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Although not exclusive to NSAC students, the following scholarships/awards are available to students entering NSAC.
African Nova Scotian Student University Entrance Scholarships
Valued at $4,500, these scholarships are available to African Nova Scotian students who successfully complete Grade 12 in the public school system of NS within the current year and who have been accepted and will attend a university in the academic year immediately following Grade 12. Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time degree program and have obtained an average of 75% in select courses. Application deadline is May 31.
acs.ednet.ns.ca/content/university-entrance-scholarship
Wallace Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund
The scholarship is for manual Deaf students(s) living in southwestern New Brunswick who wish to further their educational goals on a full-time or part-time basis. Application forms must be submitted no later than April 30 to: Saint John Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc., c/o Scholarship Fund Committee, 302–646 Fairville Blvd., Saint John, NB E2M 4Y7.
www.sjdhhs.com/ScholarshipForm.doc
Aquaculture Association of Canada Scholarship
Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded annually to AAC student members enrolled in a post-secondary institution in an aquaculture-related program. Selection is based on scholastic ability (transcript of marks required); interest and involvement in aquaculture (e.g. summer employment); publication record, if any; and a 250-word essay on where the applicant sees him/herself contributing to sustainable aquaculture development in the future. Contact the NSAC Awards Office or check the website for further details. Application deadline is March 18.
www.aquacultureassociation.ca/awards/aac-student-scholarship
Association of Nova Scotia Housing Authorities Awards
Several $1,000 renewable awards are awarded each year to NS residents who live in housing units administered by a Nova Scotia Housing Authority and need financial assistance to enable them to continue their education at a post-secondary level (e.g., university, community college, trade school, or technical school). Awards are tenable at any legally recognized educational institution chosen by the applicant and approved by ANSHA. The application deadline is May 1. Information and application forms are available at: ANSHA Student Awards Committee, PO Box 753, Amherst, NS B3H 4B9.
Atlantic Canada Marine Biodiversity Essay Contest
The Centre for Marine Biodiversity has an annual essay contest open to all Grade 12 students in NL, NS, NB, and PE. The essay contest will provide an opportunity for students at the pre-University level of education to learn about marine biodiversity in Canada and to share what is learned in a creative and effective manner. Students are asked to write an original essay that highlights recent Canadian marine biodiversity research. Application deadline is April 15. www.marinebiodiversity.ca/cmb/education/atlantic-canada-marine-biodiversity-essay-contest
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf Scholarship Awards
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing offers several scholarships for full time students who are deaf or hard of hearing and who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited mainstream college or university. Awards range from $1,000 to $10,000. This is a merit-based scholarship program. Listening and spoke language must be the applicant’s primary mode of communication. Hearing loss must have been diagnosed before the applicant’s fourth birthday. Applications must be submitted by March 1.
agbell.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=493
Bell Aliant Pioneer Volunteer Awards
This scholarship is awarded to a person with vision loss, living in NS or PEI, to assist with tuition costs while attending a post-secondary program. Under the management of the Aliant Pioneer Volunteers and a CNIB selection committee, a candidate will be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $2,000. The candidate must be aged 25 years or under, with a visual acuity of 20/70 or less with correction. Candidates must be graduating from Grade 12 during the application year (or be a high school graduate) and registered in a post-secondary educational program. Candidates should have a reasonable level of achievement and a genuine need for financial assistance. Application deadline is April 30. www.cnib.ca/en/ns-pei/awards/alliant-pioneer-award
Arlene Burris Memorial Scholarship
The Arlene Burris Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a person studying in any field that will prepare him or her to work with children who are deaf or hard of hearing, or to an individual who is deaf or hard of hearing pursuing post-secondary studies. Application deadline is May 1. For more information please contact Programs for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority, (902) 424-8500 or dhh@apsea.ca.
www.apsea.ca
Canadian Forces Personnel Assistance Fund
Assistance is in place to assist serving and former members and their dependents with costs of post-secondary education. Applications will be accepted throughout the year until funds are exhausted; however, to obtain the loan in time for the semester beginning in September, submissions should arrive at CFPAF by June 30.
www.sisip.ca/en/Downloads_e/ealp_e.asp
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Scholarship
This scholarship program offers financial assistance and recognition to hard-of-hearing and deafened students registered in a full-time program at a recognized Canadian college or university, in any area of study, with the ultimate goal of obtaining a diploma or degree. Three $1,000 awards are available to first-year or returning students. The application deadline is February 28.
