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Bursary Application Guidelines

             VALUE $500.00

The applicant must be:

Graduating from:

•  Miramichi Valley High School
•  Carrefour Beausoleil
•  James M. Hill High School
•  Blackville High School
•  North and South Esk Regional

Entering University or Community College with a preference in Social Sciences.

The following criteria will be considered:
1.  Need
2.  Involvement in the community and extra-curricular activities

Application forms are available at the guidance office of any school listed above or at the Schizophrenia Society of New Brunswick – Miramichi Chapter.


Please see Ms. O’Donnell for a printed application form. Applications must be received by May 22^nd, 2026.

Bursary Amount: $300.00

Note: Required with this form are the following

1. A letter from the applicant stating need for bursary.
2. A transcript of marks
3. Reference letter from the Principal or a teacher
4. Letter of acceptance from University/College

Please submit the above to the St. Michael’s Basilica Parish Office by MAY 15th

10 Howard Street, Miramichi NB E1N 0C4  OR email to: [email protected]

(if emailed, please write St. Michaels CWL Bursary in the subject line)

Note: In selecting the candidate, emphasis will be placed on the following criteria:

1. Active in the Roman Catholic faith at St. Michael’s Basilica
2. Financial need
3. Satisfactory scholastic achievement

High School Graduates who are sons, daughters, grandsons or granddaughters of members (or deceased members) of Fr. B.M. Broderick Council 1219 (Chatham); and who are planning to attend University, College or Community College may apply.

Please enclose the following documentation:

• Proof of acceptance from Post-Secondary Institution;
• Transcript of final (or most recent) grades;
• Resume of school-related and other employment, activities and achievements;
• A letter of reference from a teacher or principal;
• A letter of reference from an employer OR extra-curricular activity supervisor from outside the school community;
• Evidence of financial need;

Application due date: May 15, 2026

Eligibility In order to be eligible for a NSNBR Heritage Foundation Educational Bursary, you must be a serving, former or retired member of the Regiment or their spouse, child, grandchild, greatgrandchild, nephew, niece, grandnephew, grandniece, great-grandnephew, great-grandniece, or a member of a NSNBR Cadet Corps. 

Must be registered as a full-time student in a first-year program of a post-secondary school at the time of application. 

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 personal motivational letter outlining your reasons for application, your goals, and relevant background (no more than one page single spaced). 

Must provide an up-to-date transcript of their academic records. 

Must submit a resume.

Selection Criteria (In no particular order) 

Academic achievement 

Financial circumstance 

Field of study/program registered 

Personal Motivational Letter outlining career aspirations Awards/declarations/ recognition/ commendations 

Volunteer work/dedication to the community 

Application deadline 

Deadline for application submission through the Association website will be no later than May 3rd, 2026, at 17h00. Application submitted after this deadline will not be accepted. 

Apply online at: https://www.nsnbr.ca/bursary