Marjorie Young Bell Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Application for admission and scholarships submitted by March 1
• ✓ Most recent transcript
• ✓ Grade 12 course list (if applying for early admission with Grade 11 marks)
• ✓ One reference letter emailed to admissions@mta.ca by the referee
• ✓ Completed essay (question provided via email after admission application is submitted) uploaded to your MtA Application Account

About this award

You get $70,000 in total, which is broken down as $17,500 per year. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an outstanding high school graduate who has balanced strong grades with leadership, volunteering, and community involvement. You must submit your application and all supporting documents by March 1. Note that this award is not available for students starting in January. When you apply, ask Mount Allison University how and when you will be notified of the results. Mount Allison University looks at academic ability, leadership, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, work experience and good citizenship, and offers 8 of these awards. Ask them roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Mount Allison 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 scholarship, you must achieve a 3.5 GPA with a course load of 30 course credits between the fall and winter terms combined. You also need to stay involved in your community and submit a yearly activities report. Confirm with Mount Allison University if there are any other renewal conditions.

Who qualifies

You must be an outstanding high school graduate. To qualify, you need to show strong academic ability, leadership capability, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, work experience, and good citizenship. You cannot combine this scholarship with other scholarships. This award is not available for students starting in January.

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 high school students

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

   Order your transcript1–2 weeks

   Your school's registrar can take a week or two.

3. 3

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

   Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

4. 4

   Write your essay

   Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

5. 5

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• EssayAvoid writing a generic response. Instead, focus on the specific question Mount Allison University emails to you after you apply for admission. Use a concrete example of your leadership to prove your impact.
• ReferencesAvoid having your referee send a vague letter. Instead, ask them to highlight specific instances of your good citizenship and volunteer work. Ensure they email the letter directly to admissions@mta.ca.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to check your account. Instead, submit your admission application first so you can receive the essay question and upload your response before the March 1 deadline.
• RealismAvoid counting on winning this award. Instead, remember that only 8 of these are offered. Focus on showing a well-rounded profile of academics and community service to stand out.

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