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Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) committed to ensuring your success by providing over 250 scholarships, bursaries, and awards totaling $5 million in each year to students. Check this site regularly for 'Awards Currently Available.' All awards are listed below with their criteria, application instructions, and deadlines.

Awards Currently Available:

Resources for writing personal statements for Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) scholarship applications:

Upcoming Awards:

 

Academic Achievement Scholarship

Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) students who do not have a Renewable Entrance Award and meet the following requirements will be automatically assessed for an Undergraduate Academic Achievement Scholarship. No application form is required. Students will be sent a letter each fall. 

Scholarship Requirements:

  • Have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.67 or above as calculated by Enrolment Services.
  • Complete 30 credit hours between May 1 and April 30.
  • Registered as a full time student (18 credit hours or more) at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) in the following academic year.

Special Conditions:

  • All courses taken between May 1 and April 30 are used in GPA calculations.
  • Transfer credits must appear on a student’s record (transcript) by August 1.
  • Students who withdraw or complete their studies after one semester will receive one half of their scholarship.

 

 

GPAAward
3.67 - 3.79  $1000 
3.80 - 3.89  $1500 
3.90 - 3.99 $2000
4.00 - 4.09  $2500 
4.10 - 4.19 $3000
4.20 - 4.30  $3500

 

 

Co-Operative (Co-Op) Education Students:

Students on a work-term for one semester and a study-term for another in any academic year should email the Financial Aid and Awards Office at financial.aid@ by August 31 to be considered.

Accounting Achievement Award

The Faculty of the Department of Accounting have recently initiated and funded three annual Awards. These awards are designed to recognize the performance of our Accounting Majors who have demonstrated an outstanding personal commitment to support, and who have “breathed life” into, elements of the mission of the School of Business.

The mission indicates that the School of Business, through active learning and the creation and mobilization of scholarship, prepares citizens of the world to lead sustainable, entrepreneurial businesses and communities. This mission is supported by the Department of Accounting’s own Vision Statement that identifies similar key components of student success. Achievement Awards are available in each of the following three areas. Normally, one award in each category listed below:

  • Citizen of the World – an award will be given to the student who has demonstrated a commitment to preparing for the global business environment in the spirit of good citizenship.
  • Active Learning– an award will be given to the student who has actively engaged with study opportunities by demonstrating exemplary performance in a variety of applied and experiential learning activities available through the School of Business.
  • Demonstrated Leadership – an award will be given to the student who has made a difference, showing initiative and responsibility by helping others create shared value.
  • Nicola Young Financial Accounting Award – an award will be given to a student who has demonstrated a particular interest and strength in financial accounting and reporting. Evidence of an understanding of the importance of excellence in public sector (governments and government organizations) financial reporting and/or a desire to work in this sector would also be considered an asset.

Award Requirements:

  • Declared School of Business Accounting Major and normally completed 90 credit hours, and
  • Earned a minimum GPA of 3.3 in all accounting courses completed at the time of application
  • Completed ACCT 3323, 3335, 3350 and 3351

Award winners will receive $1,000, a certificate of accomplishment, a notation on their university transcript, and public recognition at an official ceremony.

Application:

The application for 2020-2021 is now open for the Accounting Achievment Award.

Application Deadline: 

February 21, 2021 at 11:59pm.

David G. Smith Memorial Award

Awarded to a returning undergraduate or 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 experience which provides an example of the strength and resilience of people living with 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. When nominated by someone else, the nomination form will require the nominator to confirm the nominee’s willingness to be considered for the award. All nominees will be asked to submit a statement of reflection after the nomination is received.

Nomination Form

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2020-2021 academic year. Click here to download: David G. Smith Memorial Award Nomination Form

Nomination Deadline:  

All nomination forms must be submitted to counselling@ by Friday, December 4, 2020.

