Guidance Notes

Course Selection / Scholarship Information / Future Planning

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The Roger Miller Foundation offers two annual scholarships valued at $500 each for graduating volleyball players in New Brunswick who show academic achievement, community involvement, an elite skill set, and leadership on and off the court. 

If you have a Grade 12 student who has an average >80% (Grade 11 and first half of Grade 12), volunteer experience, and is an elite volleyball player, we want to hear from them! Please have them fill out the attached form along with their transcripts and relevant reference letter(s) to rogermillerfoundation@gmail.com

Applications are due June 4th, 2023. 

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My name is Jeremy McLaughlin, and I am the Community & Outreach Manager at CareerBeacon.

I’m reaching out to inform you that we’ve launched an exciting initiative in partnership with East Coast Lifestyle that may be relevant for some of your students.

The YEAR | ONE Program will award 10 bursaries worth $2,500 each to encourage and support first-year students as they embark on their academic journey.

Students entering their first year of post-secondary education in September 2023 can submit their applications today by heading to year-one.ca

Candidates must demonstrate the following qualities:

  • Entrepreneurial spirit or change-making drive

  • Creativity & innovation

  • Leadership & teamwork

  • Positive impact focus

We would be delighted if students from your school could benefit from this opportunity! I have attached to this email some shareable assets that you can use for communicating this exciting opportunity to students.

It would be extremely helpful for us if you could give us a hand by sharing this initiative with your senior students so that they can apply and pursue their dream.

The application deadline is May 31st, 2023.

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The JMH Internal Scholarship application is now available online at:

 
This ONE application is for 51 different scholarships and bursaries ranging from $75 to $2000. Look through the eligibility and simply check the box "I am applying for this scholarship" if you meet the criteria. You must check one of the boxes to submit the application.
 
Some of these specific scholarships require additional information (to be filled out on the form) or reference letters to be sent to jmhscholarships2023@gmail.com so please pay attention to what is being asked and fill it out completely (first and last name etc.).

Posted: April 18, 2023

Good afternoon graduates,
 
 
 
Over the last few weeks, you have been getting a barrage of Teams announcements and posts on the JMH 2023 Grad page of scholarships, bursaries and awards. Here is a compilation of the external scholarships that have been posted (or will be posted) to the grad distribution list. They are listed alphabetically.
 
 
Use this list to search on the Teams page and narrow down your focus on the awards you qualify for There are also scholarships that have an online link or website address and you will use that link to find information or apply for those scholarships.
 
 
 
Please look at the due dates so you can prioritize your efforts. You should also inform parents and guardians that this information is publicly available on the JMH Website: Guidance | James M. Hill High School (nbed.nb.ca)
 
 
In the next couple of weeks, we will also be releasing the "Internal" Scholarship Application - this is done completely online and has approximately 35 scholarships attached to it. This is not available yet, but will be shortly.
 
 
If you have any questions, come and visit.
1) Relatives of members of Irish Canadian Cultural Association OR Have Irish roots
2) Must be accepted into a post-secondary education (college, trade school, university)

U.N.B. SCHOLARSHIP

VALUE: Announced annually. Average value $1000 / year.
TERM: Four (4) years.
CRITERIA: 1. Applicant must be a Scotsman, Scotswoman, or be of Scottish decent.
2. Applicant must have been accepted for entrance to Arts, Science or Applied Science
Course at the University.
3. Financial need to be taken into consideration in deciding among applicants.
4. If the recipient fails to maintain pass-standing he / she, at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee, may be required to forfeit the Scholarship.
 
THE HIGHLAND SOCIETY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AT MIRAMICHI
JOHN CROSBIE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP & LEN ROBERTSON SCHOLARSHIP
VALUE: $3500.
TERM: One (1) year.
CRITERIA: 1. Must be a member or a son or daughter of a member in good standing of the Highland
Society of New Brunswick at Miramichi.
2. Must be attending a first-year program at a recognized Canadian University.
3. Financial need to be a consideration in deciding among applicants.
4. One-half amount payable in the fall; second half on proof of satisfactory first-term
results.
 
EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
VALUE: $2500
TERM: One (1) year. (Candidates may re-apply annually)
CRITERIA: 1. Relatives of members of Highland Society of N.B. at Miramichi in good standing,
(sons, daughters, grandchildren, nephews, nieces).
2. Must be planning to attend an institution providing post-secondary education.
3. Financial need to be a consideration in deciding among applicants.
All applications for Scholarships or Educational Grants must be accompanied by:
1. Letter of acceptance
2. Transcript of your marks from your school or university
3. Two (2) letters of reference
4. Recent photo suitable for publication
 
APPLICATIONS MUST BE MAILED TO THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE BY SEPTEMBER 15th
MAIL TO:

 

Highland Society of New Brunswick at Miramichi

P.O. Box 303

Miramichi, N.B.

