Applying for scholarships and/or Student Loans can be overwhelming here you will find many tools and resources to help you through this process.
The following is a list of scholarships, bursaries and awards received and posted by your BVH Counselling Office. Visit their websites and check out the criteria to qualify.
Also check scholarships offered by employers to employees' dependents (your parent’s place of work).
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AFRICAN NOVA-SCOTIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
To be eligible for Scholarships/Awards under this program, applicants must meet the following criteria: * applicant must be an African Nova Scotian (Black) student, * applicant must be a Canadian citizen whose parent(s) is/are of African descent (Black)*, * applicants must be a resident of Nova Scotian, *applicants must have attended High School in Nova Scotia, *applicants must be enrolled full-time, *applicants must submit an application each year to be considered for any award/bursary, For more information on eligibility requirements please refer to the appropriate scholarship application. Also: https://dbdli.ca/community-youth/scholarships-for-african-canadians/
This website was created to help post-secondary students search hundreds of scholarships available across Canada specifically for students with disabilities.
Grants for students with disabilities: https://novascotia.ca/post-secondary-accessibility-services/grants.asp and https://novascotia.ca/post-secondary-accessibility-services/
https://universitystudy.ca/scholarships/ : Millions of dollars in scholarships go underspent each year because many students often don’t realize the diversity of available options. Explore a wide range of scholarship opportunities available to help fund your university education in Canada or as a Canadian student abroad.
The French Programs and Services Branch of the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, in cooperation with Canadian Heritage, offers French language bursaries and employment opportunities. Deadline May 15 for the bursary.
Community Foundation of Nova Scotia: 17 different scholarships for Nova Scotian students! One due in March and the rest in April and on. https://cfns.ca/scholarshipsawards/
International Scholarships Are you an international student looking for scholarships to study in Canada, or a Canadian scholar looking to fund your studies or research abroad? Look no further! https://www.iefa.org/ and https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/index.aspx?lang=eng
Nova Scotia Student loan presentation: https://youtu.be/ETW9HuEnEY8
All scholarships coming across our school counselling desks can be find in our Google classroom. Grade 12 code: mfmwx2v
Our 2024-25 Lieutenant Governor Recipients are:
Aayush Sood and Liv Tompkins
Successful Nominees for the following StFX Scholarships:
StFX Phillip J. Oland BV Nominee: Brooke Rodgers
STFX J.P. McCarthy BV Nominee: Sophie Oldford
WEBSITES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS IN ATLANTIC POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS
Deadlines are approaching fast.
https://www.nscc.ca/admissions/financial-support/student-awards/index.asp
https://www.cbu.ca/future-students/scholarships-bursaries/
https://www.crandallu.ca/money-matters/scholarships/
https://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters/awards-financial-aid.html
https://hollandcollege.com/admissions/money-matters/studentawards.php
https://www.mun.ca/scholarships/
https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/money-matters/scholarships-awards/
https://mta.ca/admissions/costs-and-financial-aid/scholarships-and-awards-first-year-students
https://www.stfx.ca/admissions/financing-your-education/scholarships
https://www.smu.ca/academics/scholarships/scholarships.html
https://www.ssu.ca/scholarship/entrance-scholarship/