Campaign Updates Stories
Welcome to NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus
After years of planning, building and collaboration, NSCC officially held its grand opening events to welcome the community to the beautiful new Sydney Waterfront Campus.
Evolving Together: NSCC Foundation and Alumni Relations 2023-24 Annual Report on Giving
Read Evolving Together: NSCC Foundation and Alumni Relations’ 2023-24 Annual Report on Giving. Thanks to your generosity, $7.1M was raised to support NSCC students.
Rediscovering passions: Meet Mitchell Langford
Mitchell Langford is rediscovering his passions at NSCC thanks to the support of awards like the Black and African Nova Scotian Cost of Living Bursary.
Women Unlimited: It's time to go for it!
NSCC students Cassie MacDonald and Drew Hood credit the Women Unlimited program at NSCC for helping them navigate the path to their dream careers in the trades.
Playing for a better future
The family of D. Stuart MacLeod, known fondly amongst his peers as Mr. Rotary, made a transformational $200,000 donation to Sydney Waterfront Campus.
A winning recipe
Mark and Krista both joined NSCC’s culinary program in 2013. Today, the husband-and-wife team is well-known in Cape Breton for their three culinary businesses.
Reaching new heights through education
Tuma, a multi-award recipient, will graduate from NSCC’s Business Administration program in 2023. Read how scholarships and bursaries made his dreams a reality.
Lead the Way successes
The NSCC Foundation’s Lead the Way Campaign asked donors to support economic resiliency and social equity for our students. Our supporters delivered, and through the Rapid Response Fund, students in need now have access to more immediate solutions.
Office Interiors giving back with Love The Way You Learn
Office Interiors' Jim Mills speaks to NSCC on community and education. He talks about their commitment through the Love the Way You Learn bursary.
Musician Chrissy Crowley plays a new tune as proud businesswoman
Musician Chrissy Crowley puts aside her fiddle to pursue full-time studies at NSCC Marconi Campus. A dream made possible with the support of NSCC donors.
Supporting youth today to better Nova Scotia’s tomorrow
Through the Sponsor-a-Student Program, Iron Dog Inc. led by Gord Gamble is helping NSCC Students get work experience and prepare to join the workforce.
Fostering diversity in the workplace.
Over the years, Halifax Water, led by Cathie O’Toole has partnered with NSCC to offer bursaries that encourage diversity in the talent pool and help students,
Video: Finding community at NSCC
Through the Irving Pathways to Shipbuilding Program, Juno Keizer reconnected with community and is on a new career path.
Video: A community of supporters
During his second semester, Nathaniel found himself homeless. Thanks to the support of staff counsellors and donors, he is back on course.
Video: Finding motivation for career advancement
Receiving an award made it possible for Alicia Montague, a technology enthusiast from Labrador, to return to school and pursue a lifelong dream career.
Video: Innovating for sustainable farming
For Scott Gardiner, receiving the Scotiabank Entrepreneur-in-the-Making Grant was an opportunity to develop his aquaponics business idea.
Hope for a Fresh Start
Pieter Johnstone from Kentville is on a new career and life path thanks to NSCC’s donor-funded Limitless Program.
Lead the Way. More help for students, now
This past year has been hard for so many. The challenges that NSCC students face as they balance academics, career planning and financial security have been increased by the unique barriers presented by the pandemic. In response, we are launching Lead the Way—a fundraising initiative that will help remove barriers for students and alumni, fund new innovative programs at the College, and ensure that we can build our province, communities and industries back better than ever.
Sobey family gift largest in NSCC history
A major philanthropic gift by members of the Sobey family to the Make Way Campaign is helping students, their families and their communities across Nova Scotia.
NSCC students help Make Way
A generous gift from NSCC students, facilitated by Student Association leaders, supports fellow students across the province.
Donor believes in community impact
Donor David Hoffman believes in supporting his community, which is why he's invested his time and resources in NSCC.
Donors boost Urgent Aid Fund
Bob and Brenda MacEachern have deep ties to NSCC. Supporting students is their way of honouring those connections.
Grad employer opening doors to learning
A $50,000 gift from Web.com, facilitated by Vice President Karen Churchill, is helping local students with tuition costs each year.
Alumni creates Make Way artwork
Bee Stanton's artwork honours supporters of Make Way, while bringing each of the campuses and their surrounding communities to life.
Scotiabank gift supports aspiring NSCC entrepreneurs
The Scotiabank Entrepreneur-in-the-Making program will assist NSCC students and recent alumni, particularly underrepresented groups, thanks to a $150,000 donation.
RBC Student Works Fund helps NSCC students gain experience and launch careers
A $100,000 contribution by RBC is helping students gain relevant, career-building experience, on campus, while attending NSCC.
Chartwells supports NSCC students
Chartwells has contributed $500,000 to help students facing unanticipated financial challenges that may affect their ability to remain in school.
CIBC donation supports financial literacy for NSCC students
A $125,000 gift is supporting the development of a financial literacy course for NSCC students across Nova Scotia.
The Joyce Foundation donation to support students, College’s largest gift
This generous contribution, which kick-started the Make Way Campaign, supports hundreds of students annually through bursaries and urgent aid.