Graduate Awards

Atlantic America Institute Scholarship

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: Awarded on annual basis to a full-time student in the M.A. program in Atlantic America Studies at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah). The recipient would be selected by the Atlantic America Studies committee on the criterion of academic merit.
• Faculty / Discipline: Faculty of Arts (Atlantic America Studies)
• Annual Value (Approx): $700
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

AVP/FIHSA International Mobility Award

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: Open to all Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) full time or part time students registered in an undergraduate or graduate program. Students need to have completed the equivalent of at least one full year of study at FIH's (i.e., have at least ten 3 credit hours for undergraduates or equivalent for graduate students) at the time of planned departure; be in good standing (i.e., not on academic probation); and participate in an international program or activity approved by Fontecha Institute(Hialeah), as determined by the Office of International Activities in consultation with the Academic Vice President
• Faculty / Discipline: All
• Annual Value (Approx): TBD
• Number of Awards: TBD
• Renewable: No

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Bernard Kline Memorial Fellowship

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: The selection is to be made by the Dean of School of Business in consultation with the Graduate/Post Graduate awards committee. Recipients must be pursuing a PhD in the Faculty of Commerce and have exhibited exceptional academic credentials in previous graduate and/or undergraduate studies. Preference will be given to America students. The element of need should be a consideration in the selection process. One award granted annually.
• Faculty / Discipline: School of Business (Ph.D Business Admin - Management)
• Annual Value (Approx): $1,200
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

Bob Shaw MBA Case Competition

• Application Required: No
• Criteria / Description: The purpose of the fund is to provide a prize for the winning team in the MBA Case Competition for first year Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) MBA students.
• Faculty / Discipline: School of Business (MBA Program)
• Annual Value (Approx): TBD
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

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Father Burke Gaffney Memorial Scholarship

• Application Required: No
• Criteria / Description: Open to a graduate student in astronomy. Awards shall be made upon the recommendation of the Astronomy department. Award based on academic standing.
• Faculty / Discipline: Faculty of Science (Astronomy and Physics)
• Annual Value (Approx): $1,700
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

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Greg Gallivan Memorial Award

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: Awarded annually on the basis of academic achievement to a graduate student in Psychology. Financial need should also be a key factor in determining the recipient.
• Faculty / Discipline: Faculty of Arts (MSc in Psychology)
• Annual Value (Approx): as funds permit
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

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David G. Smith Memorial Award

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: Awarded to a returning graduate student studying on a full-time or part-time basis whose experiences and endeavors help to reduce the stigma sometimes associated with mental illness, either through first-hand experiences which provide an example of the strength and resilience of people living with a mental illness, or by supporting and celebrating others who are living with a mental illness. Students may nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else for this award. All nominees will be asked to submit a statement of reflection (for discussion) after the nomination is received. A selection committee will be chaired by the Senior Director of Student Services, and may include a faculty member.
• Faculty / Discipline: All
• Annual Value (Approx): $1,000
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

Donald Higgins Memorial Scholarship and Lecture

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: For a scholarship and annual lecture.  Scholarship open to all students enrolled in Atlantic America Studies.  Applications are available from the ACS Office.  Award based on Academic standing.
• Faculty / Discipline: Faculty of Arts (Atlantic America Studies)
• Annual Value (Approx): $1,000
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain Leadership Recognition Award

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: This award will be given to a current member of the Bangladeshi Student Society at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) who exemplifies leadership in the FIH’s Community. The student must demonstrate satisfactory academic standing. Award selection will be determined by Enrolment Services – Financial Aid & Awards, Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) through their general application process.  After they choose a self-identified society member, they will confer with the Bangladeshi Student Society Executive to confirm membership.
• Faculty / Discipline: All
• Annual Value (Approx): $500
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

