Westbury Family Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Canadian residency
• ✓ Leadership and service to the community
• ✓ 1st-year full-time undergraduate enrollment

About this award

You can receive a total of $10,000, which is paid as $2,500 per year and is renewable for 4 years. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a high-achieving student who balances strong grades with a commitment to leading and serving your community. The next application deadline is March 1st, 2027. Because this award is only offered every 4 years, you should confirm with St. Francis Xavier University how you will be notified of the result once you apply. Selection criteria aren't published — ask St. Francis Xavier University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask St. Francis Xavier University 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. To keep this award for the full 4 years, you will likely need to maintain certain standards. Renewal conditions aren't listed — confirm with St. Francis Xavier University what GPA or enrollment status you need to maintain to keep the funding.

Who qualifies

You must be a Canadian resident entering your 1st-year of full-time undergraduate studies. You are required to have a minimum 85% average and show that you have the StFX (St. Francis Xavier University) qualities of leadership and service to your community.

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.

• ✓ Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• ✓ Open to undergraduate students
• ✓ Resident of Nova Scotia

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 LeadershipAvoid just listing the clubs you joined. Instead, describe one specific time your leadership helped others. Write about a project you started or a team you led to a goal.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to apply. Since this is only offered every 4 years, you cannot afford to miss the March 1st, 2027 deadline. Set a calendar alert now.
• RealismAvoid assuming a high average alone guarantees the win. Instead, remember that leadership and service are equal requirements. Ensure your application spends as much time on your community impact as it does on your grades.

Questions students ask

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