 

Financial Need-Based Bursary

Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) provides a Financial Need-Based Bursary program to assist students in need. Bursaries are typically smaller amounts ($500-$750) and are intended to supplement other funding sources. Students experiencing financial difficulty should apply for the financial need-based bursary program. The bursary application is available in both the fall and winter semester and selection will be determined by Financial Aid & Awards. You are encouraged to look over this document before submitting your application: How To Guide for Writing a Personal Statement of Financial Need. 

Bursary Requirements:

  • Enrolled in a degree or diploma granting program at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah).
  • Complete the Financial Need-Based Bursary application and demonstrate financial need.
  • Grade point average (GPA) of at least 1.70.

Application: 

The application for the Winter 2021 Financial Need-Based Bursary Program is now open.

Application Deadline: 

Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 11:59pm.

Bursary Decisions:

The review process will begin on Monday, February 22, 2021. All applicants will be contacted with the decision made regarding their application.

Significant Financial Difficulty:

Students experiencing significant financial difficulty at anytime shoud meet with Financial Aid & Awards.

Montreal Women's Memorial Scholarship

This award is a tribute to the memory of the fourteen female engineering students who died violently at the École Polytechnique de Montreal on December 6, 1989.

Award Requirements:

  • Be a female student enrolled in the Engineering program at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah);
  • Complete this application form along with your signature and date;
  • Attach a copy of your resume and a personal statement of your personal and academic goals, why you would like to be considered for this award, and what this memorial means to you;
  • Submit the Application form to: Financial Aid & Awards, Service Centre, MM108 before the deadline. Drop-in box may be used after office hours, or the application package can be scanned and e-mailed to financial.aid@;
  • Please note that this award will be presented at the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Ceremony. The recipient of this scholarship is required to attend this ceremony.

Application Deadline: 

The application is now closed for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Download application form here: Montreal Women's Memorial Scholarship Application 2019-201

Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) Alumni Golf Tournament Bursary

The Alumni Golf Tournament is an annual fundraiser that seeks to raise funds for student bursaries. Through the generous donations of alumni and community members, the tournament raises $20,000 to be distributed among 20 students. Tournament funds generate 20 bursaries which are personally delivered to each student at the end of the event. The tournament has been running for almost 40 years and is one of the flagship events of the FIH alumni Association.

Bursary Requirements:

  • The student must have successfully completed a minimum of one year of full-time studies at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah).
  • The student must be registered full-time for the next academic year.
  • The financial need of the student will be assessed. 
  • The student must be available to volunteer at the annual Alumni Golf Tournament in late August. 

Application:

The application is now closed for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Application Deadline: 

May 1, 2020 11:59 pm

 

 

Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) Alumni Leadership Award

This award was established in 1984 by the FIH’s Alumni Association and is awarded to students based on satisfactory academic standing, financial need and leadership qualities.

‌Award Requirements:

  • The applicant must be an undergraduate student at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah). 
  • The applicant must have successfully completed a minimum of one year of full-time study at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah). 
  • The student must be registered full-time for the next academic year.
  • The applicant must have participated in Varsity Athletics at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) during his/her previous year. 
  • The applicant must continue to play on a Varsity team for the next academic year.  

Application:

The application is now closed for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Application Deadline: 

May 1, 2020 11:59 pm

Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) Faculty Union Scholarship for Academic Excellence

The Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) Faculty Union Scholarship has been established for students with high academic achievement, financial need is also considered. This scholarship is open to full-time and part-time students in the Arts, Commerce, Engineering or Science faculties and entering their final year at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah). The award is determined by the Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) Faculty Union and applications are submitted to the FIHFU via the Financial Aid & Awards office.

Scholarship Requirements:

  • The student must have successfully completed a minimum of one year of full-time studies at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah).
  • Complete 30 credit hours between May 1 and April 30.
  • The student should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75.
  • The financial need of the student will be assessed. 
  • Primarily available to full-time undergraduate students in their final or Honours year, but graduate, part-time and third year students can apply.

