Craig Mackie Newcomer Scholarship

Holland College

$1,000 for first-generation newcomers to Prince Edward Island (PEI) enrolled in any Holland College program.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$1,000

Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

Post-secondary

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What you will need

Enrollment at Holland College
Details of extracurricular activities (including organization name, dates, and leadership roles) for up to 7 activities
Submission via Holland College's awards portal

About this award

You can receive a $1,000 scholarship. 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 first-generation newcomer to Prince Edward Island (PEI) who has shown a commitment to helping your community through volunteer work or other activities. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask Holland College how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application 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 enrolled at Holland College in any program of study. You must also be a first-generation newcomer to Prince Edward Island (PEI). According to the IRSA (the Immigrant & Refugee Services Association — the organization that helps immigrants settle in PEI), a newcomer is defined as an immigrant or refugee. Please note that international students are not considered newcomers by the IRSA and are not eligible for this award.

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.

Permanent resident or refugee
Open to post-secondary students

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

ExtracurricularsAvoid giving vague descriptions of your volunteer work. Instead, clearly define your specific roles and responsibilities for each activity. List the name of the organization and the exact dates you were involved.
SupportAvoid omitting leadership experience. Instead, highlight any time you led a team or organized an event. Explicitly state if you held a leadership role in your community activities.
StrategyAvoid limiting your list to just one or two activities. Instead, use the portal to enter multiple experiences, as you can list up to 7 different extracurricular activities.
RealismAvoid assuming that being an international student makes you a newcomer. Instead, confirm your status as an immigrant or refugee before applying, as the IRSA (the Immigrant & Refugee Services Association) excludes international students from this category.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a permanent resident or refugee.

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