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Community Foundation of Nova Scotia 2024 Loretta Saunders Community Scholarship Fund

Indigenous women from Mi’kma’ki, Nunatsiavut or Atlantic Canada attending a post-secondary institution in Canada, and who have completed the equivalent of one year of post-secondary education in the previous two years are invited to apply.

About Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS)

The Community Foundation of Nova Scotia is a charitable giving facilitator. We help donors make sustainable, charitable impact on causes they care about by endowing funds (investing money for the long-term, with the interest earned used for charitable purposes), managing donation programs, and convening conversations that make a positive difference in our communities. We do this through three philanthropy streams: donor-advised funds, impact funds targeting specific needs, and community funds created and managed by communities.... continue reading

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Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS) Loretta Saunders Community Scholarship Fund


Aim and Benefits of Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS) Loretta Saunders Community Scholarship Fund

Awards range from $500 to $2,000. Typically there will be at least one scholarship awarded annually; however, the donor reserves the right to give this scholarship on a more or less frequent basis as income levels and CFNS permit.


Requirements for Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS) Loretta Saunders Community Scholarship Fund Qualification

Indigenous women from Mi’kma’ki, Nunatsiavut, or Atlantic Canada who are attending a post-secondary institution in Canada and who have completed the equivalent of one year of post-secondary education in the previous two years are invited to apply.



Documents Required for Application

Please have prepared:

  • A two-page, double-spaced statement outlining your educational achievements, career plans, and service to Indigenous communities
  • Details of your volunteer involvement
  • Proof of status, non-status, Inuit, or Métis
  • Two reference letters
  • Proof of registration at a post-secondary institution
  • Your most recent transcript
  • An explanation of why you are eligible for this award
  • A story about an experience in your life that was important to you
  • An explanation of your financial need


Application Deadline

July 30, 2024


How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS) on www.cognitoforms.com to apply

Only complete applications received by the deadline will be considered. Your submission will not be recorded until you click "Submit" on the final page of this application. 

Applicants will be adjudicated on the basis of their scholastic achievement, service to Indigenous communities, community potential, and financial need.

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