OVERVIEW The Wessex Scholarship is presented annually to commemorate the visit by His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex to the IWK Health Centre in November 2015. A $5,000 award, this scholarship recognizes the important role community service has played in supporting the IWK in providing exceptional care. The Wessex Scholarship is awarded to a deserving individual by the IWK Foundation.

ELIGIBILITY Eligible applicants will be graduating from an Atlantic Canadian high school and entering* a post-secondary health care degree level program at an Atlantic Canadian institution (please see Appendix A for a list of eligible programs). This scholarship focuses on the impact of community service and as such, applicants should be active participants in their community. A minimum grade average of 80 per cent is required. *Students who have applied, but have not yet been accepted into an eligible program may still apply for Wessex Scholarship and may be asked to provide proof of acceptance at time of award if chosen.

Deadline to apply is May 10th, 2024. 

The scholarship award criteria are modeled on the mission and values of Rotary and are described below:

Criteria:

A. Eligibility

1) Applicants must be graduating from one of the following secondary schools:

 · Miramichi Valley High School

 · North and South Esk Regional High School

 · Carrefour Beausoleil

2) Complete application (including reference letters and school transcripts) submitted before deadline (June 30th)

 3) Applicant must be a Canadian or landed Immigrant.

4) Applicant must be applying to enroll in full time post-secondary education to start in Fall term in any field of study (in Canada or elsewhere.)

 5) One Scholarship awarded annually. The value of the scholarship is $4000 CDN

Background

The Gerry Cormier Memorial Scholarship will consist of bursaries to be awarded annually.

 The program is exclusive to students attending James M. Hill and Miramichi Valley High Schools

 Terms & Conditions of Eligibility

1. The program offers these scholarships to a student graduating from James M. Hill or Miramichi Valley High School and entering an accredited post-secondary institution.

2. A Scholarship Committee will meet in June each year to make the selections.

3. Selection will be based on academic standing, participation in school related activities, community service, character, and financial need.

4. All decisions of the Committee will be final.

5. Payment of the award to one successful applicant will be made in the amount of $500 for each school mentioned above, upon proof of enrolment in an accredited post-secondary institution.

6. Please arrange to provide to us, separate from this application two (2) letters of reference – 1) academic 2) personal from non-relative

 All inquiries should be addressed to the Guidance Counselor.

 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE SELECTION COMMITTEE ON OR BEFORE MAY 15^TH OF EACH YEAR.

 Mail to:      

Gerry Cormier Memorial Scholarship Committee

                379 Nelson Street

                Miramichi, NB

                E1N 6G7

Lee Johnston Ltd. is offering a $500 Scholarship to a grade 12 student in good academic standing, who has been accepted into a forestry program.  Preference will be given to Forestry Students.

Applications must include:

1.      Completed Application

2.      Transcript of Marks

3.      Essay – 250 Words

Completed applications must be returned to Miramichi Valley High School Main Office by 3pm on May 17^th, 2024 for consideration.  Prior to selection, applicants will have an interview with Lee Johnston.