Regional+Scholarships

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January __ Actuarial Scholarship for Minority Students __ This scholarship is for minority students who are interested in pursuing actuarial careers by means of graduate or undergraduate studies. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of individual merit and financial need and are renewable upon reapplication and continued eligibility. The amount of the award is determined by the SOA/CAS Joint Committee on Minority Recruiting. Scholarship recipients must: be a qualified minority (African North American, Hispanic, or Native North American); and be one of the following: U.S. citizen, Canadian citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Canadian Permanent Resident, U.S. student on an F1 Visa, or Canadian student on student authorization. Please visit the website in January, 2012 for 2012 deadlines. Applications are available at [] __ Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Scholarship __ There are various scholarships ranging in value from $1,000-$5,000. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in a mainstream college or university as a full-time student, be diagnosed with a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to acquiring spoken language (hearing loss averages 60dB or greater in the better ear in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000 and 2000Hz), and use spoken communication as their primary mode of communication. The application deadline will be set in January, 2012. Please check website. Applications are available at [|http://nc.agbell.org/NetCommunity/page.aspx?pid=486] __ Aliant Pioneers of New Brunswick Foundation Scholarship __ This scholarship is available to high school seniors who are relatives of Pioneers are eligible to apply. The student need not be a dependent of nor live in the same residence with the Pioneers member. The student may be a relative of a regular, dues-paying Pioneers member, a Life Member, Associate or Honorary member as defined by the Corporation’s Bylaws. The student must be planning to enter an accredited post-secondary institution or trade school upon graduation from high school. The applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 point grade scale, 3.1 on a 5.0 point grade scale, or at least a cumulative numerical grade of 80 out of 100 or better in all academic courses. The application deadline will be set in January, 2012. Applications are available at   [] __ Atlantic Wholesalers (LobLaws) Entrance Level Scholarship __ The Company has begun a new regional scholarship program for all Loblaw colleagues, family members (any relation), friends and customers.The Loblaw Scholarship Program is generously funded by Loblaw and the W. Garfield Weston Foundation. Up to 200 scholarships of $1500 will be awarded in 2012. Please check website in January, 2012 for application dates.

__ BMO – IBEC – New Brunswick High School Entrance Program __ The Bank of Montreal will award five prizes valued at $2,000 to grade 11 and 12 students who plan to attend the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton campus). Applicants must submit a business plan that follows the framework outlined in the application form. Two entries are eligible per school. ( Please see course teacher before submitting the business plan.) The application period typically runs from January through to mid-April. Please check website in January 2012 for 2012 deadline. The application form is available at [|http://www.ibec.ca] (Click on the Scholarships and Awards link on the top right hand corner of the page). __ Boys and Girls Club of Canada Scholarships __ Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada believes in the importance of investing in our children and youth’s futures, the national scholarships we have offered our members for many years are giving young people a chance, who might otherwise lack the opportunity to attend college or university. We are proud to help our children and youth achieve their potential and become tomorrow's leaders. The application deadline will be set in January, 2012. Please check website for details. Applications are available at [] __ The Carol Thomson Memorial Fund Scholarship for Students with Learning Disabilities __ This award is valued at $1,000. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize a Canadian student with a learning disability, who, through effort and perseverance, is seeking to use his/her potential to its maximum. This scholarship is intended for students who are attending a Canadian college or university on a full or part-time basis. The status of this scholarship and application deadline will be set in January, 2012. Please call 1-877-238-5332. Information is available at [|http://www.ldac-acta.ca/about-ldac/who-we-are/the-2011-scholarship-are-now-available.html] __ Credit Counseling Services of Atlantic Canada Scholarship __ There are multiple scholarships valued at $1,000 each. Full-time students enrolled in an Atlantic Canadian institution are eligible (including grade 12 students, and first, second, third and fourth year university students). Please check website in January for 2012 application deadline. The scholarship information is available at [] __ Talk About Canada! Scholarships __ These scholarships are valued at $500 to $5,000. The Talk About Canada! Scholarship Quiz is a national contest for graduating students who are citizens or permanent residents of Canada who wish to earn scholarship money for tuition. The quiz has 50 multiple choice questions on Canadian subjects. Entrants are allowed to get help from websites, books, teachers, friends, family, etc. Any graduating student who answers all of the questions correctly will be included in the draw for scholarships. The quiz can only be done online from January 15 to March 23, 2011 []

__ The Debut Atlantic RBC Award for Music Excellence __ This award is valued at $1,000. Students must be committed to the study of music. Applicants must be a permanent resident of Atlantic Canada and currently be attending high school. The application deadline is January 31, 2012. Applications are available at [] __ The Donald E. Curren Scholarship __ Eight scholarships are available to mobility impaired students who have been accepted to a post-secondary institution in the Atlantic Provinces with preference to paraplegic and quadriplegic applicants. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic standing and various other criteria. