Assumption Life Foundation Scholarships

To qualify for this bursary, a student must be Canadian, enrolled full-time at a post-secondary learning establishment (CEGEP, college, university) as of next fall, have an academic average of at least 70%, and require financial aid to continue his/her studies. The electronic application form for this bursary is available between January 5 and April 30th. 

Special Scholarships

In addition to the $1,500 scholarships, Assumption Life Foundation awards 8 special scholarships. 

Assumption Life Scholarship

Scholarship valued at $8,000.

Denis Losier Scholarship

Scholarship valued at $10,000.

To qualify for the Denis Losier Scholarship, candidates must:

• Demonstrate academic excellence with at least a 3.5 overall average;
• Be a graduate student, preferably;
• Be registered at Université Ste-Anne or Université de Moncton as a full-time student; and
• Stand out for their leadership qualities and be known for their commitment to social and community issues.

All candidate applications must be received no later than October 15th of the current year and should include the following:

• Your name, address and telephone number;
• Your most recent transcript;
• Two reference letters;
• A written statement that details your social and community commitment, your leadership abilities, your course of study, your career plan, as well as the reasons why you believe this scholarship should be awarded to you.

Please submit your application by completing this scholarship form: Scholarship form

History

Denis Losier was born on June 14, 1953, and studied economics at university. In 1975, he graduated with a master’s in economics from University of Western Ontario. After starting out as an economist with the federal Department of Regional Industrial Expansion, he became president and CEO of the Société des Acadiens et Acadiennes du Nouveau-Brunswick. In 1998, he made the move into politics and was elected as the Liberal member of parliament for Tracadie. He held the position of Minister for various departments: Fisheries and Aquaculture (1989-1991), Commerce and Technology and Tourism, Recreation and Heritage, which would become Economic Development and Tourism (1991-1994).

In 1994, Mr. Losier became president and CEO of Assumption Life insurance and financial services, along with its real estate subsidiaries and Placement Louisbourg Inc. He held this position until his retirement in 2013. Under his presidency, Assumption Life shifted from a company focused on the Atlantic Provinces to a company doing business across Canada.

Mr. Losier has been a member of many boards of directors, including, as of his retirement from Assumption Life: Canadian National, NAV Canada, Enbridge Gas New Brunswick, the Security Intelligence Review Committee, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association and Invest NB.

Fernand-Landry Scholarship

Scholarship valued at $10,000.

Gilbert and Jeannine Finn Scholarship

Scholarship valued at $5,000.

Louis-J.-Robichaud Scholarship

Scholarship valued at $2,000.

Louisbourg Investments Scholarship

Scholarship valued at $1,500.

Lorraine LeBlanc Scholarship

Scholarship valued at $500.

First Nations Scholarship

Scholarship valued at $5,000.