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Please note: All Holland College Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries can be printed or saved from a PDF file by clicking on the name at the top of each individual listing. Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries offered by other organizations have links to their web site whenever possible, or a contact name and address.

External Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries for Enrolled Students

External scholarships are administered by organizations outside of Holland College. We endeavour to keep external scholarship information as up-to-date as possible, but it is always best to confirm the information with the contact listed in case the amount, deadline, or criteria have changed. If you cannot access a website through the link provided, please notify us.

There are many external scholarships for which you may be eligible if you are attending Holland College. Some have requirements such as residence in a particular area or province, or acceptance into specific programs, while others are open to everyone. The following list is only a portion of some of the hundreds of scholarships for which you could apply. Special requirements are noted at the beginning of each listing.

In addition to the scholarships listed below, there are others we may not be aware of. Check with your employer, or ask your parents or legal guardian to check with their employers to see if there are scholarships available for family members of employees. If your parent or legal guardian is a member of a union, service group, or professional association, check with those organizations, too.

ACADIA CHAPTER BURSARY FUND
Disability
Contact: Bursary Fund Selection Committee
Aliant Pioneer Volunteers
PO Box 880
6 South Street
Halifax, NS B3J 2W3
Tel: 902.487.4147
Toll Free: 1.800.565.1436
Amount: $300
Deadline: May 5
Criteria:
Must demonstrate financial need. Must be hearing or sight impaired

ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES IN CANADA
Contact: Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
350 Albert Street, suite 600
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1B1
Tel: 613.563.1236
Fax: 613.563.9745
E-mail: awards@aucc.ca
www.aucc.ca
The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada administers more than 150 scholarship programs on behalf of the federal government, domestic and foreign agencies and private sector companies.

CANADA MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Contact: Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation
100 Sherbrooke St. West, Suite 800
Montreal, QC H3A 3R2
Tel: 514.985.0026
Toll Free: 1.877.786.3999
Fax: 514.985.5987
E-mail: millennium.foundation@bm-ms.org
www.millenniumscholarships.ca
Amount: See website for details
Deadline: See website for details
Criteria: See website for details
The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation provides studetns with opportunities to pursue the post-secondary education they need to prepare themselves for the future. The foundation offers Canada Millennium bursaries, scholarships and awards to help students who are currently attending a post-secondary institution.

CANADIAN HOSPITALITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Program specific
Contact: Canadian Hospitality Foundation
300 Adelaide Street East, Suite 213
Toronto, ON M5A 1N1
Tel: 416.363.3401
Fax: 416.363.3403
E-mail: chf@theohi.ca
www.chfscholarships.com
The foundation currently offers more than 100 scholarships annually, ranging from $500 to $3,500, and increases their number and value every year.

CANADIAN WOMEN'S FOUNDATION 2007 MICHELE LANDSBERG AWARD
Females aged 16-30
Contact: Canadian Women's Foundation/Fondation canadienne des femmes
133 Richmond Street West, Suite 504
Toronto, ON M5H 2L3
Toll-free: 1.866.293.4483
Toronto: 416.365.1444 ext. 229
TTY: 416.365.1732
Fax: 416.365.1745
e-mail: tlo@canadianwomen.org
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Friday, September 28, 2007
To recognize outstanding feminist work by a young woman in media or activism.
Criteria:
The nominee must live in Canada and be between the ages of 16 and 30. For more information or to download the application form, visit www.canadianwomen.org. Applicants should quote reference "HCF".

CANADIAN PARAPLEGIC ASSOCIATION COPNICK/HILLIARD SCHOLARSHIP
Severe Mobility Impairment
Contact: Copnick/Hilliard Scholarship Fund Selection Committee
Canadian Paraplegic Association
1101 Prince of Wales Drive, Suite 230
Ottawa, ON K2C 3W7
Tel: 613.723.1033
Toll Free: 1.800.720.4933
Fax: 613.723.1060
E-mail: info@canparaplegic.org
www.canparaplegic.org
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: See website for details

CAREERPLACE
Aboriginal Women
Contact: Toll Free: 1.800.575.9200
Fax: 613.941.4940
Email: help@careerplace.com
www.careerplace.com
CareerPLACE is Canada's first National Aboriginal Career and Recruitment website, and allows Canada's business community to have access to a fast and cost-effective means of reaching an expanding national market of highly qualified Aboriginal job seekers. CareerPLACE offers aboriginal job seekers the opportunity to profile their resume to Canadian business 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Job seekers can also apply on-line to specific job postings, youth employment programs, government and private sector national recruitment campaigns, and scholarship programs. Job Seekers can obtain business information from our Employer Profile section, which lists all employers who have registered. There are many, many more features and services available for job seekers and employers. CareerPLACE is part of Industry Canada's SkillNet.ca network of career and recruitment sites.

