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Purpose
To Provide a $1,000 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 (download 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: [email protected]
Deadline for the receipt of applications is May 30, 2026.

The NB Proud Awards are a financial award provided to students graduating from a New Brunswick high school AND attending a New Brunswick post-secondary institution. This year, five $2,000 awards will be presented across the five economic regions of New Brunswick (Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Central).

Who can apply—Any grade 12 New Brunswick high school student planning to pursue their post-secondary education in New Brunswick.

How to apply—Students are given a task that tests their creativity and demonstrates their commitment to building a stronger and more vibrant province.

Deadline: May 18^th, 2026, before midnight.

NB Proud Awards 2026 Application Form (Page 1 of 6)

The Provincial Artisans Bursary is available to students with disabilities who are residing in New Brunswick and attending a post-secondary institution.

Amount: Varies

Number Available: Varies

Deadline: May 31^st (annually)

Provincial Artisans (Fredericton) Inc. has agreed to provide the capital to fund several bursaries to aid disadvantaged students who are either entering or already attending an institution offering post-secondary education. Historically, individual bursaries have ranged from $500 to $3,000.

Criteria

Those eligible to apply are:

• Students with exceptionalities (i.e. physical, mental, or sensory disability, or learning challenges)
• Either entering or already attending a university or another institution offering post-secondary education
• Resident of New Brunswick
• Extent of their disability
• Academic Performance
• Academic dedication
• Financial need
• Community Involvement

The decisions of the Bursary Committee will be based on:

• Accommodations or modifications are currently provided
• Prior academic performance

How to Apply

See attached application.  

Attach 2 letters of reference, your most recent transcript, and accommodations and/or modifications currently in place.

Applicants may apply by sending an application to:

Provincial Artisans Bursary Committee

c/o Fredericton Community Foundation Inc.

117 York Street, Suite 102

Fredericton, NB E3B 3N6

Email: [email protected]

Notification to successful candidates is by June 30th of the current year, with cheques being sent upon receipt of confirmation from the educational institution that tuition has been paid.

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 Greater Miramichi Region

Funding

The funding for this scholarship will result from the revenue of Chamber sponsored events and membership fees.

Payment & Presentation

Presentation of the scholarship is usually awarded at the recipient’s high school graduation ceremony by a Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee member. Payment will be presented to the recipient once they have received confirmation of enrollment for their second semester of post-secondary education.

Issue

Payment for the student will be arranged by the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce at the beginning of the recipient’s second semester of post-secondary education.

Selection Committee

All applications will come straight to the Chamber of Commerce; the Selection Committee will choose the final recipient. Criteria for selection may include an interview between the applicant and the selection committee.

Selection Criteria

Academic achievement

Financial circumstance

Field of study/program registered (i.e. students attending business related programs will be given priority consideration)

Motivational Letter outlining career aspirations

Awards/declarations/ recognition/ commendations

Volunteer work/dedication to the community

Application Deadline: May 23, 2026

Applicants should ensure that they have read and understood the Greater Miramichi Chamber of Commerce Criteria for Awarding Scholarships prior to completing the application form.

Application is able to be downloaded at: Scholarships — Greater Miramichi Chamber

The scholarship application must be completed online at:  https://thenbccfoundationinc.ca/requests/EntranceScholarship/PersonalEducationalInformation.aspx?culture=en-ca

by May 27th, 2025. One graduate from each high school will be awarded this $1000 scholarship each year.

The selection criteria is based on:

Academic Record (40%)

Extracurricular Activities (30%)

Financial Need (30%)

Deadline to submit application is May 27th, 2026.