Joy MacIsaac & Diego Romero Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Residency in Nova Scotia

About this award

You can receive a total of $7,000, which is paid as $1,750 per year and is renewable for 4 years. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a student from Nova Scotia who has a strong record of leadership and service to your community. The next application deadline is March 1, 2028. Because this award is only offered every 4 years, you should check with St. Francis Xavier University to confirm when you will hear back about your application status. Selection criteria aren't published — ask St. Francis Xavier University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask St. Francis Xavier University 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. To keep this award for the full 4 years, you will likely need to maintain certain standards. Renewal conditions aren't listed — confirm with St. Francis Xavier University what you need to maintain to ensure the funding continues.

Who qualifies

You must be a first-year undergraduate student from Nova Scotia. You need a minimum 85% average and must demonstrate qualities of leadership and service to your community.

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 Nova Scotia

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

• Community LeadershipAvoid just listing the organizations where you volunteered. Instead, describe a specific time your leadership helped others. Write about one project where you took charge to solve a problem.
• RealismAvoid assuming a high average alone guarantees the award. Instead, remember that St. Francis Xavier University also prioritizes community impact. Focus equally on your grades and your service record.

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