Scholarship Grants
Application forms are available online, at the Aspotogan Heritage Trust Building and the J.D. Shatford Memorial Library in Hubbards, and at Bay View High School and Forest Heights Community School.
The Trust provides Scholarship Grants to qualifying post-secondary students and the needs of community organizations.The general geographic boundaries of the J.D. Shatford Memorial Trust are found under “Trust Map.” A more detailed map of the geographical boundaries is available at the offices of the Aspotogan Heritage Trust Building and at the J.D. Shatford Memorial Library in Hubbards, Nova Scotia.
All student applicants for scholarship grants must meet the criteria and guidelines listed below. The criteria and guidelines are also included with the application form.
Post-Secondary Education
Below is general information for post-secondary students applying for educational assistance:
Applications for funding must be submitted by all students on an annual basis. The maximum number of years for funding under the Trust is 6 years at the undergraduate level, including vocational and community college courses. The maximum number of years of funding from the Trust is 10 years for those students continuing education at a graduate level. Applications are available online and hard copies are available at the Aspotogan Heritage Trust (AHT) offices and the J.D. Shatford Memorial Library in Hubbards. Applications also are available at the two high schools within the region (BV & FHCS).
Applications received by July 15 will receive priority attention. Late applications received will be held for the second mailing to the Trustees in September or early October. Applications should be submitted as early as possible to speed up the process.
Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant. Please provide a complete street address to assist us in determining your eligibility. For example, RR#2 Hubbards does not provide us with sufficient information to determine whether you live within the geographic boundaries of the Trust.
The maximum assistance per year may vary based on the income earned by the Trust and the number of applicants. Funding will be determined by Midland Trust Company, Trustee.
Funding will be provided to full-time students only and is based on the criteria on the application form. Funding is based on 5 full time courses (30 credit hours) for university students and will be prorated for any number of courses less than 5 (30 credit hours). Vocational courses will be funded based on full-time participation in the program in question. Credits/courses completed successfully will be taken into consideration when determining further funding. Co-op terms are not included in the annual funded amounts. Students on a co-op program will not be penalized but funding will be prorated based on the classroom terms.
Funds are paid in $US directly to the institution attended, usually by mid to late September for qualified applicants that meet the early deadline. Institutions will apply the funds against any accounts outstanding relating to the school year with any balance to go directly to the student to assist with other educational costs and expenses (e.g., books and course related expenses, room and board, reasonable and necessary living expenses, etc.). Funds may be held by the institution for 2nd term funding.
Currently, funding for university students is based on the following criteria after the 1st year (for students taking 5 or more courses):
| Credits Received in Prior Year | Funding % |
| 30 credit hrs / 5 credits or more | 100% |
| 27 credit hrs / 4.5 credits | 75% |
| 24 credit hrs / 4 credits | 50% |
| Less than 24 credit hrs | 0% |
Students receiving less than 100% can increase future funding based on results in a following year. Those determined to be ineligible due to academic results may be eligible for funding following a year of self-funding and strong achievement. For students in a probationary situation due to the lack of scholastic achievement, GPA will also be considered by the Trustee in determining funding.
Community College courses and other vocational type programs will be evaluated based on results of the program completed to date.
8.The school year is considered as July 1 to June 30 for purposes of determining the calculation in section 7.
9. To meet residency requirements, eligible students must complete a minimum of their last 3 years of high school (Grades 10 to 12) while the parent(s) AND student live within the Shatford Trust boundaries. Living with grandparents, relatives or other families does not qualify. The student and his/her family must maintain permanent residency in the designated area while the student is receiving Trust funding. Future eligibility is based on continued adherence to residency requirements. Final residency determination rests with the Trustee in the United States.
10. Should a student decide to discontinue their education during the school year they should inform the Advisory Committee. Educational institutions have been informed that any remaining funds as the result of your decision are to be returned by the school to the Trustee.
11. The Trustee and their representatives have authority to publish the names of successful applicants on the J.D. Shatford Memorial Trust website (jdshatfordmemorialtrust.ca) based on your agreement when signing the application.
Criteria for Scholarship Grants
Twenty-five (25) years of age or less at time of first application. After age 25, only consecutive years will be considered.
Permanent residency of the student and their Family within the Trust’s geographic boundaries during the last three (3) years of high school (Grades 10 to 12) and continued Family residency within the Trust’s geographic boundaries following high school graduation while receiving funding from the Trust. Family is defined as at least one parent and the student applying for funding.
Proof of acceptance at an accredited university, community college or vocational-type institution.
Willingness to provide additional information as requested by the Trustees or the Trust’s Advisory Committee.
Applicants for full time classroom study only to be considered.
Each application covers one year of funding only. Annual applications are required.
Guidelines for funding and timing of funding
Annual funding amount will be determined based on the number of successful applicants and income of the Trust.
Funding after year 1 will be based on passing marks received for the prior academic year ending June 30.
Fully completed applications received by the Advisory Committee by July 15 will be processed on a priority basis to ensure that funds are received by the various institutions on a timely basis. Late applications will be accepted and processed as time permits.
For all scholarship recipients applying by the early deadline, funding will be paid directly to the institution usually by the middle of September. Each institution will be required to submit annual reports to the Trustee accounting for the expenditure of the Scholarship Grant funds. Funding will be delayed for following years until reports are completed.
Trustee is Midland Trust Company. Final decisions regarding eligibility, amount of funding and timing of payment rests with the Trustee. The Trustee has sole discretion over applications. The terms and conditions upon which scholarship grants are made may change over time at the sole discretion of Trustee.
Advisory Committee
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Andy Hare
TRUST ADVISOR
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Suzanne Brown
TRUST ADVISOR
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Allyson McKinnon
TRUST ADVISOR
Apply today.
Deadline for early applications is July 15, 2025