Each year, we offer our Bayer Crop Science Opportunities Scholarship opportunity for those entering full-time studies in either a bachelor’s degree or diploma program lasting at least two years relating to agriculture, food science and culinary programs of studies.

Twelve (12) successful applicants will each be awarded a scholarship valued at $5,000, based on your demonstrated academic standards and leadership in the community. Preference will be given to two (2) applicants of Canadian Indigenous heritage.

The selection of successful applicants is made by an independent panel.

•Preference will be given to two (2) applicants of Canadian indigenous heritage.

Eligibility

You are eligible if you:

•Have Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status in Canada as of the application deadline date.

•Are planning to start full-time studies in your first bachelor's degree or diploma program.

•There is no minimum cumulative average required (non-academic courses, such as career or personal development related courses, will not be considered).

•If you have applied for entry into a college or university, but have not yet been accepted, you can still apply for the Opportunity Scholarship. However, if you are awarded a scholarship, you must provide an acceptance letter from your educational institution.

Eligible institutions

You can study at Canadian educational institution that have recognized degree, diploma granting powers or their affiliates (e.g., universities, colleges, CEGEP technical diploma).

Fields of Study Program Requirements

Your program of study is restricted to agriculture, food science and culinary programs of studies as accepted by Bayer CropScience Inc., lasting at least two years. University preparatory programs such as CEGEP pre-university diplomas are not eligible.

Conditions/Restrictions

If you start post-secondary studies in January, you are eligible for the summer competition of the same year.

Students must use the scholarship in the academic year for which it is awarded.

Bayer CropScience Inc. retains the right to change and/or end the sponsorship of the scholarship plan without notice.

To apply for the scholarship, please submit an online application no later than April 30, 2025 at 1:00 pm EST by visiting  https://portal.scholarshippartners.ca/welcome/en-register/

APPLICATION GUIDELINES Available to New Brunswick residents of Indigenous ancestry who have been accepted into an engineering program at either the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton or Saint John) or Université de Moncton. The scholarship may be used to help offset tuition, textbooks, transportation and/or living expenses.

Two scholarships are awarded each year to Indigenous engineering undergraduate students entering their 1 st year or higher of full-time or part-time study: one (1) at the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton or Saint John) and one (1) at l’Université de Moncton.

DEADLINE Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on September 29th and will be awarded in October.

ELIGIBILITY - Member of a New Brunswick First Nations Community - Enrolled in an engineering program, either full-time or part-time, at UNB or UMoncton - In good academic standing

Provincial Artisans (Fredericton) Inc. has agreed to provide the capital to fund several bursaries to aid students with exceptionalities who are either entering or already attending an institution offering post-secondary education. Historically, individual bursaries have ranged from $500 to $3,000. 

The final date for submitting an application is May 31st of the current year (applications must be received in our office by May 31st). 

Those eligible to apply are: 

• Students with exceptionalities (ie. physical, mental or sensory disability, or learning challenges) 

• Either entering or already attending a university or another institution offering post-secondary education 

• Resident of New Brunswick 

The decisions of the Bursary Committee will be based on: 

• Accommodations or modifications currently provided 

• Prior academic performance 

Applicants may apply by sending an application to: 

Provincial Artisans Bursary Committee

 c/o Fredericton Community Foundation Inc. 

117 York Street, Suite 102 

Fredericton, NB E3B 3N6

 Email: info@fredfdn.ca 

The Douglastown Lions Club Scholarship consists of one (1) scholarship with a value of $1000 to be awarded to a deserving graduate from the Douglastown service area (applicants must live between French Fort Cove and Bartibogue).  The selection is based on financial need and character. See Ms. O'Donnell for a paper copy of the application. 

Applications are due to the MVHS main office by 3:00pm on Thursday, May 15th, 2025.