July
The following Scholarships are available for the month of July: (in order by date)Scholarship Name: African Nova Scotian Community College Scholarship Scholarship Name: Performing Arts Award for African NS Students
Scholarship Name: Challenge the Experts Essay Contest
Due Date: Friday, March 1, 2007
For Who?: This scholarship is available grade 11 and 12 students. Recipients of the scholarships will be determined based on quality of work submitted.
Amount: Up to $10,000 available.
Details: Students must submit an essay no longer than 500 words on ONE of the following topics to be eligible for the scholarships:
Topic 1: Many experts belief that an academically competitive atmosphere is helpful to you as a student. Either agree or disagree with this statement and explain your rationale.
Topic 2: Many experts believe that the world will continue to get more riddled with war and violence over the course of the next ten years. Either agree or disagree with this statement and explain your rationale.
Topic 3: Many experts believe an influx of foreign-born workers will be an effective solution to a future labor shortage, when "baby boomers" reach the age of retirement. Either agree or disagree with this statement and explain your rationale.
Guidelines:
How to apply: Submit essay to www.elpublishers.com/content/univsubmit.php.
More info. at: http://www.elpublishers.com/content/scholarship-challengetheexperts.php or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.
Scholarship Name: Elsie Jean Lambert Memorial Scholarship
Due Date: Saturday July 15, 2006
For Who?: Bursaries are awarded on a point system that is based on financial need, with special consideration given to children of veterans. Must be attending university, community college or trade school.
Amount: $1000 bursaries
Details: Complete all aspects of application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
How to apply: Complete application (along with a letter, written by the student, outlining your educational aims and objectives, as well as a list of your extra curricular activities) and send transcript, necessary documentation and confirmation of acceptance to university/college/trade school to:
Bursary Committee * Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command * The Royal Canadian Legion * 61 Gloria Mccluskey Avenue * Dartmouth, NS * B3B 2Z3
More info. at: Online at www.ns.legion.ca or email at info@ns.legion.ca or call (902) 429-4090 or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance.
Scholarship Name: Jack Moore Memorial Bursaries
Due Date: Saturday July 15, 2006
For Who?: Bursaries are awarded on a point system that is based on financial need, with special consideration given to children of veterans. Must be attending university, community college or trade school.
Amount: $500 bursaries
Details: Complete all aspects of application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
How to apply: Complete application (along with a letter, written by the student, outlining your educational aims and objectives, as well as a list of your extra curricular activities) and send transcript, necessary documentation and confirmation of acceptance to university/college/trade school to:
Bursary Committee * Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command * The Royal Canadian Legion * 61 Gloria Mccluskey Avenue * Dartmouth, NS * B3B 2Z3
More info. at: Online at www.ns.legion.ca or email at info@ns.legion.ca or call (902) 429-4090 or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance.
Scholarship Name: Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarship Program
Due Date: Friday, July 14, 2006 (postmarked by this date)
For Who?: Students must be from an agricultural or forestry family farming operation with plans to enter their first year of post-secondary education in agricultural sciences or forestry.
Amount: $1500 (total of $60,000 in scholarship funding to deserving high school students)
Details: Students must have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership capabilities and active involvement in their local community.
How to apply: Download application here or pick up an application form in the guidance office. Your application will include a 300 word application essay, indicating why you should be considered for this award.
More info. at: http://www.monsanto.ca or call 1800-667-4944 or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance.
Scholarship Name: Wales Scholarship-Royal Canadian Legion
Due Date: Saturday, July 15, 2007
For Who?: Students that are considered to be a disabled Nova Scotian, starting or continuing post-secondary education in Nova Scotia (University, college or NSCC) and ineligible to receive tuition assistance under the Labour Market Agreement for Person with Disabilities Program.
Amount: $6000 (may be divided up for multiple recipients)
Details: An annual scholarship fund provided by the province of Nova Scotia to commemorate the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales. The annual fund is administered by Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of the Royal Canadian Legion.
