NSCAD University Entrance Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Submit a completed application for admission to Nova Scotia College of Art and Design by March 1

About this award

Individual entrance awards range from $500 to $9,000. Some of these awards are renewable for up to four years of study. As these are scholarships, the money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are applying for admission to Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and want financial support to start your arts education. You must apply for admission to the school by March 1 to be considered. No specific notification date is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you will hear back about your scholarship status. You are automatically considered for these awards when you apply for admission. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Nova Scotia College of Art and Design how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Nova Scotia College of Art and Design 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 are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Nova Scotia College of Art and Design whether your specific award is one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You are eligible for consideration if you apply for admission to Nova Scotia College of Art and Design by March 1.

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.

• ✓ Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international student
• ✓ Open to high school students
• ✓ Studying art, design or visual arts

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Deadline: March 1

   March 1 has already passed this year. The award's official page gives the date without a year, so check there when the next round closes before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

• Admission ApplicationAvoid submitting your admission application after the deadline. Instead, ensure all your materials are sent to the school by March 1 so you are automatically entered for these awards. Set a calendar reminder for February 1 to double-check your checklist.
• SupportAvoid guessing about your eligibility or the award value. Instead, reach out to the Office of Student Experience at ose@nscad.ca with your specific questions. Send a polite email introducing yourself and your intended program of study.
• RealismAvoid assuming that applying by the deadline means you will get a specific amount. Instead, remember that awards range from $500 to $9,000 and are distributed based on the school's internal criteria. Plan your budget using the lower end of the range until you have an official offer in writing.

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