Scholarships & Bursaries
Various types of awards are available to students. Included are scholarships, bursaries, fellowships and loans. Although this list is not exhaustive, included is a listing of the most common scholarships and bursaries available for local students.
A scholarship is usually based on academic performance and is awarded to the student with the highest average meeting the conditions of a particular scholarship.
A bursary is based primarily on need and to students accepted or continuing post-secondary education. Bursaries can also be dependent upon other conditions, depending on the awarding institution or agency.
A scholarship is usually based on academic performance and is awarded to the student with the highest average meeting the conditions of a particular scholarship.
A bursary is based primarily on need and to students accepted or continuing post-secondary education. Bursaries can also be dependent upon other conditions, depending on the awarding institution or agency.
Memorial University
Entrance Scholarships
Most entrance scholarships are awarded automatically and applications are not required. Some entrance scholarships are offered to students in March/April each year. These offers are the result of a nomination process whereby Newfoundland and and Labrador High Schools are asked to nominate their top students for an early scholarship offer of $2000.00 or more. These offers are limited to students who have an average of 90% or higher on the courses required for admission to Memorial University.
Any student entering Memorial University in September with a *final admission average of 90% or higher, who does not receive an early offer or other scholarship of equal or higher value from Memorial University, will receive an entrance scholarship valued at a minimum of $2,000.00.
High school applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents are eligible for $1,000.00 scholarships based on *final admission average. A minimum 85% is required. A limited number of these entrance scholarships will be given starting at *final admission averages of 89.9% and awarded in descending order until all available funds are exhausted.
There are a few exceptions where applications are required. Visit the Memorial Website to review the application and determine eligibility.
Memorial University of Newfoundland Alumni Entrance Scholarship
Most entrance scholarships are awarded automatically and applications are not required. Some entrance scholarships are offered to students in March/April each year. These offers are the result of a nomination process whereby Newfoundland and and Labrador High Schools are asked to nominate their top students for an early scholarship offer of $2000.00 or more. These offers are limited to students who have an average of 90% or higher on the courses required for admission to Memorial University.
Any student entering Memorial University in September with a *final admission average of 90% or higher, who does not receive an early offer or other scholarship of equal or higher value from Memorial University, will receive an entrance scholarship valued at a minimum of $2,000.00.
High school applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents are eligible for $1,000.00 scholarships based on *final admission average. A minimum 85% is required. A limited number of these entrance scholarships will be given starting at *final admission averages of 89.9% and awarded in descending order until all available funds are exhausted.
There are a few exceptions where applications are required. Visit the Memorial Website to review the application and determine eligibility.
Memorial University of Newfoundland Alumni Entrance Scholarship
College of the North Atlantic
The College of the North Atlantic Awards Program provides a significant contribution to the education of our students through the encouragement and recognition of high scholastic performance and by providing a measure of assistance to those who may experience financial difficulty in completing their program of studies. For a complete listing of the available scholarships and bursaries offered, visit the College website.
International Grenfell Association (IGA) Bursaries
IGA awards bursaries annually to students resident in the region served by the International Grenfell Association:
Bursaries are awarded primarily dependent on need, to deserving students accepted or continuing in a post-secondary educational institution.
IGA awards a number of $6000 Bursaries, one $4000 Special Bursary, for a student who has been out of full-time schooling for at least five years, and is returning to full-time post-secondary studies and a number of $3000 Bursaries.
Post-secondary applicants need to take at least five courses in each academic term to be considered for an IGA Bursary.
1. a) Criteria for High School Students
The awards will be made to those students who, during their high school program, demonstrate academic ability, industry, and promise, and who have achieved high academic average results in any seven Level III courses which he/she undertakes.
In determining academic ability, the previous year's final exam results and the current mid-year exam results will be considered. In addition to academic criteria, financial need will be taken into consideration in the determination of an award, as the primary factor.
Application forms and information concerning these awards are available from high school principals. They must be completed by the student and returned to the principal on, or before, February 15th. Principals then send all required documentation to their respective Board offices, for distribution to the IGA prior to February 28th.
Successful applicants will be notified on or before June 30th. Those selected must complete Level III examinations, achieving grades consistent with previous attainment, and be eligible for entrance to university or a post-secondary institution (depending on the Bursary being awarded).
Successful applicants must undertake a full course load in their post-secondary studies, normally a minimum of five courses per semester.
b) Criteria for University/College Students
Awards will be made to those students who, during their university or college program have demonstrated academic ability, industry and promise and who are undertaking a full course load (at least five courses per semester). In determining academic ability, the current fall semester and winter semester record will be considered.
