John J. Sark Award

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Indigenous descent
• ✓ Indian Status Card (front and back)
• ✓ For non-status applicants: a letter from your Indigenous Community
• ✓ Details of up to 7 extracurricular activities, including organization name, dates, leadership roles, and descriptions of responsibilities

About this award

$1,000 is available for this award. 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 an Indigenous student from Prince Edward Island looking to support your studies in any program. 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 of Indigenous descent. This award is open to students in all programs. There is one award available during the entrance award season for incoming students and an additional award available during the enrolled award season for current students.

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 post-secondary students
• ✓ Resident of Prince Edward Island

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

   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 activities. Instead, clearly define your role and responsibilities for each organization. List up to seven different activities to show the breadth of your involvement.
• StrategyAvoid ignoring the community involvement section. Instead, highlight any unpaid volunteer work or local initiatives you have supported. Since this is a secondary consideration, it could be the tie-breaker in your favor.
• RealismAvoid assuming you will win because you meet the basic criteria. Instead, remember that only two awards are available each season — one for new students and one for current students. Apply early to ensure your materials are complete.

Questions students ask

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