Established by a bequest from Doris E. Marsh in memory of her sister, Doctor Iris May Marsh, Arts '57 and awarded to a student entering the first year of any program at Queen's University. The selection of the recipient will be based on a combination of financial need, superior academic ability, proven leadership qualities, and involvement in the life of his or her school and community. The award is renewable for three subsequent years provided a minimum GPA of 3.5 is maintained and financial need remains evident.CriteriaSuperior academic abilityCreative and original thinkingProven leadership qualitiesFinancial needPermanent family residence must be in...

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.4 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!William Peyton Hubbard (1842-1935), the son of a freed slave from...

Canada Life is proud to sponsor Young Heritage Leaders, a program that fosters a sense of local pride, community involvement and volunteerism. Along with the Ontario Heritage Trust, they reward the young person whose leadership in preserving, protecting and promoting heritage is deemed to be the most exceptional with a $3,500 scholarship for post-secondary education. Note: Only individual nominees are eligible for this scholarship. Individuals must be nominated for the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Youth Achievement to be eligible for the scholarship.The Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Youth Achievement is awarded to the top individual and top...

David Davis was born in Nova Scotia and educated at Dalhousie and McGill Universities. He came to Hamilton in 1984 as Organist and Choir Master at Christ’s Church Cathedral and Artistic Director of the Hamilton Children’s Choir. David led this highly acclaimed Choral group for 17 years and then in 2002 took on a different challenge as Music Director of the Canadian Orpheus Male Choir. At the same time he was Organist and Choir Master at St Luke’s Anglican Church in Burlington and Artistic Director of the Ars Antiqua Chamber Choir in Burlington.In addition to his musical abilities David will...

These wonderful entertainers, all over age 60 – and some well into their 80s – regularly sell out their Hamilton variety show. They have also entertained audiences across North America and abroad.In 1989, the Geritol Follies members decided to turn over their accumulated profits – more than $100,000 at the time – to set up a student bursary fund with HCF, encouraging “rising stars” to pursue post-secondary education in the performing arts. Follies members saw it as a way “of returning some of the blessings and benefits” they received in their younger days to talented Hamilton youth.They also wanted to...

We value higher education and recognize that post-secondary education is important and often essential. To help students achieve their educational goals, SGI has partnered with several post-secondary schools to offer scholarships and a graduate studies grant.Eligibility criteriaApplicants must:Be a resident of Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba or Ontario.Not be a legal dependant of an SGI CANADA employee (legal dependants of SGI and SGI CANADA employees are eligible for the SGI Anniversary Scholarships only).Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate certificate, diploma, or degree program related to the business needs of SGI CANADA at an accredited post-secondary campus in Saskatchewan, Alberta, British...

RE/MAX Canada is now accepting submissions for the 2024 RE/MAX Quest for Excellence scholarship program, which is open from September 12th, 2023 through to March 13th, 2024. The annual program awards a $1,000 scholarship to 40 graduating high-school students in Canada, presented during their commencement ceremonies.The 2024 Quest for Excellence program invites eligible students to write and submit a 1,250-word essay based on one of three key themes:charitable community contributionthe vision for a “brighter future”ensuring future generations have a safe, secure, and affordable place to call “home”“RE/MAX Canada is proud to support the communities in which we live and work,”...

Jesus teaches us to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us. How can we, as followers of Jesus, stand up for peace and against the growing violence in our country? Write an essay responding to that question.ENTRYEntries should be 500–750 words. Essays should include your name and division typed on each page.Note: Spelling and grammar count.Students maysubmit essays online ORmail essays to the address below. Mailed essays should be typed and stapled, each attached to an ENTRY COVER SHEETELIGIBILITYStudents in grades 6-8 (Division I) and grades 9-12 (Division II) who are currently enrolled in a Catholic...