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750 bursaries, scholarships, and incentives across Canada.

A competitive applicant to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

On track to graduate in the spring

Be nominated by your High School

Required to have written SAT's in grade 11.

Any high school student interested in the competition

Indigenous students who are members/citizens of a First Nation, Metis, or Inuit community

Full time (minimum of 2 year) post secondary program

Graduate

Enrolment in a trades program at the Truro Campus NSCC

Have a strong academic record with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5,

Be passionate about serving the community, and

Be a high school senior, BURGER KING® employee, spouse/domestic partner or child of an employee.

Canadian citizen

Full time student at a recognized post-secondary institution

Demonstrate high ideals and knowledge of kin

Has not received a bursary from the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund

Minimum average of 70% in your graduation year

Plan to attend an accredited Canadian post secondary institute

Have made a superior contribution to Canadian student through membership in planning committees of major regional, provincial or national student leadership initiatives recognized by CSLA

Have made a significant contribution to student leadership initiatives in their home community

Minimum of 75% average

Continuing your education at a Maritime post-secondary institution

In a field related to research and/or innovation in health care

Roman Catholic of good moral character

Resident of Nova Scotia

Based on academic standing

Financial need

Preference given to members of Knights of Columbus and immediately family

Current NS high school graduate

Entering first year of an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree at a Maritime university

Have demonstrated interest in multiculturalism and human rights

Resident of Nova Scotia

Demonstrates leadership ability, and a contribution to cultural/youth activities

Required: application, essay, list of leadership abilities, academic reports, leadership report

Post secondary health care degree level program

Community service

Minimum average of 80%

Minimum 80%

Family business work experience, or exposure to and understanding of family business

Extra curricular activities

African NS Student

BSc (Agriculture program)

Canadian university

A permanent resident of Canada

Between the ages of 17-24

Have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian who had little or no life insurance coverage

 A student pursuing a trade or attending trade school in the fall

Preference - financial need

500 word essay addressing the scenario

Advice received from interviews incorporated into the content of the essay

Specifics on persons interviewed and the advice given as requested on Application Entry form

Registered during current playing season with HNS as a member in good standing (player or official).

Must graduate from high school same year the award is presented.

Must commence post secondary studies at a Canadian University or Community College in the same year the award is presented or the first year after Junior eligibility if playing Jr. Hockey.

Must achieve a high level of academic excellence, exceptional hockey/officiating ability and is committed to the principle of fair play and sportsmanship.

Graduating student from high school

Accepted full time in a Hotel, Food, or Tourism and Hospitality university degree program at Mt. Saint Vincent, Ryerson, University of Guelph or University of Calgary

Scholarship for students who have exemplified leadership in protecting our environment.

Application includes:
- a summary of recent environmental activities in your school or community.
- a letter of reference from someone in your school or community.
- a research essay on the issue of food waste.
- a contact information form (found on website).

Volunteer in the community.

75% average or higher.

Continuing studies at any post-secondary institution.

Write a 1-page  essay
“What The Lions Club Means To The Community”

Minimum 75% Avg

Why the IWK is special to you

Community involvement (both IWK and beyond)

Hopes and dreams for the future

Outline how the scholarship will make a difference for the recipient

Resident of Truro area served by Colchester Branch

Reasonable academic standing

Individual need
Son/daughter/grandson/
granddaughter of a legion member

First year post-secondary studies only

Grade point average of at  least 70% for the last completed school year

Financial need

Enrolled at a college or university for the up-coming September 

Financial need

Preference to Debert resident

Not necessarily veteran’s grandchild

Consideration given to study of geriatric care

Medicine, nursing, but not limited to these

Student from the Stewiacke Valley area entering a post secondary educational institution

Involvement in church activity, community activity

Financial need

Scholastic ability

Preference will be given to the applicants entering in a humanitarian field

Have graduated from a NS High school with an average of 75% or B in your final year

Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, and a permanent resident of NS

Academic achievement

Referral

Parent(s)/guardian(s) must be a current policyholder of our Company

Letter of acceptance

Canadian citizen, landed immigrant and a resident of NS

Minimum of 75%

Planning on attending a Canadian University or College: Power Engineering, Power Line Tech, Instrumentation Tech, Engineering, Technology, Business, Marketing and Communication, Environmental Sciences or Law

Participates in the sport of hockey

Demonstrated a passion for sportsmanship, learning, leadership and community

African NS student

Canadian citizen whose parent(s) is/are of African descent and a resident of NS

Planning on attending a Canadian University or College: Power Engineering, Power Line Tech, Instrumentation Tech, Engineering, Technology, Business, Marketing and Communication, Environmental Sciences or Law

Minimum 75%

Sportsmanship

Proven interest and ability in the pursuit of an individualized endurance sport

A dedication to their studies with a track record of academic success

Well rounded lifestyle including non-academic interests and community involvement

Canadian citizen, resident of Colchester County, CEC graduate

First year degree granting university/college in one of four Atlantic Provinces

Minimum average of 75% in grade 12

High qualities of citizenship, leadership, & sportsmanship

Proof of acceptance into a post-secondary institution

An updated audiogram (within the last year)

Demonstration of financial need

Transcript

3 references (character, academic, and one other)

Proof of acceptance into a post-secondary institution

An updated audiogram (within the last year)

Demonstration of financial need

Transcript

3 references (character, academic, and one other)

Proof of acceptance into a post-secondary institution

An updated audiogram (within the last year)

Demonstration of financial need

Transcript

3 references (character, academic, and one other)

Are graduating from a public Nova Scotia high school

Have applied or been accepted to an arts-related post-secondary program

Be a resident of Nova Scotia.
Identify as being on the autism spectrum.

