John Abbass Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation of Nova Scotia

Get up to $3,000 for your first post-secondary business program if you are a Nova Scotia resident — apply by March 31 at 5pm.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$3,000

Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Level

Post-secondary

Open to

Nova Scotia

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What you will need

PDF application emailed to info@familybusinessatlantic.ca
Printed application mailed to Family Business Atlantic, 65 Celtic Drive, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3G5
Nova Scotia residency
Taking your first post-secondary educational pursuit
Relationship to a Family Business Atlantic member or Nova Scotia family business owner

About this award

You can receive an annual $3,000 scholarship to support your business education. Additionally, a second $1,500 scholarship was established in 2025 to provide financial assistance to students in need. As these are scholarships, not loans, you do not have to pay this money back. This is for you if you are a child, grandchild, niece, or nephew of a family business owner in Nova Scotia or a member of Family Business Atlantic (an organization supporting family-run companies). You must submit your application by March 31 at 5pm. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask Family Business Atlantic how and when you will hear back via email, portal, or phone. The Scholarship Committee reviews all applications to choose the winners. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Family Business Atlantic how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. The money is sent directly to the post-secondary educational institution you attend. Confirm with Family Business Atlantic during your application if the funds are applied to your tuition or issued as a bursary for your living costs. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Family Business Atlantic whether it is a one-time award or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a resident of Nova Scotia, though you can attend a school outside the province. This award is for students taking their first post-secondary educational pursuit who have achieved a grade point average of 80%. Your degree must have a business focus or be related to a family business. You must be applying for the first time, as only one submission per applicant is permitted. A preference is given to those who have a family business background, an interest in becoming involved in their family business, or are pursuing their own business interests.

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 post-secondary students
Resident of Nova Scotia
Studying business

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

Business FocusAvoid giving a generic description of your degree. Instead, explain exactly how your specific program relates to a family business or your own entrepreneurial goals. List the specific business courses you are most excited about.
RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund since it is based on a committee review. Instead, treat this as one part of a larger financial plan. Apply for other Nova Scotia bursaries at the same time to increase your total funding.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on March 31, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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