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Frances Dindial Memorial Entrance Scholarship - $590
Maximum Amount: $590.00Faculty: ArtsStatus: Entering 1st YearProcess: Recommendation from the Department of MusicScholarship Type: ScholarshipDescription: Awarded to a Music student entering full-time studies whose last year of high school was taken in a PEI high school; awarded on the basis of performance in an audition conducted by faculty members of...
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Frank and Dorothy Lewis Entrance Scholarship - $1,495
This award is initiated by Kevin Lewis, BBA '86, in tribute to his parents the Honourable Frank and Dorothy Lewis of York, PEI.Dorothy Lewis has been involved in extensive volunteer work with her community, with her church and with organizations like the Alpha York Women's Institute, which she joined more...
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UPEI Frederick M. Davison Award for Excellence - $4,000
Awarded to the student entering UPEI who, in the judgment of the Scholarship and Awards Committee, best reflects the following criteria: will have achieved well academically, though not necessarily the highest aggregate in high school and exhibits dedication and a desire to make a difference in the community.APPLICATION PROCESSApplicants will...
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Calgary Bill and Denise Andrew Scholarship in Nursing - $5,000
DESCRIPTIONThese scholarships are provided by the Friends of UPEI Calgary who began an annual fundraising dinner and auction in 1998. Founder and chair, Bill LeClair, and numerous volunteers organize this event which is held each year on the first Saturday in November in Calgary, Alberta.CRITERIAThis scholarship will be granted to...
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Lou MacEachern Scholarship in Business - $5,000
Awarded annually to an Alberta student entering first- year Business at UPEI, with preference for a student from the Calgary area. Renewable at $2,000 for study years two, three, and four based on full course load enrolment and academic performance.Background: Well-known Calgary businessman Lou MacEachern understands more than most the...
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Halifax Friends of UPEI Entrance Scholarship - $1,500
Description: Awarded to a full-time first-year student entering UPEI from the Halifax region(preference). The recipient will have a minimum average of 85%, will have participated in community service activities during high school, and is not in receipt of another scholarship of more than $2,500.Background: In 2004, a group of UPEI...
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Harrison McCain Scholarships - $4,000
Description: Awarded to entrance students attending university who have graduated from a high school in Canada. A minimum 80% average in Grade 12, financial need, leadership qualities, and initiative in funding your own education. For renewal students must maintain an average of 60% in first year of study, 70% in...
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Hart-Gorrill Entrance Award - $300
Awarded to a first-year student graduating from a PEI high school who is of good character, as demonstrated through extracurricular activity, and is pursuing 10 courses (30 semester-hours) from September to May in the Faculty of Arts.Background: This award was established by his family in honour of George Edward Hart,...
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John and Isabel Copan Entrance Scholarship - $1,100
Description: Awarded to a full-time first-year student entering UPEI from Pictou County, Nova Scotia, who is in financial need and has a good high school academic record. In the event of equally qualified candidates, the degree of financial need takes precedence over academic standing. If no student from Pictou County...
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John Tremblay Awards in Business Administration - $2,000
Description: Awarded to a student, upon recommendation from their high school principal(s), who graduated from a PEI French-language high school; based on good academic standing and not already on scholarship of more than $1000. Preference is given to students entering the Business Administration program at UPEI.Background: Born in 1913, John...
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Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships - $2,000
Maximum Amount: $2,000.00Status: Entering 1st YearApplication Form: Application FormDeadline: 01-MarScholarship Type: ScholarshipDescription: Awarded to first-year students entering UPEI directly from high school who have a minimum average of 80% in grade 12 and proven leadership ability. Students must pursue 10 courses (30 semester-hours) from September to May.
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University of Prince Edward Island Lettie M. Passmore Scholarship - $1,500
Maximum Amount: $1,500.00Status: Entering 1st YearDeadline: 01-MarDescription: Awarded to a first-year student with high academic standing; automatically selected based on grades.
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Marilyn Buist Entrance Scholarship in Nursing - $1,000
Description: Awarded to a first-year student who is entering Nursing.Background:This scholarship program was established at the University of Prince Edward Island in 2001 by Joseph Buist to create a legacy in honour of his wife, Marilyn, who died June 11, 1989. Marilyn Buist was a fifth generation Canadian, born in Toronto...
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Mary C. McInnis Entrance Scholarship in Nursing - $1,500
Description: Awarded to a deserving student graduating from a PEI high school who is entering the Faculty of Nursing with a high academic average. In the event of two equally qualified candidates, financial need will be considered.Background: In recognition of their mother's commitment to family and education, Dan McInnis and...
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University of Prince Edward Island Mary O. Kinch Entrance Awards - $500
Faculty: ArtsStatus: Entering 1st YearProcess: Recommendations by the Department of MusicScholarship Type: ScholarshipDescription: Awarded to first-year Music students in varying amounts based on recommendations from the Music Department.Background: Justin A. (Mickey) McKean (1919-1997) was the only child of Mary Olive Kinch who was born in Kildare, PEI. Mary's Island roots...
