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Friends of AvH Prize for Values and Excellence
Scholarship recognizing values and academic excellence
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 50
Timeline
- Closing date : January 23, 2026
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This award recognizes a student who best reflects the school’s values and excellence. The recipient receives a scholarship of up to 50% for the following school year, and the top three finalists receive a certificate of recognition.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : January 23, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Nomination of students.
- Submission of values statements by nominated students.
- Review by the Election Committee.
- Personal statements and interviews for finalists.
Documents Needed
- Self-nomination or peer nomination form for grades 5-8
- Community member nomination form for grades 5-8
- Short supporting essay or paragraph
- Nominee contact information and signature, where required
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students in grades 1 to 8.
Eligible expenses
- Tuition fees for the following school year, up to 50%.
Selection criteria
- Academic excellence.
- Exemplifying the school’s values.
- Positive standing with peers, teachers, and staff.
- Evaluation by the Election Committee.
How to apply
- Step 1: Nomination
- Students are nominated by teachers, peers, themselves, or a community member, depending on grade level.
- Grades 5-8 require a self- or peer-nomination form and a community member nomination form.
- Step 2: Values Submission
- Nominated students receive a Values Submission Form.
- They describe how they demonstrate the required values.
- Step 3: Committee Review
- The Election Committee reviews submissions.
- The top 10 candidates are invited to submit personal statements.
- Step 4: Interview Stage
- The top three candidates are invited to a brief interview with the Election Committee.
- Step 5: Final Announcement
- The top three candidates are invited to the Abiturfeier on June 6, where the recipient is announced.
Processing and Agreement
- Nominations are reviewed after submission.
- Selected candidates submit additional statements and may be interviewed.
- The recipient is announced at the Abiturfeier on June 6.
- Top three finalists receive recognition; the winner receives the scholarship.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Friends of AvH Prize for Values and Excellence Program
What is the Friends of AvH Prize for Values and Excellence?
This award recognizes a student who best reflects the school’s values and excellence. The recipient receives a scholarship of up to 50% for the following school year, and the top three finalists receive a certificate of recognition.
How much funding can be received?
Friends of AvH Prize for Values and Excellence Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50 per project.
Who is eligible for the Friends of AvH Prize for Values and Excellence program?
To be eligible for the Friends of AvH Prize for Values and Excellence program, you must:
Student in grades 1 to 8.
Strong academic performance.
Respected by the school community.
What expenses are eligible under Friends of AvH Prize for Values and Excellence?
Nomination of students.
Submission of values statements by nominated students.
Review by the Election Committee.
Personal statements and interviews for finalists.
Who can I contact for more information about the Friends of AvH Prize for Values and Excellence?
You can contact Friends of Alexander von Humboldt School by email at avhfriends@avh.montreal.qc.ca.
Where is the Friends of AvH Prize for Values and Excellence available?
The Friends of AvH Prize for Values and Excellence program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Friends of AvH Prize for Values and Excellence a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Friends of AvH Prize for Values and Excellence is a Grant and Funding