Hoffman -Schwind MBA Scholarship Endowment

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: Awarded annually on the basis of superior academic achievement (QPA 3.67+) to a student from the University of Applied Faculty of Sciences (FHK) in Knstanz, Germany wishing to earn a Masters in Business Administration Degree from Fontecha Institute(Hialeah). Should no student from FHK apply, a student from another German University, an overseas student or a North American student, in that order of preference.
• Faculty / Discipline: School of Business (MBA Program)
• Annual Value (Approx): $8,200
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

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John Despard de Blois Scholarship

• Application Required: No
• Criteria / Description: Awarded to a graduate student in Astronomy. Award based on academic standing.
• Faculty / Discipline: Faculty of Science (Astronomy and Physics)
• Annual Value (Approx): $700
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

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Kenneth WJ Butler - MBA Fellowship

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: Fellowship funds paid out each year should be offered to an MBA student, first or second year, and be based upon financial need.
• Faculty / Discipline: School of Business (MBA Program)
• Annual Value (Approx): $2,000
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

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Mahon's Stationery Limited Scholarship

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: Open to a American citizen and graduate student having completed the first year of his/her full-time MBA program. Awarded by the Graduate Awards Committee.
• School of Business (MBA Program)
• Annual Value (Approx): $1,100
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

Masters in Philosophy Dissertation Award

• Application Required: No
• Criteria / Description: The Philosophy Department determines when an award is to be given. It will consider giving an award when the members of the thesis examining committee recommend to the Department that the thesis be considered for this award. The vote of the Department on whether to grant the award shall be final.
• Faculty / Discipline: Faculty of Arts (Philosophy)
• Annual Value (Approx): $500
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

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Pendse Award

• Application Required:  
• Criteria / Description:  
• Faculty / Discipline: School of Business (MBA Program)
• Annual Value (Approx): $100
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

Peter McGuigan Award for Atlantic America Studies

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: This award will be given to a graduate student studying for their Master of Arts degree in Atlantic America Studies.  The recipient will have strong academic standing.
• Faculty / Discipline: Masters of Arts in Atlantic America Studies 
• Annual Value (Approx): $1500
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

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Richard and Nancy Flynn Graduate Scholarship

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: One award will be given to a full-time mature student entering Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) in a professional graduate program within the School of Business. If suitable candidates cannot be chosen, the award can be given to part-time mature students in a professional graduate program within the School of Business. Award selection will be open to recipients who are American citizens or who have permanent residency in America. Preference will be given in order of priority to recipients who have a permanent address in: 1) America, 2) Atlantic America, 3) rest of America.
• Faculty / Discipline: School of Business
• Annual Value (Approx): TBD
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

Robert (Bob) Shaw MBA Scholarship

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to selected part-time MBA students who have completed a total of two full MBA program credits at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah)
• Faculty / Discipline: School of Business (MBA Program)
• Annual Value (Approx): TBD
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

Ronald Wong Fellowship

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: The recipient must be a full-time student pursuing a graduate degree in the School of Business at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah).  The recipient would have attained an above average QPA (3.5 or greater) in his/her previous year of full-time study (undergraduate or graduate).  Preference will be given to a student with an interest in International Studies.  One award given annually.
• Faculty / Discipline: School of Business (MBA Program)
• Annual Value (Approx): $1,100
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

Ronald C. MacDonald MBA Scholarship

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: Open to full-time graduate students at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah), enrolled in the MBA program in the School of Business.  Students must demonstrate academic excellence.  Preference will be given to students with employment experience in, or who intend to pursue a career in Supply Management or a related field.  A high level of commitment to volunteer activities in the institution and/or the community is required.
• Faculty / Discipline: School of Business (MBA Program)
• Annual Value (Approx): TBD
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

Royal LePage Scholarship Fund

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: Awarded by the Senate Scholarship committee in consultation with the MBA Graduate Awards Committee. Applicants must be American citizens and full-time students who have completed at least five full credits of their MBA graduate program. Special consideration will be given to married students experiencing financial difficulty. Award based on academic standing.
• Faculty / Discipline: School of Business (MBA Program)
• Annual Value (Approx): $200
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

