Criteria:
A grade 12 average of at least 80 per cent.
Students must submit an essay of no more than 500 words outlining their suitability for this award.
Students must submit two completed reference forms from school or community representatives attesting to the applicant's leadership in athletics, school, workplace, or community, or some combination thereof.
Deadline: May 15
Number: 2-4
Value: 1st year Tuition
ATV Media Scholarship
Criteria:
Applicants must be members of a designated group as defined in the Canada Employment Equity Act.
Preference is given to students who are members of a visible minority or aboriginal peoples who demonstrate an interest in television journalism and/or visual communications.
If there are either no candidates, or not enough candidates from any of the designated groups, the foundation will identify other deserving candidates.
Submission must include a completed application form and an autobiographical essay.
Applies to Journalism, Graphic Design
Deadline: May 15
Number: ?
Value: $2,500 +
Jillian Ruth Knockwood Memorial Award
This award was established in March, 2012 by Kim and Chris Knockwood in memory of their infant daughter Jillian Ruth, who passed away in July, 2011.
Criteria:
Any student entering their first year of the Human Services program at Holland College is eligible to apply.
The successful recipient must be of strong academic standing and demonstrate financial need.
Applies to Human Services
Deadline: May 15 Number 1
Value: $500
Harrison McCain Bursaries
Criteria:
Applicants must be Canadian citizens and accepted into a program of full time studies at Holland College.
Financial need will be a primary consideration. Students must apply for this award and include the financial information section.
Deadline: May 15th
Number: 10 ($1250 each)
Value: $12,500 (2 more available for Aboriginal students)
Holland College Faculty Association Award
Criteria:
Must be a deserving student enrolled full time in a college program.
Financial need and academic achievement will be the primary consideration.
Deadline: May 15
Number: ?
Value: $950
Holland College President's Award of Excellence
Criteria:
A Grade 12 average of at least 80 per cent.
Students must submit an essay of no more than 500 words outlining their suitability for this award.
Students must submit two completed reference forms from school or community representatives attesting to the applicant's leadership in athletics, school, workplace, or community, or some combination thereof.
Reference Form (required)
Deadline: May 15
Number: 2-4
Value: 1st year tuition
MacDougall Steel Welding Fabrication Entrance Awards
Criteria:
Any student entering their first year of the Welding Fabrication program is eligible to apply
Applicants must demonstrate financial need, good academic standing, and show promise in the field of welding
Deadline: May 15
Number: 2
Value: $2000.
Eleanor and Jack Howatt Family Entrance Award
Criteria:
Any student entering their first year of the Carpentry, Plumbing, or Electromechanical program is eligible
Preference will be given to students whose families are involved in farming, and financial need will be a consideration.
Deadline: May 15
Number: 1
Value: $600.
Transitions Leadership Awards
Criteria:
Students must apply for the award
Applications to include a completed Application Form, including the Financial Information section and a one-page summary addressing why they feel they would be a deserving candidate.
Deadline: June 1
Number: 2
Value: $250.
Olivia Ruth MacLeod Memorial Award for Music Performance
Criteria:
Students must be entering the first year of the Music Performance program
Must l show musical promise as well as demonstrate financial need
Students must apply for the award
Deadline: May 15
Number: 1
Value: $500.
Bulletproof Solutions French Language Technology Award
Criteria:
This award will be given annually to a bilingual student entering their first year of the Computer Networking Technology program who is keen to learn, enjoys technology, and has excellent communication skills
Students must apply for the award.
Applications to include a completed Application Form (including the Financial Information section).
Deadline: May 15
Number: 10
Value: $1000.
Louis W. MacEachern Bursary for Aspiring Business Leaders
Criteria:
Students entering their first year of Holland College’s Accounting Technology, Administrative Assistant, Business Administration, Legal Administration, Marketing and Advertising Management, or Medical Support Services programs are eligible to apply.
Recipients will demonstrate financial need and an overall willingness to help others through community involvement and volunteer activities.
Students must apply for the award.
Deadline: May 15
Number: 10
Value: $1000
Bursaries for Aspiring Artists
Criteria:
These awards will be given to incoming, first-year students accepted into one of Holland College’s School of Performing Arts programs (Performing Arts Foundation, Dance Performance, Music Performance, or Theatre Performance).
Successful recipients will show talent as aspiring performance artists and demonstrate financial need. Students must apply for the award.