CHILDREN OF DECEASED VETERANS EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT
Contact: Veterans Affairs Canada
PO Box 7700
Charlottetown, PE C1A 8M9
Tel: 902.566.8677
Toll Free: 1.866.522.2122 (English)
Toll Free: 1.866.522.2022 (French)
E-mail: information@vac-acc.gc.ca
For details about entitlement under the act, contact Veterans Affairs Canada.

CIBC YOUTHVISION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Must be enrolled in the Big Brothers Big Sisters agency program
Contact: Chris Charlton, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
Toll Free: 1-800-263-9133
E-mail: charltonbbbsc@aol.com
www.sharealittlemagic.ca/youthvision/index.asp
Amount: See website for details
Deadline: See website for details
The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage the pursuit of post-secondary education among students who are involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and YMCA Canada. Students must be in Grade 10 (Sec. IV for Quebec students) and currently enrolled in a mentoring program through a BBBSC or YMCA member agency.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ARCHITECTS ASSOCIATION OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Program Specific
Residency Requirement
Contact: Architects Association of PEI Scholarship Fund
Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island
119-121 Queen Street, Suite 105
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4B3
Tel: 902.892.3440
Fax: 902.892.0880
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Contact Community Foundation
Criteria:
Must be resident of PEI. Must be undertaking full time studies in an Architectural Degree program

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND LOWELL PHILLIPS SCHOLASTIC AWARD
Disability
Contact: Lowell Phillips Scholastic Award
Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island
119-121 Queen Street, Suite 105
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4B3
Tel: 902.892.3440
Fax: 902.892.0880
No details available.

THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF CANADA'S APPLIED DEGREE IN CULINARY OPERATIONS ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Program Specific
Contact: Registrar's Office
Amount: $5,500
Deadline: June 1
Criteria:
Applicant must have been accepted into the Applied Degree in Culinary Arts program. Must submit a transcript of marks from previous two-year Culinary Arts program, or from most recently attended educational institution. Must submit a letter of recommendation from an instructor or professor directly involved in the instruction of the applicant, or a letter of recommendation from a supervisor or employer. Must submit a one page letter outlining their suitability for this scholarship. Must submit a resume or curriculum vitae.

DAIRY FARMERS OF NEW BRUNSWICK SCHOLARSHIPS
Program Specific
Residential Requirement
Contact: Scholarship Committee
Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick
PO Box 5034
Sussex, NB E4E 5L2
Tel: 506.432.4330
Amount: $750 each
Deadline: June 27
The Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick Scholarship Criteria:
Must be a New Brunswick resident enrolled in any year of an agriculture-related program.
The George B. Whalen Scholarship Criteria:
Must be a New Brunswick resident enrolled in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an agriculture-related program.
For more information, contact the Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick office.

DATATEL SCHOLORS FOUNDATION
The Datatel Scholars Foundation (DSF), an independent tax-exempt foundation, awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students attending eligible Datatel client institutions. Since its establishment in 1990, the Datatel Scholars Foundation has helped deserving scholars meet their education goals by awarding over 3,000 scholarships totaling nearly $4.5 million.
For more information, rules and criteria, visit their website at http://www.datatel.com/global/scholarships/.

FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ABORIGINAL YOUTH
Aboriginal
Contact: FAAY
c/o CCAB
204A St. George St.
Coach House, Main Floor
Toronto, ON M5R 2N5
Tel: 415.961.8663
E-mail: info@ccab.com
www.ccab-canada.com
Operated by CCAB, the Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth is the scholarship and bursary program dedicated to developing the next generation of Aboriginal leaders. By encouraging Aboriginal youth to stay in school, FAAY bridges the gap between the reality which kids confront in their communities and the opportunities available to those with higher education.

GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA SCHOLARSHIPS
Must be a registered member of Girl Guides of Canada
Contact: Girl Guides of Canada National Office
50 Merton Street
Toronto, ON M4S 1A3
Tel: 416.487.5281
Fax: 416.487.5570
E-mail: Link available on website
www.girlguides.ca
Amounts: See website for details
Deadlines: See website for details

Contact: Girl Guides of Canada PEI Council
100 Upper Prince Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4S3
Tel: 902.894.4936
Fax: 902.628.6396
E-mail: info@girlguides.pe.ca
www.girlguides.pe.ca
Amount: See website for details
Deadline: See website for details

GLOBAL TELEVISION NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Aboriginal and Visible Minority Students
Contact: www.canada.com/aboutus/index.html
Amount: Various, depending on scholarship
Deadline: Check the website for details
The Global Television Network Broadcaster of the Future Awards are a series of scholarship, internship and mentorship programs designed to encourage and aid talented and enthusiastic Canadians toward establishing or furthering a career in the Canadian broadcast industry. These annual awards reflect Global Television Network's commitment to the personal growth of Canada's future broadcasters.

GOVERNOR GENERAL’S MEDAL
Do Not Apply. Nominations From Instructors and Learning Managers
Contact: Registrar’s Office
Or visit www.gg.ca
Amount: Unlisted
Deadline: May 15
Criteria:
Awarded to student who best exemplifies the ideal in terms of the occupational role. Student must be nominated by their instructor or learning manager.

HARRY JEROME SCHOLARSHIPS
Black African Or Black Caribbean Students
Contact: The Black Business & Professional Association
675 King Street West, Suite 210
Toronto, Ontario M5V 1M9
Phone: 416.504.4097
Fax: 416.504.7343
E-Mail: scholarships@bbpa.org
www.bbpa.org
Amount: Various
Deadline: 4pm EST, May 30
Incorporated in 1983, the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) is a non-profit charitable organization that serves to address equity and opportunity for the Black community in business, employment, education and economic development. It is financed by member subscriptions, donations and fundraising activities.
The BBPA sponsors the BBPA Harry Jerome Awards, a national awards event that recognizes and honours excellence in achievement and supports higher education through the Harry Jerome Scholarship Fund. In addition, the BBPA provides networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and professionals.

HEATING, REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING INSTITUTE OF CANADA ORVIL L. DAVIE MEMORIAL FUND
Program specific
Contact: HRAI
5045 Orbitor Drive, Building 11, Suite 300
Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y4
Tel: 902.602.1197
Toll Free: 1.800.267.2231
E-mail: hraimail@hrai.ca
www.hrai.ca
Amount: $1,000 per student
Deadlines: Bursaries are awarded twice yearly, application deadlines are February 28 and November 30
Criteria:
Priority will be given to students already enrolled in a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning or refrigeration program whose financial circumstances may force them to drop out prior to completion. Holland College’s Registrar’s Office has copies of the guidelines and application form. Applications must be submitted by the Registrar’s Office. If more than one application is submitted by an institution for the period in review, the Registrar is asked to rank the applications in order of financial need. Bursaries are awarded twice a year by HRAI.

JOAN AULD SCHOLARSHIP
Program Specific
Residency Requirement
Contact: Joan Auld Scholarship Fund
PEI Crafts Council
156 Richmond Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 1H9
Tel: 902.892.5152
Email: info@peicraftscouncil.com
www.peicraftscouncil.com
Amount: A minimum of $200
Deadline: May 1
Criteria:
Must be undertaking full time studies in a crafts-related field at a recognized institution of applied art, craft and design. Must demonstrate high school graduation or equivalency (i.e., must meet the requirements for entrance into a college program). Applicants must be Canadian citizens and have been a resident of PEI for at least the six months prior to application.

