The Garfield T. Meltzer – Jewish War Veterans Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Completed application form (PDF)
• ✓ Community involvement
• ✓ Financial need
• ✓ Record of volunteer hours

About this award

You can receive a $1,000 bursary. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. There is 1 award available. This is for you if you are a graduating high school student in the Saint John area who balances strong academics with a deep commitment to volunteering and helping your community. You must apply by June 10, 2027. When you apply, ask Greater Saint John Community Foundation how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or a portal. Your application will be reviewed by the Meltzer Scholarship Committee, which is made up of board members from the Saint John Jewish Historical Society. 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 graduating student from one of the following Saint John–area high schools: Saint John High School, Harbour View High School, St. Malachy's Memorial High School, Simonds High School, Bellisle Regional High School, Hampton High School, Kennebecasis Valley High School, Rothesay High School, or Sussex Regional High school. You also need to show strong academic performance, community involvement, and financial need.

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

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 organizations where you volunteered. Instead, describe how your work helped others and reflect on the values of kindness and integrity. List your total volunteer hours clearly.
• SupportAvoid providing vague character references. Instead, ask a teacher or community leader who knows your volunteer work to write a specific letter about your dedication to public service.
• StrategyAvoid sending a generic application. Instead, tailor your responses to highlight your commitment to family and community, as these are specific values the Meltzer family looks for.

Questions students ask

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