Law Society/Law Foundation of an Epekwitnewa'j Mi'kmaw Student Award

What you will need

• ✓ An essay describing your community and/or the ways you are promoting the values of Canadian Reconciliation
• ✓ Details on up to 7 extracurricular activities, including organization name, dates involved, and leadership roles
• ✓ Submission via the Holland College awards portal

About this award

You can receive a $1,000 award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Epekwitnewa’j Mi’kmaw student from Prince Edward Island (PEI). 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, the portal, or phone. 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

To qualify, you must be an Epekwitnewa’j Mi’kmaw and a student from Prince Edward Island (PEI). You must be enrolled in any full-time program of study.

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

   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 life. Instead, focus on specific examples of how you promote the values of Canadian Reconciliation (the process of repairing the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian government). Describe one concrete action you took to help your community.
• SupportAvoid leaving your extracurricular descriptions vague. Instead, clearly define your role and responsibilities for each activity. List the exact dates you were involved to show your commitment.
• StrategyAvoid omitting your leadership experience. Instead, highlight any time you led a project or managed others within your community or school. Use the "Add Another Answer" link in the portal to list up to 7 different activities.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award based on enrollment alone. Instead, treat the essay as the main part of your application. Spend extra time refining your writing since it is the primary way you demonstrate your eligibility.

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