Future Health Research and Innovation Scholarship--IWK Research Services is proud to offer The Future Health Research and Innovation Scholarship to Maritime students. The Future Health Research and Innovation Scholarship was created in 2015 for the purpose of fostering awareness in health research at the IWK and to recognize outstanding grade 12 students within the Maritimes who have demonstrated an early interest in health-related research and/or innovation.  To be considered for The Future Health Research and Innovation Scholarship, grade 12 students must intend on continuing their education at a Maritime post-secondary institution (college or university) in a field that will enhance health research or innovation. The student must include a cover letter, essay, letters of recommendation, and transcripts. The cover letter should explain why they are interested in a particular area of health research and/or innovation and how their post-secondary education will help them pursue their research goals. The essay must be written using scientific evidence to explain the specific area of health research and/or innovation they would like to pursue and how their research and/or innovation could potentially contribute to the health and well-being of children, women and families in the Maritimes. The student must provide one Academic Reference (e.g. a teacher who can speak to their marks and school performance) and one Character Reference (e.g. a coach or boss who can speak to sportsmanship or work ethic). Lastly the student must provide their Grades 11 and 12 (in progress) transcripts, and have a minimum average of 75%. A maximum of three non-renewable scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded, one in each Maritime Province. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of judges consisting of scientist, administrators and members of the public (lay members). The deadline for applications will be March 1, 2021 and notification of the winners will be made in June. For more information please visit our website at www.iwk.nshealth.ca/research/scholarship. If you have any questions regarding this scholarship please contact Sandy Berry, Coordinator, Programs and Support Services at (902) 324-3157 or sandy.berry@iwk.nshealth.ca.