University of Prince Edward Island George E. Howatt Scholarship 2025

The George E. Howatt Scholarship at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) honors the legacy of George Howatt (1912-1988), a visionary farmer and community leader from French River, PEI. Established by his close friend and business colleague, Ralph Hostetter, this scholarship celebrates Howatt's profound commitment to agriculture, education, and community development. Designed for prospective Executive MBA students, the award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and a strong academic and professional background, mirroring Howatt's own dedication to progress and community betterment.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 30, 2025
• Value$5,300
• Study LevelMBA
• SponsorUniversity of Prince Edward Island
• City to studyCharlottetown
• School to studyUniversity of Prince Edward Island
• Course to studyMBA
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The scholarship provides a monetary award of $5,300. This directly helps offset the cost of tuition and fees for the Executive MBA program.

Requirements

• Program Application: Candidates must have applied for admission to the Executive MBA Program at UPEI.
• Application Deadline: The application for the Executive MBA Program must be submitted by June 30 of the year they intend to start the program.
• Program Start Date: Candidates must intend to begin the Executive MBA program in September of the same year.
• Financial Support Cap: Candidates are not eligible for this scholarship if they are receiving financial support from an employer and/or other graduate student awards that, when combined, exceed 50% of the program's total tuition and fees.

Selection Process

Scholarships will be awarded to applicants based on the following criteria:

• Academic record
• Professional accomplishments
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Potential interview (if deemed necessary by the committee)

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Apply for admission to the Executive MBA Program by June 30th. This is the primary and essential step, as applying to the EMBA program automatically puts you into consideration for the scholarship.
2. Ensure your EMBA application includes:
   • Your resume
   • Transcripts
   • Letters of reference
   • A personal statement
3. Within your personal statement, specifically address the scholarship's selection criteria:
   • Academic record
   • Professional accomplishments
   • Demonstrated leadership ability

There isn't a separate scholarship application form; your application to the UPEI Executive MBA Program serves as your application for the scholarship.

For more details, visit University of Prince Edward Island Scholarship webpage