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Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award
Student essay award for local heritage research
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 500
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $500
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Melancthon
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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.
Activities funded
- Write a short essay on the annual heritage topic chosen by the Township’s Heritage Committee.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the essay
- Write a 250-500 word essay on the topic selected by the Township’s Heritage Committee.
- Include citations for all sources used.
- Use Microsoft Word or Google Doc format.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Send the essay to info@melancthontownship.ca.
- Use the subject line: 2025 James Beachell Award essay.
- Submit by Thursday May 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. EST.
Documents Needed
- Essay in Microsoft Word or Google Doc format
- Citations for all sources used
Selection criteria
- Essay quality and suitability for the Heritage Committee’s chosen topic.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award Program
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.
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
Who are the financial supporters of the Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award?
Township of Melancthon’s James Beachell Award is funded by Township of Melancthon