Eligibility Criteria
U.P.E.I.
Beginning September 2008, eligible Island students registered in a full-time program at UPEI will receive a $2,000 George Coles Bursary in their first year of study, a $400 Island Student Award in second year, and a $600 Island Student Award in both third and fourth years of study.
HOLLAND COLLEGE
Eligible Island students registered full-time in a diploma or certificate program at least 12 weeks long will receive varying amounts depending upon the rate of tuition:
Tier 1 Tuition $3,200
Eligible students will receive a $1,000 George Coles Bursary and a $1,000 Island Skills Award in first year and a $1,000 Island Skills Award in second year.
Tier 2 Tuition $4,500
Eligible students will receive a $1,500 George Coles Bursary and a $1,000 Island Skills Award in first year and a $1,000 Island Skills Award in second year.
Tier 3 Tuition $5,500 and up
Eligible students will receive a $2,000 George Coles Bursary and a $1,000 Island Skills Award in first year and a $1,000 Island Skills Award in second year.
Students receiving skills development funding are not eligible for the George Coles Bursary.
COLLÈGE ACADIE Î.-P.-É..
Eligible Island students registered full-time in a 2 year program at Collège Acadie Î.-P.-É. will receive a $2,000 George Coles Bursary and a $1,000 Island Skills Award in first year and a $1,000 Island Skills Award in second year.
Students receiving skills development funding are not eligible for the George Coles Bursary.
Please contact your school for your tuition amounts.
Deadline Date: July 18, 2008
To guarantee your application is processed before September, you must apply by July 18, 2008.
Students Attending Schools Outside North America
If you are considering applying for financial assistance, please ensure your school of choice is a designated educational institution and meets our funding criteria. If you are unsure if your school is designated, please contact Student Financial Services
Additional information regarding the upcoming academic year will be posted in the coming weeks. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at (902)368-4640.
***MILLENNIUM PEI ACCESS GRANT***
The Government of PEI and the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation are pleased to announce the creation of the Millennium PEI Access Grant. This grant will assist second year post-secondary students from lower income families. For a complete list of eligibility criteria please see our Millennium PEI Access Grant webpage.