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Eligible candidates are high school graduates who are sons, daugthers, grandsons or granddaughters of members (or deceased members) of Fr. B. M. Broderick Council 1219 (Chatham); and, who are planning to attend a post-secondary institution.  Applications are due Friday, May 17th, 2024.  Please mark Attn:Scholarship Committee on the envelope. 

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Allen Paquet & Arseneau LLP (APA) recognizes the importance of supporting graduating students entering post-secondary Business Administration programs from its regions. Today, we are proud to announce a high-school scholarship program valued at $2,000 per student for regional high schools located near our branch offices. To reward tomorrow’s leaders, APA introduces a high-school scholarship program for students entering post-secondary programs in the field of Business Administration. APA will also provide the recipients with a contact person that will act as a mentor (a few hours per school year) if the student needs to reach out during their studies.

Applicant must submit the following items:

 1. Completed scholarship application form 

2. Letter of application addressed to the Scholarship Committee. The letter should contain a brief explanation of career goals and biographical (background) information. 

3. Two (2) letters of recommendations from choice of high school teachers, administrators, counselors, employers, or individual with significant knowledge of applicant’s experience and involvement. 

4. An official and recent high school transcript with cumulative grade point average and a class standing/rank.

 5. Personal Essay. In your essay, please answer the question of why you are interested in the Business Administration field of studies and what the effect this award will have on your future (maximum 300 words).

 

Deadline to apply is May 20th, 2024. Please see attached application form. 

Posted: March 12, 2024

Please see the attached document. Deadline is March 18th, 2024. 

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Posted: March 12, 2024

Through the generosity of Ronald V. Joyce, the University of New Brunswick has established The Joyce Foundation Access Bursaries.  The Joyce Foundation is proud to annually fund high school entrance bursaries valued at $20,000 ($5,000 renewable per year for up to 4 years).  This support will assist young Atlantic Canadians (preference to New Brunswick residents) achieve their academic goals.

 

Following is the bursary criteria:

 

                Bursaries will be awarded based on financial need and personal circumstances;

                Students must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program of study at UNB;

                Renewal is based on maintaining good academic standing (minimum assessment year GPA of 2.0);

                Recipient must commit to work with at least one mentor in an extracurricular activity throughout their program of study;

                Bursaries awarded are to be applied against tuition and ancillary fees.

The application asks for the name of the guidance counsellor, please put Melissa O’Donnell.

 

Please let Ms. O’Donnell know by Friday, April 5th if you have applied for this bursary. There is a component of the application that she must complete but is only able to do so if she knows that you’ve applied.  

 

DEADLINE: April 9th, 2024

 

APPLICATION LINK  (ON-LINE APPLICATION):

https://forms.office.com/r/A0iG3Nruis

 

Posted: February 26, 2024

The Doug Bridgman Memorial Scholarship is in recognition of an advocate, spokesperson and avid believer in “Nothing about us without us.” Doug contributed for many years through both volunteering and work, when he took on a managerial position at the NB Equal Employment Opportunity Division.  He volunteered with disability organisations including the NB and Canadian Paraplegic Associations, Easter Seals Canada and Easter Seals NB. He also played and organised wheelchair basketball and rugby.  As an entrepreneur he started the first accessible taxi in Fredericton, which he playfully called the BAT Mobile. His dedication and commitment to equal opportunity and dignity for people with disabilities showed in every part of his life

The scholarship was developed to assist people living with a physical disability who want to attend post-secondary education. One student per year will receive a $1,000.00 scholarship. The candidate will be awarded the scholarship based on eligibility and the documents they submit on their behalf.

ELIGIBILITY

The scholarship is open only to students who have a physical disability.

HOW TO APPLY

The scholarship will open each year in January to accept applications. The deadline for submissions is May 15th, and no application will be considered after this date.

