Scholarships, Bursaries and Academic Prizes
__Definition of Terms
__Scholarship Applications
__Procedure for Appeals of Scholarship Renewal Decisions
__I. Entrance Scholarships and Bursaries
__II. Continuation Scholarships and Bursaries
__III. Graduate Scholarships and Bursaries
__IV. Medals and Prizes
__V. Scholarships and Bursaries for Continuing Studies Beyond NSAC
__VI. Other Entrance External Scholarships and Bursaries
__VII. Other Continuing External Scholarships and Bursaries
__VIII. Other Scholarship, Bursary, Award Resource List

Scholarship, Bursaries and Academic Prizes

Other Scholarships Ranging in Value from $500 to $2,000
Both application–based and non-application–based scholarships, with various deadlines, are selected and awarded in the fall. See details on the various entrance scholarships on the following pages.

Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships to NSAC
All Canadian students with averages* of 80% or greater will receive an entrance scholarship from NSAC. Scholarships are awarded based on the high school averages of the courses required for admission.

• $2,500 Scholarships to all students admitted with averages of 90% or greater
• $1,500 Scholarships to all students admitted with averages between 85% and 89.4%
• $1,000 Scholarships to all students admitted with averages between 80% and 84.4%

       *  For Entrance Scholarship purposes the determining average is based on either:
1.    the average of the courses required for admission to the respective program of study from first-term or final Grade 12 marks, or
2.    the average of the final marks of the courses required for admission from first semester Grade 12 and the final marks of the remaining required courses from Grade 11.

Eligibility for Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships:

• for high school students only
• must be entering full-time study
• automatic consideration
• no application required
• tenable for one year
• students entering the first year of study in any undergraduate or technical program, with the following exceptions: students receiving Atlantic Scholars Awards, NSAC/CEC Entrance Scholarships, or National Level Garfield Weston Merit Scholarships.
• 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 be entering full-time study to be eligible (for scholarship consideration students must maintain registration in at least 80% of the normal course load per semester for the program to be considered full-time).
• Scholarships are awarded in two installments; to receive the second installment, full-time study must be maintained.

IB Scholarship Program
All students graduating with an IB Diploma will receive an Entrance Scholarship to attend NSAC.

Atlantic Scholars Award – IB
At least one renewable scholarship valued at $9,400/year (providing full tuition and residence at shared room rate) will be awarded to an outstanding student graduating with an IB program. Applicants must have a predicted score of 36 and be entering a full-time program of study at NSAC to be eligible.

Renewable Entrance Scholarships – IB

• $10,000 total value ($2,500 per year) – renewable Entrance Scholarships will be awarded to IB Diploma candidates with an overall predictor score of 36 or higher. The award will be continued during the recipient’s undergraduate program by maintaining an 80% average each year and an on-going registration in at least 80% of the normal course load for the program. Proof of graduation with an IB diploma will be required.

• $7,000 total value ($2,500 for first year, and renewed at $1,500 per year) – renewable Entrance Scholarships will be awarded to IB Diploma candidates with an overall predictor score of 33–35. The award will be continued during the recipient’s undergraduate program by maintaining an 80% average each year and an ongoing registration in at least 80% of the normal course load for the program. Proof of graduation with an IB diploma will be required.

Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships – IB
NSAC guarantees an Entrance Scholarship to all students who graduate with IB diplomas. Students not qualifying for the above-noted awards will receive an Entrance Scholarship for studies beginning in September on the following basis:

$2,500 (non-renewable) – An Entrance Scholarship of $2,500 will be awarded to IB Diploma graduates with a predictor score of 30–32.

$1,500 (non-renewable) – An Entrance Scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to IB Diploma graduates with a predictor score of 28–29.

$1,000 (non-renewable) – An Entrance Scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to IB Diploma graduates with a predictor score of 24–27.

Entrance scholarships valued at 50% of the above amounts are also available to students who begin their studies in January.
Offers of the above scholarships to IB students will be guaranteed based on predicted scores. Actual scholarship awards will be increased to the respective level if final IB scores move a student to a higher category than the predicted-score scholarship offer. For students whose final IB scores drop lower than the predicted score, the initial scholarship offer will be maintained. NSAC’s IB Scholarship Program is dedicated to students who graduate with an IB diploma. IB students who do not satisfy the requirements for the diploma will receive scholarships through the regular Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship Program.

Atlantic Scholars Awards
NSAC annually awards at least five renewable entrance scholarships to students entering a full-time program of study either directly from high school or with no advanced standing from other post-secondary study. Atlantic Scholars Awards will provide tuition (for the respective program of study) and residence costs (at shared-room rate, for as long as the recipient chooses to live in residence). The scholarship does not cover meals, books, and student fees. In order to qualify for the value of the shared-room portion of room and board fees, the recipient must reside in residence for the full academic year, each year the scholarship is held. Students entering either technical or degree programs at the university are eligible. Only those applicants who have achieved a minimum average of 85% on the courses required for admission shall be considered. Selection criteria include academic performance (on courses required for admission), geographic distribution (in most years at least one student from each of the Atlantic Provinces will be awarded a scholarship), extracurricular activity, and a recommendation from an official representative (e.g. Guidance Counsellor) of the high school or other previously attended post-secondary educational institution. The Atlantic Scholars Awards are tenable for a maximum of four years. These scholarships are renewed by maintaining an annual average of 85%. See information on criteria for renewable scholarships in the Renewal Criteria section. Recipients of Atlantic Scholars Awards are not eligible to receive other guaranteed entrance scholarships. Recipients of renewed Atlantic Scholars Awards are also not eligible for internally selected In-Program scholarships. The Atlantic Scholars Awards are valued at approximately $9,400 for the first year and have a potential total value over four years of $37,600. The actual value is dependent on the number of courses taken and whether the residence portion is accepted. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than March 12.

Billie Archibald Memorial Scholarship
The $1,000 Billie Archibald Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student from Musquodoboit Rural High School enrolled in the first or second year of any program of study at NSAC. Selection is based on academic performance, financial need, and community leadership. A student may not receive this award more than once. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by September 21.

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, extracurricular and community activities, financial need, and a sound academic record. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 21.

Bible Hill Garden Club Bursary
The $300 Bible Hill Garden Club 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 Environmental Horticulture. Selection criteria include academic performance and financial need. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by October 6.

Canard Conservation Undergraduate Scholarship
The $500 Canard Conservation Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to a first- or second-year B.Sc.(Agr.) student from Kings County, NS, who is 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 15.

Chicken Producers of Nova Scotia Bursary
The $1,000 Chicken Producers of Nova Scotia bursary is awarded to an NS 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. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by September 21.

George & Lottie Cook Memorial Scholarship
The $500 George and Lottie Cook Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to an NS 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 is required.

Co-op Atlantic Bursaries
Co-op Atlantic offers three $500 bursaries to students entering the technical program. Selection is based on financial need, potential for community leadership and/or co-operative endeavour, and the recommendation of a local co-operative or district Federation of Agriculture. These bursaries are renewable for a second year when the recipient forwards to the donor first-year marks and confirmation of enrollment. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 21.

Dykeview Farms Ltd. Scholarship
Dykeview Farms Ltd. offers a $1,000 scholarship to NS students 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 (e.g. Diploma in Enterprise Management – Farming; or B.Sc.(Agr.) in Agricultural Business, Plant Science, or Bio-Environmental Systems Management). Selection is based on financial need, community involvement, and academic performance. Application deadline is May 4.

Kings County Federation of Agriculture Bursary
The $500 Kings County Federation of Agriculture Bursary is awarded to a resident of Kings County, NS, entering the first year of full-time study at NSAC. Selection criteria include financial need, academic performance, and contribution to and participation in the agricultural industry of Kings County. The selection will be made by the donor. Applications are available from and must be received by June 1 at: Kings County Federation of Agriculture, PO Box 14, Kentville, NS B4N 3V9

Kings Mutual Insurance Scholarship
In memory of Past Directors, the Kings Mutual Insurance Company awards three $1,000 scholarships to NS students, in any year of any program of study at NSAC. At least one of the scholarships annually will be available to a student in a Technical program of study. 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 extracurricular 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 no later than September 30.

