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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 Entrance Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

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 at vhigginbotham@hollandc.pe.ca.

4-H SCHOLARSHIPS
Members and past members of 4-H
Contact: Canadian 4-H Council
Central Experimental Farm
930 Carling Avenue, Bldg. #26
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C6
Telephone: (613) 234-4448
Fax: (613) 234-1112
E-mail: cforrest@4-h-canada.ca
http://www.4-h-canada.ca/programs/?path=Scholarships+and+Awards/
The Canadian 4-H website has a number of scholarship programs. The PEI 4-H also has scholarships listed. Visit www.pei4h.pe.ca/scholarship.html

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
Amounts: Check website for details
Deadlines: Check website for details
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.

ATOMIC ENERGY OF CANADA LTD. (AECL) GED SCHOLARSHIP IN APPLIED SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, TRADES OR RELATED FIELDS OF STUDY
Program Specific
Residency Requirement
Contact: Provincial GED Administrator
Department of Education
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Tel: 902 368.6286
Fax: 902.368.6144
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: July 16
Criteria:
Must possess a GED high school equivalency credential, and have passed all five GED tests on the first writing. Must be a resident in the province in which they are applying. Must have proof of acceptance for admission in a post secondary institution. Must agree to publicity of the scholarship award.

CAL CALLAHAN MEMORIAL BURSARY – PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
Open to child or ward of a person working in the pipeline construction industry with a member organization
Contact: Executive Committee
Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada
201-1075 North Service Road W.
Oakville, ON L6M 2G2
Tel: 905.847.9383
Fax: 905. 847.7824
E-mail: plcac@pipeline.ca
www.pipeline.ca
Amount: Up to $6,000
Deadline: September 30
Criteria:
The applicant must be a son, daughter, or ward of a person whose principle income is derived from the pipeline industry, and whose employers are members of the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada. The applicant must provide evidence of enrolment in a fall or winter session during the current year. For more information regarding eligibility, and to download an application form, visit the website.

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 students beginning post-secondary training.

CANADIAN HOSPITALITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Program specificContact: 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
Amount: Various
Deadlines: Check website for details
The Canadian Hospitality Foundation currently offers more than 100 scholarships annually, ranging from $500 to $3,500, and increases the number and value every year. Visit the website to look for entrance scholarships.

CANADIAN NATIONAL NATIVE EDUCATIONAL AWARDS
Native/Aboriginal
Contact: Aboriginal Awards Program
c/o National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
70 Yorkville Avenue, Suite 33A
Toronto, Ontario M5R 1B9
Toll Free: 1.800.329.9780
www.naaf.ca
Amounts: Check website for details
Deadline: June 1 each year
Canadian National makes awards available to Inuit, status or non-status Indian or Métis students entering or enrolled full time in a post-secondary program in Canada that leads to a career in the transportation industry. This includes fields such as engineering, business, computer science, communications and technical studies.

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 or YMCA member 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: Check website for details
Deadline: Check 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 (BBBSC) 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. There are two parts to the CIBC Youthvision Scholarship Program, which is valued at up to $34,000 per student: a post-secondary scholarship that covers tuition and compulsory fees up to $4,000 per year for up to four years; and a summer internship opportunity through YMCA Canada, with a total stipend worth up to $18,000 over the term of the program.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ARCHITECT 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:
Resident of PEI 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

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND SUMMERSIDE-NATICK INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP HOCKEY FUND
Residency Requirement
Must Have Played In Summerside Area Minor Hockey Association
Contact: The Summerside-Natick International Friendship 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: $500
Deadline: May 30
Criteria:
Must be a graduate of the secondary school system in Prince Edward Island. Must be accepted in a post secondary institution. Must be entering first year of study. Must have played in the Summerside Area Minor Hockey Association.

DAIRY FARMERS OF NEW BRUNSWICK SCHOLARSHIPS
Program Specific
Residency 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 Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick Memorial Scholarship Criteria:
Must be a New Brunswick resident entering 1st year of an agriculture-related program.
For more information, contact the Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick office.

