Application Form

Frank H. Sobey Awards for Excellence in Business Studies — 2026-2027

Application

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You'll need

A head-and-shoulders photo (JPG/PNG, under 1 MB)
Your current resume (PDF/Word, under 1 MB)
A link to your video essay on YouTube or Vimeo
Three letters of reference sent directly to your Dean
Official transcripts from any other university, sent to your Dean

Applications must be submitted to your Dean no later than November 30, 2026.

1About you

Full name

Email address

We'll send your confirmation here.

Telephone

Student number

Street address

Town / City

Province

Postal code

Permanent address (if different from above) (Optional)

Permanent telephone (if different from above) (Optional)

2Your studies

Atlantic Provinces university or faculty in which you are enrolled in 2026-2027

What is your 2026-2027 major?

Are you in an honours program?

YesNo

Do you intend to continue business studies in 2027-2028?

YesNo

If yes, at which university? (Optional)

Atlantic Provinces university and year in which you completed earlier business studies

Forward an official transcript directly from each university listed to the Dean of the faculty in which you are studying in 2026-2027.

3Entrepreneurship

Frank H. Sobey's story is that of a classic Canadian entrepreneur. His entrepreneurial spirit, business acumen and passion for the continued growth and development of his family business was truly inspirational. Please outline:

Your entrepreneurial activities, past, present and plans for the future0 / 2000 characters

Your personal work experience, both past and present, including part-time and co-op programs0 / 2000 characters

Examples of building value in businesses you have been engaged in0 / 2000 characters

4Community activities and impact

Giving back was important to Frank H. Sobey. What activities have you undertaken that have contributed positive outcomes in the lives of individuals and communities? Please outline:

Your engagement within the university, including leadership, governance and other university programs0 / 2000 characters

Outside university, your other personal acts of philanthropy, including but not limited to volunteering and fundraising0 / 2000 characters

Your plans for continued philanthropy and community engagement after completing your university degree0 / 2000 characters

5More about you

Awards you have received0 / 2000 characters

What are your career aspirations following completion of your university studies?0 / 2000 characters

Something about yourself that was not included in your previous responses, e.g. hobbies, other interests0 / 2000 characters

6Video essay

Record a short video answering this question, upload it to YouTube or Vimeo (unlisted is fine), and paste the link below.

Excluding the financial gain, how will winning this Award impact your entrepreneurial activities and career aspirations?

Link to your video

Tips for a good video

Start the video by stating your name and university
Prop up the phone or laptop so the camera is at eye level
Find a brightly lit room with a plain backdrop
Find a quiet place away from roommates or other activities
Rehearse, record, and edit if necessary
Do not use background music

7Documents

Recent head-and-shoulders photograph suitable for publication

Choose file or drag it hereNo file selected

JPG or PNG, max 1 MB

Your current resume

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PDF or Word, max 1 MB

8Declaration

I have arranged for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the Dean of my faculty

YesNo

I authorize the Directors of the Frank H. Sobey Fund for Excellence in Business Studies to communicate, at the Directors' sole discretion, with my referees and my Dean, for the purposes of evaluating this application and my qualifications for award.

Name (as signature)

Date

Send me a copy of my application

1About you

2Your studies

3Entrepreneurship

4Community activities and impact

5More about you

6Video essay

7Documents

8Declaration

Application received