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Science Profession Scholarship

African Canadian Services Branch, NS Department of Education

High School Post-secondary
Website 902-424-3151 n/a

SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS PROGRAM FOR AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN STUDENTS

In response to the Black Learners Advisory Committee (BLAC) Report on Education, a number of scholarships are available to African Nova Scotian (Black) students who have displayed a commitment to academic excellence and community involvement.

Eligibility

  • Priority will be given to the following programs: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Engineering
  • Applicant must be a Black African Nova Scotian student
  • Applicant must have attended a Nova Scotia P-12 Public/Private school in Nova Scotia
  • Be accepted or registered as a full-time student in one of the prescribed university programs.
  • Demonstrate continued scholastic achievement (attach an official academic transcript - internet copies are not acceptable)

Submission and Application Details

  • submit a typed essay (300 words - first time applicants) describing past involvement with, and vision for future development of the African Nova Scotian community (award is only available for a maximum of three consecutive years)
  • Students must submit an application each year to be considered for award
  • Must not possess a professional degree
  • Be willing to participate in school to work transition follow-up surveys
  • Attach two letters of reference (one reference from a university professor and one character reference [non-relative])attach two letters of reference (one reference from a university professor and one character reference [non-relative])
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