Education Partnerships
College of the North Atlantic
2026-27 Scholarship Recipients
2026-27 Scholarship Recipients
Fry Family Foundation CNA Leadership Achievement Awards
The Foundation has been granting scholarships at the College of the North Atlantic since 2006. Since the 20 year partnership began, the Fry Family Foundation has contributed over $1 million in funding for scholarships and awards to CNA, which has been used to assist more than 575 students.
These Leadership Achievement Awards reward students who are making a significant positive impact in their communities. They recognize students who continue to deliver upon high academic standards and demonstrate continuous improvement in their leadership abilities. These students are vital to the future success of the communities and regions where they live and work. In further enhancing leadership skills, students are better equipped to help ensure the province’s economic sustainability across all regions of NL. In total, FFF will grant 35 Awards annually to CNA students enrolled in programs at the 16 campuses and through Distributed Learning (DL).
FFF President’s Excellence in Leadership Achievement Award (Graduate)
FFF CNA Leadership Achievement Awards (Program In progress)
FFF CNA Leadership Achievement Awards (Entrance)
James Sellars Apprenticeship Awards
The Foundation has been granting scholarships at the College of the North Atlantic since 2006. Since the 20 year partnership began, the Fry Family Foundation has contributed over $1 million in funding for scholarships and awards to CNA, which has been used to assist more than 575 students.
These Leadership Achievement Awards reward students who are making a significant positive impact in their communities. They recognize students who continue to deliver upon high academic standards and demonstrate continuous improvement in their leadership abilities. These students are vital to the future success of the communities and regions where they live and work. In further enhancing leadership skills, students are better equipped to help ensure the province’s economic sustainability across all regions of NL. In total, FFF will grant 35 Awards annually to CNA students enrolled in programs at the 16 campuses and through Distributed Learning (DL).
FFF President’s Excellence in Leadership Achievement Award (Graduate)
- to be announced
FFF CNA Leadership Achievement Awards (Program In progress)
- to be announced
FFF CNA Leadership Achievement Awards (Entrance)
- to be announced
James Sellars Apprenticeship Awards
- to be announced
We were delighted to start the academic year with Community Centre Alliance students receiving new CNA scholarships or having their scholarships renewed. FFF representatives also attend CNA award ceremonies which feature students from the following Campuses: Prince Philip Drive, Ridge Road, Seal Cove, Carbonear and Corner Brook. We always enjoy the opportunity to meet award recipients, and chat with our alumni, faculty, families and other donors.
Community Centre Alliance (CCA) Recipients
In addition, FFF awards up to four new Bob Dawson Bursaries annually. These CCA Post-Secondary Scholarships are now renewable for up to three additional years. Congratulations to this year's award recipients and to the students who had their scholarships renewed for 2025-26 at CNA. Learn more about these exceptional students here.
In addition, FFF awards up to four new Bob Dawson Bursaries annually. These CCA Post-Secondary Scholarships are now renewable for up to three additional years. Congratulations to this year's award recipients and to the students who had their scholarships renewed for 2025-26 at CNA. Learn more about these exceptional students here.
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2025-26 Recipients:
Bob Dawson Bursary
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Renewal or Activation of existing Scholarships:
Post-Secondary Entrance Scholarship renewal
Post-Secondary Entrance Scholarship renewal
- Khaled Aldagher - Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology (Ridge Road Campus)
- Abdulazeez Alaameri - Mechanical Engineering Technology (Manufacturing) (Ridge Road Campus)
President's Excellence in Leadership Achievement
This award recognizes the graduating student who has best demonstrated high academic achievement, coupled with exceptional leadership ability and a strong commitment to the province through volunteerism.
Leadership Achievement (In Progress)
There are 11 Leadership Achievement Awards given to a second or third year student enrolled in the following programs: Business, Health Science, Information Technology and Applied Arts. Students must demonstrate academic excellence and be continuing or expanding their leadership and involvement throughout College.
Leadership Achievement (Entrance)
There are 17 Leadership Achievement Entrance Awards, including one per CNA campus and one for Distributed Learning. These Entrance Scholarships are awarded to a first-year, full-time student enrolled in any certificate or diploma level program. Recipients are selected based on academic excellence, community involvement and leadership.
James Sellars Apprenticeship Awards
The James Sellars Apprenticeship Award is awarded to 6 full-time students enrolled in the entry-level of the following programs: Construction/Industrial Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Cabinet Maker and Welder/Metal Fabricator. It rewards students who have been making a difference in their communities and who best demonstrate academic excellence and leadership. If possible, it will be equally distributed to male and female students.
The award was established by the Fry Family Foundation to honour the memory of James Sellars, the father of co-founder Marlene (Sellars) Fry, who was the first plumber in St. John's to receive his Master Plumber License in 1945. Learn more about the history of this award.
The award was established by the Fry Family Foundation to honour the memory of James Sellars, the father of co-founder Marlene (Sellars) Fry, who was the first plumber in St. John's to receive his Master Plumber License in 1945. Learn more about the history of this award.