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The Rothesay High School Alumni Bursary
$1,000 Apply by May 30
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The Rothesay High School Alumni Bursary
Greater Saint John Community Foundation
$1,000 for Rothesay High School graduates entering post-secondary education.
Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026
Total value
$1,000
Deadline
May 30, 2027
Level
High school
Open to
New Brunswick
What you will need
- Confirmation of enrolment at a post-secondary institution
- Community involvement
- Leadership skills
- Academic excellence
- Consultation with your guidance counsellor regarding the application process
About this award
You can receive a $1,000 bursary for your studies. 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 graduate of Rothesay High School who is moving on to pursue a post-secondary education. You must apply by May 30, 2027. When you apply, ask your guidance counsellor how and when you will hear back about the result. Rothesay 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 graduate of Rothesay High School pursuing a post-secondary education. To qualify, you need to show academic excellence, leadership skills, and community involvement. The selection committee also looks for a solid work ethic and the perseverance to succeed.
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
Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.
Tips for applying
- LeadershipAvoid just listing the titles of the clubs you joined. Instead, describe one specific time your leadership helped a project or a peer succeed. Mention a concrete result of your actions.
- RealismAvoid assuming that high grades alone guarantee the award. Instead, remember that this bursary specifically weights leadership and community work alongside academics. Ensure your application highlights your life outside the classroom.
Questions students ask
How do I apply?
Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on May 30, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.
Can international students apply?
Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.
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