Deadline: May 15
Number: varies
Value: $1000
Regis and Joan Duffy Awards of Excellence in Performing Arts
These awards will be given to first-year students accepted into one of Holland College’s School of Performing Arts programs. Successful recipients will aspire to careers in the performing arts but face financial barriers, show promise as aspiring artists, or are exceptional talents in the performing arts industry. Students must apply for the award. Applications are to include a portfolio, as well as a personal statement outlining his/her fit as a candidate.
Deadline: May 15
Number: varies
Value: $1000 +
The W. Garfield Weston Awards of Excellence for Aspiring Tradespeople
Criteria:
Open to Prince Edward Island students* entering first year of a one or two-year trades program (Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Repair and Overhaul Technology, Automotive Technology, Carpentry, Commercial Diving, Electrical Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Energy Systems Engineering Technology, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Heritage Retrofit Carpentry, Plumbing, Power Engineering, Precision Machinist, Steam fitting Pipefitting, Welding Fabrication, Welding Level 1, Wind Turbine Technician, or Wood Manufacturing Cabinetmaking)
Applicants will be assessed on the basis of financial need and commitment as an aspiring tradesperson
Students must apply for the award
Applications to include a personal statement outlining why they feel they should be selected for the award, what influenced them in pursuing a career in the trades, what their goals are, etc., along with a letter of support from a high school guidance counselor or a skilled trades/career exploration teacher
Deadline: May 15
Number: 10
Value: $2500. (Two installments) plus a $2000. Tuition credit
Arsenault Best Cameron Ellis Accounting Award
Criteria:
This award is given to first-year student accepted into the Accounting Technology program
Financial need and community service will be considered.
Students must apply for the award.
Deadline: May 15
Number: 10
Value: $500.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Student Services
Montague Regional High School
The following are scholarships, bursaries and awards that students must apply for. To obtain more information on these scholarships, bursaries and awards – check out the scholarship board in student services.
Remember: Not all dates can be updated this early in the year. So, most dates are based on last year’s deadlines. These deadlines change from year to year.
Some additional links to research on your own are:
http://scholarship-grants.org/posts/adele-turcotte-memorial-award-5000/
http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/
http://www.studentawards.com/
If you are a 4-H member, check out these websites for opportunities
http://www.4-h-canada.ca/grants-scholarships-awards
http://www.pei4h.ca/index.php3?number=1046992&lang=E
September
James Lee Foundation
Scholarship
The scholarship is open to emerging creative talent from across Canada wanting to enter into the advertising industry. Entrants must be non-professional Canadian residents over the age of 16. All fields of creativity related to the advertising community will be considered.
Upload a link to a portfolio that you host with a maximum of 10 pieces to the JLF website. In addition to your portfolio, please provide your contact information and a paragraph (max. 200 words) explaining how the funds would help you to pursue your creative path.
http://www.jamesleefoundation.com/
Deadline: September 15, 2016
Number: 1
Value: up to $5000
Ethel Boyce Achievement Award
The award is administered by Softball Canada and is given annually. It is expected that the award winners will have exhibited leadership traits and skills in softball. The award is meant to help defray the costs of education and/or playing softball.
To qualify for this award the applicant must be:
- Registered with a provincial/territorial softball association
- A resident of the province or territory
- In attendance at a recognized Canadian post-secondary educational institution, or plan on attending one in the following year.
http://www.softball.ca/english/about/awards/ethel-boyce-achievement-award.html
Deadline: September 15 (of each year)
Number: 2 (1 female, 1 male)
Value: $1000
Canadian Wind Energy Association Blog Contest
Students, from across Canada, entering or in post-secondary education are eligible to submit multimedia or written entries on the theme of why wind energy is important to Canada’s future energy mix. Prizes will be awarded for the best blogs, most creative submissions and best use of multimedia.
The winners will be announced in Calgary, Alberta from November 1-3, 2016
http://friendsofwind.ca/power-of-wind-contest/
Contest opens: June 15
Deadline: August 15, 2017
Number 3
Value: $1000.
1800 Wheelchair Canada
Participants must meet the following criteria:
Enrolled at an accredited high school, college, or university in the U.S.