Harrison McCain Scholarship
Valued at $16,000 over four years, or $8,000 over two years for students entering two-year programs of study ($4,000 per year), the Harrison McCain Scholarships will be awarded to four students entering the first year of any program of study at NSAC. This scholarship is open to Canadian high school graduates who are maintaining an 80% average in their senior year of high school. Selection is based on academic performance, financial need, leadership qualities, and a recognized initiative in funding their own education. The scholarship is renewed based on the recipient maintaining full-time study (at least four courses per semester) and carrying an academic average of 60% in year one, 70% in year two, and 75% in year three. The Harrison McCain Scholarship is tenable at NSAC for a maximum of four years of study and is not transferable. Applications are due at the NSAC Awards Office no later than March 20.

Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture Scholarships
To encourage local students to pursue careers in the Agri-products industry, the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture awards two $1,000 scholarships to Newfoundland and Labrador students (preferably one from the East Coast and one from the West Coast) entering studies at NSAC. Selection criteria include academic performance and financial need. No application is required.

Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Scholarships
The Newfoundland and Labrador government, through its Department of Education, awards three scholarships of $1,000 each to Newfoundland and Labrador students entering a degree program at NSAC. Selection will be based on academic performance. No application is required.

NSAC Entrance Scholarships to Cobequid Educational Centre Students
The Nova Scotia Agricultural College Entrance Scholarship for students from the Cobequid Educational Centre will cover the full first-year tuition for the technical or degree program which the student has chosen. The first-year value of the scholarship is approximately $5,500 for degree students and $4,100 for technical students. Eligibility: The top three students graduating from CEC and entering the first year of study in any NSAC program* will be awarded the NSAC Entrance Scholarships for CEC Students. Selection will be based on the average from the required courses (minimum average of 80%) combined with the school's final rankings. Renewability: The NSAC Entrance Scholarships for CEC Students will be renewed at the value of $1,500 per year. To be eligible for renewal the student must maintain an 80% average at NSAC and satisfy the criteria for scholarship renewal. Presentation: The NSAC Entrance Scholarships for CEC Students will be announced at CEC's graduation and will be formally presented at NSAC's Scholarship Banquet in October.
      
*  In the case where one of the top three students from the Cobequid Educational Centre entering studies at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College receives an Atlantic Scholars Award, that student would not be eligible to receive the NSAC Entrance Scholarships for CEC Students. The scholarship would then be awarded to the student with the next highest average coming from the Cobequid Educational Centre. Recipients of NSAC Entrance Scholarships for CEC students are not eligible to receive another guaranteed entrance scholarship.

NSAC Scholarships for International Students (including US Students)
Scholarships from $1,000 to $5,000 will be awarded to selected International students enrolled for the full year in a program of study at NSAC. 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 years of study.
      
Entrance scholarships will be awarded to outstanding applicants who have a minimum of 80% or equivalent average on the courses required for admission.The number and value of awards will be dependent on the number of International students eligible for consideration. No application is required.

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 21.

Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture 100th Anniversary Scholarship
In recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture in 1995, a $1,000 scholarship is awarded to an NS student with a farm background who has a solid academic record and financial need. Students studying in any year of any program who have not qualified for other significant awards are eligible. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 30.

Nova Scotia Power Inc. University Scholarship
The $1,500 Nova Scotia Power Inc. university entrance scholarship is awarded to an NS student entering on a full-time basis the first year of an undergraduate degree program at NSAC. The scholarship is tenable for up to four years (renewed by maintaining an 80% average in the previous year; other criteria may be considered for renewal). Selection criteria include academic performance and demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 30.

Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association Bursary
The $500 Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association Bursary will be awarded to an NS student in the first year of the Veterinary Technology program. Selection criteria include financial need and academic performance. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than October 6.

RBC Centennial Entrance Scholarship
In recognition of NSAC's 100th anniversary in 2005, RBC Financial Group has established a $1,000 entrance scholarship to be awarded annually to a student entering any program at NSAC who has not qualified for the Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships available to students coming directly from high school. Students considered for this scholarship would include students with disabilities, mature students, and transfer students. Selection criteria include academic performance, involvement in extracurricular and community activities, and career plans. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 21.

RBC Financial Group Entrance Scholarship
RBC Financial Group, through the RBC Foundation, is sponsoring a $1,000 Entrance Scholarship to be awarded to a student from a farm family entering the first year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program at NSAC. Selection criteria include academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and career goals. Secondary consideration may also be given to geographic location. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than May 20.

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 a documented commitment to animal welfare, financial need, and sound academic performance. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by October 6.

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 extracurricular and community affairs, financial need, and academic performance. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by
October 6.

F. W. Walsh Memorial Scholarship
In memory of the outstanding agriculturalist F. Waldo Walsh, this $500 scholarship is awarded to a student who is admitted to the first year of a degree program at NSAC. Selection is based primarily on academic performance. Financial need and participation in school and community affairs will also be considered. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than October 6.

Wentworth Valley Garden Club Bursary
The $250 Wentworth Valley Garden Club Bursary is awarded to a student from the Colchester or Cumberland County area of Nova Scotia studying in a program at NSAC related to Horticulture. Selection will be based primarily on financial need with sound academic performance secondary. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by October 6.

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 NSAC. Students are encouraged as well to check the scholarship listings in Section VII (Other Continuing External Scholarships and Bursaries).

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.

Billie Archibald Memorial Scholarship
The $1,000 Billie Archibald Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student from Musquodoboit Rural High School who is enrolled in the first or second year of any program at study at NSAC. Selection criteria include academic performance, financial need, and community leadership. Preference will be given to applicants with a farming background. A student may not receive this scholarship more than once. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by September 21.

Ralph H. Armstrong Memorial Bursary
The family and friends of the late Ralph Hallett Armstrong award a memorial bursary of $500 to a student who has successfully completed at least one year of study at NSAC. Former and current 4-H club members from Kings and 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 the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 24.

Atlantic Canada Bursaries
NSAC provides $1,000 bursaries to assist students in need of financial assistance. To be eligible, students must be in good standing, will have spent at least one term of full-time study at NSAC, and must be registered on a full-time basis for both semesters for the full academic year. Applications will be reviewed December 8.

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 no later than September 24.

Atlantic Fertilizer Institute Bursary
The Atlantic Fertilizer Institute awards a $500 bursary to a second-year Technical student. Selection criteria include farm interests, leadership qualities within the university community, and academic performance. Applications should be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 24.

Atlantic Fertilizer Institute Scholarship
The Atlantic Fertilizer Institute awards a $1,000 scholarship to a student from the Atlantic Provinces who is entering the second year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program. Preference will be given to students with farming interests who are studying in an option relating to the production of crops. Selection criteria include academic performance, participation in student life, contribution to the university community, and financial need. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 24.

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

Paul Babineau Memorial Scholarships
The Atlantic Farm Mechanization Show awards two $1,000 scholarships in memory of Paul Babineau, a longtime director on their board, to students from the Atlantic Provinces who have completed at least one year of study at NSAC in the Engineering Diploma program or the Bio-Environmental Systems 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.

The Honourable Dr. Roger S. Bacon Scholarship in Agriculture
In keeping with the Honourable Dr. Roger S. Bacon's lifetime interest in and service to agriculture, a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to an NS 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. Dr. Bacon was a dairy farmer and blueberry producer from Cumberland County, NS, who served as an MLA for his constituency; during his political career he was a well-respected and long-serving Minister of Agriculture and, for a time, Premier of NS. Selection criteria include career plans, academic performance, and financial need. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 21.

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, extracurricular and community activities, financial need, and a sound academic record. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 21.

A.B. Banks Memorial Scholarship
The $600 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.

Bible Hill Garden Club Bursary
The $300 Bible Hill Garden Club 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 Environmental Horticulture. Selection criteria include academic performance and financial need. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by October 6.

David W. Brown Memorial Bursary
The ACA Co-operative Limited/Eden Valley Farms Limited awards two $500 bursaries to students entering a second year of study at NSAC. 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 no later than
September 24.

Merle Cail Memorial Scholarship
The $1,000 Merle Cail Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a senior undergraduate student or a graduate student at NSAC whose course or project work reflect an interest in organic agriculture. Selection criteria include 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 21.

Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation's National In-Course Awards
The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation's national in-course awards program will provide a minimum of a $4,000 scholarship to a student at NSAC who has completed either one year of a technical program or two years of a degree program. To be eligible, students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents enrolled full-time and pursuing a first degree or diploma, with at least a 77% cumulative average. Students applying after their first year may not have received more than $3,500 to date in scholarships based solely on merit; and students applying after their second year may not have received more than $3,500 in scholarship money based solely on merit in any one year with a total of no more than $5,000 to date. Selection criteria will include leadership and demonstrated capacity to motivate others, commitment to serving and improving the student's community, innovation and talent for implementing new ideas, and academic achievement. Award recipients will also be considered for renewable awards of $4,000 and $5,000 on a national basis. See the NSAC Awards Office for further details. The application deadline is May 15. Website: www.millenniumscholarships.ca

James Card Bursary
At least three awards with a total value of $4,000, sponsored by James Card, will be awarded annually to students in financial need. Preference will be given to International students. Applications will be reviewed December 8.

