Awards supporting Black and African Nova Scotian students at NSCC
Through the generosity of our donors and partners, NSCC offers more than 3 million dollars in student awards, scholarships and bursaries each year to help with cost of living expenses, tuition, books and College fees. Some awards are specific to Black and African Nova Scotian students to help eliminate barriers they face to education. Many awards are open to both new and returning students, eligibility for the awards can be specific to communities, campuses, programs and year of study (to name a few).
Donor-funded awards, scholarships and bursaries
Learn more about NSCC's 13 dedicated awards, scholarships and bursaries for Black and African Nova Scotian students funded by our donors and partners in the list below.
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The African Nova Scotian Music Association (ANSMA) Award
1 award available at $1,500.
Established by ANSMA, a non-profit organization dedicated to the development, promotion and enrichment of African Nova Scotian Music. The award was established to support Black and African Nova Scotian students in various music programs pursuing a career in music.
Archy Beals Legacy Award
4 awards available at $1,000 each. (2 in spring, 2 in fall)
Created to honour Archy Beal's legacy of 27 years at NSCC and his impact on African Nova Scotian communities province-wide. For one award, preference is given to a resident of North Preston, East Preston, Lake Loon and Cherry Brook. Double your donation thanks to a $400K donation matching by the Jeannine Deveau Achievement Fund.
Arnold D. Johnson Sr. Award for Water Resources
1 award available at $3,600.
Established by Halifax Water and named in honour of Arnold D. Johnson Sr., who served the Preston Area communities as a Halifax County Councillor and was instrumental in creating the Watershed Association Development Enterprise and the Lake Major Watershed Advisory Committee.
Black and African Nova Scotian Cost of Living Bursaries
30 awards available at $500 each.
Funded by donors to Rapid Response to support Black and African Nova Scotian students at NSCC facing immediate financial need.
The Black Empowerment to Success Award
2 awards available at $1,000 each.
Established by the Pathways to Shipbuilding (African Nova Scotian Cohort) Class of 2020 out of gratitude for their funding through the Pathways to Shipbuilding program.
Chester Borden Community Award
1 award available at $2,500.
Honouring community leader Chester Borden, was established as one of four new awards to support Black and African Nova Scotian students at NSCC thanks to NSCC’s Black African Nova Scotian Employee Resource Network (BAERN). Learn more about the Chester Borden Community Award.
Daurene Lewis Memorial Award
1 award available at $1,000.
Established to honour the life and legacy of Daurene Lewis, a descendant of the Black Loyalists, Canada's first Black female mayor, and proud leader against injustice. Supporting Black and African Nova Scotian Women in eligible Health and Human Services programs.
Deanna Mohamed Community Leadership Award
1 award available at $2,500.
Honouring community leader Deanna Mohamed, was established as one of four new awards to support Black and African Nova Scotian students at NSCC thanks to NSCC’s Black African Nova Scotian Employee Resource Network (BAERN). Learn more about the Deanna Mohamed Community Leadership Award.
Dr. Joyce Ross Perseverance Award
1 award available at $1,000.
Established to support and encourage African Nova Scotian students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Diploma Program at Nova Scotia Community College. This award was named In honour of Dr. Joyce Ross, an African Nova Scotian woman who had a dream of advancing young Black people in the community of East Preston.
The Possibilities Award, presented by The PREP Academy
5 awards available at $4,000.
Established by the PREP Academy, a community-based non-profit organization that inspires and prepares African Nova Scotian high school students for college and university, and NSCC to eliminate barriers to education for the African Nova Scotian community.
The Rocky Jones Community Leadership Award
1 award available at $2,500.
Honouring community leader Rocky Jones, was established as one of four new awards to support Black and African Nova Scotian students at NSCC thanks to NSCC’s Black African Nova Scotian Employee Resource Network (BAERN). Learn more about the Rocky Jones Community Leadership Award.
The Ujima Award
1 award available at $2,500.
Ujima is one element of Nguzo Saba, or “The Seven Principles” of Africentrism. Ujima is the principle of "Collective Work and Responsibility.” The award was established as one of four new awards to support Black and African Nova Scotian students at NSCC thanks to NSCC’s Black African Nova Scotian Employee Resource Network (BAERN). Learn more about the Ujima Award.
The Women Innovating in Nova Scotia (WINS) Bursary
2 awards available at $1,500 each.
Established in 2009 by the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women and their partner, the Province of Nova Scotia. The award supports women pursuing careers in sciences, trades and technology, helping over 100 women do so through their NSCC programs. Annually, two awards are dedicated to Black and African Nova Scotian women.
And many other awards
Black and African Nova Scotian students are eligible for many other awards open to equity-deserving groups. Learn more about available awards at nscc.ca/studentawards.
More ways to give
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