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.
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Government of Nova Scotia Community College/Trade School Award
Aim and Benefits of Government of Nova Scotia Community College/Trade School Award
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 for Government of Nova Scotia Community College/Trade School Award Qualification
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
Application Deadline
July 26, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? 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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