Eastern Scholarships

Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Scholarship & Academic Achievement Awards

Committed to the educational advancements of Mi’kmaq youth within Nova Scotia, the partners agreed to work toward helping Mi’kmaw youth set their goals by recognizing and encouraging their Academic Achievement Awards (high school) and 77 University Scholarships including 3 at the Masters/Doctorate Level.

Application deadline: Scholarship – June 17.
Academic Achievement Awards – July 15.

For more information & to apply, contact the following: www.mnpp.com

Email: ssbear@spectraenergy.com

First Nations & Indigenous Black Students Entrance Scholarship - Dalhousie University

Value: Ten renewable entrance scholarships valued at $12,000 each ($3,000/year).

Eligibility: Open to First Nations and indigenous Black residents of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick or Prince Edward Island who are entering Dalhousie direct from high school as well as those who have attended another post-secondary institution.  To be eligible, high school applicants will normally have an admission average of 80% or higher and students with previous post-secondary work a cumulative average of 3.0 (B) or higher.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of a student's financial need and academic standing.  Applications are available on our web site:
http://www.registrar.dal.ca/forms/FNIBSES.pdf

Deadline: March 15

Information:
Awards Office
Dalhousie University
Halifax NS  B3H 4H6
Phone: 902-494-1432
Email: Awards@Dal.ca

Transition Year Program - Dalhousie University

The Transition Year Program (TYP) is a one-year program designed for First Nations students who wish to enter university but who may not yet meet standard entrance requirements. The TYP was established to redress the historic educational disadvantage experienced by members of Aboriginal communities.

Amount: Non-Status and Métis students accepted into the program may qualify to receive a tuition waiver and bursary funding to attend Dalhousie's Transition Year Program. If the qualifying year is completed in good standing, continued financial assistance will become available.

Eligibility: Non-Status or Métis. Status students attending the program are funded through the Confederacy of Mainland Micmac, the Department of Indian Affairs or by individual band councils. Although enrollment is limited to ensure that each student receives considerable personal attention, highly motivated First Nations students of all ages and educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Applicants who are 23 or older are especially encouraged to apply.

Duration: Annual

Deadline: March 15 each year.

Information: Transition Year Program
Dalhousie University
1459 LeMarchant Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3J5
Tel: (902) 494-3730

Morris Saffron Award - Dalhousie University

For a Status or Non-Status Aboriginal graduate of the Dalhousie University Transition Year Program.

Amount: One award of approximately $100

Eligibility: An Aboriginal graduate of the Transition Year Program who is recommended for acceptance in the first-year level at Dalhousie University or another university.

Duration: Annual.

Application Deadline: N/A.
Information: Director
Transition Year Program
Dalhousie University
1459 LeMarchant Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3J5
Phone: (902) 494-3730

Hydro-Quebec Programme de Prix D'Excellence pour les Etudiants Autochtones

Value: Four prizes of $1,000 for students engaged in CEGEP- level studies; two awards of $2,000 to students engaged in university-level studies.

This program rewards the educational efforts and success of Aboriginal students,and ref lects Hydro-Quebec's concern for them. Through this program, Hydro-Quebec hopes to persuade other young Aboriginals to continue post-secondary studies.

Eligibility: Applicants must: be of Aboriginal ancestry; live in Quebec; completed at least one year of full-time studies in a CEGEP (DEC)or university (bachelor 's degree) program; and be registered in a full-time program at a CEGEP or university in Quebec for the following fall.

Deadline: June - CEGEP awards; March - university awards

Information:

Mr. Dany Nepton
Relations avec les Autochtones
Hydro-Québec
75,boul.René Lévesque oues 18 étage
Montréal, Québec H2Z 1A4
Phone: (514)289-2211 ext.4290

James A. Martin Awards - St. Francis Xavier University

Value: Varies.

Eligibility: Applicants are students showing leadership, dedication and commitment by working for peace and he welfare of their neighbours. Preference is given to Firs Nation students at St.Francis Xavier. The award is tenable at St.Francis Xavier for full-time study for the academic year.

Deadline: April 15

Information:
Financial Aid Office
St.Francis Xavier University
P.O.Box 5000
Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2W5
Phone: (902)867-2374

Bank of Montreal Aboriginal Business Administration Student Scholarship - University College of Cape Breton

Value: One scholarship of $2,500.

Eligibility: To be eligible, the applicant must: be of Aboriginal ancestry; be a current University College of Cape Breton student; demonstrate academic merit in the area of accounting and finance with a minimum grade point average of 75%,with no failures; carry a full course load according to the requirements of the program; and demonstrate financial need.

Deadline: April 8

Information: University College of Cape Breton
P.O.Box 5300
Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6L2
Phone: (902) 539-5300

Dr. Carrie Best Scholarship - University of King's College

Value: 2 awards at $5,000 per year for 4 years.

Students who are seeking admission to an undergraduate programme in arts, science or journalism at the University of King's College are eligible for to be considered for this award. Applicants may request consideration by completing an application form, available on our web site:

Details and application forms available on-line at www.ukings.ca/kings_3975.html

Eligibility: Open to Aboriginal Canadians and African-Canadians only, the award is tenable for four years based on satisfactory academic performance. Final selection is based on interviews of leading candidates.

Information:
Office of the Registrar
University of King's College
6350 Coburg Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2A1
Phone: (902) 422-1271 ext 108
E-mail: admissions@ukings.ns.ca
Web: www.ukings.ns.ca
Fax: (902) 562-0119

Various Journalism Awards - University of King's College

Deadline: February 15, 2008 for September 2008

Value: $6,000 each

Alumni Association Scholarship - Value: $6,000
ATV/CTV Media Scholarship - Value: $6,000
Rogers Broadcasting All-News Scholarship - Value: $5,000
Daily News Journalism Scholarship - Value: $1,000
Reader's Digest Journalism Scholarship - Value: $2,000

Details and application forms available on-line at www.ukings.ca/kings_3975.html

Available to students who are applying for admission to our one year Bachelor of Journalism programme.

Information:
Office of the Registrar
University of King's College
6350 Coburg Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2A1
Phone: (902) 422-1271 ext 108
E-mail: admissions@ukings.ns.ca
Web: www.ukings.ns.ca
Fax: (902) 562-0119