chha.ca/chha/scholarships-index.php
Canadian Meat Science Association Scholarships
The Canadian Meat Science Association (CMSA) has recently set up scholarships to promote quality education and development of meat science in Canada. For graduate students studying meat science in Canada, the $3,000 Percy Gitelman Memorial Scholarship and the $3,000 CMC Associate Members Scholarship are offered. For undergraduate students, two $2,500 Ronald A. Chisholm Undergraduate Scholarship are offered. Graduate students must be in any year of a recognized, full time M.Sc. or Ph.D. program at a Canadian university, who are conducting applied or basic meat research. Undergraduate students must be in any year of a recognized, full time B.Sc. program in Agriculture and/or Food Science at a Canadian university, interested in studying Meat Science in Canada. Application deadline is January 9. More information can be found at http://cmsa-ascv.ca
CIBC 4-H Secondary Education Scholarship
CIBC and Canadian 4-H Council are proud to award three scholarships per year (for two years), valued at $2,500 each, for 4-H members in their last year of high school or CEGEP. Applicants will be awarded nationally and based on a combination of numerical grade point average for their most recent school year and for their community involvement and experience. A transcript of marks, a 500-word essay
And three references letters should also be included with application package. Application deadline is December 5.
www.4-h-canada.ca/core/scholarships
Co-op Atlantic McEwen Scholarship
Two university entrance awards of $1,000 are open to employees and dependents of members of Co-op Atlantic. These are four-year renewable scholarships. Selection criteria include academic performance, demonstrated leadership ability, and interest in co‑operation and co-operatives. The application deadline is March 1.
www.coopatlantic.ca/htm.aspx?id=135
Copnick/Hilliard Scholarship Fund
Each year, a $1,000 award is provided to a post-secondary Canadian student with severe mobility impairment. Applicants are encouraged to submit up to three letters of reference. Evidence of the applicant’s disability status must be verified by a qualified healthcare professional (e.g., physician, rehabilitation counsellor, nurse, etc.) and submitted with the application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the selection committee receives all necessary documentation, such as letters of reference and transcripts of the last two years of study. Application deadline is August 15.
www.canparaplegic.org/pdf/1/CopnickHilliard2006.pdf
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. www.nbmilk.org/en/index.shtml
Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick Memorial Scholarship
Dairy Farmers of NB offer a $750 scholarship to an NB resident who is enrolled in the first year of a recognized post-secondary agricultural program. For further information and application form, contact nbmilk@nbmilk.com or (506) 432-4330. Application deadline is
June 15. www.nbmilk.org/en/index.shtml
Donald E. Curren Scholarship
The Donald E. Curren Scholarships are open to mobility-impaired students who have been accepted by a university in the Atlantic Provinces, with preference given to applicants who are paraplegic or quadriplegic. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and reside in the Atlantic Provinces. The deadline for applications is July 31.
http://www.nsnet.org/cpans/schol.html
Epilepsy Association of NS Memorial Scholarship/Bursary and the James Russell Kline Memorial Bursary
The EANS offers two $500 scholarships and two $500 bursaries. Potential applicants should take note of the basis on which the scholarships and bursaries are awarded and apply for the one that best fits their situation. Students may apply for either a scholarship or a bursary, but not both. Scholarships are awarded based on the scholastic achievement, volunteer and work experience and extracurricular activities. Bursaries are awarded based largely on financial need but volunteer and work experience, scholastic achievement and extracurricular activities will be taken into consideration. The deadline is June 15.
epilepsyns.com/eans/programs.html
Epilepsy Canada Scholarships
This initiative, which is funded by Lundbeck Canada Inc., will help 30 young people with epilepsy across Canada continue their college or university studies. Each of these students will receive an award worth $1,000 applicable to the current academic year. The scholarship award program is open to all young people between the ages of 16 and 29 who are under the care of a Canadian physician for the treatment of epilepsy. The deadline is February 25.
www.epilepsy.ca/en-CA/Epilepsy-Canada.html
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program
This program provides scholarships to students entering or attending post-secondary educational institutions within Canada. The successful applicants are recognized for dedication to community service, humanitarianism, perseverance and courage in the face of obstacles, and the pursuit of excellence in fitness and academics. The scholarship is a renewable award, subject to satisfactory progress. The value of each award is $7,000 per year for a maximum of four years or until the first degree is obtained. The deadline for applications is February 1.
