Bell Aliant Computer Studies Award

What you will need

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

About this award

You can receive one of two bursaries valued at $340 each. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a resident of Prince Edward Island studying Computer Information Systems or Computer Networking Technology and can show you have financial need. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask Holland College how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the portal. 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 either Computer Information Systems or Computer Networking Technology. You must also demonstrate financial need. Note that one of the two bursaries is designated for a member of Canada’s Employment Equity groups (groups that have been historically under-represented in the workforce, 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 Computer Information Systems or Computer Networking Technology

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 about a project or challenge that proves your aptitude for your chosen field. Describe one moment where your technical skills solved a real problem.
• SupportAvoid submitting a basic list of your achievements. Instead, use your essay to explain why your success in the program matters for your future career. Connect your current classroom wins to your long-term professional goals.
• RealismAvoid assuming that being in the program makes you a lock for the funds. Instead, remember that you must prove both financial need and a high potential for success. Focus your energy on the essay, as it is your main tool to stand out.

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