Applicants should submit four documents:

  1. The application form
  2. An essay about how your disability has impacted your life
  3. A copy of your most recent transcript (high school or university)
  4. A letter of recommendation

You may also use this opportunity to express your financial need.

Easter Seals New Brunswick

Posted: February 26, 2024

$500 Scholarship to any student enrolling or currently enrolled in a Canadian or American post-secondary institution in the coming year (CAD 500 for Canadians or USD 500 for Americans). All you must do to be eligible for the scholarship is write an essay in English or French of up to 500 words, explaining what consumer trend you see emerging, going obsolete or standing the test of time -- feel free to be creative with it, as long as it’s about tomorrow’s shoppers.

Rank-it.ca Scholarship Entry Rules and Requirements

Please note, failure to meet all of the requirements listed below may result in disqualification. 

  1. Applicants must be enrolled in an American or Canadian post-secondary educational institution, or planning to enroll in such an institution within the following calendar year. 
  2. The subject of the essay must fall within the parameters described above. 
  3. The essay must be written in English or French, and have a length of no more than 500 words (not including title, applicant name, etc.) 
  4. The scholarship funds must be used for some education-related expense, such as tuition, books, school fees, room and board, etc.  
  5. The winner of the scholarship grantsRank-it.ca non-exclusive publication rights to their essay, so that we can feature their winning essay on our website. 
  6. Rank-it.ca reserves the right to select a panel of judges and scoring methodology at its own discretion. 

Technical Details

  • The deadline for entry submission is March 1, 2024. Any submissions submitted after 11:59 PM MST on March 1st will not be eligible for consideration. 
  • Essays must be submitted in one of the following document formats: Microsoft Word (DOC, DOCX), Rich Text File (RTF), or Adobe Acrobat (PDF). 
  • Please use a standard, easily read font, such as Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, etc. 
  • To submit your entry, please use the submission form below. All fields must be filled in–name, email address, and current address. Do NOT forget to attach your essay to your submission. 

 

Deadline is March 1st, 2024.

Rank-it.ca College Scholarship 2024 – Rank-It.ca

Posted: February 26, 2024

Bursary Value: $500.00 each

Number of Bursaries: 2

Bursary Overview: The objective of the award is to encourage greater public awareness and understanding of the value to workers and society. Funded by AIL Canada, a unionized insurance provider, these two bursaries serve to promote greater awareness and understanding of the value of unions.

Eligibility: These two bursaries are open to any person regardless of union membership pursuing post-secondary education full-time or enrolled in high school at the grade 12 level.

Application DeadlineJune 30th of each year.

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Posted: February 26, 2024

Prize Value: $500.00

Prize Overview:

Established in 1991 to recognize the contribution of former NBFL President Tim McCarthy to the trade union movement, the object of the award is to encourage post secondary studies of one or more years duration in fields relating to environmental protection and education.

Eligibility: This prize is open to NBFL members or their children, who are pursuing higher education in fields relating to environmental protection and education. Applicants may be in their first or subsequent years of post secondary studies.

Application Deadline: June 30th of each year.

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Posted: February 26, 2024

Number of Scholarships: 2

Annual value of each scholarship: $500.00

Scholarship Overview: The scholarships are for FIRST YEAR attendance at any University in the Atlantic Province or first year attendance in a two year program of the New Brunswick

Community College, excepting where the desired academic program is not available in the region

Eligibility:  members, or their children, who belong to local unions affiliated with the NBFL.

Application Deadline: June 30th of each year.

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Posted: February 26, 2024

The Mary Majka Scholarship Fund is open to New Brunswick students from middle school to those attending an undergraduate program. Awards will be granted on a yearly basis ranging from $250 to $1000, depending on the number of applicants and funds available.

Scholarships will be awarded in three distinct categories:

  1. High School graduates, upon entering a post-secondary education program focusing on nature conservation;
  2. Post-secondary students who is already enrolled in aa post-secondary education program focused on nature conservation; or
  3. Students in middle or high school, for a project focused on nature conservation.

