Funding for Black and African Nova Scotian female entrepreneurs
To celebrate, promote and advance Black and African Nova Scotian female entrepreneurs, Tia Upshaw (ALP '06) of Blk Women in Excellence has partnered with NSCC to launch this new cohort.
NSCC students and recent graduates who are accepted into Entrepreneur-in-the-Making (EITM) Black and African Nova Scotian Cohort, partnered with Blk Women in Excellence will learn entrepreneurial skills, and each will receive up to $3,000 in funding.
This opportunity is offered thanks to support from Blk Women Excellence and NSCC Entrepreneurship and funding from NSCC Foundation and Alumni Relations, generous donors and partners.
Tia Upshaw (ALP ’06) is the CEO and Founder of Blk Women in Excellence, a not-for-profit in which she has supported and empowered over 137 female entrepreneurs. NSCC is proud to partner with Tia on the creation and launch of this new cohort to support Black and African Nova Scotian female NSCC students and recent grads in launching or growing their business.
2024 participants
| Campus | Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Akerley Campus | Cynthia Eguaoje | Student |
| Akerley Campus | Stephanie Cole-Brown | Alumni |
| Akerley Campus | Shavonte Parsons | Alumni |
| Akerley Campus | Nelsondra Beals | Alumni |
| Ivany Campus | Cheryl Bishop | Alumni |
| Ivany Campus | Asiah Sparks | Student |
| IT Campus | Tamara Adderley Rolle | Alumni |
| Lunenburg Campus | Happiness Edore | Student |
Program details
Successful applicants will receive:
- 6 weeks of mentorship
- 1-time funding, up to $3,000 for seed funding
- Access to the full suite of Blk Women in Excellence programs
- Access to supports and resources through NSCC Entrepreneurship
- Brand-building opportunities, including a headshot photography session and 6 months of business counselling services
- 1 year membership to:
- The Blk Women in Excellence group
- The Centre for Women in Business at Mount Saint Vincent University
- Tribe Network’s Entrepreneurial Hub
Applications are now closed
Applications for the Applications for Entrepreneur-in-the-Making Black and African Nova Scotian Cohort, partnered with Blk Women in Excellence opened on April 22 and closed on May 27, 2024.