Enrolled at the undergraduate level or your final year of high school
Age sixteen (16) years or older
Carry a status of “Good Standing” - i.e. currently enrolled
Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (or equivalent)
Application postmarked by September 15, 2015
There are no requirements in terms of physical disability or ability. All applications are welcome
Please send your application via traditional mail; no express mail will be accepted
Do not send any CD ROMs, letters of recommendation, tax returns, bank balances, resumes or CVs
Please keep a digital copy in Word or Google Docs. We'll need a copy to put up on our site.
http://www.1800wheelchair.ca/scholarship/
Deadline: May 30, 2016
Number: 2
Value: $500
Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture Competition
Jointly sponsored by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and 4-H Canada, the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture (CYSA) competition is held annually in November at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. It is a fantastic opportunity to develop your public speaking skills and acts as a forum to express community concerns. Speeches are prepared on one of five topics and are 5-7 minutes in length. Cash prizes for two age groups Junior (11-15) and Senior (16-24)
http://www.cysa-joca.ca/core/en/how-to-register
Deadline: September 30, 2016 (to CYSA)
Number: 2
Value: $1000 (Senior); $500 (Junior)
Equals6: Simply Cast Bill Ritchie Scholarship
Open to high school, college and university students.
Criteria:
Grade average for most recent full academic year
Equals6 portfolio completion percentage
https://www.equals6.com/static/scholarship_details.php?id=2503
Deadline: November, 2016
Number: 1
Value: $450
Prince Edward Island Teachers' Federation Scholarships
Students are eligible if they are dependents of PEITF members, retired members or deceased members. Two scholarships shall be awarded to a student attending an accredited university and one to a student attending an accredited community college or equivalent post-secondary institution who is registered for the student's final year study.
http://peitf.com/members_only/login.html
Deadline: September 30, 2016
Number: 2
Value: $1500
October
The Loran Scholars Program
Scholarships
Character, Service, Leadership
Character, service and leadership are the selection criteria for the Loran Scholar program. Loran Scholars are people of strong moral character who have demonstrated commitment to service and potential as leaders. They are curious by nature, interested in a wide range of subjects and willing to take meaningful risks. They prioritize results over appearances, value integrity and honesty. Though they study diverse subjects, and go on to work in a variety of fields, they share a common commitment to their university and larger communities.
The Loran Scholar program is open to every graduating high school or CEGEP student from coast-to-coast. Renewable for up to four years, and valued at up to $80,000, it includes an annual tuition waiver and a stipend of $9,000, access to funding and internships through our summer program, invitations to annual gatherings and forums, and one-on-one mentorship. We select 30 Loran Scholars each year and the award is tenable at any of our partner universities.
Criteria
Be in the graduating year of uninterrupted full-time studies in high school or CEGEP. Exceptions may be considered for those who have undertaken a gap year for academic pursuits or community service-based activities.
Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%
Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
http://loranscholar.ca/apply/
Deadline: October 19, 2016
For all sponsored applications to be received
Deadline: October 26, 2016
For all direct pool applications to be received
Number: 30
Value: up to $80,000
Equals6: Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Applicant must be in grade 12, college undergraduate or graduate student. It is an essay contest with three topics to pick from. Applicant will be judged on both style and content.
https://www.equals6.com/static/scholarship_details.php?id=2501
Deadline: April 28, 2017
Number: 9
Value: 1st: $10,000.
2nd: 3 prizes of $2000.
3rd: 5 prizes of $1000.
25 finalists receive $100.
50 semi-finalists receive $50.
November
4-H AgriVenture Scholarship Opportunity 2014
Sponsored by AgriVenture Global and the International Agricultural Exchange Association (IAEA), 4-H Canada is pleased to announce a scholarship awarded to one student nationally, to be used toward an AgriVenture travel and work program.
Applicants can choose a placement in Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand or Japan.
Send application to your provincial office.
http://www.4-hontario.ca/youth/opportunities/scholarships-grants.aspx
Deadline: November 25, 2016
Number: 1
Value: $3000
University of Toronto National Book Award and Scholarship Program
The University of Toronto National Scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context. The National Scholars will be those who not only excel in academic pursuits but also have an enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and an involvement in the life of their school and community.
University of Toronto National Book Awards
Each school is invited to choose one outstanding student on the basis of these criteria. It is not necessary that the student intend to apply for admission to the University of Toronto.
The National Scholarships
The National Scholarship will cover tuition and incidental fees for four years, will provide residence support in first year, and will include an additional, renewable, monetary award. The value of the monetary award will be determined annually on the basis of individual financial circumstances. The Scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto.
