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This list was compiled based on awards offered during the previous school year. The # indicates how applications are filed in the Guidance Centre.
SEPTEMBER
NB Nurses Union #42
Value:3@$1000
Criteria:Entering a BN Program with a relative who is a member
of the NBNU.
Deadline:September 30
For more information:
OCTOBER
Loran Award (Canadian Merit)
Value: $2000-$16000
Criteria: Demonstrates leadership skills, high academics,
involvement in school and community activities.
Deadline: October 16
Apply Online:
Horatio Alger Scholarship Program#19
Value: $5,000 - $ 10,000
Criteria: Financial need, exhibited integrity and perseverance in
overcoming personal adversity.
Deadline: October 25
Apply online:
NB Home Economics Association
The Thelma Sewell Memorial Scholarship #2
Value: $1000
Criteria: Two $1000 Thelma Sewell MemorialScholarshipsin collaboration with theNew Brunswick Home Economics Association.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must have been admitted in a Home Economics / Family Studies program at a Canadian university.
Deadline: October 30
Apply online:
NOVEMBER
CIBC 4-H Post-secondary Education Scholarship #96
Value:$2500
Criteria:4-H member in grade 12, 500-word essay, reference letters
Deadline:November 4
For more information:
DECEMBER
RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program - #49
Value:$4000/per academic year up to max of 4 years
Criteria:Must be Status Indian, a Non-status Indian, Inuit or Metis
Permanent resident/citizen of Canada, attending
Post-secondary, full class load, require financial assistance.
Deadline:Application received between Dec 1 and Feb 28 each year
Apply Online:
Canada Trust Scholarship
Value: Up to $10,000 for tuition per year (for up to a maximum of four years), $7,500 a year for living expenses (for up to a maximum of four years)
Criteria: Outstanding community leadership and min. 75% average
Deadline: December 6
Apply Online:
Burger King Scholars Program #126
Value:Various
Criteria:Gr. 12 students with an average of 80% or higher
Deadline:December 15th
Apply online:
JANUARY
Debut Atlantic Award of Musical Excellence #98
Value: $1000
Criteria: Pursuing music studies
Deadline: January 31
For more information:
FEBRUARY
NB Arts Award #1B
Value: $1000-$2500
Criteria: Pursuing studies in creative writing, music, theatre, dance,
film/video, visual arts with interest of becoming a
professional artist
Deadline: February 1
Apply online:
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award #48
Value: Up to $7000
Criteria: Qualities of good citizenship, involved in fitness/sports,community
volunteerism and demonstrated courage in overcoming personal
hardships.
Deadline: February 1
Apply online:
Fred Ross Scholarship #1C
Value: $2000
Criteria: Pursuing post-secondary education in fine art or fine craft.
Deadline: February 15
Apply Online:
MARCH
The Future Health Research and Innovation Scholarship #121
Value: $2500
Deadline:March 1st
Criteria: Attending a post-secondary institution in the Maritimes, 75%
Average, essay required
Applications online:
Ken Dryden Scholarship #130
Value: Up to $3,000
Criteria: Currently/formerly in care of the Canadian Child Welfare system
Deadline: March 3 - must be received by then
For more info:
The Leonard Foundation #129
Value: $1000-$1500 ( 150 awards )
Criteria: Gross total annual family income under $60,000
Deadline: March 15 including already having an interview/appointment
OR Apply Online:
Dairytown Agriculture and Food Science Scholarship #108
Value: 2@$2500
Criteria: Students attending a post-secondary institution in the
field of Agriculture or Food Science.
Deadline: March 21
Or Apply online:
Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship #54
Value:$1000-$4000
Criteria:Pursuing a career in automotive aftermarket industry
Deadline:March 31
Apply online:
Friends of the Peninsula #118
Value: 3 x $1500
Criteria: Student must currently reside on the Kingston Peninsula, and have done so for at least 1 year.
Deadline: March 31
Arma Atlantic Chapter #69
Value: $500
Criteria: Entering records or information management studies
Deadline: March 31
For more info: Duclos Scholarship )
Aliant Pioneers of NB #15
Value: Up to 2,000
Criteria: For a student with a “disability” ( physical or mental ), pursuing
Post-secondary studies
Deadline: March 31
NB Women’s Institute #36
Value: $150-$500 ( various awards )
Criteria: Pursuing post –secondary studies, financial need and community
involvement will be given consideration. One reference letter
must be from an Institute member.
Deadline: March 31
For more info:
Fundy Minor Football Bursary #117
Value: $1500 ( $700 per individual )
Criteria: Athletic ability, community service, financial need
Deadline: March 31
Apply Online: fundyminorfootball.com/
Retail Council of Canada
Value: 20@$1000
Criteria: Pursuing studies in a retail, marketing or business related
field. Students must work in retail.
