Harvey High School
Scholarships and Awards
2017-18
Explore numerous scholarship opportunities by creating profiles on the following websites:
www.yconic.com
www.scholarshipscanada.com
http://ScholarTree.ca
Check out the following website for career options as well as scholarship offers:
www.JobsPeopleDo.com
Check out the following website from ASD-W
http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/asd-w/scholarships/Pages/default.aspx
UNB Scholarships Application now available online!
UNB has streamlined the scholarship application process. One online application covers all programs, all campuses and about 400 different scholarship opportunities. Interested students need to complete the scholarship application online found at www.unb.ca/scholarships and be re-assured that the application will come directly to the Undergraduate Awards Office. No paper please!
Students can apply at any time, but sooner is always better. They do not need to wait to hear from UNB Admissions about their admission - they can apply without being admitted to UNB. However, the offer is made after the student has been admitted.
Please check www.unb.ca/scholarships for scholarships that require a separate application. These include:
· Schulich Leader Scholarship – Deadline for nominations February 2018
· Currie Undergraduate Scholarships – Deadline March 1.
· H. Harrison McCain Bursary – Deadline March 1.
· Beaverbrook Scholars Award – Deadline March 1.
· UNB Saint John Primrose Scholarship – Deadline March 15.
· UNB’S Project Hero Award
· Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering Scholarship, March 1.
October Deadlines
The Loran Scholars Program
The Loran Scholars Program was founded in 1988 to fund outstanding students to study on Canadian university campuses. The program seeks well-rounded students who demonstrate character, promise of leadership and strong commitment to service in the community.
For more information visit www.loranaward.ca or visit the guidance office.
Deadline for direct pool applicants is October 25th, 2017.
Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship Program
If integrity, determination and courage describe you – you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar. Our scholarships reward students who possess the character to overcome adversity and succeed in life. We help students overcome financial barriers to pursuing higher education.
Application Deadline : October 25th
To learn more and apply, visit www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships
November Deadlines
TD Scholarships wants to hear from you. Rewards up to $70,000 are given to students who have shown leadership in many areas including environmental cleanup, the promotion of social justice, and the fight against child poverty. The key criterion is outstanding community leadership.
Some past recipients have been high achievers in many fields, but others have excelled in one particular area that inspired passionate commitment. Judges sometimes spot great potential in students who have led wonderful small projects.
www.td.com/scholarship
Deadline is November 18, 2016
December Deadlines
Burger King Scholars
High School Seniors OR BURGER KING employees and children of BURGER KING employees are eligible to apply.
Visit: www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram or
https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars/
Deadline: December 15, 2017
January Deadlines
Assumption Foundation Scholarships
The Assumption Foundation gives out scholarships for students who attained certain academic standards and who have financial needs. To qualify for one of the scholarships, the applicant needs to be enrolled as a full-time student in a CEGEP or a post-secondary institution. The applicant must also show an average of 70%. These scholarships are offered to Canadian citizens.
The application form for these scholarships can be submitted between January 1st and April 30th of the current year for scholarships available for the fall semester of the same year.
Check www.assumption.ca for information on current scholarship opportunities.
In addition to the $1,500 scholarships, the Assumption Foundation awards eight special bursaries. You will find more information by following the link for scholarships at www.assumption.ca
February Deadlines
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program
Now over a quarter of a century old, the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program continues to attract Canada's best and brightest.
As the name implies, the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award recognizes humanitarian volunteer work. There is no set discipline students must study in order to receive the award, but they must continuously demonstrate a strong performance in academics, athletics, and volunteerism.
The application deadline is February 1st of each year. For more information about the program, or to download an application form, please visit the program's website at www.terryfoxawards.ca or visit the guidance office.
Deadline: February 1st of each year
Arts Scholarships Program
The Arts Scholarships Program is designed to recognize and encourage New Brunswick students who have demonstrated exceptional artistic talent and potential, and who are pursuing a career in the arts. This program awards scholarships for full time, part time or short-term studies.