http://terryfoxawards.ca/
Walter and Wayne Gretzky Scholarship Foundation for the Blind Youth of Canada
Scholarships of $3,000 to $5,000 are available to applicants who are blind or living with vision loss, entering their first year of post-secondary education, a Canadian citizen or have held landed immigrant status for one year prior to the date of application. All scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need. Applicants will be expected to have achieved a high academic standing and to have exhibited superior leadership. Applications must be received by May 31.
www.cnib.ca/en/about/awards/scholarships/wgs
Jamie Irving Memorial 4-H Scholarship
The $500 Jamie Irving Memorial 4-H Scholarship is presented to a PEI student with a 4-H background entering a recognized post-secondary institution. Selection criteria include 4-H background, community involvement, goals and ambitions, an interview, and an essay. Application deadline is April 13.
pei4h.pe.ca/page/Scholarships.aspx
Warwick Kimmins Science Scholarship
Immunovaccine Inc. is able to offer this $1,000 scholarship in memory of the company’s founder, Dr. Warwick Kimmins. Applicants must write an essay on selected topic, be a grade 12 student residing in Atlantic Canada and be planning on furthering education in pursuit of a B.Sc. degree. A transcript of marks or copy of your university acceptance letter and brief personal reference must also be provided. Application deadline is May 4. http://imvaccine.com/news.php
Kin Canada Bursaries
The Hal Rogers Endowment Fund provides $1,000 bursaries to full-time Canadian students demonstrating financial need, extracurricular involvement, high ideals, and qualities of citizenship who have not already received a bursary from the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund. The deadline is February 1. www.bursary.ca
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Liaison Scholarships & Academic Achievement Awards
The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs and Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline (M&NP) are committed to the development of future generations of Mi’kmaq students through academic and personal development. They have made available $1,000 scholarships for full-time and part-time students enrolled in university, college, vocational school, or technical institute, and $500 Academic Achievement Awards for students graduating from high school, Adult High School, or academic upgrading. To be eligible, students must be registered with a Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq band, enrolled either full-time or part-time and expect to return the following year to their field of study, and graduating from high school or a university program. Call (902) 490-2209 for more information. The application deadlines are June 17 for scholarships and July 15, for academic achievement awards.
www.mnpp.com/canada/firstnations
Mattinson Endowment Fund Scholarship for Disabled Students
This program is to encourage Canadian students with a disability to obtain a first university degree. Eight $2,500 awards will be awarded.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or have lived in Canada for two years as legal permanent citizens. Candidates must be diagnosed with a documented permanent disability that is the primary disability for which they are applying, and they must have a minimum average of 75%. Recipients may re-apply. The application deadline is June 1.
juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx?pg=934&oth=0001442011&lg=1
Monsanto Canada Inc. Scholarships
Monsanto Canada Inc. awards $1,500 scholarships to high school students from across Canada entering the first year of Agriculture (any discipline), Forestry, Agri-Science, or Management (Marketing/Finance) degree or diploma programs at Canadian educational institutions. Students from agricultural or forestry family farms are eligible. Selection criteria include academic performance and leadership in the community. Application forms are available on the website. For more information, call 1-800-667-4944. Applications must be postmarked no later than May 27.
www.monsanto.ca/ourcommitments/Pages/OpportunityScholarship.aspx
National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation has evolved into the largest non-governmental funding body for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis post secondary students across Canada. Bursary and scholarship awards are provided to students annually across a diverse range of disciplines. For further details check out website.
www.naaf.ca/scholarships
National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Scholarships
The NEADS National Student Awards Program is offered to encourage full access to post-secondary education for persons with disabilities.
Students must currently be registered in and continuing at post-secondary institution and provide documented proof of registration as part of the application and on receipt of the award. The award wil be offered to outstanding applicants who meet the criteria of the program.
