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2023 Scholarships and Bursaries
Every year we offer scholarships and bursaries to students living with epilepsy and are pursuing post secondary education.
We upload the new scholarship applications at the end of February with the criteria and we accept them until May 31st.
$1000 Di Setchell Memorial Bursary
Open to all full-time students who live with epilepsy in the Maritimes and is awarded based on financial need. Preference will be given to students pursuing a community college education.
$1000 James Russell Kline Memorial Bursary
Open to all students who live with epilepsy in the Maritimes and is awarded based on financial need.
$1000 EAM Memorial Scholarship
Open to all students who live with epilepsy in the Maritime Provinces and have an average of 80 or above.
Scholarship Winners 2022
We would like to congratulate our 2022 scholarship and bursary recipients!
Congratulations and we wish you every success over the coming years!
Abigail Haché
Abigail has been awarded the EAM Memorial Scholarship for $1000. From Cheticamp, NS, she is majoring in biology at STFX University. Her future plans are to open her own dental clinic that will help those who have difficulties receiving dental care. Best wishes, Abigail as you work to reach your goals.
Joseph Rapp
Joseph has received the James Russell Kline Memorial Bursary for 1000$. From Hawkesbury, NS, Joseph is studying for a Bachelor of Business Administration at I’Université Sainte-Anne. He plans to attend law school in the future and hopes to pursue a career in environmental law. Good luck to you Joseph!
Chantal LeBlanc
Chantel has received the Di Setchell Memorial Bursary for 1000$. From Dartmouth, NS, Chantel is taking the Child and Youth Care program at NSCC. She wants to “Support children and youth to have a successful path to adulthood”. Good luck with your future plans, Chantel!
Claire Sampson
Claire is the recipient of the second Di Setchell Memorial Bursary for $1000. From Bedford, NS, she is attending the Business Admiration program at NSCC. Claire hopes to work in health administration at the IWK. All the best, Claire, as you work towards your goals!
Scholarship Winners 2021
We would like to congratulate our 2021 scholarship and bursary recipients! Congratulations to you all and we wish you every success over the coming years!
Kayla Mackinnon
Kayla has been awarded the EAM Memorial Scholarship for $1,000. From Dartmouth, NS, she is attending Dalhousie University, majoring in Health Promotion. Her future plans include working in research, community health, or child injury health promotion. Good luck, Kayla, in whatever you decide to do.
Meaghan Duguay
Meaghan is the recipient of the 2nd Di Setchell Memorial Bursary for $1,000. From Moncton, NB, Meaghan is attending Kingswood University in Sussex, NB, where she’s majoring in Evangelism and Social Justice. In two years, she plans to switch to Youth and Family Ministry and hopes to become a youth pastor. Best wishes, Meaghan, as you to work to reach your goal.
Rachael Liddell
Rachael is the winner of the J. Russell Kline Memorial Bursary for $750. From Amherst, NS, she is studying psychology in the BA program at St. Stephen’s University. Rachael plans to continue to postgraduate studies in psychology, social work, or International Development. All the very best, Rachael, in your studies and your future career.
Scholarship Winners 2020
We would like to congratulate our 2020 scholarship and bursary recipients! Congratulations to you all and we wish you every success over the coming years!
Annick Leger
Annick is the winner of our $1000 EAM Memorial Scholarship. Annick who hails from New Brunswick, is headed to Carleton University for a degree In Engineering. You can also read her story on our Website at www.epilepsymaritimes.org under What's New - Tell Your Story or by clicking Here
Amber Thornton
Amber Thornton from Nova Scotia is the winner of the $1,000 Di Setchell Memorial Bursary and is headed to Mount Saint Vincent University and is planning on becoming an Elementary School Teacher in French Immersion.
Lauren Boudreau
Lauren Boudreau from Cape Breton is the winner of the $750 J Russell Kline Memorial Bursary and she is headed to Mount Saint Vincent University in a BA Program for Child and Youth Study.
Scholarship Winners 2019
We would like to congratulate our 2019 scholarship and bursary recipients! Congratulations to you all and we wish you every success over the coming years!
Hannah Hubley
Hannah Hubley, recipient of the Di Setchell Memorial Bursaries for $1,000 and $650; Hannah Hubley is taking the Social Services program at the Pictou Campus this year;
Jenna Leadbetter
Jenna Leadbetter, recipient of the J. Russell Kline Memorial Bursary for $750 and the EAM Memorial Bursary for $500; Jenna Leadbetter will be attending Mount St. Vincent University and working on a degree in Child and Youth Study
Allison Smith
Allison Smith, winner of the EAM Memorial Scholarship for $500. Allison Smith will be attending NSCC Lunenburg Campus to complete her Practical Nursing Program.
Scholarship Winners 2018
Emma Munro
Winner of the J. Russell Kline Memorial Bursary $500, EANS Memorial Bursary $500 and the EANS Memorial Scholarship $500
Courtney Head
Winner of the Di Setchell Memorial Bursary $1,000
Scholarship Winners 2021
We would like to congratulate our 2021 scholarship and bursary recipients! Congratulations to you all and we wish you every success over the coming years!
Kayla Mackinnon
Kayla has been awarded the EAM Memorial Scholarship for $1,000. From Dartmouth, NS, she is attending Dalhousie University, majoring in Health Promotion. Her future plans include working in research, community health, or child injury health promotion. Good luck, Kayla, in whatever you decide to do.
Samantha Griffin
Samantha has received the Di Setchell Memorial Bursary for $1,000. She comes from Dominion, NS, and is enrolled in the BA Community Studies program at Cape Breton University. Samantha is planning to become a Child Psychologist, and would like to help “kids like me who struggle every day”. Good luck with your future plans, Samantha.
Meaghan Duguay
Meaghan is the recipient of the 2nd Di Setchell Memorial Bursary for $1,000. From Moncton, NB, Meaghan is attending Kingswood University in Sussex, NB, where she’s majoring in Evangelism and Social Justice. In two years, she plans to switch to Youth and Family Ministry and hopes to become a youth pastor. Best wishes, Meaghan, as you to work to reach your goal.
Rachael Liddell
Rachael is the winner of the J. Russell Kline Memorial Bursary for $750. From Amherst, NS, she is studying psychology in the BA program at St. Stephen’s University. Rachael plans to continue to postgraduate studies in psychology, social work, or International Development. All the very best, Rachael, in your studies and your future career.