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and be residents of the Atlantic Provinces. The application deadline is TBA. Please check website in January 2012 ( 2011 deadline was July 31). [] __ Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Scholarship and Citizenship Awards __ The minimum value of these scholarships is valued at $1,000. Twenty to thirty recipients are chosen each year. Applicants must exhibit exemplary citizenship qualities as represented in the Future Aces Philosophy (see website), have extensive community service and volunteerism, be in need of financial assistance, provide evidence of the potential for success in a recognized post-secondary institution and be 17-24 years of age (this award is only open to graduating high school students who are entering their first year at a post-secondary institution). Interested students should report to their guidance department to apply for this award. High school officials may nominate a maximum of two graduating students who are pursuing post-secondary education. The application deadline is January 31, 2012. Applications are available at   [] February __ Arts Scholarship (New Brunswick Art Board) __ This award is valued at $2,500 for full-time students and $1,000 for part-time students. An applicant is eligible for consideration if he/she is a resident of New Brunswick who has demonstrated exceptional potential and talent as an artist. He/she will intend to study creative writing, music, theatre, dance, film/video, visual arts/photography, or craft at a recognized institution or with a recognized private instructor for the purpose of pursuing a career as a professional artist. The application deadline is February 1, 2012. Information and applications are available at [] __ Fred Ross Scholarship __ An award of $2,000 per year for the first two years of study is available to a graduating New Brunswick high school student who intends to pursue post-secondary studies in visual art or craft. Students must submit an essay of up to 250 words, up to 10 digital images of at least 5 different pieces of their work and a letter of recommendation from the candidate’s art teacher, principal or a working artist. The application deadline is February 1, 2012. Applications are available at [|http://www.sheilahughmackay.com/en/2011forms/SHMF_FredRoss_2011_English.pdf] __ RBC Royal Bank Scholarship for New Canadians __ Open to Canadian Citizens or landed immigrants who arrived in Canada on or after January 1, 2000. Students must be in their final year of high school and attending a publicly funded Canadian college or university in the fall of 2011. There are 12 scholarships at $3500 to be won. The application deadline is February 1, 2011. Website: [] __ RBC Royal Bank Scholarship Awards for Undergraduates __ This scholarship is open to Canadian high school students who will be enrolled in a publicly funded university or college for the 2011-2012 academic school year. Four $10,000 will be awarded to all eligible students and two $10,000 scholarships for Royal Bank Clients. The application deadline for 2012 has not been set. ( 2011 date was February 1) Website: [] __ Terry Fox Humanitarian Award __ The value of the award is $7,000 per year. The award is open to graduating high school students and those currently working toward a university degree or diploma in a Canadian post-secondary institution. Award recipients must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and must maintain a satisfactory academic standing and continued involvement in voluntary humanitarian and community work. Students are eligible to receive the award until they have received their first university degree (for a maximum of four years), provided they have maintained a standard of humanitarian work and personal conduct which justifies the award. The deadline is February 1 of every year. Applications are available at [] __ Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarship __ One hundred scholarships valued at $1,500 are awarded each year. The Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarship Program is for Canadian high school students from agricultural or forestry family farms who have successfully enrolled at a Canadian educational institution (degree or diploma) in a first-year agricultural sciences or forestry program. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic standards and leadership in the community. An essay of approximately 300 words is required; the topic is outlined on the website. The application deadline for 2012 has not been set. (2011 deadline was February 15) Applications are available at [] __ RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program __ The RBC Student Awards Program is for Aboriginal students with at least 2 years remaining in their current academic program. Recipients are selected primarily on the basis of personal and academic achievement. Selected students will receive up to $4,000 per year for academic and living expenses for 2 to 4 years. Application date for 2012 has not been set. ( 2011 date was February 28) For more information, visit __ [|http://www.GoToApply.ca/RBC] __

March __ The Donald Cummings Apprenticeship and Training Scholarship for Students with Learning Disabilities __ This scholarship is valued at $500. This scholarship will be awarded to a Canadian student with a learning disability who is pursuing an apprenticeship or occupational training program for a career in the trades. Please check website in March 2012 for the status of the scholarship. Applications are available at [|http://www.ldac-acta.ca/about-ldac/who-we-are/the-2011-scholarship-are-now-available.html] __ Currie Undergraduate Scholarship __ This award is in the form of a 4-year $50,000 value scholarship and is awarded to students beginning an undergraduate degree program at the University of New Brunswick. Applicants must submit an essay (of not less than 250 words) giving the selection committee an indication of their leadership capabilities to date, including (but not limited to) school and extra-curricular activities. Evidence of overcoming barriers or difficult situations is required in the essay. The application deadline is March 1, 2012. Applications are available at   [|http://www.unb.ca/scholarships/documents/Currie2011-11UndergraduateScholarshipApplication.pdf] __ The H. Harrison McCain Bursary __ This bursary is valued at $16,000 (over four years). This bursary is awarded to students entering the University of New Brunswick who have graduated from any high school in Canada. Selection criteria include a minimum of 80% average in grade 12, financial need, leadership qualities, and recognized initiative on the part of the student in funding her/his own education. The application deadline is March 1, 2012. Applications are available at [] __ The Ken Dryden Scholarship __ Ken Dryden Scholarships are awarded to select young people, currently or formerly in the care of the Canadian child welfare system, who demonstrate great achievement and promise. Each scholarship covers up to $3,000 or 80% of the cost of tuition and fees, whichever is less, and is renewable annually. The application deadline is March 1, 2012. Applications are available at __ [] __ __ The Kidney Foundation of Canada - NB Branch Bursary __ This bursary is valued at $500 and is available for New Brunswick residents who have kidney disease or for dependants of people who have kidney disease. Applicants must be enrolling in an educational institution. Selection will be based on future goals and financial need. The application status and deadline will be confirmed in March 2012. [|Kidney+Foundation] For more information: The Kidney Foundation of Canada New Brunswick Branch 42 Durelle Street, Suite 2 Fredericton, NB E3B 1N8 Telephone: (506) 453-0533 Toll-free: (877) 453-0533 Fax: (506) 454-3639 E-mail: kidney@nbnet.nb.ca __ The McEwen Scholarship (Co-op Atlantic) __ This entrance scholarship is valued at $1,000 per year for up to four years. Each