In addition to academic criteria, financial need will be considered as the primary factor. Application forms and information concerning these awards are available from the I.G.A. website .
Bursaries are awarded primarily dependent on need, to deserving students accepted or continuing in a post-secondary educational institution.
IGA awards a number of $6000 Bursaries, one $4000 Special Bursary, for a student who has been out of full-time schooling for at least five years, and is returning to full-time post-secondary studies and a number of $3000 Bursaries.
Post-secondary applicants need to take at least five courses in each academic term to be considered for an IGA Bursary.
1. a) Criteria for High School Students
The awards will be made to those students who, during their high school program, demonstrate academic ability, industry, and promise, and who have achieved high academic average results in any seven Level III courses which he/she undertakes.
In determining academic ability, the previous year's final exam results and the current mid-year exam results will be considered. In addition to academic criteria, financial need will be taken into consideration in the determination of an award, as the primary factor.
Application forms and information concerning these awards are available from high school principals. They must be completed by the student and returned to the principal on, or before, February 15th. Principals then send all required documentation to their respective Board offices, for distribution to the IGA prior to February 28th.
Successful applicants will be notified on or before June 30th. Those selected must complete Level III examinations, achieving grades consistent with previous attainment, and be eligible for entrance to university or a post-secondary institution (depending on the Bursary being awarded).
Successful applicants must undertake a full course load in their post-secondary studies, normally a minimum of five courses per semester.
b) Criteria for University/College Students
Awards will be made to those students who, during their university or college program have demonstrated academic ability, industry and promise and who are undertaking a full course load (at least five courses per semester). In determining academic ability, the current fall semester and winter semester record will be considered.
In addition to academic criteria, financial need will be considered as the primary factor. Application forms and information concerning these awards are available from the I.G.A. website .
Eagle River Credit Union Scholarship
Eagle River Credit Union Scholarship program recognizes the contribution of our community builders of tomorrow. The growth of Eagle River Credit Union exemplifies the achievements of people working together in their own communities. We hope to encourage those qualities of good citizenship and co-operation through this scholarship program.
Four scholarships of $500.00 each will be awarded to students who are entering their first year of studies at post-secondary institution.
The awards will be made to those students who, during their high school program, have demonstrated academic ability, industry and promise, and who have achieved high academic grades in seven Level III courses, which are subject to final grades. In addition to other criteria, if all else is equal, financial need may be taken into consideration in determining an award.
Application must be completed by the student and returned to the principal or to Eagle River Credit Union, Head Office in L'Anse au Loup on or before September 30th. To print the application form visit the Eagle River Credit Union Website
Four scholarships of $500.00 each will be awarded to students who are entering their first year of studies at post-secondary institution.
- One scholarship value at $500.00 will be awarded in the region from L'Anse au Clair to Red Bay, encompassing three high schools.
- One scholarship value at $500.00 will be awarded in the region from Lodge Bay to Cartwright, encompassing five high schools.
- One scholarship value at $500.00 will be awarded in the region from Goose Cove to Rocky Harbour, encompassing seventeen high schools.
- One scholarship value at $500.00 will be awarded in the region from Lake Melville - North.
The awards will be made to those students who, during their high school program, have demonstrated academic ability, industry and promise, and who have achieved high academic grades in seven Level III courses, which are subject to final grades. In addition to other criteria, if all else is equal, financial need may be taken into consideration in determining an award.
Application must be completed by the student and returned to the principal or to Eagle River Credit Union, Head Office in L'Anse au Loup on or before September 30th. To print the application form visit the Eagle River Credit Union Website
Student Awards
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For complete details visit the Student Awards Website.
For complete details visit the Student Awards Website.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation Scholarships
Six $1,000 scholarships will be awarded, two in the Avalon/East, Central, and Western/Labrador regions.
For further information or to recieve an application: please call 724-3003 or email scholars@nlhc.nl.ca or visit the NL Housing's website
For further information or to recieve an application: please call 724-3003 or email scholars@nlhc.nl.ca or visit the NL Housing's website
Exit Realty Aboriginal Bursary
Application Deadline: September 15, 2013.
This is an annual bursary of $2,000, offered to Aboriginal students who are attaining their post secondary education. To apply, students are encouraged to visit Exit Realty's Website.
This is an annual bursary of $2,000, offered to Aboriginal students who are attaining their post secondary education. To apply, students are encouraged to visit Exit Realty's Website.
