Rocky Jones spent much of his life fighting for social justice for Black and Indigenous people in Canada; his was a strong voice in the areas of human rights, race and poverty. The Black Employee Resource Network has created The Rocky Jones Community Leadership Award to honour his legacy.
Open to full or part-time students who will be enrolled in any year of study in any program at any campus.
Eligibility
Application assessment will consider:
- Financial need
- Leadership in the community through extra-curricular activities and/or volunteerism
- Self-identification: African Nova Scotia or of African Descent (Black, African Canadian or African American)
Submission and Application Details
These questions must be answered to complete your application
Community Leadership Essay
1. Please describe your leadership experience in relation to your community involvement and volunteerism.
2. Community Reference
Before adding your reference details, you are encouraged to contact your reference to seek their permission. Confirm their email address and advise them that they will receive a request to log in to NSCC’s Student Awards system to complete the reference. You can resend the link to your reference at any time. You can also update your application to include a new reference contact if required.
Related Scholarships
-
NORMA R. SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Anywhere
- $$2,000.00
High School -
Dr. Josephine Johnson Sankofa Award
- Anywhere
- $$2,500.00
High School, Post-secondary -
Black Educators Association Bursary Application 2025-26
- Anywhere
- $$500.00
High School, Post-secondary -
Post-Secondary Award
- Anywhere
- $$2,500.00
Post-secondary -
The Preston Flo Scholarship
- Anywhere
- $$2,000.00
High School -
University Entrance Scholarship
- Anywhere
- $$4,500.00
High School
Share
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Telegram
Tumblr
WhatsApp
VK
Mail