Selection is based on a strong commitment to your academic discipline, exemplary record of volunteerism and/or employment and demonstrated potential to be an outstanding participant in the community. Eight awards are available. For more information, please contact the NEADS office: National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), Room 426 Unicentre, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, (613) 380-8065. Application deadline is March 1.
www.neads.ca/en/about/projects/ete2/scholarship/
National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) Scholarships
Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers four $1,500 scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers. They are open to the children of the National Union’s 340,000 members who are starting a post-secondary education. Details are available on the website. Application deadline is June 30. www.nupge.ca/scholarships
New Brunswick Fruit Growers’ Association Scholarship
The $300 New Brunswick Fruit Growers’ Association Scholarship is awarded to an NB resident entering a program of study in horticulture or related courses at an agricultural college or university with the purpose of returning to, or working in, the New Brunswick tree fruit industry. Selection criteria include academic performance, involvement in community activities, volunteer work, farming or orchard experience, interest in the fruit-growing industry, and future career plans. Applications must be submitted no later than September 30 to: NBFGA, Scholarship Committee, 1115 Regent Street, Suite 206, Fredericton, NB E3B 3Z2.
NS Department of Agriculture 4-H Scholarships
The Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture awards four $1,000 scholarships to students with NS 4-H backgrounds entering a Bachelor’s degree program at a recognized university. At least one scholarship will be presented to a student enrolling in the first year of an agricultural or veterinary science program. Applications, including an essay (2,500–4,000 words) on the topic “The Importance of Nova Scotia’s Agriculture” and a transcript of marks, must be received by April 1. www.gov.ns.ca/agri/4h/glkit/app_forms.shtml
NSGEU Bursaries
The Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union (NSGEU) offers bursaries to dependents of NSGEU members. The bursary will be tenable for a program of study leading to a degree, diploma or certificate at any recognized post‑secondary institution. The bursaries are awarded once a year, and the application deadline is October 15.
www.nsgeu.ca/Education/index.cfm
NSGEU Scholarships
The Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union offers scholarships to dependent children of NSGEU members. The applicant must be a dependent child of a member in good standing (for at least 12 months prior to the application), the dependent child of a retired member (for at least 12 months prior to retirement was a member in good standing), or the dependent child of a deceased member. These scholarships are awarded once a year. The application deadline is October 15. www.nsgeu.ca/Education/index.cfm
Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation Education Bursary Program
The NSEF Education Bursary Program is a financial Bursary funded by the NSEF to assist NSEF members attending a post-secondary educational institution. Up to four awards of $500 each will be awarded yearly to active NSEF members to exemplify the objectives of the NSEF. A candidate may only receive the bursary once. Applicants my be registered or attending an accredited post-secondary institution on a full time basis to be eligible. Application is May 1 of each year.
www.horsenovascotia.ca/docs/Youth-Bursary-Program.pdf
Nova Scotia 4-H Council Scholarship
The Nova Scotia 4-H Council awards a $1,000 scholarship to a student with an NS 4-H background who is entering post-secondary study. Applications, including a 1,500-word essay on “How I Have Benefited from My 4-H Career,” must be received by April 1.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/agri/4h/glkit/app_forms.shtml
Nova Scotia Fruit Growers’ Association Scholarship
The Nova Scotia Fruit Growers’ Association awards a $500 bursary to a student entering or already in a post-secondary education 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. Selection criteria include academic achievement, participation in school and community activities, and interest in the tree fruit industry. Applications, including a resumé, university/college acceptance letter or transcript, and an essay outlining career and life goals, must be received no later than May 31 by: Education Committee, NS Fruit Growers’ Association, Blair House, 32 Main Street, Kentville, NS B4N 1J5.
Nova Scotian Institute of Science Mentorship Program
This mentorship program is aimed at university students (undergraduate and graduate) seeking guidance regarding their career opportunities in science. Interested students must send an email to the Mentorship Program Chair, Dr. Robert Boudreau (rtmboudreau@hotmail.com) to request a mentor. For more information or to arrange for a mentor. Deadline: January 6.
www.chebucto.ns.ca/Science/NSIS/students.html
Nova Scotia Technology Education Association Scholarship
The Nova Scotia Technology Education Association is pleased to offer two entrance scholarships in the amount of $250 to the NSAC Bachelor of Technology in Applied Science program, the first degree of its kind in Eastern Canada. Flexibility is the key to this innovative program, which provides a hands-on applied science degree with a curriculum that includes lab work and group projects. Upon completion, students can apply for direct admission to Acadia University’s Bachelor of Education in Technology program. Application deadline is May 31.
