Chris Huskilson Emera Scholarship by Emera 2026

Each year an Atlantic Canadian student attending an Atlantic Canadian University in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, or Math, will receive $10,000 per year for the duration of their studies with a maximum of four years. The recipient will also receive the opportunity to complete a paid, 12-week internship and mentorship from a mentor from one of Emera’s companies. 

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 28, 2026
• Value$40,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorEmera
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

$10,000 per year for the duration of their studies with a maximum of four years.

Requirements

• Applicants must be entering first year of an Undergraduate Program in the areas of Science (Natural), Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, or Mathematics from an Atlantic Canadian University in September 2026;  
• Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, and a resident of one of the four Atlantic Provinces;  
• Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence (80% average or above);
• We strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women pursuing education in an underrepresented field, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Emera welcome you to self-identify in your application where applicable.  

This scholarship will not be awarded in conjunction with any other Emera Group of Companies scholarship and will not be awarded for the pursuit of Graduate studies.  

Selection Process

A selection committee, made up of employees from across the Emera Group of Companies, will review the applications and make their decisions on the following criteria: leadership and service to the community, academic excellence, diversity, adversity and financial need. Selected finalists will be invited for an interview with Chris Huskilson himself.  

Application Documents

Please ensure your application includes all of the following;  

• Your resume;  
• A high school transcript (Grade 10-12, including fall semester marks);  
• Your personal essay* (max 500 words);  
• Reference letter(s). You may submit up to three (3) letters, however, at a minimum at least one (1) reference should be provided by your Teacher, Guidance Counsellor, Vice-Principal or Principal);
• Your first year budget -> Click on this template link to open the document.  
• And finally, you’ve completed the Chris Huskilson Emera Scholarship screening questions.

*Please write a brief essay, with a maximum of 500 words, that will help us get to know you: the student behind the application, a bit better. Topics you could consider covering in your essay include: 

• What are your educational and future career aspirations or goals?  
• How will this scholarship impact these goals?  
• In what ways have you contributed to strengthening your community?
• Describe your experience with overcoming adversity or think of a time you had to demonstrate leadership and or resilience.

 

Application Deadline

March 28, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Emera on scholarship-emera.icims.com to apply

For more details, visit Emera Scholarship webpage