VI. OTHER ENTRANCE EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
(Although not exclusive to NSAC students, the following scholarships/awards are available to students entering NSAC.)

African Nova Scotian Student University Entrance Scholarships
Valued at $4,500, these scholarships are available to African Nova Scotian students who successfully complete Grade 12 in the public school system of NS within the current year and who have been accepted and will attend a university in the academic year immediately following Grade 12. Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time degree program and have obtained an average of 75% in select courses. Application deadline is May 31.
Website: http://acs.ednet.ns.ca/content/university-entrance-scholarship

Wallace Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund
The scholarship is for manual Deaf students(s) living in southwestern New Brunswick who wish to further their educational goals on a full-time or part-time basis. Application forms must be submitted no later than April 30 to: Saint John Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc., c/o Scholarship Fund Committee, Website: http://www.sjdhhs.com/index_files/Page834.htm

Aquaculture Association of Canada Scholarship
Six $1,000 student scholarships will be awarded annually to any AAC student member enrolled in a post-secondary institution in an aquaculture-related program. Selection is based on scholastic ability - transcript of marks; interest and involvement in aquaculture (eg. Summer employment); publication record, if any; and a 250 word essay on where the applicant sees him/herself contributing to sustainable aquaculture development in the future. Application deadline is March 31.
Website: http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/awards/aac-student-scholarship

Association of Nova Scotia Housing Authorities
Several $1,000 renewable awards are awarded to Nova Scotia residents who live in housing units administered by a Nova Scotia Housing Authority, and need financial assistance to enable them to continue their education at a post-secondary level (e.g. university, community college, trade school or technical school). Awards are tenable at any legally recognized educational institution chosen by the applicant and approve by ANSHA. Application deadline is May 1 each year. Information and application forms available from: ANSHA Student Awards Committee, PO Box 753, Amherst, NS B3H 4B9.

Atlantic Canada Marine Biodiversity Essay Contest
The Centre for Marine Biodiversity has an annual Atlantic-wide essay contest open to all grade 12 students in NL, NS, NB and PE. The contest is intended to increase awareness of the biological diversity within Canada’s vast ocean territories. Essay title for this year is ‘Discuss the observed and predicted effects of climate change on the marine biodiversity of Arctic ecosystems.’ Students are asked to address various topics from this title. More details on the essay can be found at http://www.marinebiodiversity.ca/ Application deadline is March 26.

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf Scholarship Awards
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf administers a number of scholarships varying in amounts from $500 to $1,000. Scholarships are open to qualified American and Canadian students who were born with a profound or severe hearing impairment, or those who have lost their hearing before acquiring language skills and have been accepted into a regular full-time college or university program. Applications must be submitted by April 20. Website: http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx

Arlene Burris Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a person studying in any field that will prepare them to work with children who are deaf or hard of hearing, or to an individual who is deaf or hard of hearing pursuing post-secondary studies. Application deadline is May 1. For more information please contact Programs for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority, (902) 424-8500 or dhh@apsea.ca Website.

Canadian Forces Personnel Assistance Fund
Assistance is in place to assist serving and former members and their dependents with costs of post secondary education. For those who wish to obtain their loan in time for the semester beginning September, your submission should arrive at CFPAF by June 30. Otherwise, applications will be accepted throughout the year until funds are exhausted. Website: http://www.sisip.com/en/Cfpaf_e/index.asp

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Scholarship
This scholarship program offers financial assistance and recognition to hard of hearing and deafened students registered in a full time program at at recognized Canadian college or university, in any area of study, with the ultimate goal of obtaining a diploma or degree. Two $1,000 awards are available to first year or returning students. Application deadline is February 1. Website: http://www.chha.ca/chha/


Co-op AtlanticMcEwen Scholarship
Two university entrance awards of $1000 are open to employees and dependents of members of Co-op Atlantic. This is a four year renewable scholarship. Selection criteria include academic performance, demonstrated leadership ability and interest in co-operation and co-operatives. Deadline: May 31. Website: http://www.coopatlantic.ca/htm.aspx?id=135

Copnick/Hilliard Scholarship Fund
Each year, a $1,000 award provided annually to a post-secondary Canadian student with a severe mobility impairment. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the selection committee prior to the August 15 deadline receives all necessary documentation, such as letters of reference and transcripts of the last two years of study. Applicants are encouraged to submit up to three letters of reference. Evidence of the applicant's disability status must be verified by a physician or other qualified health care professional (i.e., physician, rehabilitation counsellor, nurse, etc.) and submitted with the application. Website: http://neads.ca/movingon/en/funding/funding_nat_07.php

