Scholarship Information
UPEI Student Union Adversity Award | |
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| Maximum Amount: | $500 |
| Application Form: | Application Form |
| Deadline: | 01-Oct |
| Occasion: | Fall |
| Scholarship Type: | Award |
| Description: | Granted to a student who has experienced unexpected hardship in the past year which has greatly impacted their personal circumstances and capacity to continue their studies. Examples of unexpected hardship may be due to economic, financial, political, societal, family or personal events beyond the student's control. All student information provided in applications will remain strictly confidential and recipients of this award will not be publicized or promoted. |
| Background: | The UPEI Student Union was founded in 1970 as a not-for-profit organization representing full-time students at UPEI. It is dedicated to fostering pride in the university, the betterment of university life, and enhancing the student experience at UPEI. As a unifying body, the UPEI Student Union strives to provide leadership while assisting students as they obtain the highest standards in their academic and personal life; enhancing their quality of life now and into the future. The UPEI Student Union Adversity Award was create in 2019 through an endowed gift from the UPEI Student Union. |
