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 be eligible to complete a paid, 12-week internship and receive mentorship from a mentor from one of Emera’s companies.
Emera strives to be an employer of choice everywhere we work and developing local talent strengthens our team and helps develop the big thinkers of tomorrow.
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Summary
- Application DeadlineApril 11, 2025
- Value$40,000
- Study LevelUndergraduate
- SponsorEmera
- Eligible CountryCanada
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Benefits
Chris Huskilson played a key role in shaping the culture and inspiring the vision of Emera. In 2018, after nearly 40 years of employment, including 14 years as Emera’s President & Chief Executive Officer, Chris Huskilson retired. To honor his entrepreneurial spirit, business accomplishments, and commitment to the region and our future leaders, Emera established the Chris Huskilson Emera Scholarship valued at $40,000.
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 2025;
- Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, and a resident of one of the four Atlantic Provinces;
- Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence (80% GPA 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. We welcome you to self-identify in your application where applicable.
Selection Process
A selection committee made up of employees from across the Emera Group of Companies will review the applications and select our 2025 finalists based 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 the Huskilson family.
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 letters, at a minimum, submit at least one reference provided by your Teacher, Guidance Counsellor, Vice-Principal or Principal in support of you application;
- Your estimated first year budget (please click on this template link to open the document);
- And finally, make sure you’ve completed the Chris Huskilson Emera Scholarship screening questions.
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Application Deadline
April 11, 2025How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
Emera on scholarship-emera.icims.com to apply
*Please write a brief essay, with a maximum of 500 words, that will help us get to know you 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.
For more details, visit Emera The Chris Huskilson Emera Scholarship webpage