The deadline for the Arts Scholarship is February 1st and is the same each year. Pamphlets are available in the Guidance Office. Please visit their website as well at www.artsnb.ca
Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation
National Scholarship and Citizenship Awards 2015
Apply @ www.futureaces.org/scholarship/application
Due: February 2, 2015 at midnight.
We seek candidates who participate extensively in activities that focus on character, community service, volunteerism and humanitarian causes. To download the application form, go to www.futureaces.org
Schulich Leader Scholarships
Value: $60,000
The Canadian Schulich Leader Scholarships are undergraduate entrance scholarships for students intending to enroll in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) areas of study at a minimum of one of 20 participating universities.
All Canadian high schools and secondary schools are eligible to select one candidate each year to represent their school as a Schulich Leader Nominee. To win the appointment of Schulich Leader Nominee indicates an important distinction from one’s school.
The candidate must be intending to enroll in a program at a minimum of one of the 20 participating universities. The candidate must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada and be attending a Canadian high school. Each candidate must possess at least two of the following three attributes:
· Academic Excellence
· Outstanding community, business or entrepreneurial leadership
· Financial Need.
Nominees are selected by February 1, 2018. Once nominated the nominee must then submit a separate online Schulich Leaders application that will be sent directly to the universities they have submitted official applications to. This is due February 24, 2018.
RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program
This scholarship is intended to support those Aboriginal students who have at least 2 years remaining in their current academic program. Scholarship recipients are selected primarily on the basis of personal and academic achievements, and individual financial need. Status Indians, Non-status Indians, Inuit and Metis are welcome to apply. Selected students will receive up to $4000 per academic year for educational and living expenses for 2 to 4 years.
RBC awards ten scholarships in two categories for students:
· Majoring in disciplines related to the financial services industry
· Majoring in disciplines unrelated to the financial services industry.
To be eligible for the scholarship, application AND supporting documents are to be received by RBC by 11:59 pm EST on February 28, 2017
Explore Program
Are you looking for a Spring/Summer program to learn French? Do you want to discover another region of Canada and meet new people? Go Explore! The five week French-Language Bursary Program may be for you. Most expenses are covered! Explore is a five-week intensive language-immersion program. Participants in Explore receive a $2,200 bursary (taxable income) that covers tuition fees for the programs, instructional materials, meals and accommodations, workshops, and other mandatory activities. Discover another region of Canada while learning French. Enjoy five weeks of learning and adventure, friendship and discovery.
Visit: www.myexplore.ca for more information.
Deadline: February 28, 2016
March Deadlines
The Future Health Research & Innovation Scholarship $2,500
IWK Research Services is proud to announce that they will be offering a new scholarship to Maritime students. The scholarship recognizes outstanding Grade 12 students within the Maritimes who have demonstrated an early interest in health related research and/or innovation.
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 and/or innovation. The student must write an essay (3 page maximum, double spaced, 12 point font) demonstrating their interest in health related research and/or innovation and how it will improve the health and well-being of children, women or families in the Maritimes. The student must provide one academic and one character letter of reference. Lastly the student must provide their academic transcripts, and have a minimum average of 75%.
Please visit www.iwk.nshealth.ca/research/scholarship for more information.
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Harrison McCain Scholarship/Bursary
The Harrison McCain Scholarships/Bursaries are available annually to entering students attending University who have graduated from a high school in Canada. Each award has a program value of $16,000 payable over a four year course of study in the amount of $4,000 per year. Criteria for the awards include a minimum 80% average in senior year of high school, financial need, leadership qualities, and a recognized initiative in funding your own education. The number of scholarships/bursaries available may vary from year to year. Renewal criteria to be met each year.
Deadline: March 1st annually
Please visit the Guidance Office for application and more information.
2017 Fred Ross Scholarship
This is a 4 year renewable scholarship. An initial payment of $2000 will be awarded on entrance to a recognized institution. It will be renewed annually based on demonstration of successful completion of established university standards in first, second, and third years of study.
