Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, African Canadian Services Branch
$2,500 for Black African Nova Scotian undergraduates who graduated from the Nova Scotia school system.
Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026
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You can receive $2,500 for your studies. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a Black African Nova Scotian student who has shown leadership through sports, student activities, or community work. You must apply by July 31, 2026. When you apply, ask Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, African Canadian Services Branch how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, African Canadian Services Branch how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, African Canadian Services Branch 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. You must submit an application each year to be considered. If you are in your second, third, or fourth year, you must maintain satisfactory academic standing to keep the award. Confirm with Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, African Canadian Services Branch what specific GPA or grade average they consider satisfactory.
To qualify, you must be a Black African Nova Scotian student and a graduate of the Nova Scotia school system. You must be enrolled as a full time student in a recognized university degree (undergraduate) program. This award is open to students entering their first year, as well as those in their second, third, and fourth year of study. If you are a continuing student, you must have successfully completed your previous years of study and remain full-time. You must also show that you have leadership qualities through your participation in athletics, student activities, or community affairs.
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