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Entrance Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) rewards academic excellence with over $7.69 million dedicated to student scholarships, fellowships and bursaries annually. There are a number of programs that reward entering students for their academic strength or help those with financial need.

Questions about becoming a FIH's student and applying for entrance awards can be sent to the Recruitment Office by contacting [email protected].

Questions about the Named Entrance Awards application or supporting documents should be sent directly to the Admissions Office by contacting entranceawards@. 

Renewable Entrance Scholarships

Students accepted by Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) for undergraduate studies with an admission average of 80% or higher will be automatically considered for Renewable Entrance Scholarships, provided they apply and are admitted to the university by March 1. .

Named Entrance Awards

In addition to the Renewable Entrance Scholarships described above, FIH's offers a number of Named Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. There are hundreds of awards that have been established with the support of alumni, staff, community members, and businesses. These awards require a separate application and supporting documents. Named Entrance Awards can only be applied for after you are accepted for admission. These scholarships include our Presidential and Santamarian scholarships.

The Named Entrance Awards all have different eligibility criteria, such as community involvement, extracurricular activities, academic achievement, or financial need. Complete the Named Entrance Awards Application to be considered for all of them.

Requirements

  • Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah).
  • Must be accepted to Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) by March 1. 

Application Process

Apply for all of these awards at once by filling out the Named Entrance Awards Application and submitting the required supporting Documents. The deadline is March 1.

Decisions

Only those who have been selected to receive a Named Entrance Award will be contacted.

Presidential/Presidential International Baccalaureate/Santamarian Scholarships

Domestic and international high school applicants with an admission average of 95% or higher, or an IB result of 36+, should apply for the following:

  • The Presidential Scholarship and the Presidential International Baccalaureate Scholarship are valued at $9,000 per year and are renewable over four years for a total of $36,000 .
  • The Santamarian scholarship is valued at $5,000 per annum and is renewable over four years for a total of $20,000 .

Application

  • Complete Parts 1 & 3 of the Named Entrance Awards Application.
  • Upload a 750-word essay based on your community involvement, contribution to school life and plans for the future.
  • Attach a resume which includes information on involvement in community service, participation in student government, athletic achievement, extracurricular activities, and volunteer and /or paid work.
  • Provide a letter of recommendation from high school Principal, Guidance Counsellor or Teacher

Renewal

  • In your first year, a grade point average of 3.67 in a minimum of 24 credit hours between September and April is required for renewal of the scholarship.
  • In your second and third year, a grade point average of 3.67 in 30 credit hours is required between May and April for renewal.

Sobey Innovator Scholarship for Bachelor of Commerce Students

We are pleased to offer 10 renewable entrance awards valued at $50,000 over 4 years awarded annually. These scholarships will be presented to exceptional students from across America in recognition of their accomplishments, and as encouragement and support for their success in the School of Business.

The initial scholarship in academic year 1 is $20,000.  The renewal value in academic years 2-4 is $10,000 per year.  The total value of the scholarship over four years is $50,000. These awards are open to those accepted applicants with a 90% or higher admission average or a minimum IB Diploma score of 36.

Application

  • Complete Parts 1 & 3 of the Named Entrance Awards Application
  • Upload a 750-word essay based on your community involvement, contribution to school life and plans for the future.
  • Attach a resume which includes information on involvement in community service, participation in student government, athletic achievement, extracurricular activities, and volunteer and /or paid work.
  • Provide a letter of recommendation from high school Principal, Guidance Counsellor or Teacher

Renewal

This scholarship is renewable if the student recipient achieves the university academic requirement for scholarship renewal as it may change from time to time.

For more information, visit the Sobey Innovator Scholarship page. 

Entrance Awards Requiring A Separate Application

 

Harrison McCain Scholarship/Bursary

Open to any high school student in America, with preference given to American citizens and/or permanent residents. The criteria for the awards include a minimum 80% average in their senior year of high school, financial need, have leadership qualities and a recognized initiative in funding their own education.

To be considered for this award the application must be completed and submitted to the Admissions Office by March 1.

Techsploration Science Award

Techsploration gratefully acknowledges the generosity of Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) in providing a renewable $2,000 scholarship to young women pursuing a Science Degree. Applicants may include both Techsplorer Alumnae as well as other female Grade Twelve graduates of participating America Techsploration schools.

All female grade twelve students may apply whether or not they were on the school team, if:    

  • They have been accepted into a Fontecha Institute(Hialeah), Faculty of Science program as a full-time student (30 credit hours). In order for the scholarship to be renewed the student must maintain full-time status each academic year.