How to apply: Download application here or application forms are available in guidance or from:
Wales Scholarship Committee
* The Royal Canadian Legion * Nova Scotia Nunavut Command * 61 Gloria McCluskey Avenue * Burnside Business Park * Dartmouth, NS * B3B 2Z3
Applications must include official high school transcript, official letter of acceptance from Institution you will be attending, academic reference letter, character reference letter, statement of disability(medical certificate, learning disability assessment, other official document testifying to your disability). *References should comment on how disability impacts academic performance,
More info. at: Online at http://nsabcu.EDnet.ns.ca or call (902) 429-4090 or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance.
Scholarship Name: African Nova Scotian University Scholarship-less than 75% Average
Due Date: July 31, 2007
For Who?: Available to African Nova Scotian (Black) students who have successfully completed Grade 12 in the public school system of Nova Scotia within the current year
who have been accepted and will attend university in the academic year immediately following Grade 12
, must
have demonstrated leadership qualities through participation in community affairs, student activities or athletics and
be recommended by the high school principal or guidance counsellor.
Amount: $2500
Details: The Education Incentive Program for African Nova Scotian Students was established in 1965 by the Government of Nova Scotia to assist and encourage African Nova Scotian students to continue their education in high schools, community college, technical institutes, universities and other approved post-secondary institutions. This program has evolved into the Scholarship and Awards Program for African Nova Scotian Students.
How to apply: Download form here or forms available in Guidance Office or go tohttp://acs.ednet.ns.ca/scholarships.shtml . Mail completed application to: Department of Education African Canadian Services PO Box 578 2021 Brunswick Street Halifax, NS B3J 2S9
More info. at: Call (902) 424-2586 or emaildesmonhh@gov.ns.ca or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.
Due Date: July 31, 2007
For Who?: Available to African Nova Scotian (Black) students who have successfully completed Grade 12 in the public school system of Nova Scotia. applicants must be enrolled full-time in an approved Community College, Private Career College, or Trade School. this award is available for one year only, unless the course of study is a two year program
if you are enrolling in a two year program, please note that applicants must apply for funding the following year by submitting an application
second year funding of awards is based on satisfactory academic standing.
Amount: $1800
Details: The Education Incentive Program for African Nova Scotian Students was established in 1965 by the Government of Nova Scotia to assist and encourage African Nova Scotian students to continue their education in high schools, community college, technical institutes, universities and other approved post-secondary institutions. This program has evolved into the Scholarship and Awards Program for African Nova Scotian Students.
How to apply: Download form here or forms available in Guidance Office or go tohttp://acs.ednet.ns.ca/scholarships.shtml . Mail completed application to: Department of Education African Canadian Services PO Box 578 2021 Brunswick Street Halifax, NS B3J 2S9
More info. at: Call (902) 424-2586 or emaildesmonhh@gov.ns.ca or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.
Due Date: Saturday, July 31, 2007
For Who?: Available to African Nova Scotian (Black) students who have successfully completed Grade 12 in the public school system of Nova Scotia within the current year. applicant must be enrolled on a full-time basis in the first or second year of a recognized university degree program (i.e. Bachelor of Music)
have a concentration in one of the performing arts genre, i.e. music, voice, dance, theatrical performances;
have demonstrated qualities of performing arts through participation in student activities and community affairs.
Amount: $1000
Details: The Education Incentive Program for African Nova Scotian Students was established in 1965 by the Government of Nova Scotia to assist and encourage African Nova Scotian students to continue their education in high schools, community college, technical institutes, universities and other approved post-secondary institutions. This program has evolved into the Scholarship and Awards Program for African Nova Scotian Students.
How to apply: Download form here or forms available in Guidance Office or go tohttp://acs.ednet.ns.ca/scholarships.shtml . Mail completed application to: Department of Education African Canadian Services PO Box 578 2021 Brunswick Street Halifax, NS B3J 2S9
More info. at: Call (902) 424-2586 or emaildesmonhh@gov.ns.ca or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.