CN Pensioners’ Associations Scholarship Program Application Form
Application Deadline – August 15 Annually
PLEASE COMPLETE IN TYPED FORMAT – Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Name: Click here to enter text.Street Address:Click here to enter text.
City: Click here to enter text. / Province: Click here to enter text. / Postal Code: Click here to enter text.
Phone Number: Click here to enter text. / Email Address: Click here to enter text.
Date of Birth: Click here to enter text.
Name of Pensioner and Relationship: Click here to enter text.
Pensioner’s PIN: Click here to enter text.
Street Address of Pensioner: Click here to enter text.
City: Click here to enter text. / Province: Click here to enter text. / Postal Code: Click here to enter text.
Location of Pensioner’s Local Council Affiliation: Click here to enter text.
Current Education Level: Click here to enter text.
Rated Average Mark over the past 3 semesters: Click here to enter text. / Transcript of Marks: Yes No
Copy of Proof of Registration (NOT Letter of Acceptance): Yes No
Name and Address of Educational Institution Where Enrolled: Click here to enter text.
Field of Study: Click here to enter text.
Signature: ______/ Date of Application:Click here to enter a date.
Attach your resume and photo with your transcript of marks; proof of registration (not letter of acceptance) and application form and mail to:
CN Pensioners’ Associations
Attn: Scholarship Program
11 Massey Crescent
Mount Pearl, NL
A1N 2H1
APPLICATION COMPLETION INSTRUCTIONS
- Please complete Application Form in typed format.
- Current Application Form must be used.
- Attach the following documents:
- Typed Resume
- Transcript of Marks
- Proof of Registration (NOT Letter of Acceptance)
- Current Photo – note: photo is to be separate but mailed with application
- All required information must be sent with the application form in one neat package.
- Application form must be completed in fullby the actual person applying. Form must be completedin typed print (including complete address, city, postal code, phone, email, etc).
- When completing the “Pensioner” box, use the name of the Pensioner who is still living. For instance, if your grandfather was a CN Pensioner but is now deceased, and your Grandmother is receiving his CN Pension, then you would show her name.
- When completing the “Pensioner Address” box, please ensure you include the postal code.
- Do not place into folders using fasteners.
- Use a large envelope --- DO NOT FOLD the application documents.
- Please review “The Terms and Conditions”.
- Please review “The Program Requirements”.
- Please review “The FAQ”.
- Applications and supporting documentation will NOT be returned.
- Applications postmarked after the deadline of August 15th, will NOT be eligible for consideration.
- Applications will NOT be accepted via email or faxmittal.
- Incomplete Applications will be rejected.
Questions: Please review the FAQ before sending in any questions as you might find your answer there. If the answer to your question isn’t there, then email us at but please indicate Scholarship on subject line.
Applications and supporting documentation to be mailed to:
CN Pensioners’ Associations
Attn: Scholarship Program
11 Massey Crescent
Mount Pearl, NL
A1N 2H1
CN Pensioners’ Associations Scholarship Program
Terms & Conditions & Application Form
Purpose
To assist financially in the educational pursuit and career development of families of the supporting members of the CN Pensioners’ Associations, henceforth also referred to in this document as the CNPA.
Objective
Twenty-five $1,000 scholarships to be awarded annually commencing with the Fall 2015 School Year. The scholarships will be distributed and available as follows: Five $1,000 scholarships in each of the 5 Canadian Regions (Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie, and Mountain) for the Fall 2015 school year.
The amount and number of scholarships for future years to be determined at the Annual General Meeting of the National Council of the CN Pensioners’ Associations Inc. The life of the program will reviewed annually based on availability of funds.
Eligibility
Children, grandchildren, great grandchildren (includes legally adopted and step children and step grand children) of supporting members of CN Pensioners’ Associations in receipt of a CN Pension and in good standingfor at least one year prior to date of scholarship application. Awards will be based and weighted on several factors not just marks.
Definition of supporting members as per Article V Membership Item 5.02(d) of the Constitution and By-laws of the National Council of CN Pensioners’ Associations Inc.
Program Requirements
- Applicant must be enrolled at an Accredited University or College, 2nd year CEGEP, as listed at or U.S. equivalent. (Applicant must be attending a college or university in Canada or the U.S.)
- Scholarship must be used in the year that it is designated for and is for one year only.
- Applicant must be considered a full-time student.
- Applicant must NOT be a previous recipient of this award.
- Scholarship applies to undergrad and postgraduate levels of studies.
- Applicants graduating from high school, or 1st year CEGEP, or from post secondary educational institutions must have a grade point average of 80% or higher for the previous 3 semesters. All applicants must provide transcript of marks.
- Applicants must provide proof of registration with Educational Institution. Please note that “Letters of Acceptance” are NOT considered proof of registration.
- Scholarship will be paid at the commencement of first semester.