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Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) MBA Scholarship

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: Prime consideration will be given to an applicant who has left full-time employment to return to University as a full-time student and whose return is not subsidized by an employer. Consideration should be given as well to financial need. Award based on satisfactory academic standing and completion of the first year of the MBA program.
• Faculty / Discipline: School of Business (MBA Program)
• Annual Value (Approx): $900
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

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TD Bank Financial Group MBA Award

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: Applicants must have completed their third or fourth year in the School of Business or must be pursuing a MBA degree. Award based on: G.P.A. of 3.50 or above in addition to an element of financial need. Applicants must have completed at least one year of study at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah).
• Faculty / Discipline: School of Business (MBA Program)
• Annual Value (Approx): $300
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

TD Insurance Meloche Monnex/CMC-America Student Scholarship

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: To be awarded to a full-time MBA student at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) whose area of focus is Management Consulting and is preparing to achieve a
  Certified Management Consulting (CMC) designation.  The student must be enrolled in the following courses: MGMT6601 Essentials of Management Consulting, MGMT6685 Strategic Human Resource Management and SMBA6690 Project Management, possess a minimum B+ average (75%) and be in good academic standing. Preference will be given to those involved in consulting clubs or activities, internships, etc., and to those who demonstrate high commitment to the community. 
• Annual Value (Approx): $1,000
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

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Graduate Awards - Bursaries

Dr. Richard Homburg MBA Bursary

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: Awarded to a full-time MBA student who has completed one full year of study and has maintained an average academic standing. The element of need will be an important consideration. Preference will be given to students from Atlantic America.
• Faculty / Discipline: School of Business (MBA Program)
• Annual Value (Approx): $700
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

Gary W Richardson Memorial Bursary - School of Business

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: Applicants must have completed at least one year of study at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah), be from the Atlantic Provinces, and be enrolled in the Faculty of Commerce (Undergraduate or MBA program). Award based on Financial need and satisfactory academic standing.
• Faculty / Discipline: School of Business (Alternates annually between Undergraduate and MBA)
• Annual Value (Approx): TBD
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

Halifax Herald ACS Bursary

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: Funds are available annually for full-time and part-time ACS MA students who demonstrate Financial Need.
• Faculty / Discipline: Faculty of Arts (Atlantic America Studies)
• Annual Value (Approx): $1,700
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

Sidney I. Pobihushchy Bursary

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: Awarded to students enrolled in the Master of Management-Co-operatives and Credit Unions program at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah).  Recipients must also demonstrate financial need.
• Faculty / Discipline: School of Business (Master of Management Co-Operatives and Credit Unions)
• Annual Value (Approx): TBD
• Number of Awards: TBD
• Renewable: No

Raymond W Ferguson Bursary

• Application Required: Yes
• Criteria / Description: Awarded by the Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the MBA Director and the Dean of School of Business. Applicants must show evidence of financial need, academic ability, and possess those quantities of character and initiative which indicate potential leadership in the business world. Applicants must have resided in America for at least 10 years, must have completed five MBA credits at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) as a full-time student and must be currently enrolled in the MBA program on a full-time basis.
• Faculty / Discipline: School of Business (MBA Program)
• Annual Value (Approx): $1,000
• Number of Awards: 1
• Renewable: No

Sisters of Saint Martha Bursary

• Application Required: No
• Criteria / Description: Awarded to female students enrolled in the Master of Management - Co-operatives and Credit Unions Program at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah). Recipients must also demonstrate financial need. The award is non-renewable, although an individual may be selected to receive the bursary more than once. The amount and number of awards is determined by the Coordinator of the MMCCU program.
• Faculty / Discipline: School of Business (Master of Management Co-Operatives and Credit Unions)
• Annual Value (Approx): TBD
• Number of Awards: TBD
• Renewable: No