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African Nova Scotian and Black student supports

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Bradley Johnson (Cabinetmaking, Pictou)
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African Nova Scotian and Black students  can access a range of supports and services designed to foster connection, inclusion, and success throughout your academic journey. These offerings provide opportunities to ask questions, explore resources, and build a sense of belonging on and off campus.

Available supports and services include:

  • College and Career exploration and preparation.
  • Help with your NSCC application process.
  • Connection with financial planning and funding opportunities including NSCC awards, scholarships and bursaries available for African Nova Scotian and Black students.
  • Access to culturally-responsive tutoring, counselling and other learning and student supports.
  • Opportunities for connection and community building with other African Nova Scotian and Black students.
  • Opportunities to participate in events and experiences celebrating African Nova Scotian and Black culture, heritage and communities.

Study and learning supports

African Nova Scotian and Black students have access to the following culturally-responsive study and learning supports.

Tutoring for African Nova Scotian and Black students

NSCC students have access to tutoring at no cost, including culturally-responsive tutoring through the African Nova Scotian Student Success Tutoring Program. This program is funded by the African Canadian Services Division of the Department of Education as well as the NSCC Foundation. 

Awards for African Nova Scotian and Black students

We offer more than $5 million in awards, scholarships and bursaries each year including dedicated awards for African Nova Scotian and Black students.

Africentric learning

We offer Africentric learning opportunities, including our Adult Learning Program - Africentric Learning Option for African Canadian and Black students who want to complete their high school diploma as well as the Africentric Early Childhood Education program.

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