Number: 15-20
Value: $7500-12500 (for each of four years)
The Arbor Scholarships
Each of the students chosen as a finalist will be assured of receiving a University of Toronto admission scholarship. These scholarships are valued at $5,000 in first year, renewable at $1,500 for the second, third and fourth years.
http://www.future.utoronto.ca/content/arbor-scholarship
Deadline: November 4, 2016
Number: 10
Value: $5000 for 1st year; renewable at $1500 for the remaining 3 years
The Ritchie Scholarship
Open to high school, college and university students.
Criteria:
Grade average for most recent full academic year
Equals6 portfolio completion percentage
http://www.simplycast.com/about-us/the-ritchie-scholarship/
Deadline: November 1, 2016
Number: 1
Value: $500
INDSPIRE – Building Brighter Futures – Bursaries & Scholarships Award
Inspire bursaries, scholarships, and awards help First Nation, Inuit, and Métis students cover the costs of their post-secondary education including training, books, living expenses, childcare, etc.
https://indspire.ca/for-students/bursaries-scholarships/
Deadline: November 1, 2016
February 1, 2017
TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are intended to serve the needs of all Canadian families and communities.
Scholarships are open to students across Canada who:
Are in their final year of high school, or CEGEP (in Quebec)
Have demonstrated leadership in improving their community
Obtain a minimum overall average in their most recently completed full year of school of 75%
Applicants selected as finalists will be notified by the end of March 2014 and interviewed by a selection panel in April.
Requirements:
Application form
3 copies of an essay, up to 600 words, describing your community leadership
Letter of recommendation from your school
2 letters of support from the community groups
http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/products-services/banking/student-life/scholarship-for-community-leadership/index.jsp
Deadline: November 18, 2016
Number: Each region will have a minimum of two full scholarship recipients, provided there are suitable, qualified applicants.
Value: Each scholarship is valued at up to $70,000 over 4 year
Plus - An offer of paid summer employment
Arthur Paulin Scholarship
The Arthur Paulin Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship provides monetary assistance to deserving students who wish to further their education in the automotive field.
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled in an automotive aftermarket industry related program (including an automotive apprentice. auto body, hard parts, heavy duty, or motive power (machinists).
http://www.aiacanada.com/scholarships.cfm?itemid=3491&smocid=1350
Deadline: November 30, 2015
Number: 1
Value: 700.00
December
9th Annual AFOA – POTASHCORP Aboriginal Youth Financial Management Awards
Three outstanding Aboriginal Youth from across Canada will be selected to travel to Halifax, Nova Scotia for four days to attend the ceremony at the AFOA Canada’s National Conference on February 25-27, 2014. These students will represent the views of Canada’s Aboriginal Youth at one of the most important National Leadership Events in Canada.
AWARD RECIPIENTS WILL RECEIVE:
5 year Scholarship package valued at over $5,000
4 nights at Delta Winnipeg
Free trip to Winnipeg and tour of city highlights
ELIGIBILITY:
Demonstrates an interest and considering a career in the areas of financial and/or management
Completed application form and submit an essay
Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor or educator, attesting to the student’s performance and commitment
Academically successful
Pursuing post-secondary education and/or training
Grades 11 or 12 (maximum age 19 years)
Applicants must be of Aboriginal ancestry (First Nations, Metis, Inuit)
http://afoa.ca/afoaen/About_Us/Awards_Scholarships/Abo_Yth_Awards/en/01_About/08_Awards_Scholarships/03_Abo_Yth_Fin_Mgmt_Conf_Awards.aspx?hkey=9e78c605-d6b8-456b-9d74-07a554c50849
Deadline: November 25, 2016
Number: 3
Value: Over $5000 each
D & R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship
The D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship is awarded on the basis of the following criteria:
Current resident of one of the four Atlantic Provinces
Entering first year of the undergraduate Commerce program at Queen’s School of Business
Academic excellence
Involvement in school or community activities
Proven leadership
Valued at $75,000 per student, the scholarship is awarded in equal amounts of $18,750 annually throughout the four-year undergraduate Commerce program. It is renewable provided that a minimum 75%
Average is achieved in the first year of study and a minimum 80% average is achieved in each subsequent year while enrolled in a full course load.
http://dandrsobeyscholarship.com/home/do-you-have-what-it-takes/application/
Deadline: December 1, 2016
Number: 6
Value: $75,000
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