KINSMEN AND KINETTE CLUBS OF CANADA HAL ROGERS ENDOWMENT FUND BURSARIES
Contact: Kin Canada
1920 Hal Rogers Drive, P.O.Box KIN
Cambridge, ON N3H 5C6
Tel: 1.800.742.5546 (1-800-PICK-KIN)
Fax: 1.519.650.1091
E-mail: kinhq@kinclubs.ca
www.kinclubs.ca
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Submit by February 1 to your local Kinsmen or Kinette club
Criteria:
Applicants to the Kin Canada Bursaries must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. Applicants must be full-time students in the process of graduating from high school, or currently studying or registered at a post-secondary institution. All applicants for a bursary must complete the current application form and submit it to a Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin Club nearest their permanent residence by February 1.

MCDONALD’S BURSARIES
Contact: Check with your local restaurant for details.

NATIONAL ADULT LITERACY DATABASE
Contact: Scovil House
703 Brunswick Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 1H8
Tel: 506.457.6900
Toll Free: 1.800.720.NALD (6253)
Fax: 506.457.6910
E-mail: contactnald@nald.ca
www.nald.ca/AWARDS/Awards.htm
This database has many local, national, and international awards listed.

NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Native/Aboriginal
Program Specific
Contact: National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
Suite 33A, 70 Yorkville Avenue
Toronto, ON M5R IB9
Toll free: 1.800.329.9780
Telephone: 416.926.0775
Fax: 416.926.7554
E-mail: naaf@istar.ca
www.naaf.ca
Amount: Various
Deadline: Check website for details.
The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF) is a nationally registered charity with a mandate to actively assist talented Aboriginal artists and cultural workers. NAAF has established a fund to provide financial assistance for education and training initiatives in the performing, visual, crafted, media, literary and graphic arts.

ORIN CARVER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Residency Requirement
Contact: The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island
Queen Street Place, Suite 103
119-121 Queen Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4B3
Telephone: 902-892-3440
Amount: Up to $3,000 each
Deadline: July 20
Criteria:
Graduate of a PEI high school, or have completed the majority of their education in PEI. Place in the top 25 per cent of their class in their training/education program as verified by the institution they attended. Intend to continue their post secondary education in PEI on a full time basis. Exhibit a level of excellence and leadership in either the athletic or arts fields, and in community service, or a combination thereof. Scholarship application must be endorsed by the educational institution attended. Application must be supported by a minimum of two references. Must submit a 500-word essay commenting on how their involvement in amateur sports or the arts and cultural development, and in community service has contributed to their personal development.

PEI ADVISORY COUNCIL ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN - INGE BLACKETT MEMORIAL BURSARY
Female Students
Contact: PEI Advisory Coucil on the Status of Women
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Telephone: 902.368-4510
Fax: 902-368-4516
E-mail: peiacsw@isn.net
Amount: $300
Deadline: November 15
Criteria:
Must be a female student who entered Canada as a refugee pursuing further education. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older, been granted refugee status in Canada and demonstrate financial need. Candidates must demonstrate barriers to achieving educational goals (financial or otherwise). Candidates must be pursuing educational opportunities towards meaningful employment. To apply complete the Advisory Council application form available at http://www.gov.pe.ca/forms/pdf/817.pdf .

PEI RECREATION AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED - Disabled
Contact: PEI Recreation and Sports Association for the Physically Challenged
PO Box 841
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7L9
Tel: 902.368.4540
Fax: 902.368.4548
Amount: Varies, depending on number of successful applicants
Deadline: May 15
Criteria:
Must be resident of PEI. Must be physically challenged. Must be a full time student enrolled in post secondary studies or entering a post secondary education program. Must be involved in recreation/sport in community/school/other as a participant or a volunteer.

PETRO-CANADA OLYMPIC TORCH SCHOLARSHIP
Athletes and Coaches
Contact: Canadian Olympic Committee
85 rue Albert Street
14th Floor Ottawa, ON
Canada K1P 6A4
Tel: (613) 244-2020
Fax: (613) 244-0169
E-mail: webmaster@olympic.ca
www.olympic.ca
Amount: See website for details
Deadline: See website for details
Since the Petro-Canada Olympic Torch Scholarship Fund's inception in 1988, more than 1876 scholarships valued at over $5.3 million have been awarded to Canadian student-athletes and coaches. The athlete stream of the 2004-2005 program provides athlete development funding in addition to tuition support for high performance student-athletes. With a renewed emphasis on high performance the 2004-2005 PC-OTSF Program provides special needs funding support in addition to tuition support for coaches.

