All graduates should take the time to look at post-secondary (College and University) websites to see what bursary and scholarship opportunities may be available to them.
Nova Scotia Student Assistance - Information on applying for Student Loans, normally refreshes each May, and opens for applications for student financial assistance for the following academic year.
Student Assistance - | novascotia.ca
My NS Future - This website was created to help students and their families, school counselors and others find the information they need on the province’s post-secondary educational options.
About MyNSFuture | Post-secondary Education in Nova Scotia
Scholarship Collection Websites - the sites below are third party organizations that provide databases, collections, and lists of various scholarship and bursary programs.
- Canadian Scholarships - List of College Scholarships and Applications (studentscholarships.org)
- Nova Scotia Archives - Student Awards
- ScholarshipsCanada - Find Scholarships, Student Awards, Bursaries and Financial Aid
- Academic Invest | Career Options with your Degree
- Scholarships Made Simple | ScholarTree
Nova Scotia Post Secondary Institutions Scholarship and Bursary Pages
Acadia - Acadia University - Scholarships & Financial Aid
Beinn Mhabu - Scholarships | Beinn Mhàbu (beinnmhabu.ca)
CBU - Scholarships & Bursaries - Cape Breton University : Cape Breton
University (cbu.ca)
Dalhousie - Awards and Financial Aid - Money Matters - Dalhousie University
King’s - Finances | University of King's College (ukings.ca)
MSVU - Financial Services | Money Matters | Mount Saint Vincent University
(msvu.ca)
NSCC - Student awards, scholarships and bursaries | NSCC
Sainte Anne - Scholarships and Bursaries - Université Sainte-Anne
(usainteanne.ca)
StFX - Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards | St. Francis Xavier University
(stfx.ca)
Saint Mary’s - Scholarships | Planning and Registration | Saint Mary's University (smu.ca)
Application-Based Scholarships
Local/Provincial
The Community Foundation of Nova Scotia is pleased to administer scholarships and awards focused on a variety of interests on behalf of our fundholders. All scholarships and awards open on January 1, with varying deadlines to apply. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered or held/carried forward for the following year.
Scholarships & Awards – Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (cfns.ca)
The Construction Association of Nova Scotia’s (CANS) Building Futures for Youth Award was established in support of CANS’ 150th Anniversary Industry Campaign. This campaign was launched in recognition of the value of education and the role of the construction sector in the growth of Nova Scotia’s economy. The award is offered to those pursuing a career in
construction through programs at the Nova Scotia Community College.
BFY Scholarship - Building Futures For Youth
The Dr. P. Anthony Johnstone Entrance Scholarship was established by the Province of Nova Scotia in 1991 to encourage young people to educate themselves on human rights issues in Canada. It honours the life and work of the late Dr. P. Anthony Johnstone, a former Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.
Dr. P. Anthony Johnstone Entrance Scholarship | novascotia.ca
Mitch MacDonald started the “Small Towns, Big Stages” award in a small effort to give back to the communities that supported him on his musical journey. The award consists of a $1000 Long & McQuade gift card.
About 1 — Good Friggin' Company (goodfriggincompany.com)
The NS Department of Natural Resources and Renewables offers the Clean Economy Scholarship Program. To help students gain the skills needed to work and conduct research in the sector, 16 scholarships are available to those entering natural resource and renewable energy-related programs.
Clean Economy Scholarship Program - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada
Zutphen Contractors provides scholarships to local students interested in trades, helping them further their education while building a connection with a company that is invested in their future. The scholarship offers $5,000 per year, renewable for up to two years, to three candidates annually. It’s targeted toward graduates who plan to attend community college and pursue careers in Civil Engineering Technology, Heavy Duty Mechanics, Automotive Mechanics, or Autobody Technicians. Students interested in these fields will be interviewed by our management team to help select the scholarship recipients. Contact Guidance to have your name forwarded.
National/ International
The Horatio Alger Association provides $1.8 million annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories.
Scholarships - Horatio Alger Canada
Kin Canada Bursaries are disbursed by the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund and its governing laws.
Bursaries - Kin Canada
The Loran Award offers a four-year leadership-enrichment program, financial support for undergrad, diverse opportunities for experiential learning, and a long-term supportive community of peers and mentors.
Homepage - Loran Scholars
Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships. Up to one hundred are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada.
Schulich Leader Scholarships
The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award provides university scholarships to students who exemplify the humanitarian ideals of Terry Fox by volunteering and giving back to their communities.
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award | (terryfoxawards.ca)