Nova Scotia Power Black Nova Scotian Bursary 2025

At Nova Scotia Power, we see the diversity of our team as one of our strengths – one we continue to build upon on and celebrate. Our five-year community investment strategy focuses on supporting programs, organizations, and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, help to remove barriers, and advance education and drive awareness in our communities.

• Table of Content
• About Nova Scotia Power
• Nova Scotia Power Black Nova Scotian Bursary
• Aim and Benefits of Nova Scotia Power Black Nova Scotian Bursary
• Requirements for Nova Scotia Power Black Nova Scotian Bursary Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Nova Scotia Power

Nova Scotia Power Inc. is a vertically integrated electric utility in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is privately owned by Emera and regulated by the provincial government via the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. You count on us to power every moment of your day. Providing safe, reliable electricity is our commitment to you. We work and live in every community across Nova Scotia and are dedicated to the regions we serve and call home. We believe in putting our customers and communities first. Our teams are committed to providing helpful customer service, listening to your needs, and strivi... continue reading

Nova Scotia Power Black Nova Scotian Bursary

• Category Undergraduate
• SponsorNova Scotia Power
• City to study -
• School to study -
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline April 11, 2025

Aim and Benefits of Nova Scotia Power Black Nova Scotian Bursary

There are four (4) $2,500, non-renewable awards available to Black Nova Scotian students entering any year of a full time post-secondary education program. Preference will be given to applicants enrolled in the areas of Power Engineering, Power Line Technician, Instrumentation Tech, Engineering, Technology, Business, Marketing & Communications, Environmental Sciences or Law. Recipients may have the opportunity to participate in a 12-week paid internship at Nova Scotia Power during their term of study. Recipients will be notified to apply for opportunities.

Past recipients are eligible to re-apply each year for up to four (4) years while still enrolled in a college or undergraduate university program.

Requirements for Nova Scotia Power Black Nova Scotian Bursary Qualification

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

• Applicants must be Canadian citizens of African descent and permanent residents of Nova Scotia.
• Priority will be given to Black Nova Scotians who self-identify as Indigenous Black, Africadian, Afri-Scotian or Scotian and who are descendants of free and enslaved Black Loyalists, Black Refugees, Maroons and other Black people who were settled across 52 indigenous (original) land-based Black communities.

Documents Required for Application

To qualify, please complete the Black Nova Scotian Bursary program online application and include the following documents. 

• Resume
• High School transcript (Grade 10-12, including fall semester marks) or University transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
• Structured Question Responses: Please use the below link to answer the questions.

Application Deadline

April 11, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Nova Scotia Power on nsp-scholarships-emera.icims.com to apply

Applications for 2025 recipients are now open until April 11, 2025. Learn more about the requirements and apply through the categories above. 

For more details, vist Nova Scotia Power Black Nova Scotian Bursary webpage