Nova Scotia Talent Trust Scholarships

About this award

Get between $1,000 and $5,000 for artistic studies in Nova Scotia — apply by March 1 or May 1, 2027.

You can receive a scholarship between $1,000 and $5,000. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an emerging Nova Scotian artist focusing on music, film, dance, theatre, design, circus arts, performing arts, literary arts, or visual arts. There are two deadlines for 2027: March 1, 2027 at 5pm AST (Atlantic Standard Time) for spring or summer studies, and May 1, 2027 at 5pm ADT (Atlantic Daylight Time) for fall or winter studies. You will hear back from the provider after the jury reviews the applications, though the exact notification date isn't listed—ask the Nova Scotia Talent Trust when you can expect an answer. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Nova Scotia Talent Trust how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Nova Scotia Talent Trust 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 Nova Scotia Talent Trust whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Post Secondary — study level
• ✓ Resident of NS — provincial eligibility
• ✓ Studying music, film, dance, theatre, design, circus arts, performing arts, literary arts, visual arts — field of study

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Submit by January 15, 2027~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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