NSCC Foundation

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

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

The East Coast Credit Union Spark Creativity Bursary at Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC is now accepting applications until June 4!

This bursary supports students from communities under‑represented in Nova Scotia’s creative sector as they pursue Creative Industries programming at NSCC. Creativity thrives in culturally safe spaces where diverse perspectives and lived experiences are recognized and celebrated, and we invite others to help expand this impact by joining us in supporting students and removing barriers to education.

Visit the NSCC Student Awards website to learn more and apply.

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