Deadline: March 31
Apply Online: education/retail-as-a-career-scholarship-program
APRIL
Lutz/Lutes Family Scholarship #88
Value:$1000
Criteria:A student with high academic achievement and financial need,
pursuing PSE in Atlantic Canada
Deadline:April 1st
Harry M. Daley Memorial Bursary #4
Value: $2750 each
Criteria: 4 to Credit Union Members (students and/or parents) and 4
open to all students. A 200 word essay required.
Deadline: April 7
For more information:
Credit Counseling Association #51
Value: 15@$1000
Criteria: Pursuing post-secondary studies, 500 word essay required
Deadline: April 21
For more information:
Ron Bradbury Memorial #83a
Jim Sterling Scholarship #83b
Delta Fortis Properties #83c
Value: various
Criteria: Male/female hockey player who demonstrates hockey skill
and high academic standing. Involvement in school or
community is essential.
Deadline: April 14
For more information:
Canadian Assoc. of Student Activity Advisors #53
Value:5@$1000
Criteria:Grade 12 student who has made a superior contribution to Canadian students through membership in planning committees of major regional, provincial and or national student leadership initiatives recognized by CASAA.
Deadline:April 15
Dialogue New Brunswick #64
Value:$1000
Criteria:For a graduating student. Must write an essay discussing how your involvement in extra-curricular activities promotes the values and understanding between N.B.’s two official languages.
Deadline:April 18 (on-line)
For More Info:
Credit Counselling Association #51
Value: 15 at $1000
Criteria: Pursuing Post Secondary studies, 500 word essay required
Deadline: April 21
For more info:
CCRW Youth Scholarship for Students with Disabilities #106
Value:8@$2500
Criteria:A student with a long-term and reoccurring disability who is entering full-time post-secondary studies.
Deadline:April 26
For more info:
Lakefield Elementary Alumni Scholarship # 111
Value: 2 x $1500
Criteria:Student who attended Lakefield Elementary for at least 1 year
Deadline:April 26
Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick #72
Value: 2@$1000
Criteria: Student enrolling in a field related to tourism
Deadline: April 29
For more information:
Saint John Art Club Inc. #1A
Value: $1000
Criteria: Pursuing post-secondary education in visual or fine arts
Deadline: March 31
Contact:E-Mail:
Brighten Group: Saint John Regional Hospital Auxiliary #119
Value: Various
Criteria: Outstanding student and student volunteers
Deadline: April 30th
For more information:
NBTA Credit Union #29
Value: 5 @ $1000
Criteria: Students of parents who are members of the NBTA Credit
Union.
Deadline: April 30
For more information:
Assumption Foundation #33
Value: $500
Criteria: Pursuing post-secondary studies with a financial need.
Deadline: April 30
For more information:
MAY
CUPE Local 2745 #74
Value: 4@$1000
Criteria: Sons/daughters of CUPE 2475 members (T.A.’s, Admin
Assts, Intervention Workers & Librarians). Must include a 250 word essay.
Deadline: May 1
For more information:
South West New Brunswick- Professional Writers Association of Canada (SWNB-PWAC) #9
Value:2@$500
Deadline:May 1
Criteria:1000-1500 word short story on any topic
Canada Games Aquatic Centre Youth Leadership Award #21
Value: 2@$500
Criteria: Pursuing studies in a field related to programs offered at
The Canada Games Aquatic Centre.
Deadline: May 1
For more information:
Hugh H. MacKay/James A. MacMurray Award #8
Value: $3500, renewable for 3 successive years
Deadline: May 1
Criteria: Attending a Business Program in a NB or NS university.
Mind Care New Brunswick #6
Value: 4@$1000
Criteria: Pursuing a career in the Health Service field
Deadline: May 1
For more information:
Saint John YM–YWCA Endowment Bursary #101
Value: $ various
Criteria: Pursuing post-secondary education, financial need
Deadline: May 4
For more information: or (506)634-4937
Bayview Credit Union Roy Mackin Memorial Scholarship #78
Value: 4@$1000
Criteria: Members or whose parents are members of BCU.
Deadline: May 9
For more information:
Value: Various
Sweet Caroline Foundation #87
Criteria: Must be enrolled in an accredited institution (proof of acceptance). 500 word essay required.
Deadline:May 26
Canadian Hospitality Foundation #3
Value: 7@$3000-$3500
Criteria: Entering a degree or diploma program in the food service or
accommodations industry (only certain schools). Applications available from the school you are applying to.
