Graduate Awards for
Cap and Gown 2023-24
As we are preparing for the graduation ceremonies, we would like to ask graduates to consider applying for special awards. The criteria for each award is explained below.
IMPORTANT: There are some awards in which you apply directly to the school through the MCHS Awards Committee and others in which you must apply directly to the organization.
Please note, that if you are applying to the MCHS Awards Committee, you will be considered for all awards that are decided at the school level. However, you may state which awards you feel you are most specifically suited in your email before November 15th. Likewise, all students are considered for all awards but the application process greatly helps the committee in making decisions. Also, please do not forget that for some awards you must apply directly to the company/organization.
If applying to the school, you will apply to MCHS awards committee via karabourgeois@nlesd.ca. You should use the Awards Worksheet below and include a cover letter and resume. Deadline is Tuesday, November 12th at noon
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch.
Awards Worksheet
This is used when applying directly to the MCHS Awards Committee. Please do not forget to include your resume.
SPECIAL AWARDS FOR CAP AND GOWN 2023-24
BBBAA Volunteer Leadership Award
Must have made a positive and significant contribution to their community through volunteerism, displayed a capacity for leadership, and a commitment to their personal wellness through athletics and a commitment to academic achievement.
Two awards valued at $100.
Weighted with 50% for Community Volunteerism/Leadership, 30% for academic achievement and 20% for Athleticism.
Students must apply directly to the BBBAA for this award. Application criteria is to the right. Deadline is 4:00 pm November 23rd
A Smile as Big as Andrew Award
$100 scholarship
This award is given to the student who is considered the most compassionate and caring to others.
Students may apply to MCHS awards committee via karabourgeois@nlesd.ca. You should use the above awards sheet and include a cover letter and resume. Deadline is November 12th
Ace's Bursary Education Fund for Determined Kids
The recipient is someone who has learned to persevere through any challenge. Applicants must currently be enrolled in a post-secondary program. Preference will be given, but not limited, to the following post-secondary studies.
Award #1 – Studies in such areas as Small Engine Repair, Heavy Equipment Operations or Maintenance, Carpentry, etc
Award #2 – Studies in such areas as Business, Marketing, Research, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Technology, etc
Applicants must write and submit a 500 word essay demonstrating how he or she demonstrated the values of tenacity, courage and determination through their school years to become eligible for enrollment in a post-secondary program.
Students may apply to MCHS awards committee via karabourgeois@nlesd.ca. You should use the above awards sheet and include a cover letter and resume. Deadline is November 12th at noon. Please also see the document to the right.
C&W Industrial and Marine Fabrication Scholarship
Valued at $2500.
Students must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and have graduated with an Academic or Honours Graduation Status
Preference given to students enrolled in a post-secondary program in the field of Engineering, Welding or Marine related field.
Students must apply directly to Scholarship@cwindustrial.com. Criteria for award application is to the right. Deadline to apply is November 22nd, 2024.
Linda Cahill Award
$100 scholarship
Has demonstrated perseverance and determination while working to achieve his or her potential.
Students may apply to MCHS awards committee via karabourgeois@nlesd.ca. You should use the above awards sheet and include a cover letter and resume. Deadline is November 12th at noon
Bradley D. Walsh Memorial Scholarship
The recipient of the Bradley D. Walsh Memorial Scholarship is a person who is a true friend, who is kind, lives their best life possible, and makes the world a little brighter every day.
The recipient of the award is given to a person planning to attend post secondary school and is in the amount of $500.
Students may apply to MCHS awards committee via karabourgeois@nlesd.ca. You should use the above awards sheet and include a cover letter and resume. Deadline is Deadline is November 12th at noon.
Regis Maloney Educator Award
$500 scholarship
This award is intended to recognize those graduates who demonstrate the value of both teaching and learning. This may be in the form of pursuing a career in education.
Students may apply to MCHS awards committee via karabourgeois@nlesd.ca. You should use the above awards sheet and include a cover letter and resume. Deadline is November 12th
Bay Bulls Physio & Company
$100 Scholarship for graduate who is currently enrolled/attending the Kinesiology Program
$50 Scholarship for graduate who have always shown empathy and compassion to others.
Students may apply to MCHS awards committee via karabourgeois@nlesd.ca. You should use the above awards sheet and include a cover letter and resume. Deadline is November 12th at noon
Matthew St. Croix Memorial Award for Marine Engineering Studies
This award is for a graduate attending the Marine Institute studying in the field of Marine Engineering Technology or similar program.
$350 scholarship
Students may apply to MCHS awards committee via karabourgeois@nlesd.ca. You should use the above awards sheet and include a cover letter and resume. Deadline is November 12th at noon
The David Emberley Award
Presented to a level III student who has demonstrated academic achievement and outstanding contribution to the school community
$300 scholarship
Students may apply to MCHS awards committee via karabourgeois@nlesd.ca. You should use the above awards sheet and include a cover letter and resume. Deadline is November 12th at noon.
Alexandra Williams Memorial Award
Awarded to a student who has achieved athletic and academic ability and school spirit. Preference will be given to students who play hockey.
$100 scholarship
Donated by the Southern Shore Minor Hockey Association.
Students may apply to MCHS awards committee via karabourgeois@nlesd.ca. You should use the above awards sheet and include a cover letter and resume. Deadline is November 12th at noon
Rowena Harvey-Casey Memorial Award
This is awarded to a student who exemplifies kindness and accomplishes this through the gift of music, drama, and/or public speaking.
$100 scholarship
Students may apply to MCHS awards committee via karabourgeois@nlesd.ca. You should use the above awards sheet and include a cover letter and resume. Deadline is November 12 th at noon
Volunteer Award
Sponsored by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
Designed to recognize one senior high student in every school in the province for the contribution that student has made to his or her community or school.
Scholarship amount to be determined
Students may apply to MCHS awards committee via karabourgeois@nlesd.ca. You should use the above awards sheet and include a cover letter and resume.Deadline iNovember 12th at noon
Congratulations to our Graduates!
We are so proud of our 2022-23 graduating class! We also appreciate our wonderful community support in funding our scholarship program for our graduates and our students currently at Mobile.