Donald E. Curren Scholarship
The scholarships are open to mobility impaired students who have been accepted by a university in the Atlantic Provinces, with preference given to applicants who are paraplegic and quadriplegic. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or landed mmigrants and reside in the Atlantic Provinces. The deadline for receipt of the applications is July 31st of each year.
Website: http://www.nsnet.org/cpans/schol.html

Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick Memorial Scholarship
Dairy Farmers of NB offer a $750 scholarship. Selection criteria includes: must be an NB resident, must be enrolled in a technician or technology diploma or certificate program relating to agriculture, must be enrolled in any year of an approved technician or technology diploma program relating to agriculture. Application deadline is June 15. Further information and application form available from: nbmilk@nbmilk.org Phone: (506) 432-4330. Website: http://www.nbmilk.org/en/index.shtml

Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick Memorial Scholarship
Dairy Farmers of NB offer a $750 scholarship. Selection criteria include: must be an NB resident, must be enrolled in a recognized post-secondary agricultural program, must be accepted into first year of an approved agricultural program. Application deadline is June 15. Further information and application form available from: telephone (506) 432-4330 or email nbmilk@nbmilk.org
Website: http://www.nbmilk.org/en/index.shtml

Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship
Datatel provides scholarship support for students currently attending an eligible Datatel Client college or university. NSAC is a client of Datatel. Application package will include a personal statement essay which should summarize educational goals and objectives, where the applicant has been as an individual, and where they hope their education will take them. They should also indicate the difference a Datatel scholarship would make in their life and to those around them. Award amounts for Datatel Scholars Foundation scholarships are divided into three groups based on the undergraduate tuition at the college or university the applicant attends. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000-$2,400. Check out website for further details: http://www.datatelscholars.org/home/

Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia Memorial Scholarship/Bursary and James Russell Kline Memorial Bursary
The EANS offers three $500 bursaries. To be eligible applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrant resident in NS for at least 12 months who are under a physician’s care for treatment of epilepsy, 18 years old by August 1 in year of application, accepted into recognized post-secondary school. See NSAC Awards Office for further details and application form. Deadline: May 15.
Website: http://www.epilepsyns.com/programs.html

Epilepsy Canada Scholarships
This initiative, which is funded by Lundbeck Canada Inc., will help 30 young people with epilepsy across Canada continue their college or university studies. Each of these students will receive an award worth $1,000 applicable to their 2006 academic year. The scholarship award program is open to all young people between the ages of 16 and 29, who are under the care of a Canadian physician for the treatment of epilepsy. Deadline: February 25.
Website: http://www.epilepsy.ca/eng/mainSet.html

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program
The program provides scholarships to students entering or attending post secondary educational institutions within Canada. The successful applicants are recognized for dedication to community service, humanitarianism, perseverance and courage in the face of obstacles, and the pursuit of excellence in fitness and academics. The scholarship is a renewable award, subject to satisfactory progress. The value of each award is $7,000 per year for a maximum of four years or until the first degree is obtained. Deadline for application submission is February 1. Website: http://www.terryfox.org/

Fredericton Scottish Rite Award
The award of $500 is given to students who are graduating from School Districts 10, 12, 13, 17 and 18 who have intellectual disabilities. Application deadline is April 15. For more information contact: Fredericton Scottish Rite Award, c/o Fredericton Association for Community Living, 1079 York Street, Fredericton, NB, E3B 3S4.

Walter and Wayne Gretzky Scholarship Foundation for the Blind Youth of Canada
All applicants must be blind or severely visually impaired and graduating from a secondary school and planning to pursue a full-time post-secondary course of study. The applicants must be Canadian citizens or have held landed immigrant status for one year prior to the date of application. In 2001, 15 scholarships were awarded at $5,000 each. The selection committee will endeavor to select winners from the various regions of Canada. Applications to be received by May 31. Please make any inquiries to Walter and Wayne Gretzky Scholarship Foundation, website: website: www.cnib.ca/en/about/awards/scholarships/wgs/Default.aspx

Jamie Irving Memorial 4-H Scholarship
The Jamie Irving Memorial 4-H Scholarship is a $1000 award presented to a PEI student with a 4-H background entering a recognized post-secondary institution. Selection criteria include: 4-H background, community involvement, goals and ambitions, an interview and essay. Application deadline: April 15. Website: http://www.pei4h.pe.ca/irving.html

Judge Brian Stevenson Scholarship Fund
The fund will make available scholarship awards from $300 to $500 to legally blind Canadians pursuing post-secondary studies with strong career aspirations. These forms must be completed in full and returned to the following address before September 30. Application forms are available from CNIB Divisional Offices. For more information contact: Judge Brian Stevenson Scholarship Committee, W. Ross Macdonald School, 350 Brant Avenue, Brantford, ON N3T 3J9; phone (519) 759-0730; fax (519) 759-4741.

Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Liaison Scholarships & Academic Achievement Awards
The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs and Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline (M&NP) are committed to the development of future generations of Mi’kmaw students through academic and personal development. The Achievement Awards are available to students who are registered with a Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw band; enrolled either full-time or part-time; and have expectations of returning the following year to their field fo study, graduating high school or university program. Awards available: $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to full-time/part-time students enrolled in university, college, vocational or technical institute; $500 Academic Achievement Awards will be awarded to high school graduating students and students graduating from Adult High. As well, $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to full-time/part-time students in a Masters/Doctorate program. School or academic upgrading. Application deadline is June 13 for Scholarships and July 18, 4 pm,for academic achievement awards. For further details, see website: http://www.mns-firstnet.ca/awards/

Mattinson Endowment Fund Scholarship for Disabled Students
This program is to encourage Canadian students with a disability to obtain a first university degree. The award is $2,500 (the number awarded each year will be based on the funding available for that year). Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have lived in Canada for two years as a legal permanent citizen. All applicants must be entering or currently enrolled in a first undergraduate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Recipients may re-apply. Deadline to apply is June 1st. More information can be found at http://www.aucc.ca/scholarships/open/mattinson_e.html

Monsanto Canada Inc. Scholarships
Monsanto Canada Inc. awards sixty $1,500 scholarships to high school students from across Canada entering the first year Agriculture (any discipline), Forestry, Agri-Science, or Management (Marketing/Finance) programs (degree or diploma) at a Canadian educational institution. Students from an agricultural or forestry family farm are eligible. Selection criteria include academic performance and leadership in the community. Application forms must be post-marked not later than May 16. Application forms are available at: http://www.monsanto.ca/

National Bank of Canada Bursary and Summer Employment Program
National Bank of Canada offers an annual Bursary and Summer Employment Program for University and CEGEP Students with Physical or Sensory Disabilities to help them pursue their studies and gain work experience in a field related to their studies. Under the Program, the Bank awards two $2,000 bursaries together with a paid 12-week summer job for university students and one $1,000 bursary together with a paid 10-week summer job for CEGEP students. Program info and appl forms are available on our website at http://www.nbc.ca/bursary   Application deadline is February 1.

National Federation of the Blind: Advocates for Equality Scholarship Program
The National Federation of the Blind: Advocates for Equality Program offers three scholarships of $1,500 each to recognize outstanding blind scholars in Canada. All applicants must be legally blind residents of Canada who are pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time college or university level education. Please return the application form no later than March 1st. For more information please contact National Federation of the Blind Advocates for Equality, (800) 561-4774.

New Brunswick Fruit Grower's Association Scholarship
The $300 New Brunswick Fruit Grower's Association Scholarship is awarded to a New Brunswick resident entering a program of study in horticulture or related courses at an agricultural college or university with the purpose of returning to, or working in, the New Brunswick tree fruit industry. Selection criteria include: academic performance, involvement in community activities, volunteer work, farming or orchard experience, interests in the fruit-growing industry and future career plans. Applications must be submitted not later than September 30 to: NBFGA ,Scholarship Committee
1115 Regent Street, Suite 206, Fredericton, NB E3B 3Z2.

NS Department of Agriculture and Fisheries 4-H Scholarships
The Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Fisheries awards four $1 000 scholarships to students with Nova Scotia 4-H backgrounds entering a bachelors program at a recognized university. At least one scholarship will be presented to students enrolling in their first year of an agricultural or vet science program. Applicants must complete an essay of 2500 - 4 000 words on the topic “The Importance of Nova Scotia’s Agriculture” and submit a transcript of their marks with their application by April 1. Website: http://www.gov.ns.ca/agri/4h/glkit/

Nova Scotia 4-H Council Scholarship
The Nova Scotia 4-H Council awards a $1 000 scholarship to a student with a Nova Scotia 4-H background entering post secondary study . Applicants must provide a 1500 word essay on “How I Have Benefited from My 4-H Career” to accompany their application by April 1. Website: http://www.gov.ns.ca/agri/4h/glkit/

Nova Scotia Fruit Growers’ Association Scholarship
The Nova Scotia Fruit Growers’ Association awards a $500 bursary to a student entering or already in a post secondary education program in the field of: Tree Fruit Production, or a related science program which might include the following: Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science or Business or Agri-Business. Selection criteria include academic achievement, participation in school and community activities and interest in the tree fruit industry. Applications, including a resume, university/college acceptance letter or transcript, and an essay outlining your career and life goals, must be received no later than May 31, and received by:
Education Committee, Nova Scotia Fruit Growers’ Association
Blair House, 32 Main Street, Kentville, NS B4N 1J5

