Scholarship Value $6,000

Number of Scholarships 1

Description Purpose and scope

The Dr. P. Anthony Johnstone Entrance Scholarship is an annual, first-year entrance award created to encourage Nova Scotia youth to learn about human rights in Canada. It supports incoming undergraduate Bachelor’s students who have demonstrated interest in multiculturalism and human rights. The award is limited to the first year of study and is intended to help ease the financial transition to university for eligible students from Nova Scotia.

Key takeaways

• Supports first-year undergraduate students with an interest in human rights and multiculturalism.
• Intended for Nova Scotia high school graduates entering university in the fall.
• Award applies only to the first year of study.

History of the

Award Origin and namesake

The scholarship was established by the Province of Nova Scotia in 1991 to honour the life and work of Dr. P. Anthony Johnstone. Dr. Johnstone served as Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, and the award reflects his commitment to human-rights education and multicultural awareness. The scholarship continues to recognize students who share those values and aim to advance human-rights understanding in Canada.

Key takeaways

• Created in 1991 by the Province of Nova Scotia.
• Named for Dr. P. Anthony Johnstone, former Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.
• Focuses on promoting human-rights education and multiculturalism.

Eligibility Who can apply

Applicants must meet specific residency, academic, and program requirements. Eligible candidates are graduates of a Nova Scotia high school in the current academic year (excluding upgrading), residents of Nova Scotia, and entering first-year Bachelor’s degree studies in the upcoming fall. Applicants must demonstrate interest in multiculturalism and human rights and plan to study at a university in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, or Prince Edward Island.

Key takeaways

• Must be a Nova Scotia resident and current-year Nova Scotia high school graduate (no upgrading).
• Must be entering the first year of a Bachelor’s degree program in the fall.
• Must demonstrate interest in multiculturalism and human rights and study at a university in NS, NB, or PEI.

Award

Value Amount and duration

The scholarship is a one-time, non-renewable award of $6,000. It is disbursed for the recipient’s first year of undergraduate study only. There is no provision for renewal beyond the initial award year.

Key takeaways

• Single payment of $6,000.
• Non-renewable and limited to the first year of study.
• No ongoing or multi-year funding.

Application

Process &

Forms Required documentation and completion

Application instructions are provided in Form 1; applicants must follow those directions for submission. Required forms include Forms 1A and 1D (candidate), Form 2 (high school representative), Form 3 (academic reference), and Form 4 (non-academic reference). All forms can be completed and saved using Acrobat Reader, and each form must be completed by the appropriate person as specified.

Key takeaways

• Read Form 1 carefully for submission instructions.
• Required forms: 1A, 1D (applicant); 2 (high school); 3 (academic reference); 4 (non-academic reference).
• Forms are fillable and savable in Acrobat Reader.

Application

Timeline When to apply

The scholarship is awarded annually for students beginning studies in the fall; specific deadlines and the application window are provided with the current year’s Form 1 or on the official scholarship page. Applicants should obtain forms and confirm deadlines well before the end of their final high school term. Missing the published deadline or submitting incomplete forms may disqualify an application.

Key takeaways

• Awarded annually for fall entrants; check Form 1 or the official page for current deadlines.
• Obtain and complete forms early in the final high school term.
• Late or incomplete submissions may be disqualified.

For

School

Counsellors /

School

Administrators Promotion and support materials

Counsellors and administrators can download a scholarship poster (PDF) to advertise the opportunity within their schools. They are also the designated source for completing Form 2, the high school representative’s portion of the application. Schools should guide eligible students to the forms and deadline information and encourage timely completion.

Key takeaways

• A downloadable poster (PDF) is available for school promotion.
• School staff must complete Form 2 for each applicant.
• Schools should help students access forms and meet deadlines.

Contact and

Help Questions and further assistance

If applicants or school staff have questions about the application or forms, they should contact the scholarship team by email. The official contact address for inquiries is [email protected]. For process details and the most current information, consult Form 1 and the provincial scholarship web pages.

Key takeaways

• Email inquiries: [email protected].
• Consult Form 1 and the provincial site for current instructions and deadlines.
• Use school counsellors for assistance with Form 2 and local promotion.