The information below pertains to the Schulich Leader Scholarships.  There is a link explaining about the prestigious (STEM) scholarships.  The school is permitted to nominate one student; if you would like to be considered as a nominee please see Mrs. McFarlane or Ms. O'Donnell by Friday, January 26th, 2018. 

*Please note that students who are planning to become medical practitioners are not eligble.

 

2017-2018 Academic Year Schulich Leader Scholarships are the largest and most prestigious undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarships in Canada, with a value of up to $100,000 each. Fifty students receive this celebrated award each year – a top student can win from your school! We’re excited to launch our 2018 program. Here’s what you need to know:   Click here to view our 2018 information package. Now in its seventh year, Schulich Leader Scholarships have provided this life-changing opportunity to 270 students across Canada.

University of Guelph—offers 12 scholarships valued at $42, 000 each and includes a research assistant position and mentorship by one of Guelph’s leading professors.  These scholarships reward top students from across the nation and recognize academic excellence, innovation, community and school engagement, and leadership.  Students must achieve a 90% admission average to apply for these awards.

The scholarships are as follows:

• 8 President’s Scholarships, established to recognize students academic distinction who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities and demonstrate the potential to become leaders.

• 2 Lincoln Alexander Scholarships, established in hour of the Honourable Lincoln Alexander, Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Guelph and former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, on the occasion of his 80^th birthday.  The awards recognize students of academic distinction who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities and demonstrate the potential to become leaders in society.  At the Chancellor’s request, these scholarships will be awarded to enhance student diversity on campus with a focus on Aboriginal (First Nations, Inuit and Metis); or a person with a disability; or a racialized person.

• 2 Chancellor’s Scholarships established in honour of the current and past chancellors of the University of Guelph to recognize students of academic distinction who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities and who demonstrate the potential to become leaders in society.  These scholarships will be awarded to students who have taken a leadership role in activities that demonstrate an interest in international relations and development and/or an interest in activities relating to arts and culture.

Students are required to submit an online application, no later than January 25, 2018, that will be comprised of: the student information data (application form); a letter from the student applicant; a biographical listing of the applicant’s school and community engagement and leadership for the past three years; two letters of reference; an official transcript.

Five $50 bursaries for female graduates of 2017 throughout the Miramichi area.  You must attend an area high school and be the daughter, sister, niece or granddaughter of a WOMEN member.  Application deadline is June 13, 2017.

New Brunswick Federation of Labour Awards for 2017—Awards are valued at $500 and applications are due on June 30^th, 2017. 

James A. Whitebone Memorial lScholarships—These two scholarships are available to students entering their first year of post-secondary studies.  Eligible are members, or their children, who belong to local unions affiliated with the NBFL. 

Tim McCarthy Environment Prize—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.

NBFL Solidarity Bursaries—These two awards are open to any person regardless of union membership pursing post-secondary education full-time or enrolled in high school at the grade 12 level.  Funded by AIL Canada, a unionized insurance provider, they serve to promote greater awareness and understanding of the value of unions. 

J. Harold Stafford Humanitarian Award—This award is to assist with funding for worthwhile union and community projects.  Eligible for consideration are local union members and labour councils affiliated with the NBFL undertaking labour history projects, labour libraries, Day of Mourning monuments, etc., as well as retraining programs owing to plant downsizing or closures. 

Dermot Kingston Life Long Learning Award—The purpose of this award is to encourage and support continuous training and literacy programs for workers.  Eligible for consideration are NBFL affiliates, as well as provincial and community projects and workplace related training activities including union developed programs. 

Application is attached and is available at the main office.  Deadline is Fridya, May 19th, 2017.

These have been posted or are available in Guidance.  This due dates are listed on the form.