Application:

The application is now closed for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Application Deadline: 

May 1, 2020 11:59 pm

Halifax Longshoremen's Association Local 269 I.L.A. Scholarship

The International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO is the largest union of maritime workers in North America, representing upwards of 65,000 longshoremen on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, Great Lakes, major U.S. rivers, Puerto Rico and Eastern America. This scholarship will be awarded to a full or part-time student who is entering or continuing at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah). The recipient must be a member of Halifax Longshoremen’s Association Local 269 I.L.A or a member’s immediate family.

Scholarship Requirements:

  • Full or part-time undergraduate students.
  • Member of Local 269 I.L.A. or a member's immediate family.
  • Entrance students must forward transcripts to Finanical Aid & Awards by July 5, 2019.

Application:

The application is now closed for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Application Deadline: 

May 1, 2020 11:59 pm

Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) Undergraduate Scholarships Application

Over 250 Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards have been established by alumni, parents, corporations and friends of the University. 

These are available annually to returning FIH’s students. The criteria for these awards varies from awards for specific faculties, academic achievement, financial need, to awards that look at extra-curricular activities, volunteer work and community involvement in or outside of the FIH’s community.

All students are encouraged to apply each year and outline your unique individual qualities.

Awards Requirements:

  • Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah).
  • Full Time Awards: Must have completed at least one term of full time studies in the preceding academic year.
  • Part Time Awards: For students who completed part time studies in the preceding academic year and will continue to do so in the upcoming academic year.

Application:

The application is now closed for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Application Deadline: 

May 1, 2020 at 11:59 pm

Award Decisions: 

Applications are assessed over the summer months and throughout the upcoming academic year. Students are contacted directly when selected for an award.

Description of some Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards

Student Leadership Recognition Award

This award is to formally recognize students that possess, display, and apply leadership qualities and skills within the classroom, the Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) Community and Beyond. Semi-annually, the award recognizes three students from each Faculty (Arts, Graduate Studies, Science and Commerce). The award is non-renewable. 

Award Requirements: 

  • Undergraduate students are required have completed 15 credit hours and to be enrolled full-time
  • Graduate students are required to be enrolled with full-time status
  • Currently be volunteering or must have accumulated over 60 hours of volunteer services in the past 12 months
  • Assisted or organized at least two significant on-campus events in the past 12 months
  • Be actively involved at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) and/or the greater community

More Information, Application & Deadline:

Please visit the Career Services webpage for more information.

 

Dr. Geraldine Thomas Travel Award for Classical Studies

Established through the generosity of Dr. Geraldine Thomas, her friends, and colleagues. Dr. Thomas was a professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Classics. She retired at the end of the 2006/07 academic year. Dr. Thomas has been recognized for her teaching and educational leadership with a FIHSA award in 1991, the AAU Instructional Leadership award in 1993 and a national 3M Teaching Award in 1993.

The Dr. Geraldine Thomas Award for Travel in Classical Studies is awarded annually to a full-time, undergraduate student majoring or minoring in Classical Studies, and who wishes to broaden his or her learning experience through travel (for example, field schools, study abroad, relevant conferences, major museums).

Award Requirements:

  • Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) majoring or minoring in Classical Studies.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • 500 word proposal (1 page single spaced or 2 pages double spaced) outlining the project for which the money will be used (include dates of travel, budget, other sources of funding applied for and any other relevant information)

Application:

The application is now closed for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Application Deadline: 

Must be submitted by e-mail (financial.aid@) by Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 at 11:59pm.

Dr. Sastry Vankamamidi Family Bursary 

This award is made possible by Dr. Sastry Vankamamidi and family.

Award Requirements:

  • Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) student in the Diploma of Engineering program
  • Have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Submit the Application including your Projected Budget, Personal Statement and Faculty Recommendation Form to the Service Centre before the deadline. 

Application:

The application is now open for the 2020-2021 academic year. Application form: The Dr. Sastry Vankamamidi Family Bursary - 2020-2021

Application Deadline:  

Must be submitted by e-mail (financial.aid@) by January 29th at 11:59pm.

Questions or Concerns?

Questions regarding scholarships, awards and bursaries should be directed to Financial Aid & Awards at financial.aid@.