Local Community

The Greater Saint John Community Foundation

To serve as a trustee of gifts, support charitable organizations and inspire community leadership.

Address Saint John PO Box 20061 Brunswick Square, NB
Phone 15063435159
Email trisha@sjfoundation.ca
Website https://thecommunityfoundationsj.com/
Bursaries 25

The Garfield T. Meltzer – Jewish War Veterans Scholarship

Award$1,000
Number of Awards 1 award
Application Deadline6 months from now
(June, 10th, 2025)
About this Bursary
The Meltzer family is honouring this wonderful man by establishing The Garfield T. Meltzer – Jewish War Veterans Scholarship Fund with the Greater Saint John Community Foundation. It will support an annual scholarship, on a merit basis, for a graduate of any Greater Saint John area High School entering first year at any post-secondary institution. The intent is to assist local students exhibiting academic success and community service, who demonstrate the spirit of kindness, honesty, integrity, public service and dedication to family, community and country as embodied in Garfield T. Meltzer during his lifetime.
How to Apply
Please fill out the application form and return to: Email to: sjjhm@nbnet.nb.ca or Mail to: Saint John Jewish Historical Museum 91 Leinster St, Saint John, NB E2L 1J2
Selection Process
The selection will be made by The Garfield T. Meltzer - Jewish War Veterans Scholarship Committee.
Eligibility
Criteria for this award include any or all of: Financial need, Academic Success, Community Service and Demonstration of the spirit of kindness, honesty, integrity, public service and dedication to family, community and country as embodied in Garfield T. Meltzer during his lifetime.
Personal Requirements
Eligibility
  • Community Involvement
  • Volunteer Hours
  • Academic Excellence
  • Community Involvement
  • Volunteer Hours
  • Academic Excellence
  • Financial Need
Citizenship
  • Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
Residing In
  • Saint John (NB)
  • Saint John (NB)
Sex/Gender
  • Female
  • Male
  • Other
Education Requirements
High School
  • For New or Graduating Students

Applicable Schools:

  • Saint John High School
  • Saint John High School
  • Belleisle Regional High School
  • Hampton High School
  • Harbour View High School
  • Kennebecasis Valley High School
  • Rothesay High School
  • Simonds High School
  • St. Malachy's Memorial High School
  • Sussex Regional High School
University or College
  • Proof of enrollment is required