DR. JOHN HUGH GILLIS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND AWARDS BOOKLET 2014-2015
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2014-2015
DR. JOHN HUGH GILLIS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND AWARDS
BOOKLETSCHOLARSHIPS - BURSARIES - AWARDS
NOTES
Application for scholarships, bursaries, and awards in section “A” may be made by completing the
attached application form.
Please note, the amount of the awards (dollar value) may change.
St. Francis Xavier University scholarships noted in this booklet are over and above the guaranteed
scholarships to applicants with an average of 85% or higher.
Scholarships, bursaries and awards not listed in this Booklet but received throughout the year will be
advertised to students by their school email, on our website http://drjhg.srsb.ca/GUIDANCENEWSDRJHG
and available in the Student Services Department on the bulletin board.
The Internet is playing a key role in raising awareness about scholarships available to students.
Sites include: www.studentawards.com and its French counterpart www.boursetudes.com
www.scholarshipscanada.com
www.academicinvest.com
www.studentscholarships.org/novascotiabook.phpMEDAL AWARDS
Governor General’s Academic Medal awarded to the student who achieves
the highest average which includes all grade 11 and 12 courses
Queen Elizabeth Medal awarded to a grade 12 student who has fulfilled the
requirements for a Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma having
Demonstrated superior academic achievement in grades 10, 11 and 12
Maintained an outstanding record in school and community involvementNo. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
1 AGNES MACLELLAN $500.00 -must attend St. F.X.U. Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
SCHOLARSHIP -superior average
(Endowment) -graduate of St. Andrew Junior High School
2 ALEX MACGILLIVRAY 6 @ $100.00 to -must have lived in Williams Point for six years
FAMILY MEMORIAL AWARD $500.00 -up to four boys and two girls may be selected Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
(Endowment) -available to students attending college, university or
technical programs
-need for financial assistance
3 ALICE HOSKINS FINE ARTS Amount Varies -a grade 12 graduating student Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
BURSARY (up to $1,000.00) -received acceptance at Nova Scotia College of Art &
(Endowment) Design (NSCAD) or other accredited art school
-pleasant character
-financial need may be considered
4 ANGUS AND TINA Amount Varies -superior average (85% and above) Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
MACLELLAN MEMORIAL -preference to residence of Cloverville, Antigonish County
SCHOLARSHIP
(Endowment)
5 ANNE CUSACK MEMORIAL $800.00 -high school graduate IMPORTANT!
ENTREPRENEURSHIP -pursue studies at a provincially accredited post-secondary A separate application must be picked up in
SCHOLARSHIP institution Guidance Office
Last Friday in May is the deadline
Return completed application to the
Guidance Office
6 ANTHONY DANIEL BOWIE $250.00 -superior average (85% and above) Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
ALUMNI MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
(Endowment)No. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
7 ANTIGONISH BADMINTON Amount Varies -student must be in good academic standing Submit an application letter outlining your
ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP -continuing on to a post-secondary educational program participation and involvement in the sport of
badminton and the impact it has made on your
development as a person.
Applications are to be forwarded to:
Antigonish Badminton Association
c/o Robert Proctor
18 Lorraine Lane
Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 0B4
Deadline for receipt of application is April 30
8 ANTIGONISH FARMERS’ 7 @ $1,000.00 -applicant or his/her parents (guardians) must be a current Applications to be POSTMARKED by April 20 and
MUTUAL INSURANCE policyholder of Antigonish Farmers’ Mutual Insurance forward to
COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP Company and can be from the following counties:
Cumberland, Colchester, Hants, Halifax, Antigonish, Antigonish Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
Guysborough, Richmond, Inverness, Victoria or Cape Scholarship Selection Committee
Breton 188 Main Street
-cannot be the child of an employee, agent or director of Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2B9
the company
-must show proof of acceptance or enrolment as a full- Applications available online at
time student at a Nova Scotia post-secondary institution www.antigonishfarmersmutual.ca or in the Student