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 NSAC. The bursary is awarded in memory of Gerard Chiasson, a past president of the NS Federation 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 two or more students possess otherwise equal qualifications, preference will be given to a student from Inverness County. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 21.

Chartwells Scholarships
Compass Group Canada awards $4,000 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 $1,000 Chicken Producers of Nova Scotia bursary is awarded to an NS 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 award more than once. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 21.

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 NSAC who is 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 and supervised 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 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 an NS 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 is required.

The Renée Covill Scholarships
Five $2,500 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 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 the NSAC Awards Office by September 21.

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 is based on academic performance in the first year. 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 Nova Scotia Bursary
The Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia awards a $1,000 bursary to an NS 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 no later than September 24.

Eastern Veterinary Technicians Association Bursary
The Eastern Veterinary Technicians Association awards a $100 bursary and a stethoscope (value $100) 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 the first year and externship at the Atlantic Veterinary College. No application is required.

Ernest L. Eaton Memorial Scholarships
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to 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 average in the second year of the 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 an NL student entering the third or fourth year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program. No application is required.

Farm Credit Canada Scholarship
The Atlantic Region of 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 university and home community as demonstrated by participation in organizations and affairs, farm experience, and financial need. No application is required.

Farm Focus Bursary
The $200 Farm Focus Bursary 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 $500 Ena Fenton Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a second-year student from the Bedford–Sackville–Waverley district of NS, studying Horticulture or Environmental Studies at NSAC. In years when no student from Bedford, Sackville, or 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 6.

Kevin Grant Memorial Scholarships
In memory of Kevin Grant, who graduated from NSAC in 1975 with an Animal Science Technician diploma, two $1,200 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 no 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 Agricultural Business Technician 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 program has demonstrated a caring attitude and a commitment to others. To be eligible, students must have done well in the first year and not won other scholarships of greater value. No application is required.

John Higgins Memorial Bursary
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 Horticulture program who has excelled in the area of landscape design during the Environmental Horticulture 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 third year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program in the Aquaculture major. Selection criteria include financial need, academic performance, and participation and leadership in extracurricular activities. The bursary is renewable by maintaining an 80% average. One award will be presented either to a third-year student or to 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.

Randy and Gladys Keddy Memorial Bursary
The $1,000 Randy and 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 21,

Kings Mutual Insurance Scholarships
In memory of Past Directors, the Kings Mutual Insurance Company awards three $1,000 scholarships to NS students, in any year of any program of study at NSAC. 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 extracurricular 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 no later than September 30.

P. Max Kuhn Scholarship
The $2,500 P. Max Kuhn Scholarship will be awarded annually to an NS student with a farm background who is enrolled full-time in any year of any program and whose course and project work and summer employment demonstrate 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. The student may receive this scholarship only once. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by September 21,

Landscape Nova Scotia Bursary
Landscape Nova Scotia awards a $500 bursary to an NS student studying Environmental Horticulture. Selection criteria include academic performance and financial need. No application is required.

Lunenburg/Queens Federation of Agriculture Scholarship
The $300 Lunenburg/Queens Federation of Agriculture Scholarship is awarded to a student from Lunenburg or Queens county in NS who has completed at least one year of study at NSAC. Selection criteria include 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 no later than September 30.

Angus and Tena MacLellan Memorial Scholarship
This $300 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, NS. No application is required.

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 honour of Joseph E. Mapplebeck, who farmed for 50 years in Kings County, NS, 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 technical students at NSAC. Eligible candidates will have successfully completed the first year of a technical program and demonstrate financial need. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member must accompany this application. At least one of the two awards will be made available annually to a student in the Plant Science Technology program. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 24.

H.A.L. McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship
In memory of H.A.L. McLaughlin, who taught horticulture at the NSAC from 1953 to 1971, this $200 scholarship is awarded to a student in Horticulture. No application is required.

Karen Meek Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Karen Meek, who studied Agricultural Business at NSAC 1980–82, 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 totaling $1,000 or more. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 21.

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 $800 bursaries will be awarded to students from Colchester County, NS, 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 no later than September 24.

Ian Neil Memorial Bursary
The Ian Neil Memorial Bursary, valued at $900, will be awarded to an Environmental Horticulture student who best exemplies Ian’s sense of humour and outgoing personality. Preference will be given to a student in the Environmental Horticulture Technology program who has displayed leadership in school and campus activities and is not receiving other scholarships of higher value. No application is required.

A.C. Neish Memorial Trust Scholarship
The A.C. Neish Memorial Trust awards a $1,200 scholarship to an NSAC student entering the final year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program. Selection criteria include outstanding 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 no later than September 24.

NSAC Athletic Bursaries
Five awards will be presented to returning student athletes at NSAC. Selection criteria include financial need, involvement in/member of a university varsity team, recommendation from a coach, and satisfactory academic performance. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than October 6.

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 21.

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 technical student) to returning NS students studying in an animal-related program 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 no later than September 24.

Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture Bursaries
The Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture awards two $500 bursaries to second-year NS students (one technical 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 $1,000 scholarship is awarded to an NS student with a farm background, who has a solid academic record and financial need. 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 September 30.

Nova Scotia 4-H Council Award
A $200 scholarship will be awarded to a second-year NS student in any program. Selection criteria include 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 Scholarship
The $1,000 NSIA Scholarship is awarded to an NS student entering the third year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program at NSAC. In awarding the scholarship, 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 no later than September 21.

Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists 50th Anniversary Scholarship
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists in 2003, a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an NS student entering the second, third, or fourth year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program at NSAC. Selection criteria include academic performance, extracurricular activities, and interest in the profession of agrology as demonstrated through career plans. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 21.

NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada sponsors a program of summer research awards to encourage outstanding undergraduate students to undertake graduate studies
and pursue research careers 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 undergraduate students 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 13.

Don Palfrey Memorial Scholarship
A $1,000 Don Palfrey Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually in recognition of the many years of service and contributions to weed science in NS by Don Palfrey. The scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student who is carrying out a senior-year research project in the area of pest management, with preference given to students involved in weed science, either through academic work or summer employment. Applications are due at the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 21.

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 $500 Passionate Plants Person Award, established by the Atlantic Rhododendron & Horticulture Society, is awarded to a second-year
NS student in the Environmental Horticulture diploma program. The recipient will also receive a one-year membership with ARHS. Preference is given to students whose passion for plants is infectious and who will most impact the way we regard and understand plants in both public and private environments. Other criteria include communication and leadership abilities and financial need. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by October 6.

Pork Nova Scotia Prize
Pork Nova Scotia sponsors a $350 prize to an NS 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 no later than September 30.

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 were established by Dr. Andre Lirette, a former Professor in the former Animal Science Department at NSAC. To be eligible, students must maintain sound academic performance and have been involved in either a varsity team or 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 no later than October 6.

PEI Swine Breeders' Association Bursary
The PEI Swine Breeders' Association provides a $500 bursary to a PEI student who has successfully completed at least one year of study in an animal-related program at NSAC. Selection criteria include financial need, demonstrated interest in swine, and involvement in community, 4-H, and student affairs. A student may not receive this bursary more than once. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 30.

Prince Edward Island Institute of Agrologists Scholarship
The $1,000 PEI Institute of Agrologists scholarship is awarded annually to a student from PEI in the third or fourth year of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program who is intending a career as a professional agrologist. In awarding this scholarship the Selection Committee will take into consideration academic performance, university and community involvement, and financial need. A student may receive this award only once. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 24.

Stuart Rath Junior A Bearcat Hockey Education Award Fund
Awards ranging from $250 to $500 per course are available to members of the Truro Junior A Bearcats Hockey Club who are studying at NSAC. Selection is based on 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 is required.

Cliff & Grace Retson Memorial Bursary
In memory of Cliff & Grace Retson, Class of 1934, a $600 bursary is awarded to an International student studying at NSAC. Students in any year of any 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 no later than September 30.

Ira L. Rhodenizer Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Ira L. Rhodenizer, the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture awards a $300 scholarship to a second-year NS student. Selection criteria include academic performance, involvement in student affairs, and participation in the 4-H program. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 24.

