein farm or 4-H (Holstein calf project) background. Selection criteria include academic performance and career goals. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards office not later than October 1.

Vice-President’s Scholarship
This $300 scholarship is awarded to a final year B.Sc.(Agr.) student. No application is required.

Florence (Pineo) Ward Memorial Award
Three to five bursaries with a total value of $1,500 will be awarded annually in memory of Florence (Pineo) Ward to NSAC students in financial need. Recipients will have completed at least one year of study in a technology, B.Tech. or B.Sc.(Agr.) program. Preference will be given to students with sound academic background who have come to NSAC for technical training to enhance their employability but financial constraints are limiting their ability to continue their studies. In the event two or more candidates otherwise qualify for one of the awards, preference will be given to students from Boutilier’s Point, Halifax County, or Advocate, Cumberland County. Application forms must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than October 5.

Raymond Webber Memorial Scholarship
Landscape Nova Scotia and the New Brunswick Horticultural Association jointly awards a $600 scholarship to the most promising second year Diploma in Managed Landscapes Technology student. Selection criteria include academic performance and practical work skills. No application is required.

Wentworth Valley Garden Club Bursary
The $500 Wentworth Valley Garden Club Bursary is awarded to a student from the Colchester or Cumberland County area of Nova Scotia studying in a program related to Horticulture at NSAC. Selection will be based primarily on financial need with sound academic performance secondary. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by October 5.

George B. Whalen Memorial Scholarship
The New Brunswick Milk Marketing Board awards a $750 scholarship in memory of George B. Whalen, who dedicated a great part of his life to the promotion of a more viable dairy industry in New Brunswick. Applicants must be NB residents enrolled in the second, third, or fourth year of study in a university degree program relating to agriculture or the dairy industry. Areas of study may include, but are not necessarily limited to, plant and animal science, agricultural engineering, veterinary medicine, agricultural economics, etc. Selection will be based on financial need, academic performance, and involvement in community and future plans. Applications including an essay (300–500 words), two letters of recommendation, and a transcript of marks must be submitted no later than June 15 to: Scholarship Committee, NB Milk Marketing Board, Box 490, Sussex, NB E0E 1P0.
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Michael Whidden Memorial Award
The $2,000 Michael Whidden Memorial Award will be awarded to a student who has provided leadership on the College’s Woodsmen Team, and has maintained a sound academic performance. No application required.

Eric Williams Memorial Scholarships
Two $1,000 scholarships sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador are awarded to students from Newfoundland and Labrador who have completed at least one year of study at NSAC in any program (generally, one to a technical student and one to a degree student). Selection will be based on academic performance. No application is required.

Wild Blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia Scholarship
The Blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia awards a $750 scholarship to a Plant Science student entering the third or fourth year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program. Selection will be based on academic performance and financial need. Preference will be given to someone with interest and experience in small fruits. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office not later than October 1.

Young Farmer’s Bursary (sponsored by PEI Young Farmers Association)
One $500 bursary will be presented to a student returning to the NSAC for the last year of studies in either the degree program or other multiple year programs. Eligibility is based on the following criteria: must be a PEI resident; must be returning to the farm after completion of the program of studies; must provide a 250 word essay on why you have chosen to return to the farm; must provide four paragraphs describing what the PEI Young Farmers’ Association is and what it does year around for its members; and must provide proof of enrollment at NSAC. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by September 20.