Scholarship Program

THOUSAND ISLANDS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF RIVER QUALITY, Inc. (Canada)

THOUSAND ISLANDS ASSOCIATION, INC. (USA)

For graduating High School Students from Thousand Islands river communities enrolling in first year undergraduate University or College environmentally related courses or programs in science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics (STEAM) or business.

TIA is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1934. It is supported by hundreds of Canadian and American members who are permanent or seasonal residents and who enjoy recreational boating in the Thousand Island region of the upper St. Lawrence River, which extends from east of Kingston to Brockville on the Canadian side and from Cape Vincent to Morristown on the American side.

TIA is not just an Association, but also a Community Organization that is proactive in addressing river safety, promoting environmental awareness, and supporting the interests of the Community for the benefit of the Thousand Islands region.  We are here for you, the future generation of our community.

To show our commitment to the river communities, TIA awards one scholarship in memory of John Taylor to a graduating student from a Canadian high school and one scholarship in memory of Marjorie Heagy to a graduating student from a United States high school each year. The TIA Board has pledged a significant award of $1000 to each student, a testament to our belief in your potential and our desire to support your post-secondary education.

Eligibility and Submission Requirements:

• A graduating high school student from the Thousand Islands Region
• Enrolled in post-secondary education with proof of acceptance
• A Canadian or US citizen 
• A completed Application

Geographical Area – Canada Eligibility

• Gananoque Intermediate and Secondary School, UCDSB
• Thousand Islands Secondary School, UCDSB
• Mary Catholic High School, CDSBEO
• Brockville Collegiate Institute, UCDSB
• Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School, ALCDSB (for students residing in the TIA area)

Geographical Area – United States Eligibility

• Thousand Islands Central School District
• LaFargeville Central School District
• Alexandria Central School District
• Hammond Central School District

Award and Distribution of Funds

TIA will announce when applications are open in the 1^st and 2^nd quarters of each year with a submission deadline of end of April.  The successful candidates will be notified by the end of May, and the distribution of funds will be made by the end of June.

APPLICATION CONTENT

Name:

Address:

Telephone:

Email Address:

School District:

Post-Secondary Education Plans:

Required Attachments:

• Letter of Recommendation from Teacher, Guidance Counselor or School Administrator
• Confirmation of enrollment in an educational program to commence in the following Fall
• Cover letter outlining your accomplishments, volunteer activity, and future goals.

Applications can be sent to thousandislandsassociation@gmail.com.

Note:  Applications are now closed for 2025’s scholarships.