The Kiwanian Norman Hicks Memorial Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Completed application form (PDF)
• ✓ Confirmation of enrolment at a post-secondary institution
• ✓ Community involvement
• ✓ Leadership skills
• ✓ Financial need
• ✓ List of extracurricular activities

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 high school graduate from the Greater Saint John area who has a strong record of community involvement and leadership. You must submit your application by May 31, 2027. When you apply, ask Greater Saint John Community Foundation how and when you'll hear back — whether by email, phone, or a portal. Kiwanis Charities makes 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 resident of the Greater Saint John area, NB, and a graduate of a high school in Greater Saint John who is pursuing post-secondary education.

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

   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 where you volunteered. Instead, describe the specific impact you had on your community. Write about one project where your leadership helped others.
• ReferencesAvoid using references who only know you casually. Instead, choose people who can speak to your work ethic and leadership skills. Ask a teacher or a community leader to write your reference.
• StrategyAvoid submitting a generic application. Instead, highlight your connection to the Greater Saint John area and your dedication to youth or community service. Mention any experience with Kiwanis Service Leadership programs if you have them.
• RealismAvoid treating this as a guaranteed fund since there is only 1 award available. Instead, use this as one part of a larger financial plan. Apply for several other bursaries from the Greater Saint John Community Foundation to increase your chances.

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