Miramichi Branch 10 Royal Canadian Legion Bursary

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS INCLUDING ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MAY 15TH:

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

MIRAMICHI BRANCH 10

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
 345 Campbell Street

MIRAMICHI, NB E1V 3V6

[email protected]

DEADLINE IS MAY 15TH – No exceptions – Postmarks do not count

Robbie and Jean Shaw Scholarship

The Robbie and Jean Shaw Scholarship Fund was created by a group of dedicated donors interested in paying tribute to the Shaw family for their long-term commitment to making the world a better place. Specifically, Robbie and Jean love the IWK Health Centre and they believe in the potential and passion of every young person to make a meaningful difference, in part, thanks to a strong educational foundation. IWK children and youth have a special place in Robbie and Jean’s hearts because of their long term professional and volunteer experience with the IWK and the IWK Foundation. 

The Award and Application Process 

The IWK Foundation invites applications for the Robbie and Jean Shaw Scholarship. This award consists of a scholarship valued at minimum $1,500.

Eligible applicants are current or former IWK patients who have an academic average of 75% or higher and who are entering their first year of post-secondary studies. 

Applicants must submit a minimum 500 word essay answering the following question: 

How has your experience at the IWK impacted your life and shaped your goals for the future?

Please include the following points in your essay: 

• Why the IWK is special to you 

• Your community involvement and/or volunteer work

• Your goals for the future 

• How the scholarship will make a difference for you 

In addition, applicants must submit a recent transcript, two letters of recommendation—one from a teacher and one from a representative at the IWK who is familiar with their care journey. 

Deadline: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

ShawScholarship2026_ApplicationForm_Fillable_8.5×11.pdf

NBHOA Academic Scholarships

The NBHOA now awards four (4) academic scholarships, they are named after long time NBHOA officials & directors Jean-Marie Albert, Paul O’Blenis Memorial, Sonny McLellan Memorial and Scott McKay Memorial each for the value of $1000.00 each. To be eligible to receive one of these scholarships you must be an NBHOA Official in good standing, a grade 12 student who is graduating and attending a recognized post-secondary institution in the upcoming year.

To apply for the Scholarship, please submit the following;

– Completed Application Form

– Copy of your high school transcript from this year

– Confirmation that you are enrolled/accepted in a post-secondary school for the upcoming year

– Applicant must submit a 500-word essay (double-spaced) to the Selection Committee. The essay should explain how officiating has impacted their life, and please provide examples outlining any community involvement (volunteering, extra-curricular, etc.).

If selected, the cheque will be issued directly to the recognized post-secondary institution you will be attending in your name in the month of September.

Please fill out the attached form and return all material by email before May 1st, 2026.

LDANB Scholarship

For the 2026–2027 academic year, LDANB will award one $1,000 scholarship to a student who meets the eligibility criteria outlined below. 

The scholarship is open to: 

  • Grade 12 students entering post-secondary education in Fall 2026 
  • Current post-secondary students who will continue their studies during the 2026– 2027 academic year 

Eligibility Requirements 

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria: 

  1. Residency 

Must be a New Brunswick resident with proof of residency (driver’s licence, provincial ID, or Medicare card). 

  1. Diagnosis of a Learning Disability 

Applicants must have been formally diagnosed with a learning disability. Learning disabilities affect the acquisition, organization, retention, understanding, or use of verbal or nonverbal information in individuals with at least average abilities essential for reasoning and thinking. Common learning disabilities include: 

  • Dyslexia (reading) 
  • Dysgraphia / Written expression disorder 
  • Dyscalculia (math)

Conditions That Are Not Learning Disabilities These conditions may co-occur with learning disabilities but do not qualify on their own: 

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 
  • Anxiety and/or depression 
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder 
  • Communication disorders 
  • Intellectual disabilities 
  1. Proof of Diagnosis 

Applicants must provide one of the following with their application: 

  • A letter from a high school Resource Teacher or post-secondary Student Services office 
  • A diagnostic statement from a psychoeducational assessment 
  1. Essay or Creative Submission 

Applicants must submit either: 

  • A 500–800 word essay, or 
  • A creative submission (such as a video, artwork, creative writing piece, etc.) 

Submissions must relate to the applicant’s experience of living with a learning disability. Applicants considering a creative entry are encouraged to contact [email protected] before submitting. 

Suggested topics include: 

  • How having a learning disability has impacted your life 
  • Obstacles you have overcome in your education or personal life 
  • Accomplishments you are proud to have achieved as a person with a learning disability 
  1. Deadline Completed applications must be submitted by: Friday, May 15, 2026

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