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Michael S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship - $20,000
DESCRIPTIONThis scholarship is established at UPEI by the family, friends and colleagues of Michael Kelly to honour his life and contribution to Prince Edward Island. This award is intended to assist a deserving Island student who demonstrates leadership, academic and athletic ability to make a similar contribution.A gentleman, respected and...
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Prince of Wales College Scholarship - $2,000
Description: Awarded to the student entering UPEI from a PEI high school who has been judged by the Scholarship Committee to best exemplify PWC's tradition of excellence. In order for the scholarship to be renewed, the student must maintain a minimum average in a full course load (30 semester hours)...
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UPEI Faculty Association Scholarships - $1,000
Description: Awarded to two Island high school students entering UPEI who are in good academic standing with a high average. The scholarship value will cover the first year of tuition based on the student's registration in a full course load (five courses per semester) in the September to April academic...
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UPEI Women's Group Entrance Scholarship - $1,500
Status: Entering 1st YearApplication Form: Application FormDeadline: 01-MarScholarship Type: ScholarshipDescription: Awarded to a student entering their first year at UPEI, based on financial need.Background: The UPEI Women's group was formed in 1971 as a social and support group for the then new University of Prince Edward Island. The group identified...
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Wanda Wyatt Entrance Scholarships - $5,000
Wanda Wyatt was a longstanding benefactor of UPEI. She believed in the university’s strengths and these scholarships, funded by the Wanda Wyatt Foundation, honour her legacy.CRITERIAThe Wanda Wyatt Scholarships will be awarded to students who graduate from a PEI high school and demonstrate the potential to contribute to the long-term...
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Wilbert C. McInnis Entrance Scholarship in Business - $1,500
Description: Awarded to a student who has graduated from a PEI high school and is entering the Faculty of Business, has a minimum average of 75%, and contributes to the community through volunteer work. In the event of two or more equally qualified candidates, financial need will be considered.Background: Mr....
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Harrison McCain Bursaries - $1,250
Ten $1,250 bursaries generously funded by the Harrison McCain Foundation will be awarded annually to students entering a full-time Holland College program and who demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Applicants must be Canadian citizens who have been accepted into a full-time program at Holland College. Financial need will be a primary...
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Samuel Holland Entrance Award - $2,185
Description: The Holland College Bursary fund was established through contributions made by various businesses and individuals to provide an award for students.Criteria: Applicants must be entering their first year of studies in a Holland College program. Applications must demonstrate involvement in community programs, activities, or services and financial need.Applies to:...
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UBC Presidential Scholars Awards - $80,000
UBC is looking for the most accomplished and promising Canadian citizens and permanent residents to join our community. The Presidential Scholars Award program offers the most prestigious awards available to students who are entering UBC. These include a one-time award of approximately $5,000, and renewable awards of up to $40,000...
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UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Award - $80,000
Are you eligible?To be considered for the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award:You must be a strong academic student and meet all UBC admissions requirements.You must demonstrate financial need.You must be a Canadian citizen,  permanent resident, or protected person in Canada.You must be entering directly from high school or transferring from another...
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Brian Maxwell Memorial Scholarship - $5,000
Brian Maxwell was a successful distance runner and entrepreneur, as co-founder of Power Bar with his wife Jennifer.  He attended Victoria Park Secondary School from 1968-72.  As a distance runner, basketball guard and wrestler at Victoria Park, Brian had a determined focus and dedication to be the best at his...
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Davidson Fellows Scholarships - $100,000
We award $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to gifted and high-achieving students, 18 years old or under, who have completed a significant piece of work.The 2025 application is now available!The application process has two parts! The initial portion asks for a brief description of the project/portfolio to ensure eligibility. The...
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NHA Past Presidents' Legacy Scholarship - $2,500
If you’re a college sophomore, junior, or senior who will be pursuing a program of study related to the hydropower industry as an undergraduate or graduate student in academic year 2026-27, you may be eligible for the $2,500 National Hydropower Association (NHA) Past Chairs’ Legacy Scholarship.EligibilityApplicants must meet all of...
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National Rifle Association Scholarship Program - $10,000
The NRA Youth Education Summit is a six-day, all-expense paid leadership and scholarship experience for rising high school juniors and seniors held in the Washington, D.C. area. Applications are due March 1.The NRA Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.) will make its return July 16th-21st, 2024!The NRA Youth Education Summit is a...
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National FFA Organization Scholarships - $1,000
Whether you are pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or a two-year or four-year degree, don’t miss your chance to apply for a National FFA Scholarship to help with your next steps in education. If you are a senior FFA member in high school or FFA Alumni in college, just...
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Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship - $8,000
The Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school students who will pursue an undergraduate degree with a concentrated study of a minimum of 24 credit hours in American History and American Government. Renewal is conditional upon maintenance of a GPA of...
