Diversity in Communications Bursary

Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, African Canadian Services Branch

$1,500 for students from diverse communities in Nova Scotia studying communications.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$1,500

Deadline

May 1, 2026

Level

Undergraduate, Certificate, Trades

Open to

Nova Scotia

Applications are closed for this cycle

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What you will need

Completed application form
Confirmation of Enrolment for the upcoming school year
Creative entry related to the theme "Community"
For Images category applicants: work related to photography, video, or digital arts
For Words category applicants: work related to public relations/communications, journalism, languages or marketing/advertising
For Technology category applicants: work related to website design, website/app development, or graphic design/digital communications

About this award

You can receive a $1,500 bursary. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. Three of these awards are given out yearly. This is for you if you belong to a diverse community that has been historically underrepresented in communications fields and you want to bring your unique perspective to the industry. You must apply by May 1, 2026. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, African Canadian Services Branch how and when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, African Canadian Services Branch how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, African Canadian Services Branch during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, African Canadian Services Branch whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a graduate of the Nova Scotia school system and be enrolled on a full-time basis in a recognized university degree program or Community College/Trade School program in Nova Scotia. You must have a concentration in a communications-related field, such as Public Relations, Marketing, Photography, or Journalism. Additionally, you must be a member of one of the following groups: African Nova Scotian, Mi’kmaq or Indigenous, a racially visible person, a person with a disability, a person with French as a first language, 2SLGBTIQ+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Questioning), or another diverse community aligned with the province's current Employment Equity Policy.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

Open to undergraduate, certificate or trades students
Resident of Nova Scotia
Studying Public Relations, Marketing, Photography, Languages, Journalism, Photography, video, digital arts, public relations/communications, journalism, languages, marketing/advertising, Website design, website/app development or graphic design/digital communications

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
This round closed on May 1, 2026
Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

Creative EntryAvoid submitting a generic project from a previous class. Instead, create a new piece of work that specifically addresses this year's theme of "Community". Make sure your entry clearly reflects the specific communication area you are applying for.
StrategyAvoid ignoring the specific categories. Since there are separate awards for Images, Words, and Technology, tailor your creative entry to fit perfectly into one of those buckets. Clearly label which category you are targeting in your application.

Questions students ask

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When is the deadline?

This round closed on May 1, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Can international students apply?

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