Government of Nova Scotia Community College/Trade School Award 2024

In response to the Black Learners Advisory Committee (BLAC) Report on Education, a number of scholarships are available to  African Nova Scotian (Black) students who have displayed a commitment to academic excellence and community involvement. The BLAC Report on Education highlights glaring educational, economic, and social inequities between African Nova Scotians and  other Nova Scotians. The report also reveals that the lack of educational opportunities has contributed significantly to the disparity in educational and professional attainment of African Nova Scotians, and consequently, to their social and economic marginalization. 

 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 26, 2024
• Value$1,800 
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorGovernment of Nova Scotia
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

Up to $1,800 will be awarded to recipient of Science Profession Scholarship 2024Provide financial assistance to Black African Nova Scotian students so they will be encouraged to continue their post-secondary  education immediately following completion of grade 12 in the Nova Scotia school system, develop leadership potential, and  meet educational career and professional objectives.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY 

• A Black African Nova Scotian student with genealogical/ ancestral connections to an historical African Nova
• Scotian/Black community; and/or An Black African Nova Scotian student is a Canadian citizen whose parent(s)/guardian(s) is(are) of Black African descent, and
• Applicant must be a resident of Nova Scotia;
• Applicant must be a Canadian Citizen;
• Enrolled as a full-time student in a recognized program

Additional Information: 

• this award is available for one year only, unless the course of study is a two year program
• if you are enrolling in a two year program, please note that applicants must apply for funding the following year by submitting an application
• students must submit an application each year to be considered for an award
• second year funding of awards is based on satisfactory academic standing

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

July 26, 2024

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Government of Nova Scotia on www.ednet.ns.ca to apply

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• A completed application form
• Official mid-term transcript – (final transcript may be forwarded when it becomes available)
• Copy of official letter of acceptance to a community college or trade school
• Reference letters (one academic & one character)
• Maximum 300 words (typed) essay describing your involvement with and/or vision for the Black African Nova Scotian communit

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