year, this scholarship is awarded to current Co-op Atlantic members or their dependents and to full-time employees of Co-op Atlantic or their dependents. Applicants must be accepted to an accredited university. Applicants must complete a 500 word essay in one of the formats outlined on the website. The application deadline is March 1, 2012. Application information is available at [] __ Louise Russo W.A.V.E Award __ Recognizes youth who exemplify the 3 Rs - Respect, Responsibility and Role of Leadership through initiatives that reduce violence in communities. The Awards are celebrate and promote qualities that are important in making your community a safe place to live, learn and play. Students from the ages of 9-19 are invited to apply. Individual Awards: $1500 and $500 towards their school or community organization Team/Community Group: $2000 for their organization. Leadership Awards: $500 for individuals or community organization. The application deadline has not been set for 2012. (2011 date March 11) Application available at http://www.louiserussowave.ca/what-we-do/youth-awards

__ The Charlotte County Hospital Foundation, Inc. Scholarship and Bursary Program __ Scholarships up to a maximum of $2500.00 each will be awarded annually for students pursuing health care professions at either the community college or university level. Applicants must be residents of Charlotte County. Employees and family members of employees of the Charlotte County Hospital may be given favorable consideration. Preference will be given to those professions of particular need in the Charlotte County community and will be weighted accordingly during the screening process. Scholarships are not automatically renewed; however, students who continue to meet the specified criteria are eligible to re-apply each year of their under-graduate study. It is the responsibility of the student to re-apply by submitting an application annually, a transcript of marks showing a grade point average of 3.5 or better (or comparable average) and current references. Students already enrolled in a program of study are eligible to participate. Students who meet the eligibility criteria are eligible to apply at any point during their course of study. Eligibility will be determined using a weighted scale to assign value for academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community involvement, financial need, future goals, and current references. Students will be selected according to ability and academic merit. Upon completion of the formal course of studies, recipients would be expected to return to the community to practice in their field, providing positions are available. Failure to do so may result in a request to repay a portion of the scholarship funds. A completed Application Form, including a transcript of marks including the fall semester, must be received by the Scholarship and Bursary Committee by no later than March 15th of the current year. Applicants may be required to participate in an interview with the Scholarship and Bursary Committee. Applications are available in your high school guidance office. Application deadline is March 15, 2012. Please mail completed application to: The Charlotte County Hospital Foundation, Inc. 4 Garden Street St. Stephen, NB E3L 2L9 __ Bell Scholarship __ This is an entrance scholarship for graduating students applying to Mount Allison University. The top six Bell candidates will receive a $12,000 Bell Scholarship, which is renewable for a maximum of $48,000 over four years. All short-listed Bell Scholarship candidates will be offered a $9,000 scholarship to attend Mount Allison University. Judges will look at your official transcript, extracurricular activities, references and a 500 word essay on a specified topic. Applicants must ensure that documentation specific to the scholarship be submitted to the university along with the application for admission. The application deadline is TBA. ( 2011 deadline was March 15. Please check website.) Scholarship information is available at [] __ The Dalton Camp Award __ This award is valued at $5,000. Any Canadian citizen is eligible to enter. Entrants must write a 2,000 word essay that explores the link between democratic values and the quality of media in Canada. The application deadline is March 15, 2012. Applications are available at [] __ The Leonard Foundation Scholarship __ This award is valued at $1,000 for those who do not need to set up a second residence to attend university and $1,500 for those who do. The scholarships are awarded to students enrolled or enrolling full-time in a post-secondary institution that is a member of the association of colleges and universities in Canada. An applicant must be a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant. All applicants will be considered but preference will be given to daughters or sons of ordained clergy, licensed elementary or secondary school teachers, Canadian military personnel, graduates of a Canadian Military College, members of the Engineering Institute of Canada and members of the Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Canada. A true financial need must be demonstrated and students must meet an academic standard. Successful applicants are expected to obtain employment during free time to help defray the costs of their education. In addition, they must participate regularly in athletic, fitness or military activities. Personal qualities showing a potential for leadership are also a requirement. Your application form can be forwarded for consideration to the foundation only through a Nominator (find contact information for the Nominator in NB on the website). You must contact the nominator by March 15, 2012 (but not prior to January 2, 2012). Application available at __[|http://www.leonardfnd.org]__

__ Aquaculture Association of Canada Scholarship __ Six $1,000 student scholarships will be awarded annually to any AAC student member enrolled in a post-secondary institution in an aquaculture-related program. Selection is based on scholastic ability - transcript of marks; interest and involvement in aquaculture (eg. Summer employment); publication record, if any; and a 250 word essay on where the applicant sees him/herself contributing to sustainable aquaculture development in the future. The application deadline is March 18, 2012. Website: [] __ Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship for Colleges __ These awards range in value from $2,500 - $8,000. These scholarships are for outstanding Canadian students who are entering a full-time college program, of at least two years in duration, for the first time in the fall of 2011. The application deadline has not been set for 2012. Please check website in January for details. (2011 date was March 29 ) Applications are available at [|http://www.garfieldwestonawards.ca/docs/EntranceAwards] __ Retail as a Career Scholarship __ In order to be eligible applicants must be working at least part-time in retail and be pursuing a retail, business or marketing-related post-secondary program of study. Twenty-six $1000 scholarships will be awarded in addition to a $5000 Interac Scholarship. Applicants must submit a 500-700 word essay answering the question on the website. The application deadline is March 30, 2012. Applications are available at   []

__ ARMA Atlantic Chapter Claire Duclos Education Fund Scholarship __ This scholarship is valued at $500 for students enrolled in a full-time program of study and $250 for students enrolled in a part-time academic program (which may include correspondence and online courses). Individuals who are actively pursuing an education and/or certification in records and information management and are residing within New Brunswick are eligible for this scholarship. The application deadline is March 31, 2012. Applications are available at [] __ New Brunswick Women’s Institute Scholarships __ Ten scholarships are granted yearly ranging in value from $150-$500. Applicants must be residents of New Brunswick at the time of submission of application. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of scholastic standing, financial need and community involvement. The application deadline has not been set for 2012. (2011 date was March 31) Applications are available at [|http://www.nbwi.ca/index.php/scholarships]

April __ Girl Guides of Canada National Scholarships __ Several scholarships are available and will be awarded to a well-rounded person who is a registered member of the Girl Guides of Canada. 1. National Scholarships ($2,000) Any registered Member of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada who is entering or pursuing post-secondary education on a full-time basis. Any registered Member of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada who is entering or pursuing post-secondary education on a part-time basis. Any registered Member of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada who is pursuing a post-secondary degree with a particular emphasis in the field of education and/or Members who are attending teachers’ college. Miss Osler was an Honourary Life Member of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada who exemplified the ideals of the movement in all facets of her life, as a teacher and school administrator, as a volunteer in church and community activities, and as a Guider serving in local, provincial, national and international leadership roles. Her family has established this scholarship in memory of her commitment to youth, education and Guiding. It is further the desire of the family that the successful applicant plans to continue to be an ongoing Member of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada. 4. **Col. Karen Ritchie Memorial Scholarship ($2,000)** Any registered Member of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada who is entering her first year of engineering studies on a full-time basis. 5. **Dr. Roberta Bondar Scholarships ($2,000)** Any registered Member of Girl Guides of Canada who is specializing in mathematics, science, applied science or technology and is entering her 3rd or 4th year in an undergraduate program or pursuing post-graduate studies. The application deadline is April 1, 2012. All application forms are available at [] __ MindCare New Brunswick Scholarship __ Graduate and undergraduate scholarships are awarded. The number and value of scholarships in any one year will depend on the total invested income of the previous year reported to the Selections Committee on the first of April of each year. Please refer to website for application deadlines. Applications are available at: []
 * 2. Scholarship for Part-Time Studies ($1,000)**
 * 3. Norma Osler Education Scholarship ($2,000)**

__ Scouts Canada Foundation Scholarships __ Each year a minimum of 17 undergraduate scholarships are available. Applicants will be selected based upon the following criteria: demonstrated Scouting history, involvement and achievement, leadership contributions to Scouting, community leadership and contributions outside of Scouting, scholastic achievements, and attitude and aptitude. Applicants must be currently active and registered members of Scouts Canada. Applicants must not have reached their 26th birthday on January 1 of the year in which they apply. The application deadline is April 1, 2012. Applications are available at [|http://www.scouts.ca/ca/how-apply-scholarships] __ Harry M. Daley Memorial Bursary __ There are 8 bursaries awarded, each valued at $1,000. The bursaries will be presented to 4 New Brunswick students who are Credit Union Owners or whose parents are owners of a Credit Union and 4 to New Brunswick students who are not Credit Union Owners. Applications are available in the Guidance office. The application deadline is April 4, 2011 by 4pm. __ The Atlantic Canada Marine Biodiversity Award __ The student with the most creative and effective essay will be awarded their first year’s tuition in a science program at a contributing Atlantic Canadian University or College (see website for the contributing universities or colleges). The essay contest will be open to any student currently enrolled in grade 12 at a Canadian high school in the Atlantic Region (NB, NS, PEI and NFLD). The student will write an original essay of no more than 2,500 words addressing the statement found on the website. The application deadline is TBA. ( 2011 deadline was April 15th. Please check website.) Applications are available at   [] __ Dialogue New Brunswick Scholarship __ Dialogue New Brunswick is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a grade 12 student who will have graduated high school within the Anglophone Sector of the New Brunswick Department of Education as well as a $1,000 scholarship to a grade 12 student who will have graduated high school within the Francophone Sector of the New Brunswick Department of Education. All grade 12 students who are currently enrolled in a New Brunswick high school and who can demonstrate acceptance in a post-secondary institution are eligible. The application deadline will be set in January, 2012. Please check website for details. (2011 deadline was April 21) [] __ NBTA Credit Union Education Award __ There are five non-renewable awards of $1,000 each for students enrolled full-time in a post-secondary institution. These awards are available to students whose parents are members of the NBTA Credit Union as well as to any member of the NBTA Credit Union. The criteria for the awards will include academic achievement, co-operative community service (volunteer work), financial need and success in spite of extraordinary circumstances. The application deadline has not been set for 2012. (2011 date was April 29) More information is available at: [] __ Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick Tourism Scholarship __ For students pursuing a secondary education within the Tourism Industry. There are 2 scholarships awarded in the amount of $1,000. Applicants must submit a 300-500 word essay. The application deadline for 2012 has not been set. (2011 date was April 29). [] __ Assumption Foundation Scholarship __ This scholarship is valued at $500. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 70% for the last completed school year. He/she must be enrolled at a college or university as of September of the year you are graduating from high school and be in need of financial assistance. The application forms must arrive at the Foundation’s office no later than April 30, 2012. Applications are available at [] __ Wallace Anderson Memorial Scholarship __ This scholarship is no less than $100. Applicants must be manual deaf students living in South Western New Brunswick who wish to attend university, college, private schools, literacy programs, or another post-secondary institution on a full-time or part-time basis. There is no age limit for applicants and they can apply on a yearly basis. Academic standing is not the prime factor for scholarship funding. The application deadline is April 30, 2012. Applications are available at

May __ The Abe Calp Scholarship __ This $1,000 award is available to the son, daughter or child in the care of an employee of the Mental Health Services Division of the New Brunswick Department of Health and Community Services or the Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation in Region 2. The recipient must be a grade 12 student from Region 2 who is enrolled in a full-time program at a post-secondary institution and planning to pursue a career in the health services field. The application deadline is May 1, 2012. Applications are available at [] __ Arlene Burris Memorial Scholarship __ This scholarship, valued at $700, is awarded to a person from Atlantic Canada studying in a field that will prepare them to work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Alternatively, this award may be granted to a graduate who is deaf or hard of hearing that is pursuing post-secondary studies. The application deadline is May 1, 2012. For more information call (902) 424-8500 or write to dhh@apsea.ca __ Canadian Hospitality Foundation Scholarship __ These scholarships are issued to high school students entering certain universities and/or colleges in a program related to hospitality, food service or tourism. More information for applicants is available at: [] The application deadline is May 1, 2012. __ Dr. S.R. Hussey Memorial Fund __ The fund is able to provide a limited amount of assistance to residents of Atlantic Canada who meet one of the two criteria as follows: Forms may be obtained from any office of the CNIB and/or the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA). Grants have typically ranged from $100 to $1,000, depending upon the perceived needs of the applicant and the funds available. The application deadline is May 1 of every year. [] __ Hugh H. MacKay - James A. MacMurray Foundation Scholarship __ These scholarships are valued at $3,500 per year for each of the years of the student's degree program to a maximum scholarship of $14,000. Applicants must be a high school graduate in the year of application, be domiciled in New Brunswick, be an exceptional student and be interested in preparing for a career in business. Successful applications must begin studies in the Fall of the year of application in a New Brunswick or Nova Scotia college/university. The application deadline is May 1, 2012. Applications available in the Guidance Office or at: The Secretary, Hugh H. MacKay - MacMurray Foundation Inc. 126C Hampton Road, Suite 407 Rothesay, NB E2E 2N6 __ Interprovincial School Development Association (ISDA) Scholarship for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing __ A maximum of 30 awards between $500 and $1,000 each (including renewals) may be awarded annually. This award is to encourage the student who is deaf or hard of hearing and 21 years of age or less to pursue studies at the post-secondary level leading to an undergraduate degree or certification. This award is renewable. The age restriction of 21 years or age less does not apply in the renewal year. Students must show potential for success in their chosen program and show financial need. The application deadline is May 1, 2011. The same application form is used for the George Bateman Merit Award, so by filling out the application you are applying for both. [] __ RBC Royal Bank Financial Life Skills Scholarship __ There are ten scholarships valued at $2,011 each. Applicants must be graduating from the final year of high school and have a minimum grade average of 65%. Students must also be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and be accepted into a college or university in Canada for the fall/winter session. Applicants must have involvement in community leadership, extra-curricular activities, volunteer service, outside interest/hobbies, and career/educational objectives. The application deadline is May 7, 2011. Applications are available at [] (still says 2009)
 * Legally blind persons in the pursuit of studies or training and the purchase of necessary equipment
 * Legally blind persons for the purchase of equipment or other services to be used in their employment.

__ Gertrude Aarela Memorial Scholarship for Students with Cerebral Palsy __ This $1,000 scholarship will be presented annually to one individual with Cerebral Palsy. Applicants must be graduating from a N.B. High School and attending a college, university or private vocational school on a full or part- time basis in the coming year. The deadline for receipt of applications is May 15 of each year. [|Website:] [] For more information and an application form contact: The Cerebral Palsy Foundation (Saint John) Inc. Scholarship Committee PO Box 2152 Saint John, NB E2L 3V1 Telephone: (506) 648-0322 __ Joanna Townsend Applied Arts Scholarship __ This scholarship is valued at $1,000 and will be awarded to a Canadian student with a learning disability who demonstrates an interest in pursuing an education and/or career in any of the various applied arts programs including the performance of music (instrumental or vocal), drama, dance and the creativity of visual art such as fine art (sculpture, painting), illustrations, including animation, film and graphic design. Please check website in January 2012 as to the status of the application. (2011 deadline was May 15) Applications are available at [|http://www.ldac-acta.ca/about-ldac/who-we-are/the-2011-scholarship-are-now-available.html] __ Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada Bursary __ There are two awards valued at $1,000 each. This scholarship is open to Canadian citizens who have spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and must be a registered member of SBHAC. Applicants must be accepted for studies at university or another recognized program at a post-secondary facility in Canada. The application deadline has not been set for 2012. (2011 date was May 15) Applications are available at [] __ Stanley Mutual Scholarship __ Stanley Mutual is providing fifteen Bursaries of $500 each. The applicant must be a resident of Charlotte, Sunbury, York, Northumberland, or Gloucester County. The applicant must show proof of acceptance or enrolment as a full time student at a post secondary educational institution, (college or university). The applicant must complete an application form provided by Stanley Mutual. The applicant must submit an essay of 150 words on History and Benefits of Mutual Insurance. Website: [] The applicant deadline for 2012 has not been set. ( 2011 date was May 15) Applications are to be sent to: Stanley Mutual Insurance Company 32 Irishtown Road Stanley, NB E6B 1B6 __ ECO Canada Scholarships __ Four $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to