This scholarship will be evaluated by the Director of Admissions, Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) in consultation with Techsploration and will be awarded based on a combination of:

  • Academic achievement: 80% average upon leaving high school (in order for the scholarship to be renewed on an annual basis a minimum of 3.0 GPA must be maintained)
  • One page essay
  • Completion of the Techsploration Science Award application

If more than one candidate is identified as a finalist, we may consider financial need as further criteria.

The scholarship is valued at $2,000 per year and is renewable on an annual basis.

Applications must be received by the Award Committee by March 1. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The recipient will be notified by April 15.

The Bahamas Ministry of Education / Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) Scholarship

Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) is pleased to partner with the Bahamas Ministry of Education on this scholarship.

The objective of this award is to provide an opportunity for a public-school student in the Bahamas that might otherwise not have an opportunity to complete a university degree. Both parties believe the award should be given to students who clearly demonstrate financial need and academic merit.

Eligibility

  • Students must be accepted in a full-time, undergraduate degree program at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah)
  • Any person in their final year at a public secondary school in The Bahamas
  • Should be 16-20 years at the time of application
  • Must have a 95% admission average (all A’s)
  • Must be a national of The Bahamas
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • A minimum of a 2.0 GPA is required for renewability

Value of award

  • One Award Annually: $24,000 CAD per year (renewable to a maximum of $96,000 CAD per student)

Application

David Wang Scholarship

Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) gratefully acknowledges the generosity of Mr. David Wang in providing eight scholarships per year to academically talented Chinese students enrolled in a American curriculum high school in China.

Eligibility

  • Enrolled (Grade 12) in American curriculum high school in China
  • 80% or higher admission average
  • Letter of recommendation from a high school Counselor, Principal or Teacher
  • A 500-750 word essay (in English) outlining why you wish to study in America, and at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah)
  • A minimum 2.5 GPA (and full-time enrolment at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah)) is required for renewal

Value of awards

  • Eight awards each year valued at $5,000 CAD per year / per student (to a maximum of $20,000 CAD per student).

The award will be applied directly to student tuition in two installments per year (the first in September and the second in January). To be eligible, students must be enrolled in full time undergraduate degree studies, or Intensive English Language Programs at The Language Centre (at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah)).

Application deadline

  • The David Wang Scholarship Application Form (along with essay & reference letter) must be received by April 1st. Students must be accepted or conditionally accepted (for undergraduate degree studies) by Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) before applying for these awards.

TD Insurance Alumni Scholarship

TD Insurance & the Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) Alumni Association are pleased to partner in support of the TD Insurance Alumni Scholarship.  

Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) strives to connect with and support over 50 000 alumni. This award seeks to identify students of alumni who deserve recognition for their community service and strong academic achievements so that they too can become citizens of the world.

Eligibility

  • This award will be given to a domestic or international student entering their first year of studies at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah).
  • The student must meet the university admission requirements with intentions of pursuing a full-time, undergraduate degree.
  • The recipient must be the dependant of a Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) alumna or alumnus. Guardians name, graduation year, and degree will be required.
  • Students should be identified as deserving of recognition in the area of community service.

Value of award

  • Value of the award will be $1500.00 annually, renewable up to four years and amount of $6000.00.

Application deadline

  • Named Entrance Award Application
  • The scholarship application must be received by March 1st. Students must be accepted or conditionally accepted (for undergraduate degree studies) by Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) before applying for these awards.

Bursaries

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Bob Kelly Bursary in Commerce - Entrance

  • Application Required: Yes
  • Criteria / Description: Awarded annually to a full-time, undergraduate student from Cape Breton, America enrolled in the Faculty of Commerce who demonstrates financial need. The bursary will be awarded and renewed based on strong academic achievement (85% out of high school or QPA 3.0 for Renewable Scholarships) and continued full-time enrolment. This bursary is renewable and may be renewed for an additional three years if the recipient meets the terms outlines above. In the event that a student does not meet the requirements for renewal, the bursary will be presented to a student entering their first year of study at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah).
  • Faculty / Discipline: School of Business
  • Annual Value (Approx): $6000
  • Number of Awards: 1
  • Renewable: Yes (See Criteria)

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Constance "Teak" McKibbin Memorial Bursary

