jipuktuk etli apatua'timk Award - Fall

Nova Scotia Community College (funded by Halifax Water)

$4,000 for Indigenous students in their first year of eligible engineering technology programs at the Ivany Campus.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$4,000

Deadline

Oct 23, 2026

Level

Certificate

Open to

Nova Scotia

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What you will need

Full-time enrollment in year 1 at the Ivany Campus
Residency in Atlantic Canada
Self-identification as a Mi’kmaw/Indigenous Person (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit)
Heritage Essay identifying your connection to the Mi'kmaw/Indigenous community
Water Resources Essay detailing your program choice and career aspirations in the water resources industry
For prospective students: an initial email to awards@nscc.ca expressing intent to apply

About this award

You can receive a $4,000 award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a Mi’kmaw, First Nations, Métis, or Inuit student who lives in Atlantic Canada and has a passion for water resources. You must apply by October 23, 2026. When you apply, ask Nova Scotia Community College (funded by Halifax Water) how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the student portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Nova Scotia Community College (funded by Halifax Water) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Nova Scotia Community College (funded by Halifax Water) 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. This award is renewable for students in multi-year programs. To keep it, you must successfully complete your first year in the program and remain in good academic standing. Confirm with Nova Scotia Community College (funded by Halifax Water) if there are any other specific requirements to maintain the funding.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a full-time student enrolled in year 1 of an eligible program at the Ivany Campus. Eligible programs are Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering Technology – Water Resources, Electronic Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology. You must self-identify as a Mi’kmaw/Indigenous Person (which includes First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) and you must reside in Atlantic Canada. Additionally, you must have achieved a minimum average of 80% in your most recent education.

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 certificate students
Resident of Nova Scotia
Studying Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering Technology – Water Resources, Electronic Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
This round closed on October 23, 2026
Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

Heritage EssayAvoid giving a brief list of ancestors. Instead, describe your personal connection to the Mi'kmaw or Indigenous community. Share a specific story about your heritage.
Water Resources EssayAvoid focusing only on your grades. Instead, explain why you chose your specific field and how your career goals fit into the water resources industry. Connect your aspirations to your NSCC (Nova Scotia Community College) education.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to email the awards office. Instead, express your intent to apply early if you are a prospective student. Use the exact title "jipuktuk etli apatua’timk Award" in your email to ensure it is routed correctly.

Questions students ask

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When is the deadline?

This round closed on October 23, 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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