-must provide a transcript of marks Services Department
-must provide a letter of reference
-complete an application form
9 ANTIGONISH - 2 x $300.00 -a grade 12 graduate from Antigonish/Guysborough high IMPORTANT!
GUYSBOROUGH schools A separate application must be picked up in the
FEDERATION OF -demonstrated interest in agriculture, academics and Guidance Office! May 20 - deadline
AGRICULTURE HIGH community achievement
SCHOOL GRADUATE AWARD -planning additional studies in the degree or technical level
at an agricultural institution or equivalent
-see Guidance Personnel for application formNo. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
ANTIGONISH HIGHLAND $500.00 - must be a current member of the Antigonish Highland Apply to
DANCE ASSOCIATION Dancing Association Ms. Marlene Melanson
10 AWARD - applicant must contribute to the art of Highland Dance 2658 Antigonish-Guysborough Road,
and support the goals of the Association through RR #1 Antigonish, Nova Scotia
participation in Highland Dance classes and at least one of B0H 1X0
the following key activities: Highland Dance, teaching by May 11
Highland Dance or by volunteering for the Antigonish
Highland Dancing Association
11 ANTIGONISH INDOOR $200.00 -to a female and male graduate who are members of the Apply to
SOCCER LEAGUE BURSARY Antigonish Indoor Soccer League who exemplify team Mr. Todd Thompson
leadership and excellence in both sports and academics. RR #2 Cloverville, Civic #971
Antigonish County, Nova Scotia B2G 2K9
by May 11
12 ANTIGONISH LOCAL AMOUNT -sons/daughters of permanent/probationary teachers IMPORTANT!
NOVA SCOTIA TEACHERS WILL VARY -sons/daughters of retired teachers from the Antigonish A separate application form can be found online at
UNION BURSARY Local NSTU http://antigonish.nstu.ca
-award can be deferred for one year or in the Student Services Department
-awarded by Antigonish local Treasurer Deadline is May 11
13 ANTIGONISH RENT-ALL $50.00 -awarded to a student in the Production Technology Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
PRIZE Program
14 ANTIGONISH TOWN FIRE $300.00 to each -each graduating son or daughter of a fireman Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
DEPARTMENT AWARD son or daughter
of a fireman
15 BERGENGREN CREDIT 3 @ $500.00 -awarded to a graduate who will be attending Community Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
UNION/P.D. MACDONALD College
BURSARYNo. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
16 BERGENGREN CREDIT 1 @ $1,500.00 -Must be a Grade 12 student planning to be enrolled in an
UNION ON SCREEN VIDEO accredited post-secondary institution on a full-time basis in Submission Deadline
CONTEST - SCHOLARSHIPS the Fall 2014 April 5th
-Must reside, have a permanent address in or be attending
school in Antigonish, Pictou or Guysborough Counties Visit website
-Applicants must direct or star in a video using the current www.facebook.com/nsbcu
year’s theme. Please visit www.bergengrencu.com for this for submission instructions
year’s theme.
-Video must not exceed 90 seconds.
17 CAMERON'S JEWELLERY $250.00 + Plaque - presented to a student who has shown superior student Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
AWARD leadership while in grade 12
CANADIAN PARENTS FOR $250.00 - awarded by the Canadian Parents for French Antigonish Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
18 FRENCH (NOVA SCOTIA) Chapter, to the top student in the French Immersion French
SCHOLARSHIP Language Arts Program
19 CENTRAL HOME $300.00 -awarded to a student in the Production Technology Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE Program
AWARD
20 CHARTWELLS BURSARY $500.00 -awarded at the discretion of the Awards Committee Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
CLARENCE REDDICK $200.00 -awarded to an African Canadian graduate who has shown Apply on attached form – On or before May 11
21 MEMORIAL BURSARY determination, perseverance and commitment.No. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
22 C.U.P.E. LOCAL 955 $200.00 -applicant must have a parent who is an active member of IMPORTANT!
ANTIGONISH UNIT the Antigonish Unit of C.U.P.E. Local 955 or a member A separate application must be picked up in the
BURSARY who had formerly worked in Antigonish as a long- standing Guidance Office!
member and has signed a letter of intent to remain with the
(3 Awards at Antigonish Unit Application must be received in the Guidance Office
$200.00 each are -financial need by May 15th
available for -academic effort
C.U.P.E. Local -applicant must provide copy of letter of acceptance with
955 Unit) application to a post-secondary institution or have applied
and met the entrance requirements to an
institution not granting acceptance On or before
graduation
-awarded to a student graduating in this school year and
will not be held over to another year
23 C.U.P.E. LOCAL 2525 HEALTH $1,000.00 -available to graduating students whose parent/guardian is IMPORTANT!
CARE WORKERS an active member of C.U.P.E. Local 2525 Health Care A separate application must be picked up in the
BURSARY Workers Guidance Office
-student must show proof of acceptance to an accredited Closing Date April 30
Canadian post-secondary school, community college or Forward Application to:
university Ms. Joanne Smith, Records Department
-essay (500 words & no more than 700 words) as St. Martha’s Regional Hospital
outlined in application form 25 Bay Street, Antigonish
Nova Scotia B2G 2G5
24 CWL MARY MACNEIL 3 @ $500 -son/daughter or grandchild of an active member of St. IMPORTANT!
BURSARY Ninian's Parish CWL A separate application must be picked up in the
-academic effort and leadership Guidance Office! May 11th deadline
-financial need
-active in church, community or school
25 DAVID MURPHY MEMORIAL -plaque presented at graduation Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
AWARD -a grade 12 student who has shown superior performance in
Social StudiesNo. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
26 DEREK BEATON MEMORIAL 2 @ $500.00 -75% or better Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
AWARD -active in sports
(Endowment) -must plan on attending a post-secondary institution
-economic need a consideration
-one male and one female
27 DOREEN & CYRIL SMITH $200.00 -to a learning disabled student who has made a Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
AWARD conscientious effort in high school
-to a graduate attending a Community College
28 DR. JOHN HUGH GILLIS $500.00 -son or daughter of an employee or fisherman of Arisaig Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
BURSARY Fisheries (2012) Inc.
-must continue secondary education
-financial need
-open to discretion of Awards Committee
29 DR. JOHN HUGH GILLIS $500.00 -must be a member of the High School Band Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Minimum per -shown commitment to the Band
BAND AUXILIARY AWARD year at the -amount subject to funding by Parents Auxiliary
discretion of the
Band Committee
30 DR. JOHN HUGH GILLIS 3 @ $500.00 -superior average (85% and above) Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
RETIRED TEACHER
SCHOLARSHIP
31 DR. JOHN HUGH GILLIS $100.00 -top science student, chosen by the science teachers Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SCIENCE PRIZENo. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
32 DR. JOHN HUGH GILLIS $1,200.00 -academic achievement Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Minimum of four -contribution to student life
STUDENT COUNCIL AWARDS scholarships - at
discretion of
Awards
Committee
DR. MAHADEVAN “LION $500.00 -outstanding achievement in chemistry Apply on attached form – On or before May 11
33 ROGER” NATARAJAN -recipients to be selected by the school’s Awards
CHEMISTRY PRIZE Committee and Chemistry Teachers
34 DR. M.S. GAUTAM $150.00 -top student in Physics Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(Endowment)
35 DR. TOM GORMAN $500.00 + plaque -superior academic average Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
MEMORIAL AWARD -outstanding leadership in student affairs
36 EXXONMOBIL CANADA 4 @ $500.00 -academic achievement Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
BURSARY -overall character
-leadership and participation in school activities
-recipients to be selected by the school’s Awards
Committee
37 FRASER & HOYT GOOD $250.00 -contribution to community IMPORTANT!
CITIZENSHIP AWARD -leadership
Resume to be forwarded to the Student Services
-good academic standing
Department on or before
May 11
38 GREGORY MCCARRON $1,000.00 -selection open to the discretion of the McCarron Family Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
MEMORIAL AWARD -must attend St. Francis Xavier University Resume and letter of acceptance to
St. FX to be submitted to Guidance OfficeNo. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
39 HEATHERTON CWL $300.00 -must be a member of Heatherton Community
BURSARY -includes New France, Glassburn, Fraser’s Grant, Black Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
Avon, Farm Road, Summerside, parts of Afton, and
Bayfield
-preference to son or daughter of CWL member
40 HEATHERTON PARISH $250.00 -must be a member of Heatherton Parish Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
COUNCIL BURSARY
41 ISABEL MACISAAC $500.00 1. must be a member of Heatherton Community (includes
MEMORIAL BURSARY New France, Glassburn, Frasers Grant, Black Avon Farm
(Endowment) Road, Summerside, Afton and Bayfield) Apply on attached form- On or before May 11
2. if no candidate from Heatherton area, will consider
student from St. Andrew’s area
3. must attend St. Francis Xavier University
4. demonstrates a consistent effort and satisfactory
academic achievement
5. positive contribution to student life and his/her
community
6. financial need
7. bursary cannot be deferred - must be accepted in year of
graduation
8. recipient selected by Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional
Awards Committee, however, there may be occasion
when Isabel MacIsaac’s family will recommend a
student where the student is a descendant of Isabel
MacIsaac. The student may not meet criteria 1, 2 and 3
above but must meet 4 and 5.