nstea.nstu.ca/web
Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia Scholarships
Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAANS), with the assistance of the Collaborative Partnership Network (CPN), sponsors scholarships to students with disabilities who are planning to pursue further studies. To qualify, a student must have a permanent disability, be a permanent resident of NS, be entering or returning to a Canadian post-secondary institution which is recognized by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, and not be involved in the selection process or related to any PAANS scholarship selection committee member. Application deadline is April 13.www.paans.ca
Pengrowth—Nova Scotia Energy Scholarship Program
Scholarships are available to well-rounded individuals with a variety of interests who have an established track record of community involvement through activities like volunteer work, sports and other community-based activities. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Nova Scotia, prepared to demonstrate interest in an energy-related career through an essay or similar means, graduating from an NS secondary school with an average mark of 75% (or ‘B’) in a full academic course load in Grade 12, and be accepted into an accredited post-secondary institution for studies in science, engineering or business at the Bachelor level. Application deadline is April 27. www.gov.ns.ca/energy/careers-training
PEI Mutual Education Trust Fund Centennial Scholarship
Twenty $ 500 entrance scholarships are available to PEI students who are attending any post-secondary institution. Selection criteria are based on academic performance and financial need. Students are encouraged to check with high school guidance counsellors. The deadline is May 31.
www.edu.pe.ca/agriculture/entrancescholar.html
Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada (PIJAC) Scholarships
Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to PIJAC Canada members, their staff and immediate family who are pursuing post‑
secondary studies in one of the fields pertinent to this industry. Application deadline is April 29. For information call 1-800-667-7452.
www.pijaccanada.com
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 4-H Council Scholarship
The PEI 4-H Council awards a $1,000 scholarship to a student with a PEI 4-H background who is entering post-secondary study. Selection criteria include knowledge of 4-H history, community involvement, goals and ambitions, an essay, and an interview. Further information is available from PEI high school guidance counsellors. The deadline is April 13. pei4h.pe.ca/page/Scholarships.aspx
Rixon Rafter Scholarship Fund and the Judge Brian Stevenson Scholarship Fund
The Judge Brian Stevenson Scholarship Fund and the Rixon Rafter Scholarship Fund are available to blind students attending post‑secondary programs. These scholarships, ranging from $300 to $500, are given to successful candidates based on their financial needs, academic achievement, and career goals. Both scholarships are administered through the Ross Macdonald School in Ontario. Application forms are available from CNIB Divisional Offices or the Ross Macdonald School: Rixon Rafter Scholarship Committee/Judge Brian Stevenson Scholarship Committee, Ross Macdonald School, Brantford, ON N3T 3J9, (519) 759-0730.
Rotary Club of Truro Post-Secondary Entrance Educational Bursary
The Rotary Club of Truro offers two $1,500 post-secondary entrance educational bursaries to students wishing to pursue post-secondary studies at a college or university. The bursaries are tenable only at recognized post-secondary institutions and are awarded to students who reside in the geographic area served by the Rotary Club of Truro, Nova Scotia. These are non-renewable bursaries. Selection criteria include academic standing, community involvement, and need. Application deadline is May 1. Available to Truro, NS, area students only. See website for further details: www.rotarycluboftruro.ca
Royal Canadian Legion Bursaries/Scholarships
These awards are available to Grade 12 students entering first-year studies at university, community college, or trade school. The following bursaries/scholarships are offered: Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command Bursary; Jack Moore Memorial Dominion Command Bursary; LAC Bursary; Wales Scholarship (for disabled students); Elsie Jean Lambert Scholarship; Halifax Poppy Fund Bursary. Complete information on the bursaries and scholarships is available at the Legion branches.
www.legion.ca/Poppy/scholarship_e_cfm
TD Canada Trust Scholarships
Twenty TD Canada Trust Scholarships are awarded honouring Canadian high school students for outstanding community leadership. The scholarships, worth $70,000, include full tuition to a Canadian university or college, an extra $7,500 a year for living expenses, and summer employment at TD Canada Trust for up to four years. Application deadline is October 31.
www.tdcanadatrust.com/products-services/banking/student-life/index.jsp
TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarships
TD Bank Financial Group and the Canadian 4-H Council sponsor up to ten $2,500 scholarships for 4-H members in their last year of high school who are planning to enroll in post-secondary education in a discipline related to agriculture or agri-business. Applications including a transcript of marks must be received at Canadian 4-H Council by October.
