Princess Auto Foundation Entrance Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Full-time enrollment in year 1 of an eligible program
• ✓ Financial need
• ✓ Academic merit
• ✓ Non-international student status

About this award

Twelve students will each receive $3,800. This is a bursary, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are starting your career in the trades and need financial support to get through your first year of training. You must apply by November 6, 2026. When you apply, ask Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the student portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) 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 Community College (NSCC) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a full-time student who will be enrolled in year 1 of an eligible program at any Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) campus where these programs are offered. International students are not eligible to apply for this award. Eligible programs include: Aircraft Maintenance Technician – Structures, Architectural Engineering Technician, Auto Body and Collision Repair, Automotive Service and Repair, Brick and Stone Masonry, Bridge Watch Rating, Building Systems Technician (HVAC&R - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration), Cabinetmaking and Woodworking Techniques, Carpentry – Certificate, Carpentry – Diploma, Civil Engineering Technology, Climate Change – Building Performance Technology, CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machining, Construction Project Management, Diesel Repair – Industrial and Marine, Drafting – Architectural, Electrical – Industrial Maintenance and Controls, Electrical Construction and Industrial, Electrical Technician, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electro Mechanical Technician, Electronic Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering Technology – Water Resources, Geographic Information Systems Technician, Geomatics Engineering Technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS - Global Information Systems) – Geospatial Data Analytics, Heavy Duty Equipment / Truck and Transport Repair, Heavy Duty Equipment Repair, Heavy Equipment Operator, Industrial Mechanical, Instrumentation Technician, Landscape Technician, Marine Geomatics, Mechanical Drafting and Design, Metal Fabrication, Motorcycle and Power Products Repair, Natural Resources Environmental Technology, Occupational Health and Safety, Oceans Technology, Pipe Trades, Plumbing, Power and Utility Line Work, Power Engineering Technology, Precision Machining, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Sheet Metal Systems, Survey Technician, Truck and Transport Repair, and Welding.

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 Aircraft Maintenance Technician – Structures, Architectural Engineering Technician, Auto Body and Collision Repair, Automotive Service and Repair, Brick and Stone Masonry, Bridge Watch Rating, Building Systems Technician (HVAC&R), Cabinetmaking and Woodworking Techniques, Carpentry – Certificate, Carpentry – Diploma, Civil Engineering Technology, Climate Change – Building Performance Technology, CNC Machining, Construction Project Management, Diesel Repair – Industrial and Marine, Drafting – Architectural, Electrical – Industrial Maintenance and Controls, Electrical Construction and Industrial, Electrical Technician, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electro Mechanical Technician, Electronic Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering Technology – Water Resources, Geographic Information Systems Technician, Geomatics Engineering Technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – Geospatial Data Analytics, Heavy Duty Equipment / Truck and Transport Repair, Heavy Duty Equipment Repair, Heavy Equipment Operator, Industrial Mechanical, Instrumentation Technician, Landscape Technician, Marine Geomatics, Mechanical Drafting and Design, Metal Fabrication, Motorcycle and Power Products Repair, Natural Resources Environmental Technology, Occupational Health and Safety, Oceans Technology, Pipe Trades, Plumbing, Power and Utility Line Work, Power Engineering Technology, Precision Machining, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Sheet Metal Systems, Survey Technician, Truck and Transport Repair or Welding

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

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid giving vague descriptions of your situation. Instead, provide a clear breakdown of your monthly expenses and income gaps. List your specific costs for tools and textbooks to show why you need the funds.
• Academic MeritAvoid simply listing your grades. Instead, describe a project or a specific skill you mastered in a previous course that proves you are ready for the trades. Mention any certificates you earned before starting school.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to check your program's eligibility. Instead, double-check that your specific diploma or certificate is on the approved list. Contact the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) admissions office if you are unsure about your program's status.
• RealismAvoid assuming this award is guaranteed because you meet the basic requirements. Instead, remember that only 12 students receive this funding. Focus your application on demonstrating both your financial need and your passion for your chosen trade.

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