42 JAMIE MACINNIS MEMORIAL $300.00 - one Award presented to a student who has played hockey Apply on attached form - On or before
AWARD during his high school years and has made a positive May 11
contribution to his team. Preference will be given to any
student who has played on the Antigonish Midget AAA
Minor Hockey TeamNo. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
43 JEWKES 5 TO $1.00 $300.00 -top ranked math student in grade 12 Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
SCHOLARSHIP -scores on national math tests
-student who will continue in math, science or engineering
44 JEWKES 5 TO $1.00 $300.00 -academic achievement Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
BURSARY -financial need
45 JOEY MCNAMARA -Graduating student Apply on attached form – On or before May 11
MEMORIAL BURSARY $200.00 -On IPP or has had academic adaptations for special needs
46 JOSEPH D. CHISHOLM/ALEX Amount Varies -superior average (85% and above) Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
HAINES/EVERETT TELFER
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(Endowment)
47 J.R. RAHEY AWARD $150.00 -open to discretion of the Awards Committee Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
48 KAREN LAVIN AWARD FOR $100.00 -displays compassion toward others and respect for the Resume to be forwarded to the Guidance Office - On
COMPASSIONATE ACTIVITY environment or before May 11
-is courageous in working toward the elimination of
conditions that cause suffering, discrimination or
cliquishness
-is concerned with fostering cooperation
-promotes diversity and an open-minded approach
49 K.M. MACDONALD PRIZE Prize -superior writing skills as determined by the English Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
FOR CREATIVE WRITING teachers Submit an original piece of prose or poetry
AWARD -one original piece of prose or poetry to be submitted to the
Guidance OfficeNo. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
50 KING’S UNITED SARA Amount Varies -recipient shall have applied to a post secondary Submit a resume and current transcript
HARVEY-SHEILA POLSON institution On or before May 31 to
MEMORIAL BURSARY -the bursary may be awarded to a student in second, third,
or fourth year of program Mrs. Marie Sinclair
-recipient shall be a resident in the area served by King’s PO Box 86
United Church, first consideration to a member or adherent Goshen, Nova Scotia B0H 1M0
of King’s United Church
-academic standing, church involvement, and extra-
curricular activities
-payable second term upon verification of enrollment
51 KINSMEN - BRUCE RAFUSE $500.00 -superior average (85% and above) Apply on attached form - On or before
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP May 11
52 KINSMEN - EVERETT TELFER $500.00 -open to discretion of Awards Committee Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
MEMORIAL AWARD -to a student beginning studies at community college
53 KINSMEN - GEORGE $500.00 -given to a grade 12 student who demonstrates need Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
BOUTILIER MEMORIAL
BURSARY
54 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS $500.00 -applicant must be of good moral standing IMPORTANT!
ST. NINIAN COUNCIL 1105 -reside within the jurisdiction of Saint Ninian’s Council of A separate application must be picked up in the
BURSARY the Knights of Columbus (Antigonish & Guysborough Guidance Office
Counties)
-scholastic standing Send application form, resume and a transcript of
-need of applicant marks by May 11 to:
-attend St. Francis Xavier University or another recognized Scholarship Committee
post-secondary institution Knights of Columbus
-proof of registration from the institution of acceptance by c/o Mr. Bill MacNeil
October 15 55 Grandview Drive
Antigonish, NS B2G 2T9No. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
$1,000 - applicant must be of good moral standing IMPORTANT!
55 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - preference given to family of Knights of Columbus A separate application must be picked up in the
SIMON J. KHATTAR members in good standing Guidance Office
SCHOLARSHIP - Scholastic standing
- Attend a recognized post-secondary institution or Send application form, resume and a transcript of
Community College marks by March 7 to:
Scholarship Committee
Knights of Columbus
c/o Mr. Bill MacNeil
55 Grandview Drive
Antigonish, NS B2G 2T9
IMPORTANT!
56 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - applicant must be of good moral standing A separate application must be picked up in the
JOHN F. FRASER BURSARY $500 - applicant must be a child or grandchild of a Knights of Guidance Office
Columbus member
- Attend a recognized post-secondary institution or Send application form, resume and a transcript of
Community College marks by March 7 to:
Scholarship Committee
Knights of Columbus
c/o Mr. Bill MacNeil
55 Grandview Drive
Antigonish, NS B2G 2T9
57 LIONS - TED GREENE $500.00 - graduating Grade 12 student IMPORTANT!
MEMORIAL AWARD - strong emphasis on extensive community involvement for A separate application must be picked up in the
at least the past three years (does not include school- Guidance Office!