 

Applications are accepted annually. The deadline to apply is March 31st of the current calendar year. Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by our scholarship committee. Decisions will be made and successful applicants will be notified by the end of May.

Please complete the application form and submit it with all supporting documentation, either by email or postal mail.

  • Submit by email to: Vanessa Roy-McDougall, executive.director@naturenb.ca
  • Submit by mail to: Nature NB, 61 Carleton St., Suite 3, Fredericton NB, E3B 3T2

Applications must be received by Nature NB by 5:00 PM March 31st.

Mary Majka Scholarship | Nature NB

Posted: February 26, 2024

The RBC Future Launch Scholarship will be awarded to those who show a clear vision for their future.

·         For Canadian youth between 15 – 29 years old

·         Enrolled part time in school or not in school at all

·         A Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident

·         Grades and transcripts are not required

·         Hundreds of scholarships available throughout the year

·         Not working at RBC or a dependent of someone working at RBC

The $1,500 scholarship can be used for many different things, including:

·         Short-term courses

·         Workshops

·         Certificates

·         Necessary equipment or books

Deadline: April 30th, 2024

Scholarship Partners Canada | Universities Canada

Boom & Bucket is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to be awarded each year to a student pursuing a heavy machinery-themed program. This scholarship is available to both currently enrolled students and future students who are planning to attend a program within the next 12 months. The program can be at a college or a trade school anywhere in the United States or Canada. 

To apply, students must write a 500+ word essay or record a 2-minute video explaining who you are and what makes you excited about the heavy equipment space. Please submit your application by 12:00PM central time on March 31st of each calendar year. Winners will be chosen by April 15th. The winning scholarship will be paid directly to the school as a tuition payment. 

Boom & Bucket's 2024 Student Scholarship Program (boomandbucket.com)

Posted: February 21, 2024

Each year, SolveYourDebts.com offers several $1,000 scholarships to post-secondary students across Atlantic Canada. Since 2004, we have awarded more than $200,000 to deserving students.

About the Scholarship

John Eisner was President & CEO of SolveYourDebts.com (formerly Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada) for nearly 30 years. He believed strong financial literacy is the cornerstone of future financial freedom and was commited to fostering financial literacy in young people. 

John immortalized the phrase “we can help,” and the John Eisner Financial Literacy Scholarship aims to carry on this legacy by providing students with the skills and habits needed to minimize post-secondary debt and use credit wisely.

 Due Date: May 3rd, 2024

Posted: February 21, 2024

The BridgesEDU $1,000 Scholarship for Canadian Students is designed to help one winning applicant pay for education costs. At BridgesEDU Scholarships, our mission is to help Canadian students graduate with less debt and more career opportunities. So, we’re offering a scholarship open to all Canadian students attending a post-secondary institution in September 2024.Amount: $1,000 Deadline: June 30, 2024

 

Eligibility

 Applicant must be enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution (college or university) in September 2024. 

  • If you are currently in grade 12, you are eligible for this award provided you will be attending college or university in September 2024. 
  • Graduate students are ineligible. 
  • International students and mature students are eligible for award provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.
  • All required documents must be submitted by June 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Late applications will not be considered for this award.

Application Requirements

 

  • A completed application form (see below).
  • A maximum 500 word essay answering the question: why do you deserve this scholarship?
  • Winning candidate must submit proof of enrollment and official transcript from last 2 academic years (do not submit unless you’re contacted).
  • To be considered for this award, applicants must agree to all terms and conditions.

Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick 2024–2025 Scholarship — LDANB-TAANB

·         Open to New Brunswick Students in grade 12 entering post-secondary  education

·         Have a diagnosed learning disability (documentation required to support diagnosis)

·         Complete submission essay

Deadline is May 17th, 2024.

English Application : https://forms.gle/w8tFyMcicpENXaqA9

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