DR. NIGEL MERCHANT ALLIED HEALTH BURSARY
Program Specific
Contact: Department of Emergency Medicine
351 Bethune, VG Site
QEII Health Sciences Centre
1278 Tower Road
Halifax, NS
B3H 2Y9
Tel: 902.494.6596
Fax: 902.494.1625
Email: emergency.medicine@dal.ca
http://emergency.medicine.dal.ca/NIgelMerchantBursary.cfm
Amount: Approximately $200
Deadline: Applications must be received by the second Friday of September.
Awarded annually to a student entering the study of medical laboratory technology or paramedic training.

EAST PRINCE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE YOUTH BURSARY AWARD
Residential Requirement
Age Restriction
Contact: East Prince Youth Development Centre
233 Water Street
Summerside, PE C1 1B4
Tel: 902.436.2815
Fax: 902.436.2311
E-mail: epydc@epydc.org
www.epydc.org
Amount: Not specified
Deadline: October 28, 2005
Criteria:
Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years old. Must be a member of the East Prince Youth Development Centre. Must be furthering their education and career goals by attending, or will be attending, a licensed educational institution (college or university) on a part time or full time basis in the next school term. Must include two letters of reference from individuals (other than friends or relatives) who can comment on the applicant’s commitment to education and learning. Must write an explanation of how the bursary will help the applicant meet their educational/career goals.

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
Amount: Check website for details
Deadline: Check website for details
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 youth confront in their communities and the opportunities available to those with higher education.

GARFIELD WESTON MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FOR COLLEGES
Nominations made by high school guidance counselors
Contact: The Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation
Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship for Colleges Awards Program
53 Yonge Street, 5th Floor
Toronto, ON M5E 1J3
Phone: 416.646.2120
Toll free: 1.866.544.2673
Fax: 416.646.0846
E-mail: westonawards@cmsf.ca
www.gwmsc.ca
Amounts:
Up to 30 GWMSC National Awards of tuition waivers from consortium colleges renewable for one or two additional years; an $8,000 stipend renewable for one or two additional years; and access to summer program funding. Up to 20 GWMSC Regional Awards of $4,000 one-year scholarships. Up to 20 GWMSC Provincial Awards of $2,500 one-year scholarships.
Deadline: April 15th, 2005

The Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship for Colleges (GWMC) awards program is designed to recognize outstanding college students who show a strong commitment to their field of study and are interested in making positive contributions to their communities. Nominations are taken from high school guidance counselors. For more information or to download the application form, visit the website.

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

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: Various
Deadline: See individual scholarship information

GLOBAL TELEVISION NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Aboriginal and Visible Minority Students

Contact: http://www.canada.com/aboutus/scholarships.html

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. Amount: Various, depending on scholarship
Deadline: Check the website

GLOBAL TELEVISION NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Canadian with a Physical Disability
Contact: http://www.canada.com/aboutus/scholarships.html
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.
Amount: Varoius, depending on scholarship
Deadline: Check the website

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.

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:
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 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 1st. Bursary winners are notified before June 30 by the local sponsoring club.

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.

PEI RECREATION AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED
Disability
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. Involved in recreation/sport in community/school/other as a participant or a volunteer.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION PROVINCIAL COMMANDS
Contact: 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.

ROTARY CLUB OF CHARLOTTETOWN SCHOLARSHIP
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 either in PEI or off-Island. Must be a resident of Queens County.

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 a resident of Queens County. Payment is made to Holland College or UPEI to the credit of the successful candidate.
ST. DUNSTAN’S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Residency Requirement
Denominational Requirement
Contact: Student Assistance Program Committee
St. Dunstan’s University Board of Governors
P.O. Box 1434, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N1
These awards are renewable for the first four years of university only and for two years of study at a community college. The post-secondary institution must be non-profit. Awards will not be made to students receiving an award of $750 or more.
Application forms may be obtained from the Student Assistance Program Committee

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.

WALTER AND WAYNE GRETZKY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND YOUTH OF CANADA
Disability
Contact: Kim Kohler
Walter and Wayne Gretzky Scholarship Foundation
955256 Canning Road
RR 2, Paris, ON N3L 3E2
Tel: 519.458.8665
Fax: 519.458.8609
E-mail: Kim.Kohler@cnib.ca
http://www.cnib.ca/en/about/awards/scholarships/wgs/Default.aspx
The Walter and Wayne Gretzky Scholarship Foundation presents scholarships each year to eligible blind and visually impaired students planning to study at the post-secondary level.