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Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award
Student essay award for local heritage research
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Closing date : May 15, 2025
Location
Melancthon, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award offers a $500 bursary to one Grade 12 student at Centre Dufferin District High School. It supports essay submissions on a heritage topic selected by the Township’s Heritage Committee, including research and citations.
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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 : 500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : May 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Melancthon
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Write a short essay on the annual heritage topic chosen by the Township’s Heritage Committee.
Documents Needed
- Essay in Microsoft Word or Google Doc format
- Citations for all sources used
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Grade 12 students at Centre Dufferin District High School.
Eligible geographic areas
- Centre Dufferin District High School area, Ontario.
- Township of Melancthon, Ontario.
Processing and Agreement
- Essay submissions are reviewed by the Township of Melancthon’s Heritage Committee.
- The Committee selects the successful candidate.
- The award is presented in June at the CDDHS graduation commencement.
Additional information
- The winning essay will be presented at the CDDHS graduation commencement in June.
- The successful submission, and some unsuccessful submissions, may be printed and displayed at the 2025 Remembrance Day Ceremony in Horning's Mills on November 11.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award?
The Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award offers a $500 bursary to one Grade 12 student at Centre Dufferin District High School. It supports essay submissions on a heritage topic selected by the Township’s Heritage Committee, including research and citations.
How much funding can be received?
Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award program?
To be eligible for the Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award program, you must:
Grade 12 CDDHS student.
Essay on the chosen heritage topic.
250-500 word submission.
What expenses are eligible under Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award?
Write a short essay on the annual heritage topic chosen by the Township’s Heritage Committee.
Who can I contact for more information about the Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award?
You can contact Township of Melancthon by email at info@melancthontownship.ca.
Where is the Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award available?
The Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award is a Grant and Funding