Canadian high school students entering into their first year of post-secondary education. The top applicant will also earn the [|Edit Petrovic Memorial Scholarship], receiving an additional $2,500. Scholarships will be awarded to students who: The deadline for ECO Canada's scholarship applications has not been set for 2012. ( 2011 date was May 16) Find out more about the scholarships and past winners at   [] __ The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers National Scholarship __ There are several awards ranging in value from $1,000 to $6,000. Applicants must be a full time student attending or planning to attend a post-secondary program for at least 2 years, sponsored by an independent Grocery Store that is a CFIG member, and must be working toward a degree or a certificate in: general arts and sciences, business, advertising, marketing, category management, human resources, retail management accounting/finance, economics, information technology, public relations, hospitality, food and nutrition, culinary arts, customer service, or pharmacy. Applications must include a 1,000 word essay on the topic provided on the website. The application deadline is TBA. ( 2011 date was May 31. Please check website.) Applications are available at [|http://www.cfig.ca/docs/Programs_Page/Application_Form_2011.pdf#search="scholarship]" __ Learning Matters Bursary __ There are six scholarships valued at $2,500 each. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or have landed immigrant status in Canada, be entering or enrolled in a full-time post-secondary education program at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution, be able to demonstrate financial need, career objectives which will make a positive contribution in Canadian society, and have community involvement or academic excellence. The application deadline has not been set for 2012. (2011 date was May 31) Applications are available at [] __ MADD Canada Bursary __ This bursary is valued at up to $2,000. This bursary is open to Canadian students who have had a parent or guardian killed in an impaired-driving related crash, and who are pursuing any full time educational program that is approved by a provincial Ministry of Education. Consideration will be given to those who pursue community involvement and volunteering. The application deadline is May 31, 2012. Applications are available at [] __ Oriole Scholarship __ This scholarship has a minimum value of $1,000; additional funds may be awarded at the discretion of the Awards Selection Committee. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or have landed immigrant status in Canada, be entering or enrolled in a full-time post-secondary education program at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution, be able to demonstrate financial need, career objectives which will make a positive contribution in Canadian society, and have community involvement or academic excellence. The application deadline for 2012 has not been set. (2011 deadline was May 31) Applications can be found at [] __ Pat Fletcher Scholarship __ Scholarships are awarded in the form of a $3,000 yearly bursary (recipients are expected to re-apply on a yearly basis outlining their academic and athletic achievements in order to receive the scholarship again). Application to this scholarship is open to any young Canadian golfer who is in need of financial assistance for the purpose of pursuing a post-secondary education. While not the sole criteria, candidates should show golf promise and ability, as well as dedication to their studies and be an all-around asset to the community. Interested candidates should apply during their senior year of high school. The application deadline is May 31, 2012. Please send you applications to: The Pat Fletcher Golf Foundation 2315 Cohen St .Laurent, Quebec H4R 2N7 Applications are available at [] __ Wage Gap Action Plan Scholarships __ This award is valued at one-year full tuition to NBCC. Students accepted for the fall semester into an eligible regular program of study, whether you are continuing your education or re-entering the school system as a mature student, may qualify for one of these scholarships. (The eligible regular programs of study are subject to change every January of each year.) Students must demonstrate a desire for a career in these fields by providing a brief essay of their career interests that should be appended to the application. Applicants must submit application forms by May 31, 2012. For more information and to download an application form, please visit: [|http://www.gnb.ca/0012/womens-issues/wg-es/tools/pdf/scholarship/wgscholarship_appl-e.pdf] __ Walter and Wayne Gretzky Scholarship Foundation for the Blind Youth of Canada __ These scholarships are valued at $3,000-$5,000 each. Applicants must be blind or visually impaired, be a graduate from high school entering their first year of post-secondary education and be a Canadian citizen or have held landed immigrant status for one year prior to the date of application. All scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need. Applicants will be expected to have achieved a high academic standing and to have exhibited superior leadership. The applicant's essay and answers to the questions on the application form will play an important role in the selection committee's final decisions. The application deadline is May 31, 2012. Applications are available at [] June __ Canadian Sanitation Supply Association Scholarship __ Eight scholarships valued at $2,000 are available to applicants entering a post-secondary institution. The selection committee's decisions will be based on academic and social achievement as well as the quality of a written essay (topic available on the website). The application deadline is TBA. ( 2011 date was June 1. Please check website.) Applications are available at   [] __ The Fraser Institute Essay Contest __ First prize of $1,000, second prize of $500 and a third prize of $250. Submissions will be considered from secondary and post-secondary students in all disciplines. Secondary students will be considered in a separate category, with a cash prize of $250. Outstanding high school submissions will not be excluded from winning the $500 and $1,000 post-secondary prizes. Entry must include a typed essay of 1,000-1,500 words on the topic provided on the website. Winners may have their essays published in Fraser Institute periodicals. The essay topic for 2012 has not been announced. Please check website in January for details. (2011 date was June 1) Applications are available at [] __ J. Harper Kent Charitable Foundation Inc. Scholarship __ Description: The value and number of awards are variable. The award(s) are 1 year in duration, but may be renewed. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens and priority is given firstly to residents of the City of Bathurst, NB, secondly to residents of the County of Glouchester, NB, and thirdly to residents of the Province of New Brunswick. Recipients will be selected based on both academic achievements and financial need. Scholarships will be granted for attendance at the University of the Candidate’s choosing with preference given to universities in the Atlantic Provinces. Priority will be given to candidates entering university at the first year level. Candidates must apply each year. The application deadline is June 1, 2012. The application form is available at []
 * Submit a short environmental essay (400 words) about their values, leadership and vision