To be eligible for the Fred Ross Scholarship, the applicant must:
· Be in a final year of study at a New Brunswick High School
· Be pursuing post secondary education in visual arts or fine craft
· Gain acceptance at a recognized educational institution.
Please visit the Guidance Office for more information and an application.
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Co-op Atlantic McEwen Scholarship
The Board of Directors of Co-op Atlantic awards two McEwen Scholarships annually. Worth $1,000 and renewable for four years to a maximum value of $4,000, a scholarship will be awarded in each of the following categories:
1. Member or dependent of a member of the Co-operative of Co-op Atlantic.
2. Full-time or part-time employee or dependent of a full-time employee of Co-op Atlantic or one of its member co-operatives.
The application form is available at the Guidance Office.
DEADLINE: March 1st annually
2018 Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship
The Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship is available annually to New Brunswick residents entering a recognized graduate or doctoral program in either studio based work or in academic studies in Art History, Art Education or Art Gallery and Museum Studies. A maximum of $5,000 is awarded on the recommendation of an independent jury of art professionals.
· Applicants must have been residents of New Brunswick at least 5 consecutive years prior to an application.
· Applicants must have made an application to study visual art at a recognized degree granting institution in either studio based or academic field of study at a masters or doctoral level.
· Proof of acceptance for the program of study will be required before funds are distributed.
Please visit the Guidance Office for more information and an application.
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Stacey Levitt Memorial Award
The Stacey Levitt Memorial Award was created in memory and celebration of her life. On August 30, 1995, Stacey was struck and killed by a car while jogging in North Toronto. She was only 18 years old.
Stacey loved life, and this annual student award encourages Canadian youth to embody Stacey’s qualities and ideals, and Parachute’s overarching goal of a long life lived to the fullest, while maintaining an approach that is rooted in risk management and injury prevention. The selected recipient will receive $2,500 to do just that.
Eligibility: The award is open to anyone currently attending a Canadian secondary school.
Please see Guidance for the application and more information.
Deadline: March 2, 2018
Dalhousie University Entrance Scholarship/Bursary
To be Eligible to entrance awards at Dalhousie for the 2018/19 academic year, students must:
· Apply for admission to Dalhousie University (with supporting documents) by March 15
· Submit a General Entrance Award application (with supporting documents) by March 15
The General Entrance Scholarship/Bursary application is available online for students who have already been accepted through DalOnline. Instructions to access DalOnline are in the students' admissions kits. The same application is also available in paper format for students who have not yet been accepted.
Please check dal.ca/scholarships (under prospective students) for applications and more information.
Dalhousie's scholarship deadline is March 15th.
Dairytown Agriculture and Food Science Scholarship
Open to all New Brunswick students, attending a post-secondary institution, the coming scholastic year, in a field relating to Agriculture or Food Science. Available are 2 one-time scholarships of $2,500. Monies will be paid after the first semester. Applications must be sent with an official transcript, two letters of reference and completed application.
Name, current institution of study if applicable, institution attending in the fall and program of study are required.
Essay 1 – approximately 250 words – How will getting your education further your future in agriculture or food science?
Essay 2 – approximately 500 words – If you could develop a custom product with a lot of dairy in it, what would it be and why?
Application deadline is March 30, 2018. Applications and all supporting documents can be emailed to or mailed to Dairytown Products Ltd., Scholarship Committee, PO Box 5124, Sussex, NB E4E 5L2 Please be sure to include your contact information with the application. Recipients will be notified at graduation or receive notice by mail/email.
RBC Students Leading Change Scholarships
There are 15 RBC Students Leading Change Scholarships in total (each, a “scholarship”), allocated amongst 3 student categories: 5 for graduating high school students, 5 for students in their first degree or diploma program, and 5 for students in their second degree or diploma program. There are six (6) scholarships which are exclusively offered to clients of Royal Bank of Canada (“Royal Bank”). The remaining nine (9) scholarships are offered to both clients and non-clients of Royal Bank. More information on terms and conditions can be found at http://scholarships.rbc.com/Undergraduate.aspx