Kentville Volunteer Fire Department Memorial Bursary

Community Foundation of Nova Scotia

Get at least $1,000 for your post-secondary education if you attend one of three specific Nova Scotia high schools and have an interest in first responder work.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$1,000

Deadline

Jun 4, 2027

Level

Post-secondary

Open to

Nova Scotia

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What you will need

Attendance at Horton High School, Northeast Kings Education Centre, or Central Kings Rural High School

About this award

You can receive a minimum of $1,000 from one of at least three bursaries issued on an annual basis. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a young person from the Kentville area who wants to pursue post-secondary education and has a passion for supporting your community through emergency services. You must apply by June 4 at 6pm AST (Atlantic Standard Time). When you apply, ask Community Foundation of Nova Scotia how and when you'll hear back — whether by email, phone, or a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Community Foundation of Nova Scotia 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 institution you attend. Confirm with Community Foundation of Nova Scotia if the funds are applied to your tuition account or issued as a refund check to you. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Community Foundation of Nova Scotia whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a young person wishing to attend a post-secondary education program. You must be from one of the following schools: Horton High School, Northeast Kings Education Centre, or Central Kings Rural High School. Additionally, you must show a demonstrated interest in the work of Nova Scotia’s first responders; this includes things like planning to enter a relevant field or having volunteered with a fire department, hospital, or police service.

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 first responders

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

InterestAvoid just saying you like first responders. Instead, describe a specific time you volunteered with a hospital or police service to prove your interest. List the exact dates and roles you held.
StrategyAvoid focusing only on your financial need. Instead, emphasize how your goal of entering a first responder field matches the mission of the Kentville Volunteer Fire Department Society. Connect your personal goals to their community impact.
RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award since there are at least three given annually. Instead, treat this as one part of your overall funding plan. Apply to other local Nova Scotia bursaries to increase your chances.

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 June 4, 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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