RBC ABORIGINAL STUDENT AWARDS PROGRAM
Native/Aboriginal
Contact: RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program
20 King Street West, 10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1C4
Toll-free fax: 1.877.272.0228
E-mail: aboriginalstudentawards@rbc.com
www.rbc.com/uniquecareers/campus/aboriginal-student-awards.html
Amount: See website for details
Deadline: Application deadline is 11:59 pm EST on January 31 with deadline for supporting documents (letter of recommendation and transcript) by 11:59 pm on February 15. If selected, applicant must provide proof of her/his acceptance to university or collage and eligible status by May 31. If you cannot confirm your acceptance by May 31, RBC reserves the right to disqualify you for that academic year and to select another applicant. You may reapply for the following academic year.

The RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program was launched in 1992 to help aboriginal students to complete post secondary education, and provide an opportunity for RBC to strengthen its relationship with the aboriginal community. Selected students are awarded up to $4,000 each academic year for a maximum of four years to use towards tuition, textbooks, supplies and living expenses.

RBC awards eight scholarships in two categories:

Five are for students majoring in disciplines related to the financial services industry
Three are for students majoring in disciplines unrelated to the financial services industry
RBC also considers scholarship recipients who are interested in careers in financial services for summer and post-graduate employment.

Please contact RBC if you would like additional information or require assistance with your application.

RCGA FOUNDATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Athletic
Contact: RCGA Foundation
1333 Dorval Road, Suite 1
Oakville, ON L6M 4X7
Tel: 905.849.9700
Toll Free: 1.800.263.0009
Fax: 905.845.7040
E-mail: cgf@rcga.org
www.rcga.org
Amount: See website for details
Deadline: June 30

THE ROTARY CLUB OF CHARLOTTETOWN SCHOLARSHIP
Disability
Residency
Contact: Rotary Club of Charlottetown
PO Box 608
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7L3
Or Registrar’s Office, Holland College
Amount: $500-$2,000
Deadline: April 30
Criteria:
Must be physically challenged. Must be entering or continuing studies, full or part time, at the post secondary level either in PEI or off-Island. Must be a resident of Queens County.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF CHARLOTTETOWN FOUNDATION EDUCATIONAL AWARDS Disability
Residency Requirement
Contact: Rotary Club of Charlottetown
PO Box 608
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7L3
Or Registrar’s Office, Holland College
Amount: $500-$2,000
Deadline: April 30
Criteria:
Must be physically challenged. Must be entering or continuing studies, full or part time, at the post secondary level in PEI at either Holland College or the University of Prince Edward Island. Must be resident of Queens County. Payment is made to Holland College or UPEI to the credit of the successful candidate.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION PROVINCIAL COMMANDS
Many Royal Canadian Legions offer scholarships. To find out more about the scholarships offered by the RCL in your home province, visit http://www.legion.ca/asp/common/prov_e.html#.

SR HUSSEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Disability
Contact: CNIB Charlottetown Office or
SR Hussey Memorial Scholarship
Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority
5940 South Street
Halifax, NS B3H 1S6
Tel: 902.424.8500
Fax: 902.424.0543
E-mail: apsea@apsea.ca
www.apsea.ca
Amount: $100 - $800
Deadline: May 1
Criteria:
Registered blind person in the pursuit of studies (learning beyond high school) or training, and the purchase of necessary equipment or other services to be used in their employment. Applicants must have already obtained some assistance from other sources.

ST. DUNSTAN’S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF GOVERNORS STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Currently under review, new information will be sent to us when confirmed.

TERRY FOX HUMANITARIAN AWARDS
Contact: Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program
AQ 5003, Simon Fraser University
Burnaby BC V5A 1S6
Tel: 604.291.3057
E-mail: terryfox@sfu.ca
www.terryfox.org
Amount: $7,000 per year, paid directly to the institution in two installments of $3,500 each. For students who do not pay tuition fees, the award is $3,500 per year, paid directly to the institution in two installments of $1,750 each.
Deadline: February 1
Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to graduating secondary level students and those currently studying towards a first university degree or diploma in a Canadian post-secondary institution.