www.gov.ns.ca/agri/4h/glkit/app_forms.shtml
Carol Thomson Memorial Fund
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to recognize a student with a learning disability seeking to use his or her potential to its maximum. The student must be attending a Canadian post-secondary institution. The application deadline is May 15.
www.ldac-taac.ca/Scholarships/thomson_criteria-e.asp
Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program
The Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program offers twenty $5,000 scholarships to students across Canada who have distinguished themselves through environmental community service, extracurricular and volunteer activities, and academic excellence. One exceptional student will also be presented with the Toyota Earth Day Scholarship National Award and a Panasonic notebook computer. The application and information are available online. The deadline is January 31.
www.earthday.ca/scholarship
Young Canada Works
Each year Young Canada Works (YCW) creates approximately 2,650 jobs for students and young graduates. YCW supports four summer job programs for students and two internship programs for unemployed or underemployed college and university graduates. Youth and employers can find more information and can apply on the website. The application deadline is Feb 1. www.pch.gc.ca/ycw-jct/index-eng.cfm
Robert Walker Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1975 as a memorial to Robert Walker, who lost his life in a farm accident, scholarships are awarded to NB students entering a first year of post-secondary study. Applicants must have been active
4-H members in the Southern District of New Brunswick and have a farm background. Application information is available from NB Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture, 701 Main St., PO Box 5305, Sussex, NB E4E 7H7; phone (506) 432-2150; fax (506) 432-2044. The application deadline is July 31.
www.nb4h.com/ewelcome/escholarship/escholarship.htm
Wanderer’s Amateur Athletic Scholarship
This award is open to students who have had an injury leading to paraplegia or quadriplegia, who have been accepted at a post-secondary institution in the Atlantic Provinces. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in Atlantic Canada prior to applying. For information e-mail Halifax@canparaplegic.org. The deadline is July 31.
www.nsnet.org/cpans/schol.html
Western District (NB) Grain Growers Scholarship
This $300 scholarship is awarded to a student currently registered in the 4-H Program in the Western District of New Brunswick, entering post-secondary study in the fall. Selection criteria include financial need, academic record, and 4-H involvement. Application information is available from the NB Provincial 4-H office.
Garfield Weston Awards—Entrance Awards
The Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship for Colleges program provides scholarships for students entering two-year programs of study at eligible colleges in Canada. NSAC is a participant in the GWMSC Consortium. There are up to 25 national awards, comprising a tuition waiver from a consortium college renewable for one or two additional years; an $8,000 stipend renewable for one or two additional years; access to summer program funding, up to $3,500; and mentorship. Applicants must be either Canadian citizens or permanent residents and be entering a recognized diploma program leading to a first diploma or certificate to be eligible at an approved Canadian post‑secondary educational institution. At NSAC, students entering two‑year Technical diploma programs (Enterprise Management, Managed Landscapes Technology, Plant Science Technology, and Veterinary Technology) are eligible. Application deadline is March 28.
www.garfieldwestonawards.ca
F. J. L. Woodcock/Sir Arthur Pearson Association of War-blinded Scholarship Fund
Students who have not more than 20/70 vision after correction and who are continuing either their vocational or academic education at the post-secondary level are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Students should have a high degree of motivation, a reasonable level of achievement, and a need for assistance. Completed applications must be received at the SAPA National Office by April 30.
www.cnib.ca/en/about/awards/scholarships/sapa
Zonta Club of Truro Bursary
The Zonta Club of Truro, NS, has established a $1,000 bursary open to women of mature status who are attending or plan to attend a program of post-secondary education. A woman of mature status is defined as one who has been out of secondary school for five or more years. The bursary’s purpose is to provide incentive for further education to mature women who need financial assistance. The program of further education needs to be of at least two semesters’ duration. Selection criteria include having qualifications for admission to the chosen program, having a defined education goal, having made arrangements for looking after family/dependent responsibility, and being highly motivated to change lifestyle. See the NSAC Awards Office for further application details. The application deadline is May 31.
www.zontadistrict1.org/truro_ns/index.htm
Zonta Club of Truro High School Bursary
The Zonta Club of Truro, NS, offers two $1,000 bursaries to women graduating from Grade 12 in the five high schools of the former Colchester–East Hants District School Board. Selection criteria include reason for selecting the chosen program of study and financial need. See the NSAC Awards Office for application details. The application deadline is May 31.
www.zontadistrict1.org/truro_ns/index.htm
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