The Chamber Scholarship, valued at $1000, is awarded annually to the successful candidate that best exemplifies high academic accomplishment, community leadership, business knowledge and aspirations, and financial need. The 2014 recipients, Lydia Stewart from MVHS and Olivia Gregan from JMH, model all of these attributes and will represent the Miramichi Chamber well as they head to University in the Fall. We wish them both the best of luck in their academic pursuits and career aspirations!   Eligibility:-          Must be registered as a full-time student in a first-year program of a post-secondary school by September following the school year of applications-          Must provide an official document from their academic institution confirming that they are accepted for the following academic year and indicating that a diploma or degree is underway-          Must have sponsorship from an educator that knows the applicant at the same school (secondary school), and a reference letter from him/her-          Must include a motivational letter outlining your reasons for application, your goals, and relevant background-          Must provide an up-to-date transcript of their academic records.-          Must submit a resume.Value: $1000 will be awarded to one student in the Miramichi Region (MVHS, JMH, NSER and Carrefour Beausoleil). For more details: http://www.miramichichamber.com/scholarship.html   Copies are in the filing cabinet in the Guidance office

Northumberland Cooperative Limited is pleased to announce they will be offering six (6) scholarships to students entering a post secondary program in the fall. The scholarships have been named to honour the work of Charles Butler and William Vickers, two men who made outstanding contributions to the development and growth of Northumberland Cooperative Limited.  The scholarships are valued at $1000.00 each. Application deadline is June 26, 2015. Applications are in the filing cabinet in Guidance

NEW SCHOLARSHIP Applications for the Joseph William Lyons Memorial Scholarship are in the filing cabinet in the office. It is open to upcoming JMH grads who have contributed to school spirit at JMH either by playin gsports or serving on committees. Any grad going into post-secondary intitution with preference given to trade or vocational school. Good academic standing and financial need are also criteria. $500.00   SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE The Nancy Lordon Memorial Scholarship amound has been increased from $500 to $750 because of the generosity of the JMH Alumni Association and family committee. This scholarship is open to females with demonstrated leadership qualities, applications are in the filing cabinet.   SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE The criteria on the application for the Saint Michael's Catholic Women's League Bursary has been updated to say that "preference will be given" to applicants whose mother and/or grandmother were members of the CWL.     NEW SCHOLARSHIP (emailed and copied in the cabinet) MAURICE DAIGLE SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND N.B. GROWERS GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHOLARSHIPS 2015 (1) The awards are open to students whose parent, or parents are registered growers or have been registered and are no longer required to be registered with Potatoes New Brunswick (2) Applicants will study at a recognized agricultural college or university (3) The award shall be announced in November of each year and awarded at the successful completion of the first semester. If the first semester has not been successfully completed by the student, the amount will not be paid out, but will be added into the Fund’s principal. (4) The award shall be made for the purpose of furthering the recipient’s agricultural education at a recognized agricultural university or college. (5) A notice will be mailed out in May to all registered growers (6) Applications must be received by the selection committee on or before June 30th

*This information was announced on April 9th Grade 11 students who are interested in going to UNB or have interest in attending University after graduation are encouraged to sign up for the UNB bus tour on April 29th. On that day, students will tour campus, meet with faculty advisors are have any of their questions answered about being a University student. The sign up sheet is in the guidance office, please ensure you sign up this week.   Attention graduates! Scholarship forms are available in the guidance office, please pay attention to the deadlines and ensure you have transcripts, reference letters in place WELL BEFORE they are due. If you are a potential graduate and NOT receiving emails from Mr. Martin or Mrs. Hamilton, see one of them in the guidance office immediately.