Provincial Artisans Bursary

The Provincial Artisans Bursary is available to students with disabilities who are residing in Nova Scotia 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 there disability
Academic Performance
Academic dedication
Financial need
Community Involvement

The decisions of the Bursary Committee will be based on:

Accommodations or modifications currently provided
Prior academic performance

How to Apply

You can find the bursary application here.

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: info@fredfdn.ca

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.

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