
A scholarship for Kingstec Campus business students
Donald Lee Eagles was born in Port Williams on October 19, 1923, the oldest of six children. In his life, Donald embodied the values of discipline, hard work, independence, honesty, and integrity. These values, together with the love and support of his wife, brought him enormous success and happiness. In this way, Donald Lee Eagles represented the finest traditions of generations of Nova Scotians.
Donald was raised on the family farm in North Grand Pre (Long Island). He left home to work in the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce at the age of 15 to help his family meet its expenses. After his service in the air force during WW II, he worked for the bank in Trinidad in the West Indies for two years, after which he was posted to the bank’s international branch in Montreal. Early in the 1950s, he decided to return to Nova Scotia and marry the love of his life, Ethel Grant, a nurse from Dominion, Cape Breton. Together they raised four children: Robert, Munroe, Annalee, and Lorna. Donald worked for several firms in Kingston and managed the Greenwood Credit Union. In the late 1960s, he returned to school to earn his teaching credentials and took up a teaching position in the business program at the Kings Regional Vocational School, now the Kingstec Campus of the Nova Scotia Community College in Kentville. He taught there for more than two decades, retiring in 1988.
This scholarship was established by his wife Ethel, with the support of their children, to honour Donald by ensuring that his dedication to, and love of, his home, continue in his memory.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this award, applicants must be enrolled in the Business Administration program at the Kingstec Campus. It it open to first-year applicants and those entering year 2.
Award Frequency
Typically scholarships will be awarded annually; however, the donor reserves the right to award scholarships on a more or less frequent basis as income levels permit.
To apply for this scholarship, you must submit an application through NSCC Student Awards, including a financial needs assessment form.
Donate to this fund
If you would like to donate to this fund, donations of up to $500 can be made through the CanadaHelps donation form below.
For donations over $500, please contact the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia office at accounting@cfns-fcne.ca.