- Applicants must provide a typed resume outlining their academic and community involvement, personal achievements, any other areas of interest and most importantly your career objectives and area of study. Resume must not exceed 1 page. Please include a current photo.
- A brief write-up about successful applicants will be posted in our newsletters and website.
FAQ
Where can we find information on this Scholarship?
Answer: Information is available through several sources, such as any Director from the National Council, the National or local newsletters and on our website
How do I get this information to my grandchild?
Answer: The best way to communicate this information to your grandchild is to tell them to visit our website at
What are the requirements for application?
Answer: The Terms and Conditions for the applicants can be found on our website at
What is the application deadline?
Answer: The application deadline is August 15th each year.
How many awards are made each year and in what amount?
Answer: There will be twenty-five awards made each year in the amount of $1,000 each.
How does the committee decide who the successful recipients will be?
Answer: The Selection Committee follows the guidelines set out in the Program Requirements based on the Terms and Conditions. Awards will be based on and weighted on several factors, not just marks.
Who is eligible to make application?
Answer: Children, grandchildren, great grandchildren (includes legally adopted and step children) of supporting members of the CN Pensioners’ Associations in good standingfor at least one year prior to date of scholarship application. Awards will be based and weighted on several factors not just marks.
Definition of supporting members as per Article V Membership Item 5.02(d) of the Constitution and By-laws of the National Council of CN Pensioners’ Associations Inc.
FAQ Continued
Is this program open to the grandchildren of all CN Pensioners?
Answer: No. It is only open to “Supporting Members” as outlined in the Terms and Conditions of the NC Scholarship Program. Please also refer to Article V Membership Item 5.02(d) of the Constitution and By-laws of the National Council of CN Pensioners’ Associations Inc.
What is meant by “Supporting Member”?
Answer: Definition of supporting members as per Article V Membership Item 5.02(d) of the Constitution and By-laws of the National Council of CN Pensioners’ Associations Inc. reads: (d) All CN Pensioners identified in Article 5.02(c) who pay the established annual dues (currently $1 per month) will be identified as “supporting members” of the National Council of CN Pensioners’ Associations Inc. As info, council affiliation is usually the province in which the Pensioner resides.
Can more than one grandchild of a CN Pensioner apply at the same time?
Answer: Yes, final awards will be made by the Selection Committee based on the criteria set out.
What if there are no qualified applicants from one of the 5 Regions?
Answer: The awards would then be made to the most deserving based on the selection criteria.
If the CN Pensioner is deceased but his/her spouse is now receiving the spousal pension, can a grandchild still apply?
Answer: Yes, as long as the spouse is a supporting member of the National Council of CN Pensioners.
Can a grandchild of a deceased Pensioner apply?
Answer: No. However, if the spouse of a deceased CN Pensioner is receiving a CN spousal pension and is a supporting member of the National Council of CN Pensioners, then “yes”.
If my grandchild is a successful recipient of this award, can he/she apply in future years?
Answer: No
My grandfather is a supporting member in 2 regions? Does this mean that I might qualify for 2 awards?
Answer: No. Your eligibility would be based on the region of residence of your grandparent.
FAQ Continued
I see that the CN Pensioners Association of Manitoba offers a bursary program. Can I apply for both the bursary program sponsored by them as well as the scholarship that is sponsored by the National Council of CN Pensioners?
Answer: If your grandparent is a supporting member of the CN Pensioners Association of Manitoba in good standing and in receipt of a CN Pension, and you meet the terms and conditions of eligibility as outlined by the Manitoba Association, then the answer is Yes, you would be eligible to apply for both the bursary program and the scholarship program.
Why must Proof of Registration be given instead of just a Letter of Acceptance.
Answer: A Letter of Acceptance tells us that the Educational Institution has only accepted you conditionally. It does not provide a guarantee that you will actually register and attend. It is possible for one to be accepted into several institutions at one time, but that doesn’t guarantee that you will attend any of them. Therefore, a Letter of Acceptance is insufficient. Proof of Registration MUST BE PROVIDED.
The educational institution I plan on attending still has not provided me with my Proof of Registration yet the scholarship deadline application is fast approaching. What should I do?
Answer: Contact your institution and ask when you can expect to receive it. Then email and identify the issue with a tentative solution. Consideration may be given.
Does my transcript of marks have to be official or can I print something off my student account?
Answer: Yes, transcripts of marks MUST be official because that transcript is accompanied by the rating scale for averages and GPA or letter equivalences.
I plan to attend a school in Europe or elsewhere. Am I still eligible to apply for this scholarship?
Answer: No. At this point, the National Council of CN Pensioners Association is can only offer scholarships for accredited educational institutions in Canada and the U.S.
Will you accept late applications by email?
Answer: No. Email applications of any kind will not be accepted. Applications postmarked past the deadline date will not be accepted. All material MUST be sent in together in one package.
For more info visit and click on the Scholarships tab, or contact us via email at should you have a question.
Updated 12/20/2018