The quest of African Nova Scotians for fair educational opportunities has often been impeded by formidable economic and institutional barriers and the scholarship program partly aims to lower these barriers. This program also seeks to address the serious problem of accessibility by providing financial assistance to African Nova Scotian (Black) students who wish to enter professional programs where
African Nova Scotians are severely under-represented, such as teaching, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, and other sciences. Students would be equipped with tools to provide lifelong service to their communities, while pursuing professional careers. The program assists in providing additional role models, while building community leadership skills.
About Government of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is a province of Canada, located on its east coast. It is one of the three Maritime provinces. The Department of Service Nova Scotia helps citizens, businesses and municipalities access a variety of government programs and services. We also provide common services and support (like technology services) to government departments and public sector organizations.
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Government of Nova Scotia Science Profession Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Government of Nova Scotia Science Profession Scholarship
Up to $7,000 will be awarded to recipient of Science Profession Scholarship 2024
Requirements for Government of Nova Scotia Science Profession Scholarship Qualification
- Priority will be given to the following programs: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Engineering
- Applicant must be a Black African Nova Scotian student
- Applicant must have attended a Nova Scotia P-12 Public/Private school in Nova Scotia
- Be accepted or registered as a full-time student in one of the prescribed university programs
- Demonstrate continued scholastic achievement (attach an official academic transcript - internet copies are not acceptable)
- Submit a typed essay (300 words - first time applicants) describing past involvement with, and vision for future development of the African Nova Scotian community (award is only available for a maximum of three consecutive years)
- Students must submit an application each year to be considered for this scholarship
- Must not possess a professional degree
- Be willing to participate in school to work transition follow-up surveys
- Attach two letters of reference (see application form), one reference from a university professor and one character reference (non-relative)
Interview date, Process and Venue for Government of Nova Scotia Science Profession Scholarship
CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE
- To be eligible a student must be a Canadian citizen whose parent(s) is/are of Black African descent.
- Applicants must be residents of Nova Scotia.
Application Deadline
July 26, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Government of Nova Scotia on www.ednet.ns.ca to apply
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