Teachers Children
The following Scholarships are available for students with parents that are educators: (in order by date)
Scholarship Name: Bill Covert Bursary
Due Date: Monday, May 15, 2006
For Who?: Available to any YCMHS student who is graduating, has a parent who is member or is a retired member of the Yarmouth Local of the N.S.T.U.and intends to further their education at a post secondary institution.
Amount: $500
Details: This bursary is an annual bursary of $500, offered by the Yarmouth Local of the Nova Scotia Teacher's Credit Union, in memory of the late Mr.Bill Covert. Preference will be given to those students who show that his/her parent(s) have been active union members, have shown active participation in school life and have shown academic achievement.
How to apply: Download application form. You must fill out the application form (in guidance area or download application form) and submit to Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser.
See Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser for details.
More info. at: See Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.
Scholarship Name: Nova Scotia Teacher's Credit Union Educational Awards-$750
Due Date: Monday, May 15, 2005
For Who?: Must be a member of the Nova Scotia Teacher's Credit Union or child of a member
Amount: 2 awards of $1000 for for any student advancing to a Community College or similar institution
Details: Awards are based on academic achievement and participation in school and community
How to apply: Download application here. Applicants should include a copy of their resume, grade XI School Certificate and Transcript of grade XII marks to date, a letter of recommendation from their high school Guidance Counselor / Administrator, and a letter of recommendation relating to their community activities. Fill out application form in Guidance office or download one from website : Click here for website
More info. at: http://www.teachersplus.ca/site?service=direct&context=Portal/directMore&sp=S474 or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office
Scholarship Name: Nova Scotia Teacher's Credit Union Educational Awards-$1000
Due Date: Monday, May 15, 2006
For Who?: Must be a member of the Nova Scotia Teacher's Credit Union or child of a member
Amount: 6 awards of $1000 for students advancing to a degree granting institution
Details: Awards are based on academic achievement and participation in school and community
How to apply: Download application here. Applicants should include a copy of their resume, grade XI School Certificate and Transcript of grade XII marks to date, a letter of recommendation from their high school Guidance Counselor / Administrator, and a letter of recommendation relating to their community activities. Fill out application form in Guidance office or download one from website : Click here for website
More info. at: http://www.teachersplus.ca/site?service=direct&context=Portal/directMore&sp=S474 or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office
Scholarship Name: Michael J. Kendrick Memorial Bursary
Due Date: Monday, May 24, 2006
For Who?: Deserving students who are planning to enter the field of social work or a helping profession (nurse, doctor, teacher, etc.) in September.
Amount: Approx. $500 each -as many as 3 awards
Details: Family and Children's Services of Yarmouth County offers this award and makes their decision based on applications they receive prior to graduation.
How to apply: You need:
1) A copy of first quarter grade 12 marks
2) 3 references
3) A letter indicating your future plans and your financial needs
Forward your application to:
Gary Landry
Provincial Building, 10 Starrs Road
Yarmouth, N.S. B5A 2T1
A committee of board of directors will review the applications and render a decision prior to the Grade 12 graduation ceremonies.
More info. at: 742-0637 or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.
Scholarship Name: John J. Oliver Memorial Bursary
Due Date: Wedneday, May 31, 2006
For Who?: A student who wishes to further his or her education in a degree program at a recognized post secondary institution in the academic year immediately following his or her graduation. Preference will be given to any student who has a parent(s) who is(are) members of the Nova Scotia Teacher's Union and/or entering a career in education.
Amount: $1000
Details: This award is sponsored by the Yarmouth local of the Nova Scotia Teacher's Union. In 1978, the Yarmouth Local of the NSTU established the John J. oliver Scholarship in memory of the late John J. Oliver who was a teacher, principal and a former president of the NSTU. In it's selection, the committee will take into consideration the applicant'a academic record, extra curricular activities, leadership skills, financial need and career path.
How to apply: Download application here. You must fill out the application form (in guidance area or download application here.) and submit with a cover letter.
See Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser for details.
More info. at: See Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.
Scholarship Name: Johnson Scholarship
Due Date: Thursday, Sept 15, 2005. Apply the September after you graduate.
For Who?: Members/Employees and their Dependents of the Clients of Johnson Incorporated are eligible to apply. Individual Policyholders and their Dependents are also eligible.
The Scholarship is based on the grade average achieved for the final year of high school, together with information contained in a reference letter provided by a school faculty member and a letter from the Applicant containing school and community activities and future plans.
Amount: $1000 each
Details: The Johnson Scholarships were established and funded in 1998 by Paul J. Johnson and Members of the Corporate Leadership Team. Completed applications will contain an official school transcript of final year credits, a reference letter from a school faculty member and a letter from the Applicant describing activities in school and the community, and future plans.
Selection of successful applicants should be complete within 8 weeks of the deadline. Please be advised that as a condition of application the applicant consents to Johnson Inc. publicly announcing the name of each successful Scholarship applicant, his/her home province and the Johnson Sponsor Organization through whom the applicant applied.
How to apply: Pick up application from guidance or apply online at http://www.johnson.ca/english/Scholarships.jsp . Completed applications should be forwarded by mail, fax or email:
Admistrative Director for Johnson Scholarships
95 Elizabeth Avenue
PO Box 12049
St. John's, Newfoundland
A1B 1R7
(709) 737-1580 (Fax)
Email: scholarshipsandgrants@johnson.ca
More info. at: See Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office. Should further information be required, please call Toll Free 1-877-328-7878, or E-mail to scholarshipsandgrants@johnson.ca .