Scholarships  and Bursaries
Last updated:  September 8th, 2025

SCHOLARSHIPS are mostly based on academic achievement and volunteer experience, sometimes financial need may be a criteria.

BURSARIES are often from local organizations and based on passing grades, financial need (financial need looks different to each individual  situation) and sometimes your volunteer experiences are considered. If you are unsure if you qualify, apply anyway and/or speak to your school counsellor. 

Scholarships and Bursaries are updated as information becomes available. Check back often for more opportunities!

Attention NSCC Applicants: NSCC-specific scholarships, bursaries and other awards are now closed. Be sure to check back to see what's available!   All Opportunities - NSCC Student Awards (academicworks.ca) 

THESE LINKS HAVE MANY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUR REVIEW! 

https://novascotia.ca/studentassistance/

https://www.scholarshipscanada.com - applications available

https://studentscholarships.org/2020scholarships.php

https://studentawards.com/major-canadian-scholarships-to-fund-your-post-secondary-education/

MY BLUEPRINT has scholarships you can put your name in a draw ($500-$1000) be sure to open your acct.!

https://scholartree.ca/ 

Note: Employers, unions, service club and organizations that your parents/guardians and grandparents are affiliated with many also offer awards. 

October 2025

Loran Scholarship Information  - due Oct 15th. 2025

TD Scholarship for Community Leadership - due Oct 22, 2025

TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples   due Oct 31, 2025

Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship - Nominations due October 1, 2025. Please check with Student Services for more information

NSCC Growing Nova Scotia's Skilled Trades Bursary - due October 23, 2024

November 2025

House of Commons Page Program - due Nov 8, 2024

10 Words or Less Scholarship - due Nov 15, 2024

Fullbright Student Award - due Nov 15, 2024

December 2025

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Scholarship  - due Dec 1, 2024

3PL Central Supply Chain Scholarship - due Dec 1, 2024

Girls in STEM Launchpad Scholarship - due Dec 3, 2024

Queens University Major Admission Awards - more information - due Dec 8, 2024

John E. Bett's 'Beat Yesterday' Scholarship - due Dec 11, 2024

Burger King Scholarship - due Dec 16, 2024

NEW - Jeremy Dias Scholarship - due Dec 31, 2023

January 2026

Schulich Leader Scholarships -  HARD COPY of Nomination form due @ 3pm on Jan 19, 2026 in Student Services. Refer to Nomination Guidelines 

University of Guelph Scholarships - due Jan 25, 2025

University of Guelph International Student Scholarships - due Jan 27, 2025

Rehoboth Springs High School Scholarship Competition - due Jan 2, 2024

Canadian Women in Municipal Government Scholarship - due  Jan 21, 2022

February 2026

Kin Canada Bursaries - due Feb 1, 2026

Indspire Funding - multiple scholarships and bursaries - due Feb 1, 2025

Jay Nijholt Memorial Scholarship - due Feb 10, 2025

Viola Desmond Award (guidelines) - Application Form - due Feb 14, 2025

Peter Cromwell Award (guidelines) -  Application Form - due Feb 14, 2025

Camp Courage - due Feb 15, 2025

Honouring Mi'kmaw Roots Scholarship & Summer Internship - due Feb 15, 2024

Grow Where You're Planted Mc'kmaw Scholarship - due Feb 15, 2024

March 2026

Phillip Oland and J. P. McCarthy Scholarships - due Mar 1, 2025 - Please see Student Services for the Nomination Form by Feb 25th

St. Francis of Xavier University (admission scholarships) - due Mar 1, 2025

University of New Brunswick Scholarships (admission scholarships) - due Mar 1, 2025

Diabetes Hope Foundation Scholarship - due Mar 3, 2025

QEII Foundation Diversity in Healthcare - due Mar 3, 2025

Dot & Company Scholarship for Women - due Mar 7, 2025

AVRCE Indigenous College Bursary - Guidelines - due Mar 7, 2025

AVRCE Indigenous University Scholarship - Guidelines - due Mar 7, 2025

Quest for Excellence - due Mar 9, 2025

National Indigenous Scholarship - Western University - due Mar 14, 2025

IWK Future Health Research and Innovation Foundation Scholarship - due Mar 14, 2025

