Foundation Scholarship Policy

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Scholarship Policy

The 2022-2023 Newfoundland and Labrador Education Foundation Scholarships will be open to all graduating students from schools within the province who intend to continue their education upon graduating from Level III.

There will be up to 40 scholarships of $1,200 each available to students graduating from NLSchools across the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

It is the Newfoundland and Labrador Education Foundation's intention to award these scholarships on a 50/50 breakdown between those students enrolled in University and those enrolled in a recognized Public or Private College, Training Centre or Trades College dependent upon the nature and number of applications received.

The recipients of these prestigious awards will be known as NLSchools Scholars.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Awarded to full-time students in the year they graduate from high school under NLSchools in the province.

MINIMUM CRITERIA

Awarded to students who have attained graduation status
Awarded to students who have demonstrated hard work and perseverance, school and community involvement, etc. (Addressed in Letter of Recommendation).
Awarded to students who have been officially accepted to a recognized post-secondary institution for the following year. (University, Public or Private College, Training Centre or Trades College)

ANNUAL AWARD

Each scholarship will be established at $1200.
The scholarship must be taken within one year after it is awarded.

MINIMUM CRITERIA WEIGHTINGS (100 POINTS)

Overall average obtained from Level III (25 Points)
Letter of Recommendation from School Administrator or Teacher outlining demonstrated hard work and perseverance, School and community involvement, etc. (25 Points)
Student Essay based on provided questions (up to 500 words) (50 points)

Total: 100 points

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Each applicant must apply in writing to the Foundation and include:
- Completed application form;
- An essay providing a comprehensive response to the question provided up to a maximum of 500 words.
- A Letter of Recommendation outlining student's demonstrated hard work and perseverance, need, contribution to school and any known community involvement from a School Administrator or Teacher.
Applications are to be received no later than 4pm on Friday, June 30, 2023.
Scholarship Committee
Attention: Elaine Cross
Fax: 709-757-4705
Email: foundationscholarship@nlschools.ca

Please note that students submitting their application via email should use the confirmation of receipt feature to ensure that their application has been received prior to the deadline. Follow-up via the above noted email address or by calling (709) 758-2382 is also recommended to those submitting via fax. It is the responsibility of those submitting to confirm that their application has been received and that all required documents are on file prior to the above deadline.

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