Friends of Sable Island Society is delighted to once again offer up to $2,000 in scholarships. We invite Nova Scotia students completing Grade 12 in 2025 and pursuing post-secondary education in the fall to apply. We offer a scholarship annually to promote learning and awareness of Sable Island National Park Reserve.
This year, we are offering $1,500 for the first-place entry, with a possible $500 second prize to a deserving runner up entry.
As a place shrouded in history and its fair share of mysteries, Sable Island is the subject of some outlandish stories. The trick is to know how to separate out the truth! We are asking applicants to describe (with references) two stories about Sable Island. One story will be a “Myth Buster” (a commonly shared story that is unproven/untrue). The other will be a “Stranger Than Fiction” story (something unusual about Sable Island). Applicants must then explain how they know whether the story is true or false, including the evidence that supports their conclusion. Our evaluation committee will carefully consider the reliability of sources used, as well as the critical thinking skills demonstrated by the applicant.
Applicants can use various formats to demonstrate creativity with their submissions for the Sable Island scholarship. Written applications should be 800-1,000 words; video or audio content should be 3 – 5 minutes long. Interested students can refer to the Application Form for more details. Submissions are due by 11:59pm on April 22, 2025.
All work will remain the property of the applicant. However, the Society reserves the right to publish this content on our website, and potentially in print, with notice to the applicant.
