The David 'DK' Kelly Memorial Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Talk to your guidance counsellor to apply
• ✓ Confirmation of enrolment at a post-secondary institution
• ✓ Volunteer hours
• ✓ Community involvement

About this award

You can receive a $500 bursary. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. There is one award available. This is for you if you are a recent graduate of St. Malachy's Memorial High School pursuing studies in Health & Medicine and have a strong record of helping others. You must apply by May 30, 2027. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. St. Malachy's Memorial High School will make the selection. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Greater Saint John Community Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Greater Saint John Community Foundation 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 Greater Saint John Community Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a student of St. Malachy's Memorial High School and a recent graduate. You must be pursuing a program in the field of Health & Medicine. A preference is given to those who demonstrate their community spirit through volunteerism and/or philanthropic endeavours.

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
• ✓ Resident of New Brunswick
• ✓ Studying Health & Medicine

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 InvolvementAvoid just listing the names of organizations where you volunteered. Instead, describe the specific impact your work had on others. Write about one specific time your kindness helped someone.
• SupportAvoid providing references who only know you as a student. Instead, use a referee who can speak to your philanthropic efforts or community spirit. Ask a volunteer coordinator to write your reference.
• StrategyAvoid submitting a generic application. Instead, connect your passion for Health & Medicine to the values of kindness and courage championed by David "DK" Kelly. Explain why this legacy inspires your own goals.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award since only one is given. Instead, treat this as a bonus to your funding plan while you apply for other bursaries. Check the Greater Saint John Community Foundation website for more options.

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