Scholarship Application Form

Please carefully read the guidelines before beginning!

Important Guidelines:

  • Applicants must have moved to Canada as an immigrant or refugee within the past 10 years from the date of application.
  • Applicants must fully complete the application form and attend an interview if requested.
  • Applicants must be registered at an approved post-secondary educational institution in New Brunswick and provide proof of acceptance/enrollment.
  • Financial need is established by way of an income assessment.
  • Applicant must live in the Greater Fredericton area.
  • International students are not eligible.
  • You can receive the scholarship only once.
  • Final decisions on awards will be made before the end of July. Only successful applicants will be notified.
  • Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Decisions of the committee are final.
  • Deadline for submissions is June 30th.

Before filling out this form, please ensure that you have all supporting documents ready for submission. The information on the form will not be saved before submission, so it's crucial to have everything prepared. We recommend keeping a copy of your answers in a separate document in case of any technical issues.

If you have any questions or would like to review your supporting documents before submitting this form, please contact Hanna Bustos at scholarships@mcaf.nb.ca or 506-471-0045.

Here is the list of documents you need to have ready and attached throughout the form when submitting your application:

  • Copy of previous year Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment for you, your spouse, and for your mother and father if you live in the same household.
  • Transcript of the highest level of education.
  • Written confirmation of your acceptance or enrollment in the program.
  • Two letters of reference (one of which should ideally comment on your academic interests and achievements). They must be signed unless on an official letterhead.

The fields marked with an * are obligatory. You won't be able to submit the form without completing the whole application.

Click on Choose file to upload your document to the respective question.

If you wish, you can also submit this application on paper by downloading the form below and sending it together with all the required support documents.

Download the form here

Personal Information

Educational Background

Personal Statements

Briefly describe your employment history in the space here OR attach your resume and write resume attached in the space below

Briefly describe if you are taking care of family members. If you are financially responsible for children, spouse, or other dependent people, please give details such as the number of people, level of responsibility, and ages of dependents below.

In 150 words or less, please describe your life circumstances, your interests in sports, music, arts, your hopes and dreams for the future, and why this scholarship is important to you.

Income and Expenses

By entering my full name Above: I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

I agree to allow my image to be used in published materials, presentations and websites that promote the programs of the Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc.

I agree to participate in any MCAF promotions for the Newcomer Scholarship Fund including media interviews, presentations, or speeches as requested by MCAF.