J. Harper Kent Foundation in Numbers
$9M +
Awarded
To students from the region
50 Years
Providing Scholarships
Full tuition is awarded to successful recipients.
75 +
StudentsAwarded with the Annual General Scholarship
Supporting the Community
The Dr. J. Harper Kent Scholar Bursary Award is awarded each year to one Bathurst region high school graduate entering his or her first year of an undergraduate degree. the recipient is awarded a $50,000 scholarship over a 4 year period.
Dr. J. Harper Kent
Mr. Kent was a second generation entrepreneur who acquired his fortune through various businesses, including the popular Main Street department store, a motel, a shoe store, a propane company, a bowling alley, and a movie theatre. His impact on the region was tremendous; many Bathurst residents can recall fond memories spent catching up with neighbors and friends at the department store.
The deadline to apply is always June 1st.
You would be very surprised how often students miss this deadline so our advice to you is bold and simple...