Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey is currently accepting applications for its Donald Marshall Sr. Memorial Scholarship.
The objective of the Donald Marshall Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund is to support Mi’kmaw post-secondary students at the diploma, certifi cate, bachelor and graduate level in their field of study. The Fund contributes two annual scholarships for one thousand dollars ($1,000) each on or before October 1 (Treaty Day) of each calendar year. One for undergraduate studies and one for graduate studies.
1. Applicants must be a registered Mi’kmaq from Nova Scotia First Nations or be on the Nova Scotia General Band Registry.
2. Applicants must be a graduate or be continuing in their field of study.
3. Applicants must submit an official transcript of marks from institution.
4. Applicants must submit a two-page essay advising committee as to the following: Educational Goals; Career Plans; Volunteer Work; School Activities; Barriers student has had to overcome in order to do well in their field of study; Cultural/Community Activities; and Awards.
Please submit application and essay post marked no later than the deadline of August 29, 2014 at 12:00 pm.
Send to:
Donald Marshall Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee
Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey
47 Maillard Street
Membertou, Nova Scotia B1S 2P5
Phone: (902) 567-0336
Fax: (902) 567-0337
Email: ac.unik@erialc
For more information, email ac.unik@noitacudekm or phone 902-567-0336.