Black Educators Association Bursary Application 2025-26

Black Educators Association

High School Post-secondary

The Black Educators Association (BEA) was founded in 1969 to assist African Nova Scotian communities develop strategies toward an equitable education system. Demonstrating a strong commitment as a grassroots organization, the BEA also coordinates its efforts with the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Culture, the African Canadian Services Division, community groups, parent associations, school boards, as well as, other educational bodies. The BEA is a volunteer, non-profit organization.

Eligibility

African Nova Scotian (Black) learner - At least one parent to be of African descent
 Resident of Nova Scotia
 Demonstrate financial need
 Continuing studies at Post-Secondary institution (i.e., university, college, trade, school, etc)
 Studying toward first degree or diploma at Canadian post-secondary institution
(Including the Transition Year Program)

Submission and Application Details

Applicants must submit the following documents:
Application form
Transcript - High School/Last Institution
Letter of acceptance (conditional acceptance)
Personal Statement (Tell us about yourself/financial circumstances)
a) What BEA programs, if any, have you participated in?
b) Has participating in any of these programs made a positive impact on you?
Two letters of reference (use A, B,C, as a guideline)
a) How long have you known the person and in what capacity?
b) Knowledge of the person’s accomplishments in his/her life?
c) Additional information that you think the selection committee should know

Black Educators Association Bursary Application 2025-26