Scholarship Opportunities

By April 12, 2019Articles, Community, News, Youth

2019 Scholarship Opportunities

 

This is a reminder of some of the upcoming scholarship opportunities for high school students.
For additional information, please refer to the appropriate webpage by clicking the links provided.

 ILA-TD OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS – valued at up to $5,000

Open to: Jr High and High School students of African heritage

Deadline to Apply: April 12, 2019 (tomorrow)

Made possible through a $1 million endowment established by TD Bank in 2011, the ILA-TD Opportunity scholarships may be used towards the cost of STEM studies at Dalhousie University.  
 For more information on the ILA-TD Opportunity Scholarship 

 

NOVA SCOTIA POWER SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY PROGRAM – valued at $1,000 – $2,500

Open to: High School and University students

Deadline to Apply: April 18, 2019

For more information on the Nova Scotia Power Scholarship and Bursary Program

CHRIS HUSKILSON EMERA SCHOLARSHIP – valued at $40,000

Open to: High School students entering first year of post-secondary studies

Deadline to Apply: April 28, 2019

For more information on the Chris Huskilson Emera Scholarship 

 

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NOVA SCOTIA GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS – value differs
Deadline to Apply:  April 30, 2019 (or differs depending upon the grant/scholarship for which applying)
For more information on the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia Grants and Scholarships 

PENGROWTH-NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP – valued at $10,000
Open to: High School students graduating their final year with an average mark of 75%
​Deadline to Apply:  May 3, 2019
For more information on the Pengrowth-Nova Scotia Energy Scholarship

AFRICAN CANADIAN SERVICES DIVISION SCHOLARSHIPS – valued at $2,500 – $7,000

Open to: High School and university students

Deadline to Apply: May 31, 2019 (for high school students)

For more information on the African Canadian Services Division Scholarships

NUPGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS OF COLOUR – valued at $1,500
Open to: High School students entering 1st year of post-secondary studies at a public Canadian 
(must be child/grandchild of NUPGE member)
Deadline to Apply:  July 4, 2019
For more information on the NUPGE Scholarships for Students of Colour
 

Others to consider for 2020-21 university entrance:

LORAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM – valued at up to $100,000

Open to: High School students in final year with minimum 85% average
Deadline to Apply:  October 2019
For more information on the Loran Scholars Program

SCHULICH LEADER SCHOLARSHIPS – valued at $80,000 – $100,000
Open to:  Students graduating high school in 2019/20 and enrolling in STEM program in university
Deadline to Apply:  February 2020 (applicant must be nominated by high school)
For more information on the Schulich Leader Scholarships

RBC ROYAL BANK SCHOLARSHIPS – valued at up to $5,000
Deadline to Apply:  December 2019 (for high school students)
For more information on the RBC Royal Bank Scholarships
 

For questions, please feel free to contact the ILA Office:
 
Phone:           902-494-2400
Toll-free:        1-866-996-9452
Email:             imhotep@dal.ca