We will decide the recipient and related activities) Letters of reference from at least two community-
will pay out this year in - all things being equal, financial need to be a based organizations to be included with resume &
September. consideration application
- student must attend a post-secondary educational
institution May 11th - deadline
- good academic standing (at least a 70% average)
- award will be paid to recipient in September upon
satisfactory poof of enrolment to a post-secondary
institutionNo. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
58 LOCHABER COMMUNITY $100.00 -must be a resident of Lochaber and area Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATION AWARD
59 LUKE BERTHIAUME $250.00 -essay, submitted to the Berthiaume Family, describing Forward to the Guidance Office
MEMORIAL FRIENDSHIP & how a friend has affected your life in a positive or On or before May 11
AWARD INUKSHUK significant way
AWARD
60 LYGHTESOME GALLERY $100.00 “We believe that creative expression is one of the highest Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
20TH ANNIVERSARY AWARD inherent gifts of the human spirit and that it is vital to the
heart and health of every community that the -submit a short description of what you have done
significance of the arts be recognized, supported and
valued.”
This award will be given to a high school student
graduating from Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High
School who has developed a passionate and committed
approach to expressing themselves creatively through the
visual arts. The recipient will be determined by the
teachers in the school
61 LYNN MACDOUGALL $400.00 -CORE French IMPORTANT!
MEMORIAL AWARD -80% and above and accepted at university A separate application must be picked up in the
(Endowment) Guidance Office
Apply by May 11th
62 MABEL ARSENAULT $400.00 -awarded to a graduate of the Dr. John Hugh Gillis IMPORTANT!
MEMORIAL BURSARY Regional Royals Girls Basketball Team A resume must be forwarded to the Guidance Office
by May 11thNo. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
63 MASONIC SUNRISE LODGE 2 @ $500.00 -resident of Antigonish Town or County IMPORTANT!
NO. 116 BURSARY -attend a university or community college in Nova Scotia A separate application must be picked up in the
-financial need Guidance Office!
-community involvement May 11th - deadline
-achievement in studies, extra-curricular activities
-high moral character
-award must be used in the academic year following
graduation, this bursary cannot be deferred
64 MELISSA JANE LANDRY $500 - Awarded to a graduating student athlete (male or female) IMPORTANT!
MEMORIAL who best represents leadership ability, volleyball skill, Separate application must be picked up in the
SCHOLAR/BURSARY volunteerism, and has a genuine concern for humanity. Guidance Office
(Endowment) - Financial need Resume and Application must be received in the
- Awarded by the Landry family Guidance office on or before May 11
- Intending to travel for humanitarian work or attending
University/College
65 NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITY Awards -any Nova Scotia High School graduate coming to the IMPORTANT!
COLLEGE ENTRANCE Equivalent to College directly form a provincial high school A separate application must be picked up in the
AWARDS First-Year -applicants must have been offered admission to a full- Guidance Office! May deadline (Check application)
Tuition time program and paid required College confirmation fee
-minimum average of 75% of the top five Grade XI marks
2 at each College and up to five of the top Grade XII marks
-brief essay on the merits of a community college
education
-financial need will be a consideration
NORTH SHORE VOLUNTEER $150.00 to each -each graduating son or daughter of an active firefighter in Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
FIRE DEPARTMENT son or daughter coverage area
66 BURSARY of a firefighter
67 PASTOR NORMAN A. ELMS Amount Varies -to an African Nova Scotian Student IMPORTANT!
SCHOLARSHIP -accepted into a post secondary institution A separate application must be picked up in the
-minimum average of 70% Guidance Office! June deadline (Check application)No. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
68 PETER ALCORN MEMORIAL Amount Varies -graduate of Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High IMPORTANT!
AWARD FOR FINE ARTS School A separate application must be picked up in the
(Endowment) -a student who has been active and shows promise in one Guidance Office! May 11th - deadline
or more of the following: music, drama, or art
-intent on pursuing a career in above
69 POMQUET FIRE & 4 @ $150.00 -two applicants from each District served by the Fire IMPORTANT!
EMERGENCY SERVICES Department (Districts 5 & 7) A separate application must be picked up in the
BURSARY -one applicant from each District must be a son or Guidance Office!
daughter of a fire fighter
-if there is no son or daughter of a fire fighter graduating, A short essay on what volunteering means to you and
the Bursary will be open to each District to a community to be submitted to Guidance Office
-funds to be paid by Pomquet Fire & Emergency Services by May 11
on proof of acceptance into a post secondary institution
70 RBC AWARD $1,000.00 - to a graduating student pursuing a post-secondary Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
(ANTIGONISH BRANCH) business degree or environmental studies degree
- academic achievement
- financial need
71 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Amount Varies -resident of Antigonish area served by Arras Branch IMPORTANT!
