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Scholarships and Bursaries
Last updated: September 17, 2026
Scholarships and Bursaries are updated as information becomes available. Check back often for more opportunities!
Scholarships and Bursaries
Last updated: September 17, 2026
Scholarships and Bursaries are updated as information becomes available. Check back often for more opportunities!
If you plan to attend NSCC, all scholarships and bursaries for NSCC are listed here:
All Opportunities - NSCC Student Awards (academicworks.ca)
THESE LINKS HAVE MANY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUR REVIEW!
THESE LINKS HAVE MANY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUR REVIEW!
https://novascotia.ca/studentassistance/
https://www.scholarshipscanada.com
https://studentscholarships.org
https://www.theprepacademy.ca/
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September 2026
Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship - Self-nominations due to Student Services by Sept 23rd
October 2026
October 2026
Loran Scholarship Information - due Oct 15th. 2026
Kin Canada Bursaries - Open now, due Feb 1, 2027
November 2026
November 2026
House of Commons Page Program - Applications opening Sept 2026
10 Words or Less Scholarship - due Nov 15, 2026
Queens University Major Admission Awards - practice application - Horton Nomination Form - due Nov 20, 2026
December 2026
December 2026
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Scholarship -($30,000) Applications opening Nov 2026- Closes Dec 1, 2026
Schulich Leader Scholarships - HARD COPY of Nomination form due @ 3pm on Jan 20, 2027 in Student Services. Refer to Nomination Guidelines
January 2027
January 2027
University of Guelph International Student Scholarships - due Jan 23, 2026
University of Guelph Scholarships
February 2027
Indspire Funding - Multiple scholarships for Indigenous students - due Feb 1, 2026
Camp Courage - due Feb 7, 2026
Jay Nijholt Memorial Scholarship - due Feb 10, 2026
AVRCE Viola Desmond Award - additional information - due Feb 13, 2026
AVRCE Peter Cromwell Award - additional information - due Feb 13, 2026
National Indigenous Scholarship (Western University) - due Feb 14, 2026
CANASA Scholarship Program - due Feb 15, 2026
Phillip Oland and J. P. McCarthy Scholarships St. Francis Xavier University - due Mar 1, 2026 - Please submit the request for Nomination Form to Student Services by Feb 20, 2026
March 2027
St. Francis of Xavier University (admission scholarships) - due Mar 1, 2026
University of New Brunswick Scholarships (admission scholarships) - due Mar 1, 2026
IWK Future Health Research and Innovation Foundation Scholarship - due Mar 1, 2026
Diabetes Hope Foundation Scholarship - due Mar 2, 2026
QEII Foundation Diversity in Healthcare - due Mar 2, 2026
Quest for Excellence - due Mar 6, 2026
AVRCE Mi’kmaw Education Services University Scholarship - additional information - due March 6, 2026
AVRCE Mi’kmaw Education Services Bursary - additional information - due March 6, 2026
Amy Farnell Education Award - due Mar 6, 2026
Knights of Columbus Nova Scotia Scholarship - due Mar 13, 2026
Youth Climate Bursary - due Mar 13, 2026
NEW - AARAO Scholarship Program - Nomination form - due Mar 23, 2026
NEW - Partnership for Access Awareness NS (PAANS) - due Mar 27, 2026
African Nova Scotian Scholarships - Nova Scotia Power - due Mar 28, 2026
Nova Scotia Power Employee Scholarships - due Mar 28, 2026
Women in Trades, Engineering & Technology Scholarships - Nova Scotia Power - due Mar 28, 2026
Emerging Leaders Scholarships - Nova Scotia Power - due Mar 28, 2026
Mi'kmaq Scholarships - Nova Scotia Power - due Mar 28, 2026
Emera Scholarships - due Mar 28, 2026
Dr. P Anthony Johnstone Memorial - due Mar 31, 2026
John Abbass Sr. Memorial Scholarship - due Mar 31, 2026
Chartered Professional Accountants Nova Scotia Scholarship - due Mar 31, 2026
Leonard Foundation - due Mar 31
TELUS Student Bursary - due March 17, 2025
April 2027
April 2027
The Lutz/Lutes Family Scholarship - due April 1, 2026
NS Realtors - Arnold G. Jones Bursary - due April 3, 2026
Robbie and Jean Shaw Scholarship - due Apr 7, 2026
Minister's Award for Creative Excellence in the Arts (multiple awards) - due April 13, 2026
Hockey Nova Scotia Scholarships - due April 13, 2026
NEW - Valley Regional Hospital Foundation Robert and Minnie (Beals) Sowerby Fund - due April 13, 2026
Mark Wilkie Memorial Scholarship - due April 15, 2026
Royal Canadian Legion Wales Scholarship - due April 15, 2026
Royal Canadian Legion Elsie Jean Lambert Scholarship - due April 15, 2026
NEW Royal Canadian Legion Hants Co. Branch 009 - due April 24, 2026
Scotiabank and myBlueprint Scholarships (multiple awards) - due April 24, 2026
NEW - ATEC Bursary - due April 29, 2026
Buddy Daye Scholarship (Nomination required) - due April 30, 2026
Ethel F. Grant Eagles Scholarship - due April 30, 2026
Stòras na h-Òigridh (Treasures of Youth) Fund - due April 30, 2026
Adrian Campbell Scholarship Fund - due Apr 30, 2026
