CTV Atlantic Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Completed Scholarship Application Form from the Office of the Registrar
• ✓ Enrollment in the third year of the Journalism Program

About this award

You can receive a $2,000 scholarship for one year. 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 entering your third year of the Journalism Program and identify as a member of a designated group under the Canada Employment Equity Act (the federal law that ensures fair hiring and representation for underrepresented groups). You must submit your application between April 13, 2026, and June 1, 2026. When you apply, ask St. Thomas University (funded by CTV Atlantic) how and when you will hear back—whether it is by email, phone, or through a student portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask St. Thomas University (funded by CTV Atlantic) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask St. Thomas University (funded by CTV Atlantic) 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 St. Thomas University (funded by CTV Atlantic) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a student entering the third year of the Journalism Program. You must also be a member of a designated group as defined in the Canada Employment Equity Act (the federal law that ensures fair hiring and representation for underrepresented groups). A preference will be given to you if you are a member of a visible minority or Indigenous peoples and you demonstrate an interest in television journalism. If a candidate from these designated groups is not available, St. Thomas University (funded by CTV Atlantic) may identify other candidates.

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.

• ✓ Open to undergraduate students
• ✓ Resident of New Brunswick
• ✓ Studying Journalism

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

   This round closed on June 1, 2026

   Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

• InterestAvoid simply stating you are interested in television journalism. Instead, describe a specific project, internship, or story idea that shows your passion for the medium. Mention a specific goal you have for your career in TV news.
• SupportAvoid providing generic character references. Instead, ask a professor from your Journalism Program to write a letter that speaks to your skills and your membership in a designated equity group. Ensure they highlight your growth over your first two years.
• StrategyAvoid leaving your application until the last minute. Instead, download the Scholarship Application Form from the Office of the Registrar early so you have time to gather any additional materials required for this specific award.
• RealismAvoid assuming that meeting the basic criteria guarantees the award. Instead, remember that only 1 award is available annually, so you should apply for several different scholarships at St. Thomas University (funded by CTV Atlantic) to increase your chances.

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