Deadline: May 17
For more information: and click on individual schools websites.
St. Vincent’s Alumnae Association #85
Value: 2@$500
Criteria: A female student with good academic achievement,
involvement in extra-curricular, community and volunteer
activities. Students’ parent must be a graduate of St. Vincent’s High School.
Deadline: May 15
For more information:
Lower Norton Shore Community Club Bursary #70
Value: 2 @ $500.00
Criteria: Resident of Lower Norton Shore Community
Deadline: May 15
King’s County Region Solid Waste Commission #62
Value:$500
Criteria:Resident of Upham or Norton area, furthering their education in an environmental studies field
Deadline:May 13
For more information:
KV Women’s Institute #105
Value:3 x $200
Criteria:Scholastic achievement, financial need and community involvement
Deadline:May 15
Island View Lions Club #68
Value:4 @ $1000
Criteria:Resident of Kingston Peninsula pursuing post-secondary studies. Community service and involvement in extra- curricular activities will be given careful consideration.
Deadline:May 20
HHS Scholarship/ Bursary Foundation Inc. #61
Value: $500-$2000
Deadline: May 13
Criteria:As outlined below – all on one application form; just check those awards you’re eligible for.
- Clary Wilbur Memorial
Pursing post-secondary studies, and has dealt with adversity
- Ellen-Anne Flynn Memorial
Pursuing studies in Arts or Education
- Hampton Dental Clinic
Good academic standing & extra-curricular involvement.
- Hampton Pharmasave-
Good academic standing & extra-curricular involvement
- RH Machum Memorial
Pursing studies and from a single parent family
- John Peters Humphrey Citzenship
Volunteerism in human rights issues
- Margaret C&K Douglas Sheldrick Enabling
Former MCS student pursuing studies at Mount Allison
- Margaret Clarke Memorial Scholarship
Pursuing post-secondary studies with good academic standing
- Paul Martin Memorial Scholarship
All round student with financial need.
- Titusville Community Hall Bursary
Resident of Titusville
- Tyler Henderson Memorial
Leadership abilities, active in school and community
- Bob and Ann McLeod Remembrance Scholarship
Attending UNB, good academic standing, contributions to school or community
Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarship #73
Value: 60 x $1500
Criteria: Student from an agricultural or farming family entering
first year of agriculture. A 300 word essay required.
Deadline: May 25
For more information:
NBCC Scholarship #66
Value: $1000
Criteria: Pursuing studies at NBCC
Deadline: May 27
For more information:
Film Pix Scholarship for Aspiring Filmmakers #5
Value:$1000
Deadline:May 30
Criteria:Pursuing film studies at the post-secondary level
Open to students in the Greater Saint John area.
For more information:
John Kelly Recreation Bursary #13
Value:$1000
Criteria:Student pursing a recreation and sports field
Deadline:May 27
For more information:
Kings County Retired Teachers Association #26
Value: $500
Criteria: Pursuing a career in the field of teaching.
Deadline: May 25
Loch Lomand Home and School Bursary #104
Value:$500
Criteria:Any students who attended Loch Lomand School at one time
Deadline:May 25
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 Peninsula #58
Value: Various
Criteria: A resident of the Kingston Peninsula, preference given
to children or grandchildren of veterans or ex-military
personnel
Deadline: May 28
New Brunswick Assoc. of Social Workers #99
Value:$250.00
Criteria:Pursuing a university or college program in Social Work or a related field (youth care worker, early childhood education, human services)
Deadline:May 31
Green Initiative Scholarship Fund - #18
Value:$500 (two)
Criteria:Plan to attend Post-secondary Institution
Essay to be submitted (original, 1000 words or less with the theme “My Dream-How can I foster sustainable development in my community?”
Deadline:May 30
For more information:
Dr. H.R. Bryant Scholarship #102
Value:$1000
Criteria:Pursuing studies in the health care field, financial need
Deadline:May 31
Hammond River Valley Elementary School Bursary#23
Value: $200
Criteria: A former student of HRVES
Deadline: May 31
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce #40
Value: $500
Criteria: Pursuing studies in any field. A 1000 word essay required.
Deadline: May 31
Hampton High School Grad Class Award #24
Value: $250.00
Criteria: A student with a good academic standing, who has assisted with organization of Grad class activities
Deadline: May 31
Provincial Artisans #90
Value: $500-$3000
Criteria: Students who have a physical, mental or sensory disability
Deadline: May 31
Saint John Country Music Award #100
Value: $ various
Criteria: Academic and Musical achievement, music related activities,
Financial need
Deadline: May 31
D.A.R.E Canada Fundy Inc. #91
Value: $1000
Criteria:Must have completed D.A.R.E program. Financial need. Letter of reference from principal or teacher. 250 word essay required.