POPPY TRUST FUND -reasonable academic standing Applications available in Guidance Office or at the
BURSARY -individual need Royal Canadian Legion.
-son/daughter/grandson/granddaughter of a Veteran
(Former member of Canadian Forces, RCMP and Return to:
Merchant Marine) Bursaries and Awards
Royal Canadian Legion Office
Arras Branch 59
PO Box 1354
Main Street, Antigonish B2G 2L7
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION $1000.00 Awarded to the student(s) who rank 3rd in Grade 12.
72 PRIZENo. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
73 SAPUTO DAIRY PRODUCTS $200.00 -to a student who has shown outstanding leadership Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
CANADA GP PRIZE qualities
-a student who has made a significant contribution to
student life
74 SHAWN CHISHOLM $150.00 -a North Grant resident
MEMORIAL BURSARY -if no North Grant candidate, will consider student from Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
(Endowment) Clydesdale, Pleasant Valley, Big Marsh, Maryvale,
Malignant Cove, Arisaig, Fairmont or Cloverville
75 SIOBHAN MARIE SEARS $3,000.00 -selection open to the discretion of the Sears family IMPORTANT!
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP -tenable at St. Francis Xavier University A separate application must be picked up in the
(Endowment) -financial need a consideration Guidance Office!
May 11th deadline
76 ST. ANDREW’S DISTRICT 2 @ $200.00 -student from St. Andrew’s area Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
COMMUNITY CENTRE -hard working
AWARD -must continue post secondary education
77 ST. ANDREWS & DISTRICT 5 @ $200.00 -a resident of the area served by St. Andrews Volunteer IMPORTANT!
FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Department A separate application must be picked up and
AWARD -a graduating student accepted at a post secondary returned to the Guidance Office by
institution on or before May 11th deadline
ST.ANDREW’S HOME & 2 @ $200.00 -a graduate from St. Andrew’s Consolidated School
78
SCHOOL BURSARY - one male, one female Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
-received acceptance into a post-secondary program
79 ST. ANDREW’S OAK & OWL 2 @ $200.00 -a graduate from the St. Andrew’s area accepted at a post- Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
CLUB BURSARY secondary institution
80 ST. ANDREW'S PARISH 2 @ $100.00 -a resident of St. Andrew's area Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
COMMUNITY AWARDNo. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
81 ST. ANDREW'S PARISH CWL $200.00 -a son or daughter of a St. Andrew’s CWL Member Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
BURSARY
82 ST. COLUMBA LADIES GUILD $100.00 -a member of St. Columba Parish and Lakevale area Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
COMMUNITY AWARD (Morristown, Antigonish Harbour and Lakevale)
(LAKEVALE) -open to the discretion of the Scholarship Committee
83 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY $500.00 -a deserving student in good academic standing from IMPORTANT
Antigonish County Apply on attached form - On or before
ANN GILLIS (OF GLEN -must attend St. Francis Xavier University March 20
ALPINE) AWARD
84 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY $500.00 -given to a student accepted at St. F.X.U. IMPORTANT
-minimum 80% average Apply on attached form - On or before
BERNARD M. HENRY -need of recipient March 20
SCHOLARSHIP
85 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY $500.00 -deserving student in good academic standing from IMPORTANT
Antigonish County with preference to Heatherton and Apply on attached form - On or before
COLIN AND CHRISTINE Glen Alpine (North Lochaber) March 20
CHISHOLM AWARD -must attend St. Francis Xavier University
86 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY -deserving student from Antigonish County IMPORTANT
$500.00 -must attend St. Francis Xavier University Apply on attached form - On or before
DONALD AND MARGARET March 20
GILLIS (OF GLEN ALPINE)
SCHOLARSHIP
87 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY $500.00 -selected by St. F.X. SCHOLARSHIP Committee IMPORTANT
-must attend St. F.X.U. Apply on attached form - On or before
DANIEL & EMELINE GRANT -must come from Bayfield, Heatherton or Afton area March 20
AWARDNo. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
88 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY $500.00 -selected by St. F.X. SCHOLARSHIP Committee IMPORTANT
-must attend St. F.X. Apply on attached form - On or before
DONALD AND ETHEL LYLE -must come from Maryvale, North Grant area or have March 20
MACLEAN AWARD attended H.M. MacDonald School
89 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY $1,000.00 -deserving student in good academic standing from the IMPORTANT
parish of St. Andrews Apply on attached form - On or before
JOAN GILLIS LANG AWARD -must attend St. Francis Xavier University March 20
90 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY $500.00 -deserving student IMPORTANT
-entering BSC Nursing Program at St. Francis Xavier Apply on attached form - On or before
MARGARET GILLIS (OF University March 20
GLEN ALPINE) AWARD
91 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY $500.00 -deserving student in good academic standing from the IMPORTANT