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Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship - $5,000
The Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship is awarded to two deserving college juniors or seniors enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States who is pursuing a major in political science, history, government, or economics. This is a one-time award in the amount of $5,000.Each year the...
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Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship - $2,500
A one-time $2,500 award is given to three students who are in financial need and who have been accepted or is currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. A letter of acceptance into a nursing program or a transcript stating the applicant is in a nursing program must be...
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Alice W. Rooke Scholarship - $5,000
$5,000 scholarship awarded to one student who has been accepted into or who are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (no pre–med, veterinarian, or physician assistant) at approved, accredited medical schools, colleges, and universities. The scholarship is not automatically renewable; however, applicant may reapply for...
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Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial Scholarship - $20,000
The Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial Scholarship is awarded to two students of high scholastic standing and character who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (no pre-med, veterinarian or physician assistant) at an approved, accredited medical school. Renewal is...
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Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship - $2,500
The Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship, in the amount of $2,500, is awarded for up to four years to two children or stepchildren of dues-paying DAR members. Renewal is conditional upon maintenance of a GPA of 3.25.  Outstanding recipients pursuing graduate study may reapply each year for an additional period...
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Madeline Pickett Cogswell Nursing Scholarship - $2,500
The Madeline Pickett (Halbert) Cogswell Nursing Scholarship, in the amount of $2,500, is awarded to two students who are accepted or enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. Applicants must be members, descendant of members or be eligible for membership in NSDAR. The DAR member number must be in the...
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Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Elementary and Secondary Teacher Education Scholarships - $1,500
The Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Elementary Teacher Scholarship is a one-time preferred amount of up to $1,500 awarded to one student who is twenty-five (25) years of age or older. Applicants must be studying to teach at the elementary school level.  Applicants must have at least a 3.5...
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DAR American Indian Scholarship - $4,000
This scholarship is awarded once a year to a Native American college and technical student of any age, any tribe and in any state who has financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.25 based on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent GPA on the scaled used by the applicable...
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NIADA Foundation Scholarship - $2,500
The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Foundation was founded in 2006 by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association. As an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Foundation oversees the scholarship program to encourage, support and train students pursuing a career in the automotive industry.The regions and states are as indicated below.REGION...
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Alabama American Legion Scholarship Program - $1,000
AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM A grant award to be used for tuition, fees, and board expenses to attend a public postsecondary educational institution in Alabama. Awards are restricted to students who attend institutions having on-campus housing. Students who are sons, daughters, grandsons, granddaughters of veterans of World War I, World War II,...
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Coca-Cola Scholars Program - $20,000
Eligibility RequirementsFor the 2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship, applicants must be:Currently enrolled high school/home-schooled students attending school in one of the 50 U.S.states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2025-2026 academic school year (students graduating from an American or...
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Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes - $10,000
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, a program of the nonprofit organization Young Heroes Project, celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across the U.S. and Canada. Established in 2001 by author T. A. Barron, the Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to...
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Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships - $10,000
Since 2007, the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship has honored 91 national scholars and 252 Emerging Leaders, awarding more than $1.2 million in youth scholarships and grants. Students are honored for making a significant impact against hunger by raising awareness and mobilizing solutions to eliminate childhood hunger. The scholarship...
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American Foreign Service Association Scholarship - $2,500
In 2025, we mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, a conflict that left a profound impact on the United States and the world. As we reflect on this milestone, it is crucial to revisit the role of the U.S. Foreign Service during that era, which...
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American Foreign Service Association Scholarship - $5,000
The AFSA Scholarship Program offers college aid to children of AFSA members whose parents are/were Foreign Service employees. We provide financial aid scholarships to undergraduates and academic merit awards, art merit awards, and a community service award to graduating high school seniors. The above activities could not happen without the...
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GRHS Scholarship Essay Contest - $1,000
An International GRHS Essay Contest, sponsored by the Germans from Russia Heritage Society, headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota, will be held to encourage students to learn about the history and culture of the German-Russians, people who emigrated from Germany into Russia during the 18th and 19th centuries.  Today, in the...
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Fraser Institute Student Essay Contest - $1,500
The Fraser Institute hosts an annual Student Essay Contest to promote student participation in economic discourse on current events and public policy. This contest affords winning students the opportunity to have their work peer-reviewed and published early on in their academic career. In addition, we offer exciting cash prizes for...
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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest - $10,000
ELIGIBILTY AND PRIZESOpen to all 12th grade, college undergraduate, and graduate students worldwide. Top Prize: $10,000; Second Prizes (3): $2,500; Third Prizes (5): $500 SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING THREE TOPICS1) In the world of Atlas Shrugged, material goods that many of the characters take for granted become increasingly difficult to obtain...
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Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - $2,500
Who: The contest is open to young people through grade 12 in the United States and Canada, to CEGEP in Québec and grade 13 in the Caribbean, who are educated in the United States, Canada or the Caribbean. Students must submit the results of an audiogram completed no longer than...
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