About the award Wes Williams “Maestro Fresh Wes” is a Canadian rapper, producer, actor, author and motivational speaker. An NSCC Honorary Diploma recipient, Wes has always felt a connection and passion for the work of the College and the impact it has on the lives of students, their families and communities. In 2024, Wes will […]
The Sylvia D. Hamilton Awards, named in honour of the recently retired King’s journalism professor. A noted writer, poet, filmmaker and visual artist, in addition to educator, Hamilton has devoted her career to the places, people and voices that make up the Nova Scotia Black experience, an experience Hamilton has traced back to her own […]
About the award Ujima is one element of Nguzo Saba, or “The Seven Principles” of Africentrism. Ujima means “Collective Work and Responsibility: To build and maintain our community together and make our brother’s and sister’s problems our problems and to solve them together.” The Ujima Award has been established with the support and endorsement of […]
About the donor The Hope & Inspiration Award was created by The Honourable Dr. Mayann E. Francis during her service as Nova Scotia’s Lieutenant Governor. During her tenure, the award supported 39 students, and was available on all thirteen (13) NSCC campuses. Inspired by the success and spirit of those first recipients, Dr. Francis launched a fundraising […]
About the award The Black Employee Resource Network created the Chester Borden Community Award to honor Chester’s outstanding work in his community. Chester hails from the community of Whitney Pier. He has been working with the youth in his community for about 40 years, through coaching; as a student support worker through the school board; […]
About the donor The Black Employee Resource Network developed the Deanna Mohamed Community Leadership Award to honor Deanna’s outstanding work in her community. Deanna was born and raised in the historical African Nova Scotian community of New Glasgow. Deanna has worked in the field of education for 20 years. She started her career as an […]
RE/MAX Canada is now accepting submissions for the 2024 RE/MAX Quest for Excellence scholarship program, which is open from September 12th, 2023 through to March 13th, 2024. The annual program awards a $1,000 scholarship to 40 graduating high-school students in Canada, presented during their commencement ceremonies.
Greener Project Development Inc. is dedicated to giving back to the community it works in. A percentage of all rental revenue collected by Greener is donated to the Greener Give Back Fund. Over the years the fund has contributed to a number of charitable donations. Greener Project Development Bursary up to $2,500 Are you paying […]
Open to full and part-time students enrolled in any year of study in any program offered at the Akerley, Institute of Technology and Ivany campuses. About the award This award honours the life and legacy of Cara Beals, a treasured NSCC employee of 23 years who recently lost her courageous battle to cancer. Brave, dedicated, […]
To assist African Canadian students who are attending Dalhousie University; studying towards a social work degree. This is an annual scholarship, you need to resubmit each time before Oct 15th annually.
