The Suzanne Doyle-Yerxa Award

What you will need

• ✓ Confirmation of enrolment at a post-secondary institution
• ✓ Graduation from Kennebecasis Valley High School
• ✓ Consultation with your guidance counsellor regarding the application process

About this award

You can receive a $500 bursary. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. There are two awards available each year. This is for you if you are a graduate of Kennebecasis Valley High School (KVHS) who is continuing your education in the creative or performing arts. You must apply by May 30, 2027. When you apply, ask your guidance counsellor how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or a student portal. Kennebecasis Valley High School makes the selection for these awards. 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 Kennebecasis Valley High School (KVHS). To qualify, you must be pursuing post-secondary studies in the creative or performing arts, such as drama or music.

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 Creative & Performing Arts

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

• Creative ArtsAvoid providing a generic list of classes you took. Instead, describe a specific project or performance where you showed your commitment to the arts. Mention a specific role or piece of music you mastered.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the May deadline to start. Instead, talk to your guidance counsellor now to ensure your application is complete. Set a personal deadline two weeks before May 30.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award since only two students are selected. Instead, apply for several other bursaries through the Greater Saint John Community Foundation to increase your chances.

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