Dr. Robert G. Rix Bursary
This bursary of $300 is awarded to a deserving student. No application is required.

J. Arnold Roberts Memorial Scholarship
In memory of J. Arnold Roberts, a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student from Atlantic Canada studying in any year of any program who has not received scholarships of greater value. 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 Enterprise Management – Dairy 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, extracurricular 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 no later than Sept 30.

Ted Rose Memorial Bursary
The $500 Ted Rose Memorial Bursary will be awarded to a student who plans to operate a livestock farm eventually. Selection criteria include financial need, sound academic performance, and a documented commitment to animal welfare. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by October 6.

Rotary Club of Truro International Student Bursary
This $1,000 bursary will be awarded annually by the Rotary Club of Truro to an International student studying at NSAC. All undergraduate and graduate students paying the International tuition differential are eligible for consideration. Preference will be given to students registered in a full-time program of study, with additional preference given to students studying for the full year (i.e., at least four courses per semester for undergraduate students). 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 future plans. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 21.

Rhonda Rae Rumbolt Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Rhonda Rae Rumbolt, a $2,000 scholarship is awarded to a final-year B.Sc.(Agr.) student. Selection criteria include outstanding leadership and involvement in the university community as displayed by participation in extracurricular activities, combined with a strong academic record. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than September 24.

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

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. The minimum requirement is an 80% average in work of the previous year and no failed courses (including Drop Fails), with preference given to students who have, in addition, maintained a cumulative average of 80%. 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 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). To be eligible, 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 years. 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 the Scholarship Banquet. Students who were registered for the full year in the previous year will be eligible for in-program scholarships for the one remaining semester in the current year if they only have one remaining semester to complete their program requirements.

Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships from $1,000 to $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 years of study. 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 a minimum average of 80% in the work of the previous year at NSAC with no failed courses (including Drop Fails). Preference is given 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 is required.

Nutreco Canada Inc. Scholarship
Nutreco Canada Inc. awards a $1,000 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 no later than September 24.

G.G. Smeltzer Memorial Bursary
The $1,000 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 is required.

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.

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 extracurricular and community affairs, financial need, and academic performance. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by
October 6.

Syngenta Pest Management Awards
Syngenta Crop Protection awards two $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 an essay (300‑500 words) expressing an opinion on a topic relating to the crop protection industry; suggested topics include the future of genetically modified plants/crops, or the future of crop protection products in 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 no later than September 24.

Bruce Trenholm/Atlantic 1986 Scholarship
A $500 prize is awarded to an Atlantic Canada student entering the final year of any program who has 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 no later than September 30.

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 Awards
In memory of Florence (Pineo) Ward, three to five bursaries with a total value of $2,000 will be awarded annually to NSAC students in financial need. Recipients will have completed at least one year of study in a technical, 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 whose financial constraints are limiting their ability to continue their studies. In the event that 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, in NS. Application forms must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office no later than October 6.

Raymond Webber Memorial Scholarship
Landscape Nova Scotia and the New Brunswick Horticultural Association jointly award a $600 scholarship to the most promising second-year Environmental Horticulture 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 at NSAC in a program related to Horticulture. Selection will be based primarily on financial need, with sound academic performance secondary. Applications must be submitted to the NSAC Awards Office by October 6.

Michael Whidden Memorial Award
The $2,000 Michael Whidden Memorial Award will be awarded to a student who has provided leadership on NSAC's Woodsmen Team, and has maintained a sound academic performance. No application is 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 Wild 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 no later than September 30.

IV. MEDALS AND PRIZES

Canadian Agricultural Economics Association Prize
The Canadian Agricultural Economics Association presents a book prize at Spring Convocation to a graduating student from the Agricultural Economics or Agricultural Business option of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program. This award is selected on the basis of overall performance. No application is required.

Canadian Society of Animal Science Prize
The Canadian Society of Animal Science presents a book prize at Autumn Assembly to a student in the fourth year of the Animal Science or Aquaculture options of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program. This award is selected on the basis of outstanding scholarship. No application is required.

Canadian Society of Soil Science Book Prize
The Canadian Society of Soil Science annually awards a book prize, valued at approximately $100, to an undergraduate student whose course and project work reflect an interest in Soil Science. Students in any year of the B.Sc.(Agr) program are eligible. No application is required.

K. de Geus Memorial Prize for Plant Science
In memory of the late K. de Geus, a prize is awarded to a technical graduate. Selection is based on high standing in course work, and preference is given to students in the horticultural field. No application is required.

Noel Enman Memorial Award
Established in 1984, the Noel Enman Memorial Award is presented annually in memory of NSAC alumnus Noel Enman (1961–1983) to a technical graduate whose personality and fellowship have contributed to student life and activities, thereby gaining the respect of the students and faculty at NSAC. Nominations should be submitted through the office of the Dean of Student Services by February 20. The award is presented at the graduation class banquet prior to Convocation.

Farm Credit Canada Business Planning Awards
Sponsored by Farm Credit Canada, the purpose of this award program is to encourage agricultural students to apply their knowledge and create “real-life” farm and related business plans for their operations (home, existing, or start-up). The awards are open to students in the final year of the Diploma in Enterprise Management program who complete business plans during the business project course (MGMT0201). Projects will be evaluated on the following basis: 60% on content, including realistic basis and accurate calculations; 40% on writing, format and presentation. A student who has received an FCC Farm Business Planning Award is not eligible for a second one. Two cash prizes will be presented at Convocation (one of $2,500 and one of $1,500). No application is required.

H. J. Fraser Memorial Prize for English
In memory of the late Professor H. J. Fraser, a prize is awarded to a second-year student who has achieved excellence and provided significant contribution to the discussion in a first-year English course at NSAC. No application is required.

Dr. Gerry W. Friars Undergraduate Research Prize
The $250 Dr. Gerry W. Friars Undergraduate Research Prize is awarded at Convocation to the student who is judged to have completed the best written research report as part of his/her fourth-year project requirements. Dr. Friars, an NSAC Alumnus from 1948, was introduced to scientific research by an undergraduate research project. This was the beginning of a career in research and teaching. No application is required.

Governor General's Medals
The gold Governor General's Medal is awarded to the M.Sc. graduate from the current year with the highest compiled score of the thesis, thesis defence, graduate course record, and teaching performance. A silver Governor General's Medal is awarded to the Bachelor's graduate (B.Sc.(Agr.) or B.Tech) who achieves the highest cumulative academic standing in the program. A bronze Governor General's Medal is awarded to the technical graduate who achieves the highest academic standing in the program. To be eligible, students must have completed at least half of their program at NSAC. No application is required.

Ketchum Manufacturing Company Limited Prize
The $100 Ketchum Manufacturing Company Limited Prize is awarded to a graduate of the Animal Science option. No application is required.

Novartis Award
The Novartis Award is presented at Convocation to the top all-round student graduating from the Veterinary Technology program who has particularly excelled in the area of parasitology. No application is required.

Patterson Law Prize
Patterson Law offers a $500 prize to any full-time student enrolled at NSAC who has lived or worked on a farm. Applicants are required to submit an essay (500–1000 words) regarding any major issue facing the farming community. The student who receives the award will be chosen on the basis of the quality of the essay written. Essays will be evaluated on the basis of insight into issues, quality of writing and readability, and organization. Applications must be submitted to the Awards Office no later than September 21.

