One bursary valued at $500 is available to be won each year.  Eligible students must be a member of the Blackville Credit Union or their parents must be members and student must provide proof of acceptance to a University or Community College.   Applications must be received at the Blackville Credit Union no later than May 31

The Northumberland Salmon Protection Agency awards one $500 scholarship annually, in June, to a Grade 12 student living on the Miramichi Watershed Drainage.  Applicants for this scholarship will be considered based upon the following criteria: 1. Must be furthering their education at a recognized post-secondary institution (University or Community College Program) 2. Financial need may be a consideration 3. Must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the Miramichi River, either through volunteer, extra-curricular or community- based activities. 4. A supporting 250-500 word essay discussing the topic "Why is it important to preserve the Miramichi Watershed Drainage?"   Due date is Friday, April 29th, 2011   Please come see me for an application.  

Student loan information sessions are going to be offered around the province to inform students and parents about how the program will help them as they attend post-secondary studies in the coming years.    Following are the times and locations of those held in our area: Wednesday, April 6 at 10:40 a.m. at Miramichi Valley High School Thursday, April 18 at 1:40 p.m. at James M. Hill High School Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Miramichi Valley High School    All grade 12 students, who will be attending a post secondary institution in the Fall, and their parents are encouraged to attend.