Education Partnerships
Scholarships
Community Centre Alliance
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The Community Centre Alliance (CCA) is committed to assisting community members in their pursuit of obtaining post-secondary education. Since the partnership began in 2006, Fry Family Foundation has awarded over 350 annual scholarships to CCA youth living in their five partnering St. John's neighbourhoods (Froude Avenue, Buckmaster’s Circle, McSheffrey, Rabbittown and Virginia Park). The program was enhanced in 2020 when post-secondary CCA scholarships became renewable for up to three additional years, as long as the student remained in scholarship standing. A thorough review of the CCA Scholarship program was completed in 2023 with the goal to build a long term, sustainable FFF ‘educational support’ program with the CCA. Applications, Selection, Renewal and Financial Management are now conducted by the Post-Secondary Institutions..
There are two scholarship applications for CCA community members, one for those who plan to attend Memorial University and Marine Institute (Dr. Philip Warren Exceptional Achievement Award) and another for those planning to attend College of the North Atlantic (Bob Dawson Bursary). FFF supports the education and development of students, in particular those who have demonstrated leadership ability. Selection is based on academics, financial need, volunteerism, and participation in school and Community Centre activities. Eligible candidates must plan to enrol in full-time, first year studies in September at Memorial University, Marine Institute or College of the North Atlantic. Applications are accepted directly by the institutions and applicants should contact their Community Centre for assistance in completing the application. Learn more about CCA's Education Initiatives by visiting their website.
As part of our commitment to building better communities and our belief in education, the Foundation has been supporting Literacy Programs at the Community Centres since 2012. To expand that commitment further, the Foundation entered into a partnership with Memorial University's Co-operative Engineering Program in 2020 to promote a CCA Youth in STEM initiative that would help prepare youth for any future career path they choose.
There are two scholarship applications for CCA community members, one for those who plan to attend Memorial University and Marine Institute (Dr. Philip Warren Exceptional Achievement Award) and another for those planning to attend College of the North Atlantic (Bob Dawson Bursary). FFF supports the education and development of students, in particular those who have demonstrated leadership ability. Selection is based on academics, financial need, volunteerism, and participation in school and Community Centre activities. Eligible candidates must plan to enrol in full-time, first year studies in September at Memorial University, Marine Institute or College of the North Atlantic. Applications are accepted directly by the institutions and applicants should contact their Community Centre for assistance in completing the application. Learn more about CCA's Education Initiatives by visiting their website.
As part of our commitment to building better communities and our belief in education, the Foundation has been supporting Literacy Programs at the Community Centres since 2012. To expand that commitment further, the Foundation entered into a partnership with Memorial University's Co-operative Engineering Program in 2020 to promote a CCA Youth in STEM initiative that would help prepare youth for any future career path they choose.
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The 2025-26 Scholarship Ceremony was held at McSheffrey Resource Centre with 5 new Youth Involvement awards, 8 new scholarships awarded and 14 scholarships renewed! Some of the recipients and special guests are pictured here. The 2025-26 academic year marks the 20th Anniversary of this scholarship program! Read some of these student stories collected in celebration of this milestone.
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