VI. OTHER ENTRANCE EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES

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.
www.acs.ednet.ns.ca/scholarships/scholarships-grants

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, sjdhhs@nb.sympatico.ca
www.sjdhhs.com/scholarship.htm

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 February 28. www.aquacultureassociation.ca/Scholarship/scholarship.html

Association of Nova Scotia Housing Authorities Awards
Several $1,000 renewable awards are awarded 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 each year. 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 contest is intended to increase awareness of the biological diversity within Canada's vast ocean territories. The essay subject for this year is “Discuss the observed and predicted effects of climate change on
 the marine biodiversity of Arctic ecosystems.” Students are asked to address various topics in the essay. Application deadline is March 27.
www.marinebiociversity.ca/cmb/atlantic-canada-marine-biodiversity-essay-contest

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf Scholarship Awards
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf administers a number of scholarships varying in amounts from $500 to $1,000. Scholarships are open to qualified American and Canadian students who were born with a profound or severe hearing impairment, or those who have lost their hearing before acquiring language skills and have been accepted into a regular full-time college or university program. Applications must be submitted by April 20.
www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_scholarship_Awards

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.gnb.ca/0048/PCSDP/DirectoriesForPersons/DirectoryFinancial
AssistanceStudents/tableofcontents-e.asp

Canada Millennium Scholarship Program
The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation's Excellence Award Program provides scholarships to high school graduates entering their first year of full-time studies leading to a first post-secondary degree certificate or diploma. The excellence award program serves to recognize, support, and encourage talented Canadians who make positive and significant contributions to the betterment of communities across the country, who demonstrate capacity for leadership and are committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and innovation. Application forms are available on the website and at the NSAC Awards Office. The deadline for receipt of applications is December 12.
www.millenniumscholarships.ca/en/students/Awards.asp

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.com/en/Cfpaf_e/index.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. Two $1,000 awards are available to first-year or returning students. The application deadline is February 1.
www.chha.ca/chha/scholarships-index.php

Co-op Alton McEwen Scholarship
Two university entrance awards of $1,000 are open to employees and dependents of members of Co-op Atlantic. This is a four-year renewable scholarship. Selection criteria include academic performance, demonstrated leadership ability, and interest in co‑operation and co-operatives. The application deadline is May 31.
www.co-opsonline.com/english/at_work/scholarships.html

Copnick/Hilliard Scholarship Fund
Each year, a $1,000 award is provided to a post-secondary Canadian student with a severe mobility impairment. 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. Applicants are encouraged to submit up to three letters of reference. Evidence of the applicant's disability status must be verified by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional (e.g., physician, rehabilitation counsellor, nurse, etc.) and submitted with the application.  Application deadline is August 31.
neads.ca/movingon/en/funding/funding_nat_ 07.php

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.com

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.com

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 landed immigrants and reside in the Atlantic Provinces. The deadline for applications is July 31.
www.nsnet.org/cpans/schol.html

Epilepsy Association of NS Memorial Scholarship/Bursary and the James Russell Kline Memorial Bursary
The EANS offers three $500 bursaries. To be eligible, applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants resident in NS for at least 12 months who are under a physician's care for treatment of epilepsy, 18 years old by August 1 in the year of application, and accepted into a recognized post-secondary school. See the NSAC Awards Office for further details and application form. The deadline is May 15.
www.epilepsyns.com/scholarshipform.doc

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 2008 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/eng/mainSet.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.
www.terryfox.org/english/index.html

Fredericton Scottish Rite Award
This $500 award is given to students graduating from School Districts 10, 12, 13, 17, and 18 who have intellectual disabilities. For more information contact: Fredericton Scottish Rite Award, c/o Fredericton Association for Community Living, 1079 York Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 3S4. The application deadline is April 15.
www.gnb.ca/0048/english/schindex.htm

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 severely visually impaired, graduating from a secondary school, and planning to pursue a full-time post-secondary course of study. The applicants must be Canadian citizens or have held landed immigrant status for one year prior to the date of application. The selection committee will endeavor to select winners from the various regions of Canada. Applications must be received by May 31.
www.cnib.ca/en/about/awards/scholarships/wgs/Default.aspx

Imperial Tobacco Scholarship Fund for Disabled Students
This program is used to help Canadian disabled students attend university. The award is $5,000 for each student who is chosen (a minimum of 10 awards are offered each year). Persons applying for the award must be Canadian citizens or have lived in Canada for at least two years as legal permanent citizens. All applicants must be entering or currently enrolled in a first undergraduate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Recipients may re-apply. The deadline to apply is June 1.
www.tru.ca/financialaid/awards/external/imperialtobacco.html

Jamie Irving Memorial 4-H Scholarship
The $1,000 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 15.
www.pei4h.pe.ca/scholarship.html

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 $1,500 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 13 for scholarships and July 18, 4 pm, for academic achievement awards.
www.mns.firstnet.ca or www.mnpp.com

Mattinson Endowment Fund Scholarship for Disabled Students
This program is to encourage Canadian students with a disability to obtain a first university degree. The award is $2,500; the number awarded each year will be based on the funding available for that year. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or have lived in Canada for two years as legal permanent citizens. All applicants must be entering or currently enrolled in a first undergraduate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Recipients may re-apply. The application deadline is June 15.
juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx?pg=834

Monsanto Canada Inc. Scholarships
Monsanto Canada Inc. awards sixty $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 16.
www.monsanto.ca/monsanto/layout/about/scholarship_en.asp

National Bank of Canada Bursary and Summer Employment Program
National Bank of Canada provides an annual Bursary and Summer Employment Program for University and CEGEP Students with Physical or Sensory Disabilities to help them pursue their studies and gain work experience in a field related to their studies. Under the program, the bank awards two $2,000 bursaries together with a paid 12-week summer job for university students and one $1,000 bursary together with a paid 10-week summer job for CEGEP students. Program information and application forms are available on the website. Application deadline is February 1.
www.nbc.ca/bursary

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, interests 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 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. Applicants must submit an essay (2,500–4,000 words) on the topic “The Importance of Nova Scotia's Agriculture” and a transcript of their marks with their application by
April 1.
www.gov.ns.ca/nsaf/4h/glkit/scholar.shtml

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. Applicants must submit a 1,500-word essay on “How I Have Benefited from My 4-H Career” with their application by April 1.
www.gov.ns.ca/nsaf/4h/glkit/scholar.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, or 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. For more information or to arrange for a mentor, email sean.tibbetts@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
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 (PAANS) 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 nor related to any PAANS scholarship selection committee member. Application deadline is May 1.
www.paans.ca/scholarshipapplication2008.doc

Bruce Pettipas Memorial Agricultural Scholarship
The Maritime Beef Testing Society, Nappan, NS, offers a $500 bursary to a student from the Maritime Provinces entering the first year of a degree or technical program at a recognized Maritime university or college, or any agricultural institution requiring tuition. Preference will be given to students entering an Agricultural degree program or majoring in an Animal Science program. Application deadline is May 1. For application form and other details contact the NSAC Awards Office or the Maritime Beef Testing Society, 4016 Hwy 302, Nappan, NS  B0L 1C0; phone (902) 661-2855; email: maritime.beef@ns.sympatico.ca.

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 15.
www.pei4h.pe.ca

P.E.I. Mutual Education Trust Fund Centennial Scholarship
Twenty $450 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

Provincial Artisans (Fredericton) Inc. Bursaries
Several annual bursaries totalling $10,000 are being funded by Provincial Artisans (Fredericton) Inc. To qualify for these awards a student must have a disability, be entering or currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution, and be a resident of New Brunswick. The application deadline is May 31.
www.fredfdn.ca/content/19493

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.

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. For complete information on the bursaries and scholarships available in your province or community, please contact the Legion branch nearest you.
www.legion.ca/Poppy/scholarship_e_cfm

Judge Brian Stevenson Scholarship Fund
The fund will make scholarship awards from $300 to $500 available to legally blind Canadians with strong career aspirations who are pursuing post-secondary studies. The forms must be completed in full and returned before September 30. Application forms are available from CNIB Divisional Offices. For more information contact: Judge Brian Stevenson Scholarship Committee, W. Ross Macdonald School, 350 Brant Avenue, Brantford, ON N3T 3J9; phone (519) 759-0730; fax (519) 759-4741.
www.gnb.ca.0048/PCSDP/DirectoriesForPersons/
DirectoryFinancialAssistanceStudents/abs-e.asp

TD Canada Trust Scholarships
Twenty TD Canada Trust Scholarships are awarded honouring Canadian high school students for outstanding community leadership. The scholarships, worth $50,000, include full tuition to a Canadian university or college, an extra $3,500 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/scholarship

TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarships
TD Bank Financial Group and the Canadian 4-H Council sponsor up to ten $2,000 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 6.
www.4-h-canada.ca/programs/?path=Scholarships+and+Awards

Carol Thomson Memorial Fund
This award is to recognize a student with a learning disability seeking to use his or her potential to its maximum. One scholarship, valued at $1,000, is awarded annually. The student must be attending a Canadian post-secondary institution. The deadline to apply is May 15.
www.ldac-taac.ca/Scholarships/thomson_criteria-e.asp

Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program
Earth Day Canada and Toyota Canada offer a new and unique scholarship program that celebrates and rewards environmentally-minded students. Students must be entering first-year, full-time post-secondary studies in any chosen discipline. The program offers ten awards of $5,000 or other educational expenses. The application 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. The application deadline is February 1. Youth and employers can find more information and can apply on the website.
www.pch.gc.ca/ycw-jct/html/welcome_e.htm

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 in New Brunswick with a farm background. Application deadline is July 31. 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.
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 landed immigrants residing in Atlantic Canada prior to applying. The deadline is July 31. For information e-mail Halifax@canparaplegic.org.
www.neads.ca/movingon/en/funding/funding_atl_10.php

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 Merit Scholarship for Colleges
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 and an $8,000 stipend, both renewable for two years of study, and access to summer program funding. There are also 18 regional entrance awards valued at $4,000 and up to 15 provincial entrance awards valued at $2,500 for use at any accredited community college in Canada. 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 programs (Diploma in Enterprise Management, Environmental Horticulture Technology, Plant Science Technology, and Veterinary Technology) are eligible. Application deadline is March 27.
www.gwmsc.ca

F. J. L. Woodcock/Sir Arthur Pearson Association of War-blinded Scholarship Fund
Students who have not more than 20/70 vision after corrections 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/Default.aspx

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 (volunteered in chosen field). See the NSAC Awards Office for further application details. 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. Application deadline is May 31.

