NSCC Foundation

Yesterday, at NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus, we proudly celebrated the first Entrepreneur in the Making - Mi'kmaq and Indigenous Cohort’s (EITM-MI) graduation.

Receiving seed funding and support through culturally responsive programming and mentorship to explore, launch or grow a business rooted in culture, community and innovation, this inspiring cohort of NSCC student and alumni entrepreneurs is ready to make an impact on their community through entrepreneurship. We’re looking forward to following their journeys.

EITM-MI is a newly launched initiative by NSCC Entrepreneurship and Mi'kmaq community partners to support business development and reduce barriers to participation for current and aspiring Mi'kmaq and Indigenous entrepreneurs in NSCC's community. This initiative is proudly supported through funding from NSCC Foundation donors, NSCC Alumni and the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Congratulations to our Scotiabank Entrepreneur in the Making Program recipients! Each recipient will receive up to $3,000 in seed funding, mentorship and business planning opportunities to start or grow a business in Nova Scotia.

➡️ View the 2026 recipients: http://nscc.ca/eitm

Celebrate your grad in a meaningful way with a tribute card🎓💙

NSCC Foundation is piloting a new initiative at Cumberland, Truro, Kingstec, Lunenburg, Ivany, Institute of Technology and Akerley convocations. With a suggested minimum donation of $10, you can get an exclusive tribute card to mark their big day and represent a gift made in their honour.

All proceeds go to NSCC Rapid Response, helping the next wave of learners reach this important milestone. Not attending one of these convocations? You can still make a gift in honour of your grad at support.nscc.ca/rapidresponse 💌

The NSCC Foundation, in partnership with NSCC Human Rights Office, is proud to offer the 2SLGBTQ+ Bursary – $10,000 worth of awards to support and empower 2SLGBTQ+ students at the College.

In addition, NSCC offers over $5 million in student awards, scholarships and bursaries each year, including many that specifically support equity-deserving communities.

Learn more about:
➡️ 2SLGBTQ+ Bursary: https://nscc.academicworks.ca/opportunities/6145 (Apply by June 10)
➡️ NSCC student awards: http://nscc.ca/awards

Pride Month is here – a time to honour the courage, joy and resilience of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. It’s also a reminder that allyship is a choice we make every day. At NSCC, we come together for justice, equity and belonging for all. This month and always, we show up for each other. 🏳️‍🌈

One week left to apply for the Scotiabank Entrepreneur in the Making Program. NSCC students and grads can access up to $3,000 to start or grow their businesses. Deadline is May 4, 2026.
➡️ Learn more and apply: nscc.ca/eitm

Congratulations to our partners, The PREP Academy and Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, for their partnership on this incredible initiative to support African Nova Scotian youth in skilled trades! 💝

Applications are now open for the Scotiabank Entrepreneur in the Making Program. NSCC students and grads can access up to $3,000 to start or grow their businesses. Deadline is May 4, 2026.
➡️ Learn more and apply: http://nscc.ca/eitm

This African Heritage Month, your gift goes twice as far.

A generous donor has committed to matching up to $400K in donations to the Archy Beals Legacy Award.

Join us in building on this incredible opportunity: https://support.nscc.ca/archy-beals-legacy ⬅️

Thanks to NSCC's incredible giving community, the College offers 15 student awards and additional financial supports designated for Black and African Nova Scotian students to help create equity and eliminate barriers in accessing education.

➡️Read our blog post to learn more about the awards and how you can continue their impact or create your own: https://www.nscc.ca/foundation/news-and-stories/stories/impact-stories/awards-for-black-and-african-canadian-students.asp