The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nova Scotia
1791 Barrington Street, Suite 1410Halifax, NS B3J 3L1
Tel: 902.425.3291Fax: 902.423.4505Email:
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February 2013

ICANSHIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nova Scotia (ICANS) is pleased to announce that it is offering four $1,000 scholarship awards to Nova Scotia high school students who are graduating in June 2013 and attending university in September 2013 to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Commerce.

PLEASE COPY AND DISTRIBUTE THIS INFORMATION TO ALL INTERESTED STUDENTS WHO MEET THE ABOVE HIGHLIGHTED SELECTION CRITERIA.

ALSO, THE EARLIER YOU CAN INFORM STUDENTS THE BETTER, AS WE RECOGNIZE THAT COMPLETING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS IS A TIME-CONSUMING PROCESS.

The deadline for completed applications is April 26, 2013. The Selection Committee will notify the successful candidate and their school in early June.

Should you have any questions about the award or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact ICANS at or by calling 902-425-3291.

In addition, for more information on becoming a CA, please visit:

  • for a copy of our “Decisions Matter CA Recruitment Brochure,”which details the process of becoming a Chartered Accountant; and
  • – to visit the website of TheAtlantic School of Chartered Accountancy (ASCA), the professional education program for CA students.

Thank you!

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nova Scotia

1791 Barrington Street, Suite 1410

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3L1

902-425-3291

902-423-4505 (fax)

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nova Scotia

High School Scholarship Program 2013
Award Application
Personal Information
Name ______
Mailing Address ______
______Postal Code ______
Date of Birth ______
Phone ______
Social Insurance Number ______
(for office purposes only)
High School Information
Name of High School ______
Address ______
Expected Graduation Date ______
Transcripts (Unofficial) Attached
 To Follow
Attach transcript for last semester completed.
University/College Information
Indicate the university you will be (or plan on) attending in September 2013, and the program in which you
plan to enrol.
University ______
Program ______
Scholastic Information / Use a separate piece of paper if needed.
List any scholastic achievements (i.e.: principal’s list, honour roll, etc.)
Achievement: Date:
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
5. ______
Extra Curricular Activities / Use a separate piece of paper if needed.
Indicate the teams, clubs or charities with which you are, or have been, involved.
Team, program, club, charity: Role:
______
______
______
______
______
Summary Statement
On a separate piece of paper, please describe the skills that you have gained from your involvement in extra curricular activities, and detail how these skills will enable you to succeed in your chosen profession.
Please note that hand-written submissions will be accepted, however, if possible, a typed summary is preferred.
References
Include one letter of reference, which must be academic (teacher, guidance counsellor, principal).
Name Organization and Position
______
Please email your application to .
If you do not have access to the Internet, you may mail your application to: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nova Scotia,
1791 Barrington St., Suite 1410, Halifax, NS, B3J 3L1; or fax to: (902) 423-4505.
IMPORTANT: If you plan to drop off an application, please check to confirm delivery address.
Deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2013.
Questions? Call (902) 425-3291 or visit
Thank you and good luck!