VII. OTHER CONTINUING EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES

Although not exclusive to NSAC students, the following scholarships/awards are available to students studying at NSAC.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Scholarship Program
The objective of this program is to provide incentives to encourage more students to pursue graduate degrees in disciplines related to agriculture and agri-food so as to promote the development of sufficient expertise in the agri-food sector. Graduate studies may be in agri-food marketing and trade; agri-biotechnology; environmentally sustainable agricultural production systems; food technology; industrial uses of agricultural commodities; and information technology related to agriculture and agri-food. Scholarship amounts are $15,000 at the master's level with a possibility to renew for one additional year, and $17,000 at the Ph.D. level. Nominations must be received by July 2.

Animal Nutrition Association of Canada Graduate Scholarship
$1,000 ANAC Graduate Scholarships are awarded to Canadian university graduate students (including landed immigrants) enrolled in Animal Science or a related field of study, with a specific interest (research project/course selection) in animal nutrition. Applications must include a completed ANAC scholarship application form; a resumé; a reference from the applicant's university department advisor and/or department head; a one-page report detailing what role the applicant sees for him/herself in the Canadian animal nutrition field in the future; a list of nutrition-related courses completed (with final grade) and currently enrolled in (this can be in the form of an official transcript, or a list signed by the applicant’s academic advisor). See the NSAC Awards Office for further details. The deadline for the Eastern competition (for applicants from universities east of the Ontario/Manitoba border) is March 30. For the Western competition the deadline is June 30.
www.anac-anac.ca/index.html

Aquaculture Association of Canada Scholarship
Six $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 is 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. See the NSAC Awards Office for further details. The application deadline is February 28.
www.aquacultureassociation.ca/Scholarship/scholarship%20winners.htm.

Association of Nova Scotia Housing Authorities
Several $1,000 renewable awards are awarded 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. Application deadline is May 1. Information and application forms are available from: ANSHA Student Awards Committee, PO Box 753, Amherst, NS B3H 4B9.

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 are available at the NSAC Awards Office, or e-mail nbchickens@brunnet.net. Applications must be received by October 31.

Canadian Association of Diplomas in Agriculture Programs (CADAP) Bursaries
The Canadian Association of Diplomas in Agriculture Programs is an organization of post-secondary educational institutions offering diploma programs in agriculture. Its membership consists of institutions from across the country with a variety of programs emphasizing the agriculture of their region. To enable students from member institutions to benefit from this diversity in programs, the geographical variation, and the differing cultural backgrounds, CADAP will be offering, annually, $1,000 bursaries for two students from different CADAP institutions to participate in an exchange between member institutions. Duration of the exchanges will be one or two semesters or practical experience work sessions of at least 12 weeks. Students wishing to participate should make their interests known to the NSAC Vice‑President Academic by December 15.

Canadian Cattlemen's Association, the Calgary Stampede, and the International Stockmen's Education Foundation Award to Participate in the International Livestock Congress, Calgary, AB
As part of the congress, the three host groups will support deserving students from across North America and around the world to attend the meeting, meet other students working in the field, and network with industry leaders, many of whom they will be dealing with in the future. The students must be graduate students or at least fourth-year undergraduate students, with research interest directly relating to cattle or beef and the desire to pursue a career that relates directly to agriculture. Participating students are also asked to submit a report after the congress on how attending benefited their research interests. Nomination must come from NSAC. Please see NSAC Awards Office for further information. The application deadline is May 1.

Canadian Co-operative Association Scholarships
Graduate and undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships supporting research in co-operatives and co-operation which will contribute to the co-operative movement in Canada or abroad. Application deadlines are March 15, June 30 and October 20.
www.coopscanada.coop/cooplinks/education/awards

Canadian Federation of University Women (Truro Branch) Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded to mature women (over the age of 25) attending a degree-granting university or college on a full-time basis. Applicants must be Canadian citizens and residents of the town of Truro or the County of Colchester in Nova Scotia. The applicants must have been out of school for at least five years before embarking on their present program of study. A candidate is eligible to apply during any year of a degree-granting program. If still eligible, an applicant may re-apply for this scholarship if the application during the previous year was unsuccessful. For more information, contact the CFUW – Truro Branch at (902) 897-0185. The application deadline is May 15.

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.com/en/Cfpaf_e/index.asp

Canadian Golf Superintendents Association Scholarships
The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association supports CGSA member students who are attending educational programs as a means of enhancing their knowledge and skills for the turf grass profession. The Scholars Fund is available to those currently enrolled in at least the second semester of a recognized turf grass program of two years' duration or longer. Selection criteria include academic performance, financial need, and the content of the application which demonstrates the applicant's interest in the field of turf grass as a career. Applications are due by November 30 at: Canadian Golf Superintendents Association, 5580 Explorer Dr., Suite 509, Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y1.
www.golfsupers.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Student_
Scholars_Awards

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. Two $1,000 awards are available to first-year or returning students. The application deadline is February 1.
www.chha.ca/chha/scholarships-index.php

Canadian Meat Science Association Scholarships
The Canadian Meat Science Association (CMSA) awards two $2,000 scholarships per year to graduate students studying meat science in Canada. The purpose of the two scholarships is to promote quality education and the development of meat science research in Canada. The awards are presented in February. The application deadline is January 1.
www.cmsa-ascv.ca

Canadian Western Agribition Scholarships
Several $1,000 scholarships are awarded to students who have participated in the Canadian Western Agribition as exhibitors.
Applicants must have completed at least one year of post-secondary study to be eligible. For further details contact: Canadian Western Agribition, Box 3535, Regina, SK  S4P 3J8; phone (306) 565-0565,
fax: (306) 757-9963. The application deadline is July 1.
agribition@sk.sympatico.ca

Florence M. Christie Memorial Bursary for Women
The Greater Saint John Community Foundation awards annual $1,500 scholarships to women of Saint John, NB. Applicants must be mature female students (i.e., out of high school at least one year), with demonstrated financial need, entering or returning to full- or part-time studies at a post-secondary institution in September. The bursary must be applied to tuition. High academic standing is not a requirement. The application must include the completed application form, a statement of income and expenses, three letters of reference, a transcript of marks, volunteer experience/school participation, and future goals. The application deadline is March 28.
www.saint-john-foundation.nb.ca/Scholarships%29Main.html

Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick Scholarship
The Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick 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@nbnet.nb.ca; phone (506) 432-4330. The application deadline is June 15.
www.nbmilk.com

Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship
Datatel provides scholarship support for students currently attending an eligible Datatel client college or university. NSAC is a client of Datatel. The application packages will include personal statement essays which should summarize educational goals and objectives, where the applicants have been as individuals, and where they hope their education will take them. They should also indicate the difference a Datatel scholarship would make in their lives and to those around them. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $2,400, based on the undergraduate tuition at the college or university the applicant attends. The application deadline is January 30.
www.datatelscholars.org

Entomological Society of Canada Postgraduate Awards
The Society offers two $2,000 postgraduate awards to students in study and research leading to a postgraduate degree in entomology (one to an M.Sc. student and one to a Ph.D. student). Awards will be made on the basis of high scholastic achievement and scientific merit. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time graduate students at Canadian universities and be pursuing scientific studies on insects or other related terrestrial arthropods.
www.esc-sec.ca/studentawards.htm

Robert Felix Memorial Scholarship
The Tree Research & Education Endowment Fund (the TREE Fund) is sponsoring four $3,000 scholarships through the Robert Felix Memorial Fund for undergraduate and technical college students who are pursuing careers in Commercial Arboriculture. Each scholarship will be non-repeating and can be applied for annually. The scholarships will be awarded in two parts, one half in each semester of the school year. The application deadline is May 1.
www.treefund.org/grants/Default.aspx

