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Posted: February 28, 2025

Joyce Foundation Access Bursary

Through the generosity of Ronald V. Joyce, the University of New Brunswick has established the Joyce Family 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.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 15th, 2025

Bursary Criteria:
- Preference given to residents of New Brunswick, and then Atlantic Canada.
- Must have graduated from a secondary high school within the last 12 months.
- Bursaries awarded based on financial need and personal circumstances.
- Students must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program of study at UNB.
- Recipient must commit to work with at least one mentor in an extracurricular activity throughout program.
- Bursaries awarded are to be applied against tuition and fees.
- Renewal is based on maintaining good academic standing (minimum assessment year GPA of 2.0).

Students can submit an application here: https://forms.office.com/r/b8k51ZhWrf

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Posted: May 28, 2024

Beaubear Credit Union Founders Scholarship

The Scholarship(s) will be awarded annually in June.

Application must be mailed to:

Trustees Beaubear Credit Union Founders Scholarship

C/O Beaubear Credit Union

PO Box 764,

376 Water Street

Miramichi, NB E1V 3V4

Applications must be received by the Trustees no later than June 1st of each year. All students or one of his/her parents who are members of Beaubear Credit Union for 12 months preceding the application are eligible for the bursary. Applicants should be careful to answer all questions. The page on family information is strictly confidential. It should be completed by the parent or guardian, and mailed separately to the above address. This page will be destroyed once the Trustees have made their decision on the recipient of the Scholarship.

Deadline to apply is June 1, 2024

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Posted: May 22, 2024

Owen Murdoch Memorial Music Scholarship

A $500 scholarship will be offered to a grade 12 student who is furthering their education in music studies and/or song writing with a passion for preserving natural habitats.

Background: Owen was a self-taught musician and loved singing and playing his guitar with an East coast flair. He was forever the host and had an open door to friends and family who would gather to play old Irish tunes. Owen’s life lived around music. It filled him with joy, created new friendships and was the “very best” gift he could share with all those around him. His mother was a musician, known for her East Coast fiddling and the iconic Loggieville Two Step. Ever the historian and engaged in worldly news, Owen’s songwriting came from a past he learned from, a present he lived in and a future he dreamed of. His gifts of prose and music combined to create many musical scores you may be familiar with. Owen grew up in Loggieville on the Miramichi River. His father was a salmon fisherman and his love for nature and natural landscapes, wetlands and maintaining wildlife habitats was always something he valued. This scholarship is put together in his memory by his daughters’ and siblings in hope to inspire and nurture music for the soul. The recipient of this award has shown volunteer hours to keep our shorelines clean, has an interest in song writing and sees themselves continuing to learn and share music and the health of the environment with others. Our land is so precious; To sing and dance upon it is a true blessing.

Criteria:

· Completed Application

· Graduating from Miramichi Valley High School.

· Applicant must have contributed to keeping our shorelines clean, has an interest in song writing and sees themselves continuing to learn and share music and the health of the environment with others. Please include a ½ page write-up outlining how you meet the criteria.

Completed applications must be returned to the main office or Ms. O’Donnell by 3pm on Thursday, May 30^th, 2024, for consideration.

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Posted: May 22, 2024

Boys and Girls Club Bursaries

The Boys and Girls Club (BGC) of Miramichi is excited to announce the continuation of our Bursary program to High School graduates.

As BGC continues to grow and adapt, we believe that it is important to show our appreciation for the youth of our community who have been members of our Club.

Whether current members or former members, the recipient will have Club affiliation.

With this in mind, this year’s recipients of the BGC Bursary will be selected by the Club with consideration of two criteria:

· Club member (current or former)

· and financial need

BGC is proud to recognize High School Graduates by providing Bursaries to help them further their education and pursue their passions in life.

Any student interested in applying for one of these Bursaries should send us an email at contact@bgcmiramichi.com asking for an application, which will be provided to them.

Posted: May 13, 2024

Joseph G. Doria Exemplary Student Award

This award is made to a graduating Canadian secondary school student who shows exemplary academic excellence, a demonstrated passion for the welding industry, and community involvement, who is entering a full-time welding technician or welding engineering technology program with a desire to pursue a career in the industry.

Students who are currently enrolled in a secondary education program and have been accepted into a full-time welding program offered by a Canadian post-secondary institution.