Village of New Minas Bursary Program - due Apr 30, 2026
Assumption Life Scholarships - multiple awards - due April 30, 2026
Friends of Sable Island Scholarship- due April 30, 2026
May 2027
May 2027
Royal Canadian Legion Kings Branch #006 Bursary Kentville, NS - due May 1, 2026
First-In-Family Scholarship - May 1, 2026
NS Talent Trust Scholarships - due May 1, 2026
Equestrian Nova Scotia Bursary - due May 1, 2026
NEW - Kentville Education Bursaries - due May 1, 2026
John Eisner Financial Literacy Scholarship, SolveYourDebts.com - due May 4, 2026
NEW - Wayne Harrett Multi Media Memorial Scholarship - due May 4, 2026
Rotary Club of Kentville & New Minas Sunrise Bursary - due May 8, 2026 (applications to be emailed or dropped off at Student Services)
Clean Economy Scholarship Program - due May 8, 2026
Girl Guides Nova Scotia Council Bursary - due May 8, 2026
Orchard Valley United Church Scholarship - due May 10, 2026
Divert NS Champion of the Environment Scholarship - due May 10, 2026
NEW - Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association Bursary - due May 15, 2026
Municipality of the County of Kings Bursary - due May 15, 2026
Kentville Kinette Bursary - due May 15, 2026
James McGregor Stewart Award - due May 15, 2026
Graham Pinsent Memorial Bursary - due May 15, 2026
Earle & Janet Reid Scholarship - due May 15, 2026
Soccer Nova Scotia Scholarship - due May 15, 2026
NEW - Fraser Family Fund for Music Education - due May 19, 2026
Walter Humphreys Leadership Prize - due May 20, 2026
Digital NS TechQuity Award - due May 22, 2026
NEW - Wessex Scholarship - IWK Foundation - due May 22, 2026
NEW - Canning and Area Inner Church Council - due May 29, 2026
Grand View Manor Seniors Foundation - due May 29, 2026 (by 12pm)
Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association Scholarships - due May 29, 2026
Kings North PC Association Bursary (Map for eligibility) - due May 29, 2026
NSGEU High School Essay/Artist Expression Award - due May 31, 2026
Port Williams & Dist. Lions Club - Laurie W. Turner Memorial Bursary - due May 31, 2026
Port Williams & District Lions Club Bursary - due May 31, 2026
NEW - Medavie Scholarship - due May 31, 2026
NEW - James H. Hargreaves Memorial Scholarship - due May 31st, 2026
Awaiting 2026 Application:
My Blueprint Bursaries - Canadian Scholarship Trust- due April 25, 2025
NEW - Black Educators Association Bursary - due Apr 30, 2025
NEW- Rotary Club of Wolfville Youth Achievement Award - due April 30, 2024
NEW- Mark Clarke Memorial Bursary - Kings North Liberal Association - due May 31, 2024
Undergraduate Tribe Network Award (St. Mary's University) - due June 1, 2025
June 2027
June 2027
Environmental Services Association Maritimes Scholarship Program - due June 1, 2026
Wolfville Legion Branch #74 Bursary (Wolfville) - due June 1, 2026
Lydia Millett Memorial Bursary - due June 1, 2026
Kentville Volunteer Fire Department - due June 4, 2026 (by 6pm)
NSCC Entrance Awards (multiple awards) - due June 4, 2026
Hantsport Memorial Scholarship Foundation - due June 5, 2026
NEW - Horton General Scholarships and Bursaries (multiple awards) - due June 5, 2026
Frances Mills-Clements Bursary for Women - due June 6, 2026 *Paper copies available in Student Services
Horatio Alger Vocational and Technical Scholarship - due June 15, 2026
NEW - Horton Music Parents Association Award - due June 19th, 2026 by 3:30pm
Norma R. Smith Memorial Scholarship - due June 21, 2026
NEW - Brad Webster Memorial Bursary - due June 21st, 2026
ScholarTree Scholarship Award - due June 28, 2026
NEW - Digital Nova Scotia TechQuity Award - due June 29th, 2026
Canada's Outstanding Farmers Scholarship - due June 30, 2026
African United Baptist Association of Nova Scotia - due June 30, 2026
NEW - Africville Heritage Trust Scholarship - due June 30, 2026
Team Seafood Bursary - due June 30, 2026
NEW - Swim NS David Frye Memorial Bursary - Guidelines - due June 30, 2026 BY MAIL
NEW - Belairdirect Scholarship - due June 30, 2026
Dr. Rudy Ffrench Award - due June (checking on an a specfic date)
July 2025
July 2025
NEW - Kidney Foundation Bursary - due July 29, 2026
NEW - Loretta Saunders Community Scholarship Fund - due July 30, 2026
NEW - African Nova Scotian Community College/Trade School Scholarship - due July 31, 2026
NEW - African Nova Scotian Performing Arts Scholarship - due July 31, 2026
NEW - African Nova Scotian Post-Secondary Scholarship - due July 31, 2026
NEW - Quintez Downey Memorial Scholarship - due July 15, 2025
August 2026
Chantelle Lindsay Legacy Fund - due Aug 5, 2026
The following are good places to identify regional and national scholarships, bursaries and student loans:
Scholarships Canada - Nova Scotia Student Assistance - Canada Student Loans & Grants - Nova Scotia Scholarships - African Canadian Scholarships - BEA Scholarship Book for High School Students - Indspire - Indigenous Scholarships & Bursaries Search - Aboriginal Scholarships & Bursaries Search Site
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