Wanda Robson Awards

Award Description:

The Wanda Robson Awards were established to honour the legacy of Wanda Robson, a dedicated advocate for education and social justice. These awards recognize students who demonstrate perseverance, resilience, and a commitment to learning, reflecting Wanda’s lifelong passion for education and positive change.

Made possible through the generous support of the Jeannine Deveau Achievement Fund, this award is making a tangible difference for African Nova Scotian students at Cape Breton University.

Application Requirements:

  • Completed Wanda Robson Scholarship application form.
  • 500-word essay outlining leadership qualities, community involvement, student activities, or athletics, professional goals, and how the scholarship will support academic and personal development.
  • Resume.

In-Course Awards (12 Awards)

8 In-Course Scholarships ($3,500 each):

Criteria:

  • Identify as African Nova Scotian.
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident of African descent, residing in Nova Scotia, and attended high school in Nova Scotia.
  • Enrolled part-time or full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate program.
  • Minimum average of 70% in the most recent evaluations.

4 In-Course Awards ($3,500 each):

Criteria:

  • Identify as African Nova Scotian.
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident of African descent, residing in Nova Scotia, and attended high school in Nova Scotia.
  • Entering part-time or full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate program.
  • These awards are allocated for students who may not meet the minimum 70% average but demonstrate:
    • Exceptional leadership qualities in the areas mentioned above.
    • Academic growth and progress.

Entrance Awards (7 Awards)

5 Scholarships ($1,500 each):

Criteria:

  • Identify as African Nova Scotian.
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident of African descent, residing in Nova Scotia, and attending high school in Nova Scotia.
  • Minimum average of 70% in your most most recent high school evaluations.

2 Awards ($1,500 each):

Criteria:

  • Identify as African Nova Scotian.
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident of African descent, residing in Nova Scotia, and attending high school in Nova Scotia.
  • Evaluation based on most recent high school performance.
  • Designated for students who may not meet the 70% minimum average but demonstrate:
    • Exceptional leadership qualities in the areas mentioned above.
    • Academic growth and progress.

Award Summary

# of Awards Amount Eligibility Applications Open Application Deadline
Entrance Awards (7) $1,500 African Nova Scotian,

All Programs

 January March 1st
In-Course Awards (12) $3,500 African Nova Scotian,

All programs

 October Nov. 1st

*Application window may vary from year to year.

Awards that are open for applications will be listed with full eligibility and requirements on our Current Open Applications.

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