School of Secretarial Science 50th Anniversary Scholarship

Scholarship | Eligibility: Entering first year

The School of Secretarial Science 50th Anniversary Scholarship ($1140) was previously awarded to the highest ranking entering student in Secretarial Administration. In 1991 the scholarship was given to the School of Business Administration to be awarded to the highest ranking entering female student each year. It was established by faculty and alumni of the secretarial program on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the School of Secretarial Science.

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Sharon Roscoe Scholarship in Chemistry

Scholarship of up to $4,000 | Eligibility: Pure and Applied Science, Chemistry, Entering first year

Established in 2017 by Dr. John Roscoe, Class of 1965, in memory of his wife, Dr. Sharon Roscoe, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Acadia University. To be awarded to an entering full-time student majoring in Chemistry who has shown outstanding academic promise at high school level.

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Sheldon and Marjorie Fountain Scholarships

Scholarship | Eligibility: Professional Studies, Business Administration, Current 1st year, Current 2nd year, Current 3rd year, Current 4th year, Entering first year

The Sheldon and Marjorie Fountain Scholarships are awarded annually to students registered in the Bachelor of Business Administration program who have been residents of the Atlantic provinces for a minimum of ten years. Scholars are selected on the basis of academic performance with a preference for students with demonstrated financial need. The scholarships may be renewed at the discretion of the Scholarships, Prizes and Awards Committee. These scholarships are made possible though a gift from Sheldon (BA, Acadia, ‘39, DCL, Acadia, ‘99) and Marjorie Fountain (DCT, Acadia ‘99) of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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South Sudan Student Bursary

Bursary | Eligibility: Professional Studies, Business Administration, Current 1st year, Current 2nd year, Current 3rd year, Current 4th year, Entering first year

The South Sudan Student Bursary will be awarded annually to students from the South Sudan region of Africa, who have demonstrated superior ability and good qualities of leadership & character, who are entering or returning to a degree program in the School of Business at Acadia University. Preference will be given to the “lost boys of Sudan.” Selection will be made on the basis of financial need. Each student applicant will be required to complete an application and provide a resume outlining his or her extracurricular activities, leadership qualities and community involvement.The bursary was established in 2007.

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Steve Pound Basketball Award

Award | Eligibility: Athletics, Entering first year

The Steve Pound Basketball Award is awarded annually to a student entering a degree program at Acadia University. Based on the recommendation of the Director of Varsity Athletics and the Varsity Basketball Coaches, the award will be given to a student who intends to be a member of an Acadia varsity basketball team.

This endowed award was established in 2006 by Mrs. Jean (BA Acadia 1939) & Dr. Jim (BSC, DSC Acadia 1937, 1962) Beveridge in honour of Dr. Steve Pound (BSc, BEd Acadia 1972, 1975; MSC Dalhousie 1977; PHD Université Laval 1994). Dr. Pound starred as a basketball Axeman for four seasons and received many individual honours during this time. He was also an outstanding performer on the 1970-71 Canadian Intercollegiate championship team. In 1997 he was inducted into Acadia University’s Sports Hall of Fame. Dr. Pound returned to Acadia in 1986 and served as Executive Director of the Associated Alumni of Acadia University for more than a decade. Dr. Pound is a life-long supporter of Acadia University.

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Sussex Regional High School Bursary

Bursary | Eligibility: Entering first year

The Sussex Regional High School Bursary will be awarded annually to a graduate of Sussex Regional High School who is entering or returning to an undergraduate degree program at Acadia University. Selection will be made on the basis of financial need and satisfactory scholastic performance. The endowed bursary was established in 2005.

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