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program
The 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 renewable, subject to satisfactory progress. The value of each award is $7,000 annually (or $3,500 for a student not paying tuition fees) for a maximum of four years or until the first degree is obtained. The deadline for applications is
February 1.
www.terryfox.org/english/index.html

Fredericton Scottish Rite Award
This $500 award is given to students graduating from School Districts 10, 12, 13, 17, and 18 who have intellectual disabilities. For more information contact: Fredericton Scottish Rite Award, c/o Fredericton Association for Community Living, 1079 York Street, Fredericton, NB  E3B 3S4. The application deadline is April 15.
www.gnb.ca/0048/english/schindex.htm

Keith Gilmore Foundation Scholarships
Four $1,500 scholarships are offered to individuals in undergraduate or postgraduate degree programs in agriculture, journalism, or communications at recognized universities, and three $750 scholarships are offered to individuals enrolled in recognized diploma programs in agriculture, journalism, or communications. The successful applicants will have already completed a minimum of one year in their programs. Applications are available at the NSAC Awards Office and should be submitted no later than July 1 to The Keith Gilmore Foundation, 5160 Skyline Way N.E., Calgary, Alberta  T2E 6V1.
www.keithgilmorefoundation.com

John Gyles Education Awards
The John Gyles Education Awards are available each year to male and female students for all areas of post-secondary study in both Canada and the United States. Full Canadian or American citizenship is a requirement. Criteria other than strictly academic ability and financial need are considered in the selection process; however, a minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. Selected students will receive up to $3,000. To receive an application form, send only a stamped self-addressed envelope to: John Gyles Education Awards, Attention: The Secretary, 259-103 Brunswick Street, PO Box 4808, Fredericton, NB E3B 5G4. Applications must be mailed by June 1.
www.johngyleseducationcenter.com

Hants County Exhibition Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is sponsored by the Windsor Agricultural Society. Applicants must be residents of Hants County, NS, entering any year of any program at a recognized agricultural or veterinary college who have aspirations of working in the agricultural industry. Selection criteria include academic performance, extracurricular activities, part-time employment, and career plans. Application forms with copies of transcripts must be received by August 26 at: Windsor Agricultural Society, PO Box 368, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0.

Anna Helvig Schousboe 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 21.

Holstein Association of Canada Scholarships
Holstein Canada offers three $1,000 university (degree) scholarships and three $500 college/university (diploma) scholarships to post-secondary students in Canada. Applicants must be regular or junior members of Holstein Canada, or children of members; must have completed at least one year of university/college; must submit official, original transcripts of the two most recent semesters; and must be returning to school within the calendar year. Application forms are available on the website or from the NSAC Awards Office. The application deadline is December 1.
www.holstein.ca/english/Youth/scholarships.asp

Imperial Tobacco Scholarship Fund for Disabled Students
This program is used to help disabled students attend university. The award is $5,000 for each student who is chosen (a minimum of 10 awards are offered each year). Persons applying for the award must be Canadian citizens or have lived in Canada for at least two years as legal permanent citizens. All applicants must be entering or currently enrolled in a first undergraduate program at a Canadian post‑secondary institution. Recipients may re-apply. The deadline to apply is June 1.
www.tru.ca/financialaid/awards/external/imperialtobacco.html

Arlen Kerr Memorial Scholarship
The Canada Mink Breeders Association awards a $2,000 renewable scholarship to Canadian graduate students engaged in mink research who are attending any Canadian university or veterinary college. Applicants should submit their education profiles and research proposals by January 15 to: Karlene Hart, Executive Secretary, Canada Mink Breeders Association, 65 Skyway Ave., Suite B, Rexdale, ON M9W 6C7.

Kinsmen and Kinettes Bursaries
The Hal Rogers Endowment Fund provides $1,600 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

The Leonard Foundation
The Leonard Foundation offers financial assistance to university students who are experiencing specific financial difficulties. Full-time students who are enrolled in an undergraduate or first professional degree program in a recognized Canadian college or university (AUCC) are eligible. All applicants will be considered but preference will be given to sons and daughters of clergy, teachers, military personnel, graduates of Royal Military College, members of the Engineering Institute of Canada, and members of the Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Canada. The amount of assistance may vary depending on the applicant's financial situation, but on average will be about $1,250. Applications are available from: The Provincial Nominator, The Leonard Foundation, 1774 Pryor St., Halifax, NS  B3H 4G8. Applications must be submitted and an interview arranged with the Nominator nearest you (listed on insert in application) by March 15.
www.leonardfnd.org

Terry MacDonald Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a Southern District NB 4-H member from a farm family who is entering or enrolled in post-secondary study. An interview is part of the application process. Applications are available from: Ron Menzies, RR #4, Norton, NB  E0G 2N0. The application deadline is July 31.
www.nb4h.com/ewelcome/escholarship/escholarship.htm

C. C. MacDougall 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 21.

Paul R. MacPhail PEI Potato Industry Scholarship
The PEI Potato Board offers a $500 scholarship to PEI students studying at the graduate or undergraduate level of an agriculture 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 21.

Maritime Dairy Industry Scholarship
Two individual scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded. Students eligible to apply for this scholarship include any student currently attending a post-secondary education institution within Canada who has completed at least three years of study in a program that has application to the dairy industry, and is a resident of NS, NB, or PEI. Applicants must show professional and academic promise and a commitment to and interest in the dairy industry. Applicants must submit a completed application form, a one-page letter stating their commitment and interest in the dairy industry, an official transcript of marks for completed years in post-secondary education, and three reference letters (at least one from a professor). Selection will be based on application requirements, academic standing, and potential contribution and commitment to the dairy industry. Applications must be submitted by January 31 to: The Maritime Dairy Industry Scholarship Committee, c/o Milk Maritime Inc., 191 Halifax St., Suite 3, Moncton, NB E1E 4E1.
www.dairygoodness.ca/en/health-professionals/research-funding-and-awards/maritime-dairy-industry-awards.htm

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 $1,500 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 an NS 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. For further information phone (902) 490-2209. The application deadlines are June 13 for scholarships and July 18, 4 pm, for academic achievement awards.
www.mns.firstnet.ca or www.mnpp.com

Mattinson Endowment Fund Scholarship for Disabled Students
This program is to encourage Canadian students with a disability to obtain a first university degree. The award is $2,500; the number awarded each year will be based on the funding available for that year. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or have lived in Canada for two years as legal permanent citizens. All applicants must be entering or currently enrolled in a first undergraduate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Recipients may re-apply. The deadline to apply is June 15.
www.juno.aucc.ca/hes.aspx?pg=834

Douglas McRorie Memorial Scholarships
The Royal Bank Financial Group Foundation sponsors the Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation (AICF) Douglas McRorie Memorial Scholarship, in recognition of the significant contribution Douglas McRorie, P.Ag, made to agricultural finance through his career with the Royal Bank and his professional involvement with the Agricultural Institute of Canada and AICF. The six annual $1,500 scholarships provide financial support to master's program students specializing in agricultural business, finance, or trade. The scholarship is tenable for full-time study at any Canadian university with an agricultural program accredited by the Agricultural Institute of Canada. Selection criteria (not necessarily in order of importance) include academic achievement, areas of study, leadership, and career interests. Additional information is available on the AICF website or by contacting: Education Committee, Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation, 141 Laurier Ave. West, Suite 1112, Ottawa, ON  K1P 5J3. The application deadline is November 6.
www.aic.ca/about/foundation_initiatives.cfm

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 September 30.

