APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN OCT/NOV
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of March, 2024.
Scholarship Summary:
University of King’s College is offering the Donald R. Sobey Family Scholarships to Canadian citizens entering their first-year (preference will be given to students entering the Foundation Year Program).
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
The following criteria will be considered when awarding this scholarship;
i. Canadian citizens (preference given to Atlantic Canadians)
ii. Demonstrated academic excellence (min. 85% academic average)
iii. Proven leadership skills
iv. Involvement in school and/or community activities
Value of Scholarship:
The Donald R. Sobey Family Scholarship is valued as CAD$50,000 in total (CAD$17,000 for the first year and CAD$11,000 for the next three years)
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Apply for admission into King’s; provide all supporting documents, including official first-semester or mid-year grades to support your admission application.
ii. Submit the following documents to awards@ukings.ca by March 1, 11:59pm AST;
- A completed scholarship application form;
- An essay on the below topic:
“A great thinker once said: “The only thing that anyone ever learned from history is that nobody ever learns anything from history.”
Write an essay that tries to explain what this notion might mean. It could mean many things in many different contexts, and you do not need to take up a strong agree/disagree position in your essay. What might lead a person to assert such a claim? Can you think of current or historical situations or debates that would lend weight to this claim or challenge it? Do not do any research to find out what others have said on this topic, though you may engage authors or material you’ve already studied in your discussion if this helps you to develop your own thinking. The strongest papers will show evidence of creative thinking, and express ideas in clear, structured, and interesting ways.”
Write an essay that tries to explain what this notion might mean. It could mean many things in many different contexts, and you do not need to take up a strong agree/disagree position in your essay. What might lead a person to assert such a claim? Can you think of current or historical situations or debates that would lend weight to this claim or challenge it? Do not do any research to find out what others have said on this topic, though you may engage authors or material you’ve already studied in your discussion if this helps you to develop your own thinking. The strongest papers will show evidence of creative thinking, and express ideas in clear, structured, and interesting ways.”
Note:
- There is a 500-word limit for essay submissions; use this format for the name of your essay file: [Last Name,First Name]_Essay. For example: Smith,Joe_Essay.
- Verify that your full name, date of birth and King’s student ID (B00#) are noted on each document you are submitting.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of King’s College Undergraduate Scholarship Page.