E1N 3A7

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Submit completed applications to the Main Office by May 15th, 2023

Eligibility:

1. Successful graduation from James M. Hill Memorial High School or Miramichi Valley High School

2. A former registered player for the TMBA or Miramichi Hoops

3. Pursuing post-secondary studies

The River Hoops Basketball Association Bursary will be awarded annually to four graduating TMBA and River Hoops basketball players who best demonstrate the positive qualities inherent as an ambassador for the sport of basketball, and for our programs.

Section I: Student Information

  • Print clearly or type all information requested
  • You must reside in New Brunswick and be a Canadian Citizen

Section II: College/University Information

  • Provide the name and address of the College, Trade School, Technical School, Community College or University you will be attending.
  • Bursaries are awarded to students attending facilities on a full time basis.
  • Post graduate studies do not qualify.
  • $500.00 bursaries are awarded to successful applicants.

Section III: Financial Information

  • This section must be completed

Section IV: Military Service Information

  • This section must be completed

NOTE:

  • Bursaries are awarded based on financial need, with special consideration given to children and grandchildren of Veterans.
  • All documentation to be included
  • Ensure that the application is signed in the appropriate places
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered - no follow-up will be taken
  • Completed applications and necessary documentation must be mailed, faxed or emailed to

NEW BRUNSWICK COMMAND

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
490 DOUGLAS AVENUE

SAINT JOHN, NB E2K 1E7

legion@bellaliant.com

FAX—506-633-4836

Environmental Services Association Maritimes Scholarship Program

 

To Provide a $500 scholarship to three deserving high school graduates intending to pursue a post-secondary education in a science or environmental program. Three scholarships will be awarded, one in each Maritime province.

 

Criteria:

· Applicant must be a resident of the Maritimes.

 

· Applicant must be a graduating high school senior and be accepted to attend a post-secondary institution in the year of award.

 

· Applicant must be furthering their education in a science or environmental field of study.

 

Please include with your application:

 

· Completed Application Form

 

· Proof of Acceptance to a Post-Secondary Institution

 

· Letter of recommendation from a teacher or community member

 

· A 250-500 word essay explaining why you have chosen to pursue an education in the science/environmental field. Please email your submission to: contact@esamaritimes.ca.

 

Deadline for the receipt of applications is June 1, 2023

The Schizophrenia Society of New Brunswick Inc. offers a $500.00 bursary (dedicated to the memory of J. Dean McAllister) to a high school graduate who is entering University or College - preference given to a student enrolled in one of the Social Sciences.

Application can be mailed to:

Trustees Beaubear Credit Union Founders Scholarship

C/O Beaubear Credit Union

PO Box 764, 376 Water Street

Miramichi, NB E1V 3V4

 

OR scan completed documents and email to: beaubear@beaubear.ca

Applications must be received by the Trustees no later than June 1st of each year.

All students or one of his/her parents who are members of Beaubear Credit Union for 12 months preceding the application are eligible for the bursary. Applicants should be careful to answer all questions.

The page on family information is strictly confidential. It should be completed by the parent or guardian, and mailed separately to the above address. This page will be destroyed once the Trustees have made their decision on the recipient of the Scholarship

Purpose: To assist a deserving female student to pursue further studies or training at a recognized post-secondary institution

 Submit to the main office at JMH by May 19th

 Recipient will be selected by: Nancy Lordon Memorial Scholarship Committee

 Eligibility:

·        Must demonstrate leadership skills

·        Successful graduation from James M. Hill

·        Minimum of two years at this high school

·        Applicant must have applied to a post-secondary institution

Based on need, marks, and participation in school and community

Eligibility:  $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student graduating from James M. Hill Memorial High School who will be entering trade or a trade apprenticeship program.

Criteria:  Community and School Involvement.

Presentation:  The award will be presented by a member of the Scott Bowes family.  Written confirmation from the post-secondary institution must be provided.

Selection of Scholarship:  A committee comprising of the Scott Bowes family will review all applications. What do you know about Scott?

Application Deadline:  May 20th of each year.  

Email to valeriebowes@hotmail.com with “Scott Bowes Memorial Scholarship” in the subject line. Printed applications can also be dropped off at the main office at JMH.

Copy of current High School Marks. (a transcript of marks can be requested from the guidance office)

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Submit to Main Office at JMH by May 15th/2023

Proof of EnrollmentProof of enrollment is required before release of funds

To assist with post secondary education for up to four needy and/or deserving students who reside in the area of the former Village of Loggieville, NB.

  • Open to graduates of JMH residing in the Hardwicke, Baie Ste. Anne and Escuminac Area
  • Pursuing post-secondary education at least one year in duration
  • primary consideration given to financial need
  • secondary consideration given to academic achievement 
Drop off at the Pharmacy or mail in an envelope with "Baie Guardian Pharmacie Bursary" on the front. Due by May 15th
 
5447 NB-117 
Baie Ste. Anne, NB

E9A 1E5

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