Village of New Minas Recreation Bursary - due Mar 15, 2025

Youth Climate Bursary - due Mar 16, 2025

TELUS Student Bursary - due March 17, 2025

AVRCE ACES Bursary - due Mar 19, 2025

Partnership for Access Awareness NS (PAANS) - due Mar 28, 2025

Dr. P Anthony Johnstone Memorial - due Mar 31, 2025

John Abbass Sr. Memorial Scholarship -  due Mar 31, 2025

Horatio Alger Scholarship - due Mar 31, 2025

Chartered Professional Accountants Nova Scotia Scholarship - due Mar 31, 2025

Knights of Columbus Simon J. Khattar Scholarship - due Mar 8, 2024

NEW- AVRCE Mi’kmaw Education Services University Scholarship - additional information - due March 3, 2024

NEW- AVRCE Mi’kmaw Education Services Bursary (2 available)  - additional information - due March 3, 2024

April 2026

NEW - NSCC Spring Awards (multiple awards with various deadlines) - due ASAP

The Lutz/Lutes Family Scholarship - due April 1, 2025

Amy Farnell Education Award - due April 2, 2025

NSAR Arnold G. Jones Bursary - due April 4, 2025

Robbie and Jean Shaw Scholarship - due Apr 4, 2025

IODE Nova Scotia Provincial Chapter Bursary - due April 10, 2025

Nova Scotia Power - African Nova Scotian Scholarships - due April 11, 2025

Nova Scotia Power - Emerging Leaders Scholarships - due April 11, 2025

Nova Scotia Power - Mi'kmaq Scholarships - due April 11, 2025

Nova Scotia Power - Women in Trades, Engineering & Technology Scholarships - due April 11, 2025

Minister's Award for Creative Excellence in the Arts (multiple awards) - due April 13, 2025

Hockey Nova Scotia Scholarships - due April 13, 2025

Mark Wilkie Memorial Scholarship - due April 15, 2025

Royal Canadian Legion Wales Scholarship - due April 15, 2025

Royal Canadian Legion Elsie Jean Lambert Scholarship - due April 15, 2025

NEW - Walter Humphrys Leadership Prize - due April 21, 2025

NEW - Valley Regional Hospital Foundation Robert and Minnie (Beals) Sowerby Fund - due April 22, 2025

NEW - Friends of Sable Island Scholarship - due April 22, 2025

My Blueprint Bursaries - Canadian Scholarship Trust-  due April 25, 2025

NEW - Royal Canadian Legion West Hants Branch 009 Bursary - Guidelines - due April 25, 2025

Ada - Indigenous STEM Bursary - due April 30, 2025

Assumption Life Scholarships - multiple awards - due April 30, 2025

NEW - ATEC Bursary - due April 30, 2025

NEW - New Canadian Education Award - due April 30, 2025

NEW - Buddy Daye Scholarship (Nomination required) - due April 30, 2025

NEW - Ethel F. Grant Eagles Scholarship - due April 30, 2025

Stòras na h-Òigridh (Treasures of Youth) Fund - due April 30, 2025

NEW - Adrian Campbell Scholarship Fund - due Apr 30, 2025

NEW - Black Educators Association Bursary - due Apr 30, 2025

NEW- Village of New Minas Bursary Program - due April 30, 2024

NEW- Rotary Club of Wolfville Youth Achievement Award - due April 30, 2024

May 2026

NEW- Mark Clarke Memorial Bursary - Kings North Liberal Association - due May 31, 2024