town of Antigonish Apply on attached form - On or before
MARGARET C. MACDONALD -must attend St. Francis Xavier University March 20
AWARD
92 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY $500.00 -deserving student in good academic standing from IMPORTANT
Antigonish County Apply on attached form - On or before
MARY ANN MACISAAC (OF -must attend St. Francis Xavier University March 20
GLEN ROAD) AWARD
93 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY $500.00 -deserving student in good academic standing from IMPORTANT
Antigonish County Apply on attached form - On or before
MARY GILLIS (OF GLEN -must attend St. Francis Xavier University March 20
ALPINE) AWARD
94 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY $500.00 -deserving student in good academic standing with the IMPORTANT
name of Campbell Apply on attached form - On or before
MARY MARGARET -must attend St. Francis Xavier University March 20
CAMPBELL AWARDNo. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
95 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY -graduate of Dr. J.H. Gillis Regional High School IMPORTANT
$500.00 -must attend St. F.X.U. Apply on attached form - On or before
MELISSA JANE LANDRY -determined by St. F.X.U. Awards Committee March 20
MEMORIAL BURSARY
96 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY 2 @ $500.00 -graduate of Dr. J.H. Gillis Regional High School IMPORTANT
or -must attend St. F.X.U. Apply on attached form - On or before
MSGR. DONALD A. MACLEAN 1 @ $1,000.00 -must be a resident of St. Joseph's area March 20
SCHOLARSHIP -determined by St. F.X.U. Awards Committee
97 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY Amount subject -selected by St. F.X.U. Awards Committee IMPORTANT
to change -must attend St. F.X.U. Apply on attached form - On or before
REVEREND HUGH JOHN -must be a relative of Rev. Hugh John MacDonald March 20
MACDONALD SCHOLARSHIP
98
ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH $500.00 -a Confirmed member of the St. James United Church Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
WOMEN AND MEN’S CLUB -recipient chosen in consultation with St. James United
BURSARY Church Christian Life and Growth Coordinator
-financial need may be a consideration
99 ST. JOSEPH'S PARISH $200.00 -a member of St. Joseph's Parish and/or St. Joseph's area Apply in writing by May 15 to
COMMUNITY AWARD
St. Joseph’s Parish Pastoral Council
Glebe House, RR #5, Lochaber
Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2L3
Requirements:
Letter detailing connection to St. Joseph’s
Parish and future post secondary study
Resume
Letter of Reference (from a teacher,
coach, employer, 4H Leader)
Transcript of Marks
Statement of Need (Optional)No. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
100 ST. JOSEPH'S PARISH CWL 1 @ $200.00 -a member of St. Joseph's Parish Apply on attached form with a resume - On or before
BURSARY -preference may be given to relatives of CWL members May 11
-recipients selected in consultation with CWL Selection
Committee
101 ST. MARGARET OF $200.00 -a member of St. Margaret's Parish and Arisaig area Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
SCOTLAND PARISH
COMMUNITY CENTER
AWARD
(ARISAIG)
102 ST. MARTHA'S LOCAL OF 4 @ $500 - opened to all recognized programs of study at a post- IMPORTANT
THE NOVA SCOTIA NURSES secondary level Separate application must be picked up in the
UNION SCHOLARSHIP - scholarship cannot be deferred, Guidance Office On or before May 11
- must be a son or daughter of a member in good standing
of the St. Martha’s local of the NSNU
- awarded by the executive of the local by random draw
103 ST. NINIAN CATHEDRAL 4 @ $200.00 - a member of St. Ninian's Parish Apply on attached form - On or before
PARISH BURSARY - Recipients selected in consultation with Parish and Dr. May 11
(ANTIGONISH) John Hugh Gillis Regional High School Awards
Committee
104 TIM HORTON'S AWARD $1,000.00 or -financial need Apply on attached form - On or before May 11
2 @ $500 -attending post secondary school in year of high school
graduation
-award cannot be deferred, must be accepted in year of
graduation
-a good academic student
-preference to employee of Tim Horton's
-award subject to annual fundingNo. NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT QUALIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY - DEADLINE
105 W.E. & THERESA PROCTOR $200.00 -open to the discretion of the Scholarship Committee Apply on attached form - On or before
MEMORIAL BURSARY May 11
(Endowment)
106 WILLIAM J. MACADAM $100.00 -to a student who has made a conscientious effort in school Apply on attached form
MEMORIAL BURSARY and plans to continue post-secondary studies On or before May 11
-Awarded by the MacAdam family
107 WITH A LITTLE HELP $200.00 -to a student who demonstrates consistent effort Resume to be forwarded to the Student Services
SOCIETY BURSARY -satisfactory academic achievement Department On or before May 11
(Brian, Mary & Jacob Cooke & -volunteers in school and community
the Board of Directors) -financial needDR. JOHN HUGH GILLIS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY
CANDIDATES - PLEASE NOTE:
The scholarships and awards noted here are over and above the guaranteed scholarships to applicants who meet the
required qualifications.