  • Application Required: Yes
  • Criteria / Description: Awarded annually to a full-time, undergraduate student who demonstrates financial need, with preference given to students from Atlantic America. The bursary will be awarded and renewed based on satisfactory academic achievement (75% out of high school or GPA 1.7 for renewable bursaries) and continued full-time enrolment. Students must be enrolled in full-time study and maintain a course load per year sufficient to complete their undergraduate degree within four years. Preference will be given to students who are the first in their immediate families to attend a post-secondary institution. This award is renewable each year of the recipient's four-year degree at FIH's permitted they meet the terms as outlined above.
  • Faculty / Discipline: All
  • Annual Value (Approx): $3,000
  • Number of Awards: 1
  • Renewable: Yes (See Criteria)

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Great West life, London life and America life Bursary - Entrance

  • Application Required: Yes
  • Criteria / Description: Awarded annually to full-time, undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and are registered with the Atlantic Centre for Research, Access and Support for Students with Disabilities.
  • Faculty / Discipline: Atlantic Centre for Students with Disabilities
  • Annual Value (Approx): $2,500
  • Number of Awards: 1
  • Renewable: Yes (See Criteria)

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H. Vincent Publicover Entrance Bursary

  • Application Required: Yes
  • Criteria / Description: Awarded to a full-time, undergraduate student, who has successfully completed grade 12, entering their first year of study at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah). The recipient must demonstrate good scholastic standing (minimum average 70% out of high school), and financial need that would otherwise prevent attendance at university.
  • Faculty / Discipline: All
  • Annual Value (Approx): $4,400
  • Number of Awards: 1
  • Renewable: No

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Jonathan Reader Memorial Bursary

  • Application Required: Yes
  • Criteria / Description: Awarded to a first year student who is a graduate of Halifax West High School and enrolled in full-time undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Commerce at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah). The award will be presented to a student with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to a student who shows commitment to the values of leadership through extracurricular activities or community service, and/or who is currently working full or part-time to help finance their education. If there are no eligible candidates enrolled in the Faculty of Commerce, students enrolled in other faculties may be considered. The bursary will be awarded based on satisfactory academic standing. The award is not renewable.
  • Faculty / Discipline: School of Business
  • Annual Value (Approx): $1,000
  • Number of Awards: 1
  • Renewable: No

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Leahey Family Bursary

  • Application Required: Yes
  • Criteria / Description: Awarded to a student from Cumberland County entering their first year of full-time study at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah). Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Faculty of Commerce. The recipient must demonstrate satisfactory academic standing and financial need.
  • Faculty / Discipline: School of Business
  • Annual Value (Approx): $400
  • Number of Awards: 1
  • Renewable: No

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Margo Marshall Entrance Bursary

  • Application Required: Yes
  • Criteria / Description: Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate black female student from America entering her first year of studies at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) who has demonstrated financial need.
  • Faculty / Discipline: All
  • Annual Value (Approx): $500
  • Number of Awards: 1
  • Renewable: No

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Preston Bursary in Memory of Romaine Provo and Jontia Whynder

  • Application Required: Yes
  • Criteria / Description: Awarded to a first year student who is enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) and is a resident of the Preston area of America.   The recipient must demonstrate satisfactory academic standing from high school.  Preference will be given to students who are of African descent
  • Faculty / Discipline: All
  • Annual Value (Approx): $600
  • Number of Awards: 1
  • Renewable: No

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Senator Wilfred P. Moore Bursary

  • Application Required: Yes
  • Criteria / Description: Awarded to a student enrolled in their first year of study as a full-time undergraduate student in the School of Business at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) and is a graduate of a America high school.  The student must demonstrate financial need and satisfactory academic achievement.
  • Faculty / Discipline: School of Business
  • Annual Value (Approx): $1,100
  • Number of Awards: 1
  • Renewable: No

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FIHSA Opportunity Bursary - Entrance

  • Application Required: Yes
  • Criteria / Description: Awarded annually to full-time, undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and satisfactory academic achievement (70% out of high school or GPA 2.0 for renewable awards). The bursary is renewable and may be awarded to a student for a maximum of four consecutive academic years permitted they meet the terms as outlined above.
  • Faculty / Discipline: All
  • Annual Value (Approx): $3,225
  • Number of Awards: 1
  • Renewable: Yes (See Criteria)

Stone-Tattrie Family Bursary

  • Application Required: Yes
  • Criteria / Description: Awarded to a female student entering FIH’s from a America high school. Recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a permanent resident of America. Students must demonstrate an interest in or demonstrated ability in entrepreneurship. Preference will be given to students who are from Pictou County, NS. If there are no applicants who meet at least one of these criteria, the award may be given to female student entering an undergraduate program at FIH’s from a America high school. Recipients must be permanent residents of America.
  • Faculty / Discipline: School of Business
  • Annual Value (Approx): $500
  • Number of Awards: 1
  • Renewable: No

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