The HCapt(N) Noël Kinsella Memorial Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Completed application form (PDF)
• ✓ Confirmation of enrolment at a post-secondary institution
• ✓ Membership in Royal Canadian Sea Cadets or Naval Reserve
• ✓ Volunteer hours
• ✓ Community involvement
• ✓ 2 letters of reference

About this award

You can receive up to $1,000 from this bursary. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you have served as a member of HMCS Brunswicker or any Royal Canadian Sea Cadet unit based in New Brunswick and are now pursuing post-secondary education. You must apply by May 6, 2027. When you apply, ask Greater Saint John Community Foundation how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through a portal. 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. There is 1 award available. 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

To qualify, you must be a post-secondary student who is a current or former member of HMCS Brunswicker or any Royal Canadian Sea Cadet unit based in New Brunswick.

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 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

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

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

3. 3

   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 you joined. Instead, describe the specific impact you made during your time with the Sea Cadets or Naval Reserve. List the exact number of volunteer hours you completed.
• ReferencesAvoid using generic character references. Instead, ask a commanding officer or a supervisor from your naval service who can speak to your leadership and discipline. Provide two letters of reference as requested.
• StrategyAvoid submitting a bare application form. Instead, attach a brief cover letter that connects your naval service experience to your current academic goals. Email your completed PDF application to dempsey.pv@gmail.com.

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