Complete the online application form in its entirety. You will require the following to do so:

Your current official high school transcript verification report with grade 11-12 marks highlighted (as PDF or JPG file)
2 letters of reference (as PDF or Word files) from a teacher, staff member, or employer relating to your activities in welding and other courses.
Proof of registration or acceptance to a post-secondary institution for a full-time welding program(as PDF or JPG file)
An essay (as a PDF or Word file) you have prepared (1,000 words) that includes information regarding the following weighted categories:

Academic achievement and awards (80+ average in grade 11 and at the completion of grade 12)	40
Community and school involvement and accomplishments	15
Welding-related volunteer or work experience	15
The strength of essay in describing career goals and interest in a career in the industry	10
Strength of essay in describing personal challenges to post-secondary education	10
Overall essay – grammatically correct, free of errors	10
TOTAL SCORE	/100

Deadline to apply is June 14th, 2024. Joseph G. Doria Exemplary Student Award - CWB Welding Foundation

Posted: May 13, 2024

Marilyn Doyle Memorial Scholarship

Application should be dropped off at the Beaubear Co-op office or mailed to:

Beaubear Co-op

100 Coughlan Street

Miramichi, N.B. E1N 5X5

Students applying for this scholarship must have one of his/her parents/guardians who are active members of the Beaubear Co-op to be eligible to apply. Please indicate the name of your parent/guardian, as well as their membership number. Name:________________________________________ Membership number: _________ Applications must be received no later than May 15th of a given year and scholarships will be awarded in June of that year.

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Posted: May 10, 2024

Indspire Bursaries and Scholarships

First Nation, Inuit and Metis students are encouraged to check out the link below as there are a number of bursaries and scholarships you may be eligible for. Deadline is August 1, 2024

Bursaries & Scholarships | Indspire

Posted: May 9, 2024

Mya Pleadwell "Year of Graduation" Memorial Bursary

A bursary (amount to be determined) will be offered to a grade 12 student who meets the criteria listed below.

Criteria:

· Completed Application

· Be a 2024 graduate of Miramichi Valley High School.

· Applicants must be students who have shown respect to staff and students, worked diligently to the best of his/her ability, and have had great attendance over their high school years.

· This award is not based on scholastic achievement.

· The recipient need not be furthering their education.

· Essay—300 Words—Stating why you feel you are deserving of this bursary.

Completed applications must be returned to the main office or Ms. O’Donnell by 3pm on Friday, May 17^th, 2024, for consideration.

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Posted: May 7, 2024

MVHS Local Scholarship and Bursary Application/M Award

Attached please find attached the application for the local scholarships & bursaries along with the criteria. Please fill out all sections of the application carefully. If you have not already handed in acceptance letters/scholarship offers for post-secondary institutions, they must be attached to the application as well.

The M Award application is attached at the end for those students who made a significant contribution to MVHS. Please note that a 250 word essay justifying your nomination must be attached. There are paper copies available at the main office. Deadline is Friday, May 17th by 3:15pm.

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Posted: May 7, 2024

Miramichi Branch 10 The Royal Canadian Legion Bursary Application

MIRAMICHI BRANCH 10 THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BURSARY APPLICATION COMPLETED APPLICATIONS INCLUDING ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN May 15th:

Section I: Student Information

• Print clearly or type all information requested

• You must reside in New Brunswick and be a Canadian Citizen Section II: College/University Information

• Provide the name and address of the College, Trade School, Technical School, Community College or University you will be attending.

• Bursaries are awarded to students attending facilities on a full time basis.

• Post-graduate studies do not apply.

• $500.00 bursaries are awarded to successful applicants.

Section III: Financial Information

• This section must be completed Section IV: Military Service Information

• Veterans, Servicemen, etc. must have been in the Canadian or British Commonwealth Forces

NOTE: • Bursaries are awarded on a point system that is based on financial need, with special consideration given to children and grandchildren of Veterans.

• All documentation to be included - copy of letter of acceptance.

• Ensure that the application is signed in the appropriate places

• Incomplete applications will not be considered - no follow-up will be taken

• Completed applications and necessary documentation must be mailed, emailed to: miramichilegion@bellaliant.com or hand delivered to: BURSARY COMMITTEE MIRAMICHI BRANCH 10 THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION 3-20 FOUNTAIN HEAD LANE, MIRAMICHI, NB E1V 4A1 Please Note: If hand delivering - office hours are: Tuesday & Thursday 1-4:30 pm DEADLINE IS May 15TH - No exceptions - Postmarks do not count