Deadline: May 31st
NBTA Bursary #65
Value: $500
Criteria: Sons or daughters of Branch 0619 (District 6) teachers
Deadline: May 31
Opportunities NB Connects #120 (new)
Value: 10 x $1000
Criteria:Entering Post-secondary education
Deadline:May 31st
JUNE
Fundy Soccer/Bruce Chapman Memorial Scholarship #77
Value:2@$500
Criteria:Academic average of 75%, Member of Fundy Soccer Assoc., Enrolled in full-time program, 500 word essay
Deadline:June 1
Hampton Lions Club #16
Value: $500
Criteria: Hampton area student actively involved in community
and extra-curricular activities.
Deadline: June 1
National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation #57
Value: Various
Criteria: First Nation’s student pursuing studies in a number of
fields
Deadline: June 1
For more information:
Rotary Club of Hampton #30
Value: 3@$1000.00
Criteria: A Hampton resident with a good academic standing, financial need, and involvement in extra-curricular activities within school/community.
Deadline: June 1
Branch #28 Royal Canadian Legion #14
Value: 5@$750
Criteria: Preference given to a child or grandchild of a deceased or
disabled veteran. Other students are eligible to apply.
Deadline: June 1
Evan Fraser Smith Memorial Bursary #89
Value:$400-$500
Criteria:A graduate pursuing post-secondary studies in the trades.
Deadline:June 1
AEFNB Bursary #35
Value: $300
Criteria: Pursuing full time studies in French
Deadline: June 6
Canadian Sanitation Supply Scholarship #86
Value: 7 @ $2000.00
Criteria: A student with high academic/leadership standing.
Deadline: June 10
For more information:
CHSJ/Country 94/The Wave #31
Value:$1100
Criteria:Pursuing music or music-related field
Deadline:June 14
Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick Scholarship #39
Value: 2@$750
Criteria: Pursuing studies in agriculture or dairy industry at College.
Essay required.
Deadline: June 15
NB Federation of Labour – “Solidarity Award” #7
Value:2 x $500
Criteria:Submit a 1000 word essay or a visual arts work depicting
“the value of unions to workers and society”
Deadline:June 30
For more information:
AIA Automotive Scholarship #50
Value:$1000 - $4000
Criteria:A student pursuing a career automotive aftermarket industry
Deadline:June 15
For more information:
John Eddy Memorial Media Scholarship #81
Value:$2000.00
Criteria:Pursuing studies in a broadcasting related program. Financial need a consideration.
Deadline: June 15
James A. Whitebone Memorial Scholarship #47
Value: 2 x $500
Criteria: Children of workers who are affiliated with NB Federation
of Labour (financial need).
Deadline: June 30
For more information:
Ladies Auxiliary–Royal Canadian Legion–Provincial Command #59
Value: $ 300.00
Criteria: Son/daughter of Ladies Auxiliary member or grandchild,
Great-grandchild of a veteran
Deadline: June 30
NB Federation of Labour - “Tim McCarthy Environment Prize” #46
Value: $500
Criteria: Son/daughter of NB Federation of Labour member
pursuing studies in environmental protection and
education. Essay required.
Deadline: June 30
For more information:
Potatoes NB #67
Value: $
Criteria: A student whose parents are registered growers with
Potatoes NB. Student must be pursuing studies in an agricultural related field.
Deadline: June 30
For more information:
The National Farmers Union of N.B./David Frost Memorial Scholarship #93
Value:$1000.00
Criteria:To a graduate pursuing a degree or diploma program in the field of agriculture.
Deadline:June 30
For more information:
Royal Canadian Golf Association #38
Value: up to $5000
Criteria: Competitive golf players with good academic standing.
Deadline: June 30
For more information: golfcanada.ca
PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR VARIOUS AWARDS AVAILABLE.
Gender Equality Scholarship # 109
Value:Various
Criteria:Students pursuing a non-traditional career at NBCC
Deadline:June 30
NB Foundation for the Arts Scholarships #110
Value:$1000
Criteria:Students with potential and talent as an artist
Deadline:June 30
JULY
New Brunswick Command – Royal Canadian Legion #95
Value:$250
Criteria:Financial need, special consideration given to children &
grandchildren of veterans
Deadline:July 15
Saint John Construction- George F. Flood Memorial Scholarship #45
Value:$1000-$5000
Criteria:A student who of a parent member of the Saint John
Construction Association or S.J. Construction Information Centre, who is pursing studies at a Maritime University.