Rev. Douglas Smith Memorial Scholarship

DUE: May 15th, 2026

**posted to Teams March 11/26**

Value: $2000

Submit to Principal/Main office by: May 15th

Recipient will be selected by: Rev. Douglas Smith Scholarship Committee

Eligibility:

1. Must be a JMH graduate.

2. Must have attended Miramichi Rural School.

3. Applicant must be pursuing a Post Secondary Education Program.

4. Based on a) academic achievement (attach current transcript of marks), b) effort and c) need.

NBTA Credit Union Education Awards

$2000 DUE: April 24, 2026

**posted on Teams March 16, 2026**

This scholarship is for students whose parents have an NBTA Credit Union banking account 

ELIGIBILITY 

1. Applicants must be member-owners for at least one year; or applicants must have a parent/guardian or grandparent who has been a member-owner for at least one year. 

2. All scholarship applications must be accompanied by the following:  

• Name(s) of parent/guardian or grandparent who is a member-owner at NBTA Credit Union, if you are not a member-owner. 

• An acceptance letter if you are not already in University/College. 

• An official signed transcript from High school, University, or College. 

• 2 signed letters of reference (you may include teachers, clergy, employers, Credit Union managers or other professionals; you may not include family members or classmates.) 

QUALIFICATIONS 

The criteria for the awards are listed below and are weighted equally: 

(a) Academic achievement 

(b) Co-operative community service (volunteer work) 

(c) Financial need 

(d) Success in spite of extraordinary circumstances 

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE ADDRESS: 

Mail to: 

NBTA Credit Union Limited 

Attn. Tracy Russell 

650 Montgomery Street, 

P.O. Box 752 

Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5R6 

Email to: 

[email protected]

John Eisner Financial Literacy Scholarship

DUE: May 4, 2026

**Posted to Teams on March 11/26

John Eisner Financial Literacy Scholarship 

Video Submission 

Record an original 60-90 second video depicting your response to the following subject matter and subsequent questions: 

Your voice can make a difference! Money isn’t just about cash—it’s about your choices, your freedom, and your future. We want to hear your point of view and ideas about money advice and challenges from your generation. 

Please address each of the following questions in your video: 

  • If you could give your 16-year-old self one piece of advice about money, what would it be and why?
  • What is the biggest money challenge facing young people right now, and what do we need to learn or change to handle it better? 

Be real, be engaging, and show us your money perspective! 

Criteria: 

✓ Contain only copyright-free content 

✓ Video length must be between 60-90 seconds 

✓ English or French only 

✓ Use one of the following video formats: MP4, AVI, MOV or WMV 

Recommendations: 

✓ Have a creative, catchy title that reflects your ideas, followed by your full name. 

✓ Review your video and edit for sound quality. (volume, background noise, etc.) 

✓ Consider your background setting for optimal viewing. ✓ Be original, creative, inspirational, and authentic. 

✓ Review winning videos at https://www.solveyourdebts.com/english/scholarships/ to gain insight into the kind of creativity judges are looking for.

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