Peter Cromwell Bursary - due May 19, 2023

AVRCE African Canadian Education Services Bursary - due May 17, 2024

Graham Pinsent Memorial Bursary - due May 1, 2025

NS Talent Trust Scholarships - due May 1, 2025

Royal Canadian Legion Kings Branch #006 Bursary - due May 1, 2025

Equestrian Nova Scotia Bursary - due May 1, 2025

Clean Economy Scholarship Program - due May 2, 2025

Got a Spine Scholarship - due May 2, 2025

Divert NS Champion of the Environment Scholarship - due May 4, 2025

John Eisner Financial Literacy Scholarship, SolveYourDebts.com - due May 4, 2025

Scotiabank and myBlueprint Scholarships (multiple awards) - due May 7, 2025

Orchard Valley United Church Scholarship - due May 11, 2025

Kentville Kinette Bursary - due May 15, 2025 (see Student Services)

Municipality of the County of Kings Bursary - due May 15, 2025

NEW - Atlantic Trucking Bursary - due May 15, 2025

NEW - Earle & Janet Reid Scholarship - due May 15, 2025

NEW - James McGregor Stewart Award - due May 15, 2025

NEW - Soccer Nova Scotia Scholarship - due May 15, 2025

Girl Guides Nova Scotia Council Bursary - due May 16, 2025

Wayne Harrett Multi Media Memorial Scholarship - due May 16, 2025

EXTENDED DEADLINE - Rotary Club of Kentville & New Minas Sunrise Scholarship - due May 17, 2025

Walter Humphrys Community Care Award - due May 21, 2025

NEW - Wessex Scholarship - IWK Foundation - due May 23, 2025

NEW - Kings North PC Association Bursary  Map for eligibility - due May 30, 2025

NEW - African Nova Scotian University Entrance - due May 30, 2025

Pat Lord Award - due May 30, 2025

NEW - Environmental Services Association Maritimes Scholarship Program - due May 30, 2025

Angad Hundal Memorial Award - due May 31, 2025

Angad Hundal Memorial Award - Emerge Scholarship - due May 31, 2025

Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association Scholarships - due May 31, 2025

NSGEU High School Essay/Artist Expression Award - due May 31, 2025

NEW - Port Williams & Dist. Lions Club - Laurie W. Turner Memorial Bursary - due May 31, 2025

NEW - Port Williams & District Lions Club Bursary - due May 31, 2025

NEW - Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association Bursary - due May 31, 2025

NEW - Medavie Scholarship - due May 31, 2025

NEW - Canning and Area Inner Church Council - due May 31, 2025

June 2025

Undergraduate Tribe Network Award (St. Mary's University) - due June 1, 2025

Lydia Millett Memorial Bursary - due June 2, 2025

Wolfville Legion Branch #74 Bursary - Guidelines - due June 2, 2025

Kentville Volunteer Fire Department - due June 4, 2025 (by 6pm)

Frances Mills-Clements Bursary  - due June 6, 2025

NEW - Horton General Scholarships and Bursaries - due June 9, 2025

Hantsport Memorial Scholarship Foundation - due June 12, 2025

NEW - Grand View Manor Seniors Foundation - due June 13, 2025 (by 12pm)

NSCC Entrance Awards - due June 19, 2025

Norma R. Smith Memorial Scholarship - due June 21, 2025

Dr. Rudy Ffrench Award  - due June 27, 2025

ScholarTree Scholarship Award - due June 28, 2025

NEW - Africville Heritage Trust Scholarship - due June 30, 2025

NEW - Team Seafood Bursary - due June 30, 2025

Swim NS David Frye Memorial Bursary - Guidelines - due June 30, 2025

Canada's Outstanding Farmers Scholarship - due June 30, 2025

NEW - African United Baptist Association of Nova Scotia - due June 30, 2025

July 2025

NEW - Quintez Downey Memorial Scholarship - due July 15, 2025

NEW - AVRCE Belair Direct Scholarships - due July 15, 2025

NEW - African Nova Scotian Community College/Trade School Scholarship  - due July 25, 2025

NEW - African Nova Scotian Performing Arts Scholarship - due July 25, 2025

African Nova Scotian Post-Secondary Scholarship - due July 25, 2025

NEW - Kidney Foundation Bursary - due July 29, 2025

NEW - Chantelle Lindsay Legacy Fund - due Aug 5, 2025

NEW - Loretta Saunders Community Scholarship Fund - due July 30, 2025

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