2020 – 2021 Bursary

The Nova Scotia Adopt-A-Highway Program Association (AAH) is pleased to offer a $500.00 bursary to a Grade 12 student entering their first year of post-secondary education.

All applicants will be judged based on the following criteria:

• Past AAH or Great Nova Scotia Pick-Me-Up program involvement
• Community involvement
• Academic standing
• Original essay – described below.
• Preference is given to past or present program volunteers

Applicants must include the following items as part of their application package:

• Completed application form
• Most recent academic transcript
• College or university confirmation of enrollment
• Letter of reference
• An original essay, 350-500 words in length, on the following topic:
  What is your biggest concern regarding the environment, and why?

Additional Information:

• Committee members of the AAH will choose the winner of the bursary.
• The winner of the bursary will be notified before graduation day in June of 2021.
• All applicants must be permanent residents of Nova Scotia.
• Materials will not be returned; Please retain a copy of the application for your records.
• Complete applications must be received at the AAH office by 5 pm on April 30th, 2021.
• Late or incomplete packages will not be processed for consideration.
• Additional items that are not listed above will be discarded before evaluation.
• The applicant can choose to submit their application online (below), through email, or mail