Halifax, NS – Applications are now open for Nova Scotia Power’s 2025 scholarship and bursary program, and students in Nova Scotia are encouraged to apply. The program is accepting applications until April 11, 2025.

As part of its diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, Nova Scotia Power is focused on supporting programs and initiatives that help remove barriers to education for equity-deserving communities in our province, and supporting and fostering much needed talent and skills as our province continues to grow.

"Through our annual scholarship and bursary program, we continue to be inspired by the talent and community-focus of our future leaders and innovators," says Human Resources Vice President Caroline Blair-Smith. “We’re committed to supporting programs and initiatives that promote a culture of inclusion, equity, and diversity, help remove barriers, and advance education and economic opportunity in Nova Scotian communities.”

For over 60 years, Nova Scotia Power has been pleased to offer scholarships annually to students seeking post-secondary education in a variety of programs across the province.

There are 20 scholarships and eight bursaries (28 total) available each year to qualifying students enrolled in trades and degree programs. The categories are: Emerging Leaders Scholarship, Mi’kmaw Bursary, Women in Trades, Engineering, and Technology Scholarship, Black Nova Scotian Bursary, and Nova Scotia Power Family Scholarship.

Interested applicants can apply through the website at nspower.ca/scholarships.

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