CONGREGATION SHAAREI ZEDEK
The Acker Awards for year 1 post-secondary education
The Acker Awards, generously donated by Mr. Norman Acker of St. Stephen, NB, focus on
the youth in our community with monetary awards going to graduating high school students
planning to attend post-secondary education or those students currently pursuing post-
secondary education in a recognized university, college or school of higher learning.
Students considering a GAP year are also eligible to apply.
the youth in our community with monetary awards going to graduating high school students
planning to attend post-secondary education or those students currently pursuing post-
secondary education in a recognized university, college or school of higher learning.
Students considering a GAP year are also eligible to apply.
Additional Information to be attached
1. Letter of acceptance from university, college or school of higher learning
2. Essay explaining why you are a worthy candidate
3. List minimum of 18 hours volunteer activities with Congregation Shaarei Zedek, Saint
John Historical Jewish Museum or Saint John Jewish Community
2. Essay explaining why you are a worthy candidate
3. List minimum of 18 hours volunteer activities with Congregation Shaarei Zedek, Saint
John Historical Jewish Museum or Saint John Jewish Community
Applications with missing information will be returned for completion before being considered.
Maximum amount to be awarded each year is $1,500 per student. The amount to be awarded
will be determined by the number of qualifying students applying in any given year.
The decision of the Acker Awards Committee is final.
Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2023
Awards will be given out at the end of May 2023
Student Information
Application form
Additional Information to be attached
Letter of acceptance from university, college or school of higher learning