Have been accepted to, or currently enrolled in, any post-secondary institution.

Be registered to a course load that qualifies them as a full-time student.

Be more likely to pursue post-secondary education with this extra financial support.

Open to any grade 12 student in the NS school system

Applied to post-secondary educational institution in 2021

Truro Minor Football Alumni that is a graduating student

CEC Football Cougar player an asset, but not a priority

Shows leadership, sportsmanship, integrity and active as community member

Financial need shall be considered, but not overriding the above

Must be a child or grandchild of the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS

NS graduating student

Post-Secondary undergraduate study relevant to Tourism/Hospitality industry at eligible university, community college, and private school

Renewable (must re-apply)

Must attend post secondary institution

Must reside and attend school in Colchester North (NCHS or CEC)

Must attain a minimum average 65% (five or more subjects at the grade 12 level

Student should demonstrate leadership, citizenship and integrity through school and/or community involvement

Please include a copy of your transcript.

Must be entering a health related field directly from high school

Should have conditional acceptance from institution at which further study will be pursued

Graduating current year from one of the CCRCE schools

Write letter indicating activities, interest, plans along with names and addresses of two character reference

Member of African Nova Scotian Community and/or First Nations Community

19 years of age or older (proof of age required).

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED Certificate.

NSCC Human Service course or university degree.

Be accepted by NSCC (Correction Officer Program).

All potential candidates shall meet all requirements for employment and student placement at a Provincial Correctional Services Facility prior to being accepted.

Lives in the Five Islands, Economy, Bass River area

Graduating student

Canadian high school student from agricultural or forestry family farms who have successfully enrolled at Canadian educational institution

First year in agricultural science or forestry program

Member (or child) of the NSFGA

Entering or already studying in a field of Agriculture

Academic achievement

Community involvement

Resident of Colchester County

Graduate of CEC, SCA

Attending recognized post-secondary institution (Canada, USA)

Financial need and academic achievement

Awarded upon successful completion of first semester and proof of registration for second semester (award sent to institution)

Final year of high school in Colchester county/Town of Truro/Municipality of East Hants

Diagnosis of autism, spectrum disorder (ASD)

Proof of acceptance to recognized post- secondary institute

A birth or adopted child of foster parents who have been fostering for a minimum of 5 years

Must be enrolled in an educational program to further his/her skills

A transcript of your academic record.

A letter of reference (preferably from an employer, volunteer organization, or a community
member/leader) to briefly state the applicant’s merits to receive the Engineers Nova Scotia and
Techsploration Award.

Endorsements from a parent/guardian or a teacher who has helped with the
Techsploration program cannot be used.

Acceptance letter from a post-secondary institution confirming acceptance into an engineering program

Resident of the Maritimes

Accepted to attend a post secondary institution in the year of the award

Furthering education in a science or environmental field of study

Female student from rural Nova Scotia

Pursuing post secondary education

Has overcome adversity and barriers to pursue their education

Qualities of resiliency and strength

Enrolled in a related university program

Live in Colchester County

Pursuing studies in engineering, agriculture, or health profession (human or animal)

High school
completion

Available to members
of the Trappers Association

Any individual, school, youth group, community group or sports organization may nominate for the award ) NO individual can nominate himself/herself for the award)

Youth between 14 and 24 years old are eligible for the award

The nominee must be a resident of Nova Scotia

The nominees will be rated on athletic accomplishments, community involvement (civil and human rights, and volunteer activity beneficial to the community) and scholastic achievement in the qualifying past 12 months(from July to June)

Only activities done in a volunteer capacity will be considered

The nominee must be continuing their studies in the upcoming academic year

Full time student in the Maritimes who live with epilepsy

Financial need

Full time student in the Maritimes who live with epilepsy

Have an average of 80 or above

National
Union Indigenous
Students 

Visible minority child/foster child of National Union member

NSGEU

Entering first year full time program at post-secondary institution in the fall

Entering the field of study in policing, criminal justice services, community services or health care services.

Be a child/grandchild of National Union of Public and General Employees current or retired.

Plan to study at a Canadian public post secondary institution in the following year. 

Cannot apply for Joe Gannon or Leo McKay Bursaries)

Son/daughter/legal ward of a trade unionist whose local union is affiliated with NS Federation of Labour

Entering program at Community College, Trade School

Son/daughter/legal ward of a trade unionist whose local union is affiliated with NS Federation of Labour

Entering degree-granting university, college, trade/technical school, community college

Successful completion of grade 12 in NS

Immediate enrollment to post-secondary institution in approved Community College or Trade School

Available one year, unless program is two years in duration

Studying in the field of Performing Arts

An African Nova Scotian student is a Canadian citizen whose parent(s) is (are) of the African descent

Resides in Nova Scotia

Graduate of Nova Scotia school system

Have a concentration in one of the performing arts genre

80% average in senior year of high school.

Selection is based on academic performance, financial need, leadership qualities and a recognized initiative in funding own education.

Check university websites for due dates (usually 2nd or 3rd week of March).

Minimum average of 75% of the top five Grade 11 marks and up to five of the top Grade 12 marks.

Required to submit a brief essay on the merits of a community college education. Maximum length of no more than 500 words or two pages double-spaced, typed text.

Financial need.