Mine Action Student Essay Competition
Canada is committed to ensuring that the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines is universally accepted and effectively implemented. You can offer your ideas through a student essay competition sponsored by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. The competition is open in a wide range of disciplines including social sciences, health sciences, humanities, and natural sciences. No prior knowledge of the land mines issue is required. Successful applicants will receive a $1,000 award and an opportunity for publication of their papers. Further details and application form are available on the website.
www.mines.gc.ca

National Association of United Church Men's Clubs
The National Association of United Church Men's Clubs provides a $1,000 scholarship to a student of agriculture, fisheries, and/or food sciences who is interested in serving on the international scene. The Harry Colnett Scholarship is designed to encourage students to prepare for service in international agriculture and education, particularly in projects related to the production and distribution of food in developing countries. NSAC students who have taken the Tropical Agriculture course should make good candidates for this award. The application deadline is February 28.
www.mcgill/ca/macdonald/studentinfo/scholarships

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; Agrometeorology. Selection criteria include academic performance, participation in extracurricular activities, and financial need. Applications must be submitted 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/Awards.htm

New Brunswick Milk Marketing Board Scholarship
The NB Milk Marketing Board awards a $750 scholarship to an NB resident who is enrolled in a technician or technology diploma or certification program related to agriculture and the dairy industry at a recognized agricultural or community college. Selection is based on financial need, academic achievement, participation in community activities, and future plans. The application deadline is July 3.www.nb4h.com/ewelcome/escholarship/escholarship.htm

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 Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science, or 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, Nova Scotia Fruit Growers' Association, Blair House, 32 Main St., Kentville, NS B4N 1J5.
www.farmcentre.com/english/courses/ss.asp

Nova Scotia Fur Institute Scholarship
The Nova Scotia Fur Institute annually awards a $2,500 scholarship to a graduate student. The scholarship is open to all graduate students who can demonstrate that they are pursuing research in fur production and are attending full-time graduate studies at a recognized Canadian University. (Note: individuals enrolled outside of Canada but attending Canadian institutions would be eligible.) Maritime-born applicants may or may not be advantaged, depending on the applicants' study information and career plans.
      
Selection will be based on an assessment of the proposed research using the following criteria: relevance of the research to fur production issues (40%), innovativeness of the proposed research (30%), presentation and clarity of the research proposal (25%), and project progress at time of application and plans for use of funds (5%). Final scholarship selection will be made by the Fur Institute. Letter of application (with  transcript and resumé) must be submitted no later than March 31 to:
       George C. Smith, Chair, Nova Scotia Fur Institute                 
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture                 
       Room #217, Harlow Inst., 176 College Rd, PO Box 550
       Truro, NS  B2N 5E3

Nova Scotia Salmon Association Scholarships
The Nova Scotia Salmon Association annually awards $500 scholarships to Nova Scotia residents who enhance or who propose to enhance by any endeavour the well-being of the Atlantic Salmon. For example an applicant may:

1.    have undertaken or be in the process of undertaking scholarly pursuit related to the enhancement or conservation of the Atlantic Salmon;

2.    propose to publish or have published an article or scientific paper in any field which furthers enhancement of the Atlantic Salmon;

3.    promote the cause of the Atlantic Salmon by outstanding leadership or participation;

4.    be engaged in endeavours of an Association which results in the conservation of the Atlantic Salmon.

The deadline for applications is October 31.
www.novascotiasalmon.ns.ca

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. For more information or to arrange for a mentor, email sean.tibbetts@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
www.chebucto.ns.ca/Science/NSIS/index.html

Nova Scotian Institute of Science Student Science Awards
This competition is open to any graduate or undergraduate student currently enrolled in a degree program at a recognized educational institution in NS. A total of $1,500 in prizes is available, as well as the opportunity to have work published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Intent-to-submit deadline is November 28; submission of article February 20. Further details are available on the website or from the NSAC Awards Office.
www.chebucto.ns.ca/Science/NSIS/index.html

Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAANS) 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 nor related to any PAANS scholarship selection committee member. The application deadline is May 1.
www.paans.ca

Poultry Industry Council Grad-Ship Program
The Poultry Industry Council Grad-Ship Program encourages graduates to undertake research and training at the postgraduate level at universities and research institutions in Canada. The area of study must embrace some aspect of poultry science. Grad-ship amounts are $15,000 to $19,000 (depending on field of study and location). Preference is given to students targeting applied research and entering their first year of an M.Sc. or Ph.D. program. The application deadline is January 31.
www.poultryindustrycouncil.ca

Provincial Artisans (Fredericton) Inc. Bursaries
Several annual bursaries totalling $10,000 are being funded by Provincial Artisans (Fredericton) Inc. To qualify for these awards a student must have a disability, be entering or currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution, and be an NB resident. The deadline to apply is May 31.
www.fredfdn.ca/content/19493

Alvin Rowledge Bursary Award
The Atlantic Golf Superintendents Association (AGSA) has established the $1,000 Alvin Rowledge Bursary Award, which is available to residents of Atlantic Canada who are members in good standing of the AGSA. Its intent is both to encourage students to pursue golf course management as a career option and to support students in enhancing their knowledge and skills for the turf industry. Applicants must have a minimum of two summers/seasons of work experience in golf course maintenance and be presently enrolled in a minimum of a two-year program, preferably in at least the second semester of a recognized turf grass program. Selection will be based on academic performance, financial need, and letters of reference. The application deadline is September 20.
www.agsa.ca

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. Application deadline is October 31.

Southern District 4-H Council Scholarship
The Southern District 4-H Club Council in New Brunswick awards a $150 scholarship to a Southern District NB 4-H member attending a post-secondary institution. Application details are available from the NB Provincial 4-H Office.
www.nb4h.com/ewelcome/escholarship/escholarship.htm

Norah Stephen Oncology Scholar Awards
Ten $5,000 awards will be granted each spring; five of these awards will be dedicated to cancer-related research projects including basic science, cancer informatics, epidemiology, outcomes, and socio-behavioural research; the remaining five awards will be dedicated to clinical training and experience projects. Each award covers stipend support for the student for up to 14 weeks. Candidates and their supervisors are invited to complete an application outlining the project or practical experience directly related to the study of cancer. Application forms are available on the website. Applications, including
academic transcripts, student's resumé, and supervisor's resumé, are to be submitted to Cancer Care Nova Scotia by February 2.
www.cancercare.ns.ca/inside.asp?cmPageID=281

Wales Scholarship
The Wales Scholarship is a $6,000 annual scholarship fund provided by the Province of NS to commemorate the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales. The annual fund is administered by the Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of the Royal Canadian Legion. To be considered you must be a disabled Nova Scotian, starting or continuing post-secondary education in NS, and ineligible to receive assistance under the Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities (EAPD) program. For application details see the website or the NSAC Awards Office. The application deadline is July 15 for awards for the upcoming academic year.
www.ns.legion.ca

Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship for Colleges Upper-year Awards
The W. Garfield Weston Foundation through the Garfield Weston Merit Scholarships for Colleges has established an Upper-year Awards program to recognize and reward the outstanding college student who is passionate about his or her field of study; curious and willing to try new things; caring about his or her family, neighbourhood and community; and truly interested in becoming involved and making a difference in society. GWMSC will provide the following scholarships for 2009/2010:

• 25 National Awards consisting of a tuition waiver, a stipend worth $8,000, access to summer program funding, and a $4,000 retroactive award to help defray accumulated education costs;
• up to 18 Regional Awards of $4,000;
• up to 15 Provincial Awards of $2,500.

To be eligible, a student must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, be enrolled full time, have at least one full academic year left in the academic program, be pursuing his or her remaining studies on a full-time basis, have a minimum academic average of 73%, and be nominated by the Scholarship Committee at NSAC. NSAC can nominate up to three students for national consideration. Students who are currently GWMSC National Scholars are not eligible to apply. At NSAC, only students in the two-year Technical programs (Diploma in Enterprise Management, Environmental Horticulture Technology, Plant Science Technology and Veterinary Technology) who will be continuing in the second year of the program on a full-time basis are eligible. Further information and an application form are available on the website. The application deadline is March 16.
www.gwmsc.ca

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 17 to: Scholarship Committee, NB Milk Marketing Board, Box 490, Sussex, NB E0E 1P0.
www.nb4h.com/ewelcome/escholarship/escholarship.htm

Zonta Club of Truro Bursary
The Zonta Club of the Truro, NS, area 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 must 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 (volunteered in chosen field). See the NSAC Awards Office for further application details. The deadline is May 31.

The following is a list of other resources that may be useful in finding information for awards:

Nova Scotia 4H Scholarships
www.gov.ns.ca/agri/4h/glkit

New Brunswick 4H Scholarships
www.nb4h.com/ewelcome/ewelcome.htm

Prince Edward Island 4H Scholarships
www.pei4h.pe.ca/scholarship.html

Newfoundland & Labrador 4H Scholarships
www.4hnl.ca/escape

Nova Scotia Department of Education
www.ednet.ns.ca

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
www.aucc.ca/index_e.html

Agriculture scholarships across Canada
www.farmcentre.com/Resources/scholarships

Student Awards
www.studentawards.com

Scholarships Canada
www.scholarshipscanada.com

International Scholarships for Canadians
Learn about opportunities for graduate study and research abroad
www.scholarships.gc.ca/menu-en.html

Students are also encouraged to check with their local high school guidance office for scholarships and bursaries available to them. Service groups and community organizations may also sponsor awards for students pursuing post-secondary studies.