 * Provide a reference letter on their involvement in the community regarding environmental issues
 * Have been accepted into an environmental program at a Canadian post-secondary institution
 * Are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

__ AIA and the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship __ This scholarship is valued at $1,000. Applicants must either be a graduating high school senior or have graduated from high school within the past two years, be enrolled full-time in a college-level program, university or accredited automotive technical program through either a CAMPE or NATEF approved institute and be pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket. The application deadline is June 15, 2012. Applications are available at [] __ The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life Scholarship __ The value of the scholarship is $1,000/year toward a four-year undergraduate degree at a Canadian university. Applicants must have completed, in no more than two years, the last two years of course work required for admission to university and must have obtained a minimum of 85% each year. Applicants must have a keen interest in pursuing an education and career in medicine or the health sciences. The application deadline is June 15, 2012. Applications are available at   [] __ Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick Memorial Scholarship __ This entrance scholarship is valued at $750 and recognizes New Brunswick students with financial need and significant academic achievement. Applicants must be accepted into 1st year of a recognized post-secondary agricultural program. The application deadline is June 15, 2012. Application forms are available at __ [|http://www.nbmilk.org/news-images/1268754815.pdf] __ __ Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick Scholarship __ This scholarship is valued at $750 and recognizes New Brunswick students with financial need, academic achievement and participation in community activities. Must be entering or in any year of an approved technician or technology diploma or certification program relating to agriculture or dairy at college, including (but not limited to) plant and animal science, farm management, farm technology, field technology, etc. The application deadline is June 15, 2012. Application forms are available at [|http://www.nbmilk.org/news-images/1268754815.pdf] __ New Brunswick Federation of Labour Solidarity Award __ There are two awards valued at $500 each. Applicants must be pursuing post secondary education on a full-time basis or enrolled in high school at the grade 12 level or in the General Education Development (GED) program. Also, applicants must submit a 1,000 word essay on the topic provided or a 500 word essay and a visual arts work on the topic provided. The application deadline is June 15, 2012. []

__ Canadian Printing Industries Association Scholarship __ This scholarship is valued at $1,250. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted in the first year of an approved two year program in a printing management or technical program in a post-secondary Canadian school (not art or design). Successful applicants will have a high school average of at least 75% if applying for a community college program. Applicants must have a commitment to pursue a career in the printing industry (this could include management, estimating, pre-press, press, sales, etc). Approved schools in the area are New Brunswick Community College and Nova Scotia Community College (Bell Road Campus). The application deadline is June 30, 2012. Applications are available at [] __ Childhood Cancer Foundation, Candle Lighters Canada Scholarship __ These scholarships will be awarded up to 75 students for a one-time value of $1500. Applicants must hold Canadian citizen or landed immigrant status, be between the ages of 17-25 years and have been treated for some form of childhood cancer. The application deadline will be set in January, 2012. Please check website for details. ( 2011 deadline was June 30) Applications are available at   [|http://www.candlelighters.ca/prog_serv/scholarshp_fnd/2011_SCHOLARSHIP_APPLICATION.pdf] __ Ladies Auxiliary: The Royal Canadian Legion New Brunswick Provincial Command __ This scholarship is valued at $500. It will be awarded on a point system which is based on financial need and student's scholastic record. Special consideration will be given to Ladies Auxiliary members' children and grandchildren and then to Veterans' children and grandchildren. The application deadline is June 30, 2012. Applications are available at [] __ Royal Canadian Golf Association Foundation Academic Scholarship __ These scholarships are valued between $2,000 and $5,000 per year. All scholarship applicants must be attending or have been accepted at a Canadian university with a golf program accredited by the RCGA Foundation. The applicant should have successful experience in golf at the regional, provincial and national level. The application deadline for 2012 has not been set. (2011 date was June 30) Applications are available at [|http://www.rcga.org/scholarships] __ Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians __ Open to children or foster children of a member of the National Union of Public and General Employers. Applicants must submit a 750-1,000 word essay on the importance of quality of public services in enhancing the quality of life of Aboriginal Canadians. This scholarship is valued at $1,500. The application deadline is June 30, 2012. [] __ Scholarship for Visible Minorities __ Open to children or foster children of a member of the National Union of Public and General Employers. Applicants must submit a 750-1,000 word essay on the importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life for visible minorities. This scholarship is valued at $1,500. The application deadline is June 30, 2012. [] __ Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship __ Open to children or foster children of a member of the National Union of Public and General Employers. Applicants must submit a 750-1,000 word essay on the importance of public services in enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities. This scholarship is valued at $1,500. The application deadline is June 30, 2012. [] __ The Tim McCarthy Environment Prize __ This award is valued at $500. Eligible to apply are sons and daughters of members and deceased members, or members in good standing, of a local union affiliated with the New Brunswick Federation of Labour who are entering or continuing their studies in an education program compatible with the object of the award. Selection criteria include aptitude for environmental studies, promise, need and future benefit to society and the environment of the applicant's chosen area of study. The applicant must submit a 500 to 1,000 word essay on the assigned questions. The application deadline is June 30, 