The  Foundation (RRCF) will NOT be accepting applications for scholarships for the academic year commencing in September 2026.  Students currently holding scholarships will continue to be eligible for scholarship renewal once they meet the academic performance and other requirements currently in effect.

 

 

Eligibility Rules

Individuals resident in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta, British Columbia, Nunavut, and Yukon may apply for any of the scholarship awards offered.​​

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Note:

•  RRCF focuses its scholarships on wellness enabling (e.g. kinesiology, nursing, nutrition, pharmacy, elder care); business (e.g. accounting, commerce, economics, statistics, finance); and trade skills training (e.g. agriculture, construction, culinary arts, electrician, mechanic, welding, hair dressing).

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Deadlines

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RRCF accepts scholarship applications from January 1 to May 31 for programs commencing during September of the same year. Applications received before or after these dates are not considered.

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Application

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Applicants must complete the RRCF Scholarship Application Form.

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Applicants must provide:

 

1. A statement that demonstrates:

• your academic achievement, interests and community participation, innovation and commitment;

• an outline of goals and how the education to be pursued will support achieving these goals, especially as these relate to lifting you beyond your current circumstances;

• any other factors you consider make you uniquely qualified to be an awardee.

 

2. An assessment of your financial need including a reliable estimate of costs and expected available sources of support.
 
3. A certified copy of your present academic record.

4. Confirmation of provisional or final acceptance at the institute where you plan to study.

 

5.  Names and contact details of two references.

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Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

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