Return this form to: Student Services Department
Deadline: March 20, 2015
STUDENT NAME:
_______________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
______________________________________________________________________________________
RR# Home Community Postal Code
TELEPHONE NUMBER: ___________________________ HOMEROOM
TEACHER:_________________________
If you are eligible for any of the following awards, complete this form noting your qualifications as described
in the Awards Booklet. These scholarships are offered by St. Francis Xavier University. Information on this
form will be forwarded to the St. FX Awards Office.
NAME OF AWARD QUALIFICATIONS
ANN GILLIS (OF GLEN ALPINE)
BERNARD M. HENRY SCHOLARSHIP
COLIN AND CHRISTINE CHISHOLM AWARD
DONALD & MARGARET GILLIS (OF GLEN ALPINE)
SCHOLARSHIP
DANIEL & EMELINE GRANT SCHOLARSHIP
DONALD AND ETHYL LYLE MACLEAN
SCHOLARSHIP
JOAN GILLIS LANG AWARD
MARGARET GILLIS (OF GLEN ALPINE) AWARDNAME OF AWARD QUALIFICATIONS MARGARET C. MACDONALD AWARD MARY ANN MACISAAC (OF GLEN ROAD) AWARD MARY GILLIS (OF GLEN ALPINE) AWARD MARY MARGARET CAMPBELL AWARD MELISSA JANE LANDRY MEMORIAL BURSARY MSGR. DONALD A. MACLEAN SCHOLARSHIP REVEREND HUGH JOHN MACDONALD SCHOLARSHIP
DR. JOHN HUGH GILLIS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
APPLICATION FOR SECTION “A” SCHOLARSHIP, BURSARY AND AWARDS
STUDENTS - PLEASE NOTE:
This application form applies to scholarships, bursaries and awards listed in this Scholarships, Bursaries
and Awards Booklet.
Please use Application for Scholarships Offered by St. Francis Xavier University for highlighted awards
and return to the Student Services Department by date noted.
Fill in ALL blanks (indicate with “nil” any area that does not apply to you)
Return this form to: Student Services Department
Deadline: As noted under “How to Apply - Deadline”.
STUDENT NAME:
→ Full Name as Appears on Birth Certificate ←
ADDRESS
Civic Number Home Community Postal Code
TELEPHONE NUMBER: HOMEROOM TEACHER:
CONFIRMED DESTINATION (Name of University, College, Community College, other)
DEGREE/DIPLOMA SOUGHT:
STUDENT’S TRANSCRIPT OF MARKS WILL BE ATTACHED TO THIS APPLICATION
ARE YOU THE SON OR DAUGHTER OF:
AN ANTIGONISH TOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBER? ______
A CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE MEMBER? ______ Name Parish: ____________________
A KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMBER? ______
INDICATE ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR SCHOOL ATTENDED & GRADE LEVELS COMPLETED
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Elementary School/Grade levels
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Junior School/Grade levels
PLANNING TO CONTINUE STUDIES IN FINE ARTS? ___________
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: PLEASE ATTACH A RESUME
CONTINUE ON REVERSE SIDE ☛WHEN LISTING AWARDS YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR, YOU MUST INDICATE THE NUMBER (#)
THAT CORRESPONDS WITH THE NAME OF THE AWARD IN THE CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS,
BURSARIES AND AWARDS BOOKLET.
DO NOT INCLUDE AWARDS WHICH REQUIRE SEPARATE APPLICATION
DO ATTACH A RESUME
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