2012. Applications are available at [] __ Tommy Douglas Scholarship __ Open to children or foster children of a member of the National Union of Public and General Employers. Applicants must submit a 750-1,000 word essay on how Tommy Douglas' life contributed to making Canada a more just and equitable society. This scholarship is valued at $1,500. The application deadline is June 30, 2012. [] July __ The John Walker Scholarship __ This scholarship, valued between $500 and $1,500, is available to both entering and returning students to St. Stephen’s University. The scholarship is awarded to a student of high academic standing, who has a lifestyle that models Christian character and service and who can demonstrate financial need. The application deadline is July 1, 2012. Applications are available at [|http://www.ssu.ca/john-walker-app] __ George F. Flood Memorial Scholarship __ This scholarship is available to the children of employees and members of the Saint John Construction Association, to honour Mr. Flood, a late member of the Association. The scholarship is available to students who have enrolled in any Atlantic Province University. A total of $5000.00 will be awarded. Applicants’ transcripts and revisions must be submitted before August 1 to be considered. For more information and an application form visit [] __ The Wanderer’s Trust Scholarship __ These $1,000 scholarships are available to mobility impaired students who have been accepted to a university or institution of higher learning in the Atlantic Provinces, who have a spinal cord problem or injury. The recipient must be involved in an “Athletic Endeavour” or related activity such as scorekeeper, timekeeper, referee, etc. Applicants must have a “C” average and have lived in any of the Atlantic Provinces continuously for the previous five years before applying. The application deadline is July 31, 2012. Applications are available at   []

August __ James A. Whitebone Memorial Scholarship __ These two scholarships are valued at $500 each. To be eligible you must be the son, daughter, or legal ward of a member, deceased member, or member in good standing of a local union affiliated with the New Brunswick Federation of Labour. The granting of awards will be based on graduation marks, aptitude, promise and need. The application deadline is August 1, 2012. The application form is available at [] __ The John Patrick Sears Golf Scholarship Program __ These two awards are valued at $1,000 (renewable for up to four years but you must apply every year). Applicants’ transcripts must show successful completion of high school with a minimum average of 75% over the last academic year. All applicants must have successful experience in competitive golf at the provincial or regional levels, prior to the time of application and have participation in extracurricular and/or community activities. The application deadline is August 1, 2012. Applications are available at    __ NBGA and NBLGA 50th Anniversary Merit Awards __ The NBGA is offering a non-renewable $1,000 award to a male graduating high school student. The NBLGA is also offering a non-renewable $1,000 scholarship to a female graduating high school student. The award criteria for the NBGA award is as follows: a minimum 70% average upon graduation from grade 12, successful competitive experience at the Club, Regional, Provincial and/or National level in golf and participation in extracurricular and/or community activities. The criteria for the NBLGA award is the same except the average must be 75% over the last academic year. The application deadline for both is August 1, 2012. The application for the NBGA awards are available at   Other __ Alcohol NB Liquor, Board of Directors Bursary Program __ The value of this bursary is $2,500; the purpose is to provide financial support and incentive for student who are legally dependent children of ANBL full time and part time employees. ANBL employees have been informed of the program and the required criteria, therefore students can obtain further information from their parents. The application deadline for 2012 has not been confirmed. ANBL employees will be informed by their employer. __Connection Scholarship: St.Stephen's University__ Every student who graduates from Charlotte County automatically qualifies for the Connection Scholarship which is $500 off the first full year at St. Stephen’s University. Please clink on the following link for more details: [|Contact SSU to arrange a visit] __ The Miller Thomson Foundation Scholarship __ One hundred entrance scholarships are awarded at a value of $3,000 each. Only students currently in their graduating year of a Canadian high school who will be attending a post-secondary institution in the fall to pursue a course of study within Canada leading to a degree or diploma from an accredited community college or university within Canada. In addition to the candidate’s academic abilities, the Foundation will evaluate the candidate’s contribution to their school and community through involvement in extracurricular activities. The National Scholarship Program will be launched on December 1, 2011. Applications are available at   [] __Online Colleges.org Support A Student Scholarship__ This scholarship financially assists single parents enrolled in a college degree program with an online learning component. Any single parent enrolled in a degree program with a significant online component is eligible to apply. The applicant must also be receiving some other type of financial aid. The scholarship is valued at $ 10 000. Information on the 2012/2013 school year is TBA. The application deadline for September 2012 has not been set. Please check the website. Applications can be found at [|http://www.onlinecolleges.org/scholarship] __ Ron Bradbury Memorial Scholarship __ This award will go to a male or female High School aged Hockey New Brunswick hockey player who demonstrates hockey skill, high academic standing with an emphasis on English and who is involved in the school or community and is a member of Hockey New Brunswick. Applicants are asked to write a 250-word essay describing their qualifications, provide a copy of their transcript and a letter of reference with regards to their school/community involvement. Return applications to: Hockey New Brunswick Att: Denise Boudreau 165 Regent Street C.P. 456 Fredericton, NB E3B 4Z9 (506) 453-0863 (Tel) (506) 453-0868 (Fax) dboudreau@hnb.ca __ Thelma Sewell Memorial Scholarship __ Valued at $500. The applicant must: For further information, please contact: President, Scholarship Committee New Brunswick Home Economics Association PO Box 1607 Moncton, NB E1C 9X4 E-mail Barry Robertson: brober@nbnet.nb.ca
 * be a graduate of a high school in the Province of New Brunswick with evidence of a genuine interest in Home Economics / Family Studies;
 * have applied to a Canadian university for admission to a Bachelor’s degree program in Home Economics / Family Studies;
 * have achieved good results in a variety of high school subjects, including the applied sciences;
 * have completed and sent by the last working day of March a scholarship application to the Scholarship Committee of the New Brunswick Home Economics Association, at the address given below.