Bell Aliant Business Award

What you will need

• ✓ An essay outlining your success within your program and aptitude for your chosen field
• ✓ An essay demonstrating your potential for success and your commitment to your chosen field
• ✓ Submission through the Holland College awards portal

About this award

You can receive one of two awards valued at $340 each. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a Business Administration student in Prince Edward Island who can show a strong aptitude for your field and a need for financial support. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Holland College lists this award's criteria on its official page (see Who qualifies). Ask Holland College how winners are picked among the students who meet them and how many usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask Holland College during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Holland College whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a resident of Prince Edward Island and be enrolled in the Business Administration program. You must demonstrate financial need. One of the two awards is designated for a member of one of Canada's Employee Equity groups (groups that have historically faced barriers to employment, such as women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities).

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Resident of Prince Edward Island
• ✓ Studying Business Administration

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Write your essay

   Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• EssayAvoid writing a generic summary of your grades. Instead, tell a specific story that shows your aptitude for business and your commitment to the field. Describe a project or experience where you applied business skills to solve a problem.
• SupportAvoid submitting a basic list of achievements. Instead, use your essay to explain why you are passionate about Business Administration. Connect your personal goals to the specific outcomes of your program.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund due to the specific program focus. Instead, remember that there are only two awards available. Focus your energy on making your essay stand out by being authentic and detailed.

Questions students ask

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