Nova Scotian Institute of Science Mentorship Program
A mentorship program aimed at university students (undergraduate and graduate) seeking guidance regarding their career opportunities in science For more information or to arrange for a mentor, email sean.tibbetts@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Website: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Science/NSIS/students.html

Nova Scotia Technology Education Association Scholarship
The Nova Scotia Technology Education Association is pleased to offer two entrance scholarships in the amount of $250.00 to the Nova Scotia Agricultural College’s Bachelor of Technology in Applied Science program. About the Program:The first degree of its kind in Eastern Canada, flexibility is the key to this innovative program. The program provides a hands-on applied science degree with a curriculum that includes lab work and group projects. Upon completion, students can apply for direct admission in Acadia's Bachelor of Education Degree in Technology.
Website: http://local.nstu.ca/web/NSTEA Deadline for Application: May 31

Bruce Pettipas Agricultural Scholarship
The Maritime Beef Testing Society, Nappan, NS, is sponsoring a $500 scholarship in memory of Bruce Pettipas. Applicants must be living in the Maritime Provinces and entering any year of a degree or technical program at a recognized Maritime university or college. Preference will be those students entering an Agricultural degree program and majoring in an Animal Science program. Application deadline is May 1. See NSAC Awards for further application details. Contact NSAC Awards Office for application form and other details or contact Maritime Beef Testing Society, Nappan Hwy. 302, Civic #4016, Nappan, NS B0L 1C0, phone 902-661-2855; email: maritime.beef@ns.sympatico.ca

Prince Edward Island 4-H Council Scholarship
The P.E.I. 4-H Council awards a $1000 scholarship to a student with a P.E.I. 4-H background entering post-secondary study. Selection criteria include: knowledge of 4-H history, community involvement, goals and ambitions, an essay and an interview. Further information available with PEI high school Guidance Counsellors. Deadline: April 15. Website: http://www.pei4h.pe.ca/

P.E.I. Mutual Education Trust Fund Centennial Scholarship
Twenty $450 entrance scholarships available to P.E.I. students that are attending any post-secondary institution. Selection criteria are based on academic performance and financial need. Students are encouraged to check with high school guidance counsellors. Deadline: May 31 .Website
http://www.edu.pe.ca/agriculture/entrancescholar.html

Provincial Artisans (Fredericton) Inc. Bursaries
Several annual bursaries totalling $10,000 are being funded by Provincial Artisans (Fredericton) Inc. To qualify for these awards a student must has a disability, entering or currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution and a resident of New Brunswick. Deadline to apply is May 31. More information can be found at http://www.fredfdn.ca/content/19493

Rotary Club of Truro Post-Secondary Entrance Educational Bursary
The Rotary Club of Truro offers two $1,500 post-secondary entrance educational bursaries to students wishing to pursue post-secondary studies at a college or university. The bursaries are tenable only at recognized post-secondary institutions and are awarded to students who reside in the geographic area served by the Rotary Club of Truro, Nova Scotia. These are non-renewable bursaries. Selection criteria include academic standing, community involvement, and need. Application deadline is May 1.

Royal Canadian Legion Bursaries/Scholarships
Awards are available to grade XII students entering first year studies at university, community college or trade school. Bursaries/Scholarships offered: Nova Scotia/Nunavut Company Bursary; Jack Moore Memorial Dominion Command Bursary; LAC Bursary; Wales Scholarship (for disabled students); Elsie Jean Lambert Scholarship; Halifax Poppy Fund Bursary. For complete information on the bursaries and scholarships available in your province or community, please contact the Legion branch nearest you. Website: http://www.legion.ca/Poppy/scholarship_e.cfm

Sport Nova Scotia Excellence in Action Scholarships
The Excellence in Action Scholarship was created by Sport Nova Scotia and the Medical Society of Nova Scotia, in an effort to support and recognize the training and competition efforts of Nova Scotia athletes with a disability who are entering a degree or diploma program at a post secondary institution. Application deadline is September 1. See website for further details: www.sportnovascotia.ca

TD Canada Trust Scholarships
Twenty TD Canada Trust Scholarships are awarded honouring Canadian high school students for outstanding community leadership. The scholarships, worth $50,000, include full tuition to a Canadian university or college, an extra $3,500 a year for living expenses, and summer employment at TD Canada Trust for up to four years. Application deadline is October 31. Website: http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship/

TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarships
TD Bank Financial Group and the Canadian 4-H Council sponsor up to ten $2,000 scholarships for 4-H members in their last year of high school who are planning to enroll in post-secondary education in an agriculture or agri-business related discipline. Applications including a transcript of marks must be received at Canadian 4-H Council by October 6. See website for further details: http://www.4-h-canada.ca/programs/?path=Scholarships+and+Awards

Carol Thomson Memorial Fund
This award is to recognize a student with a learning disability seeking to use his or her potential to its maximum. One scholarship is awarded annually valued at $1,000. Student must be attending a Canadian post-secondary institution. Deadline to apply is May 15. More info can be found at http://www.ldac-taac.ca/Scholarships/thomson_criteria-e.asp

Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program
Earth Day Canada and Toyota Canada offer a new and unique scholarship program that celebrates and rewards environmentally-minded students. Students must be entering first year, full time post-secondary studies in any chosen discipline. The program offers ten awards of $5,000 or other educational expenses. Application deadline is February 28. For further information, check out website: http://www.earthday.ca/scholarship/

Robert Walker Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1975 as a memorial to Robert Walker who lost his life in a farm accident scholarships are awarded to students from New Brunswick entering a first year of post-secondary study. Applicants must have been an active 4-H member in the Southern District in New Brunswick with a farm background. Application information from NB Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Sussex Provincial Bldg., 707 Main St., Box 5305, Sussex, NB E4E 7H7. Ph: 506-432-2150 Fax: 506-432-2044. Website: http://www.nb4h.com/ewelcome/escholarship/escholarship.htm

Wanderer’s Amateur Athletic Scholarship
This award is open to students who have had an injury leading to paraplegia or quadriplegia, who have been accepted at a post-secondary institution in the Canadian Atlantic provinces. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants residing in Atlantic Canada prior to applying. Deadline for applying is July 31. E-mail: Halifax@canparaplegic.org , Website: http://neads.ca/movingon/en/funding/funding_atl_10.php

Western District (NB) Grain Growers Scholarship
This $300 scholarship is awarded to a student currently registered in the 4-H Program in the Western District of New Brunswick, entering post-secondary study in the fall. Selection criteria include: financial need, academic record and 4-H involvement. Application information from New Brunswick Provincial 4-H office.

Garfield Weston Awards
The Garfield Weston Awards program provides scholarships to up to 25 students entering their first year of college studies in Canada for use during the 2009-2010 academic year. Each entrance Entrance Garfield Weston Award comprises of a tuition waiver from the consortium college, renewable for one or two additional years, an $8,000 stipend, renewable for one or two additional years, access to summer program funding up to $3,500 and mentorship. Applicants must be either Canadian citizens or permanent residents, be entering his or her first year of full-time college studies in the fall of 2009 leading to a diploma or applied degree in a program recognized as eligible by the college and the Garfield Weston Awards. Applicants must have a minimum average of 75% in the courses required for admission to their program of choice. At NSAC, students entering two-year Technical programs (Diploma in Enterprise Management, Environmental Horticulture Technology, Plant Science Technology, and Veterinary Technology) and the Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Horticulture are eligible. The application deadline is March 23. Website: www.garfieldwestonawards.ca

F.J.L. Woodcock/Sir Arthur Pearson Association of War Blinded Scholarship Fund
Students who have not more than 20/70 vision after corrections and who are continuing either their vocational or academic education at the post-secondary level are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Students should have a high degree of motivation, a reasonable level of achievement and find the scholarship of assistance. Completed application must be received at the SAPA National Office by April 30. Website: www.cnib.ca/en/about/awards/scholarships/sapa/

Zonta Club of Truro Bursary
The Zonta Club of Truro, NS area has a established a $1,000 bursary open to women of mature status who are attending or plan to attend a program of post-secondary education. Woman of mature status is defined as one who has been out of secondary school for five or more years. The bursary’s purpose is to provide incentive for further education to mature women who need financial assistance. Program of further education needs to be at least two semester duration. Selection criteria include: have qualifications for admission to chosen program, have a defined education goal, have made arrangements for looking after family/dependent responsibility, be highly motivated to change lifestyle (volunteered in chosen field). See NSAC Awards Office for further applications or see website http://www.zontadistrict1.org/truro_ns/

Zonta Club of Truro High School Bursary
The Zonta Club of Truro, NS, area offers two $1,000 bursaries to women graduating from grade XII in the five high schools of the former Colchester-East Hants District School Board. Selection criteria includes reason for selecting chosen program of study and financial need See NSAC Awards Office for further application details. Website: http://www.zontadistrict1.org/truro_ns/