Scholarships and Bursaries
Scholarships and Bursaries
The County Foundation, through donors and scholarship creators, offers a number of grants open to students from Prince Edward County attending post-secondary education.
Most scholarship/bursary applications are due May 31st.
Endowing a Scholarship is a very special way to support aspiring students, while leaving a legacy in your own name or by honouring an important person in your life. We are eternally grateful for the individuals and families who have chosen to give a Scholarship or Bursary.
Please contact The County Foundation if you would like to know more about establishing a scholarship or bursary that benefits local students.
Scholarship & Bursary Categories
Scholarship & Bursary Categories
AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURE
Macpherson Award
Annual bursary of $2,000 for 3 County residents ($6,000 total) studying in the fields of Arts & Science, Skilled Trades, or Agriculture.
ARTS
ARTS
Bryan Lane Visual Arts Scholarship
An annual scholarship of $750 awarded to a student pursuing
Macpherson Award
Annual bursary of $2,000 for 3 County residents ($6,000 total) studying in the fields of Arts & Science, Skilled Trades, or Agriculture.
Oeno Gallery Arts Scholarship
An annual scholarship of $2,000 for a person studying Arts Administration or Fine Art (Visual) at a recognized post-secondary institution.
PEC Arts Council’s Student Arts Award
Scholarships of $1,000 awarded annually to support local youth in their pursuit of a post-secondary education in the Arts or Arts Administration.
ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS
For one male and one female student graduating from Centennial Secondary School or Eastside Secondary School who has demonstrated skills in athletics, leadership in the school community, a sense of fair play, and team spirit.
AVIATION
AVIATION
Prince Edward Flying Club Bursary
An annual bursary of $1,000 to support an individual from the Prince Edward County area (or who has a strong connection to the area) pursuing studies in the aviation field (pilot, aviation mechanical engineer) at a college or university certification program.
ENVIRONMENT, MATH, SCIENCES
ENVIRONMENT, MATH, SCIENCES
Alan Whiteley Scholarship Fund
A $2,000 scholarship to a graduating student of Prince Edward Collegiate Institute who is entering a post-secondary institution within Canada, preferably with a focus on environmental studies, math or sciences.
Macpherson Award
Annual bursary of $2,000 for 3 County residents ($6,000 total) studying in the fields of Arts & Science, Skilled Trades, or Agriculture.
FOOD & WINE
FOOD & WINE
PEC Winegrowers Association (PECWA) Bursary
Annual bursary of $1,000 to a youth (aged 30 and under) from the Prince Edward County area (or have a strong connection to the area) pursuing studies in viticulture or oenology program at a college or university or a sommelier certification program.
Willi Fida Culinary Bursary Fund
Annual bursaries of $1,500 for to up to two young people (up to age 30) from Prince Edward County who are pursuing a post-secondary culinary education
HEALTHCARE & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
HEALTHCARE & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Annual bursary in the amount of up to $20,000 for a period of 2 years (total scholarship amount of $40,000), to an individual(s) from Prince Edward County seeking to pursue enhanced education within the field of healthcare or childcare (eg. Nursing, PSW, ECEs) for the purpose of working within Prince Edward County.
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP
Presented annually, a bursary for $2,000, to a graduating PECI student who identifies as female or non-binary pursuing post-secondary education who has participated widely in school life, sports, and community
SKILLED TRADES
SKILLED TRADES
County Trades Scholarship
Two scholarships of $10,000 for a two year period (total scholarship amount of $20,000) will be awarded annually to graduates of Prince Edward Collegiate Institute who are pursuing post-secondary education in the Trades.
Macpherson Award
Annual bursary of $2,000 for 3 County residents ($6,000 total) studying in the fields of Arts & Science, Skilled Trades, or Agriculture.
SOCIAL EQUITY
SOCIAL EQUITY
Marjorie Sero Stailkovich Memorial Bursary
An annual bursary of $2,000 to support Indigenous education and life-long learning in Prince Edward and Hastings.
For former refugees pursuing post-secondary educational opportunities or training with a recognized organization.
