The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes was created in tribute to Rick’s life to recognize the presence of mental wellness in athletics. We encourage you to apply if you have a dedication to leadership in sports and an ongoing investment in the mental wellness of yourself, your sports team or your community. […]
At North, we recognize the need for better representation, diversity and inclusion within the craft beer and restaurant communities. We recognize that there are deep seeded systems and practices within our industry that result in a lack of representation and opportunity for so many people. Our goal is to provide work opportunities and funding for […]
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 […]
The 2023 Peace Scholarship Award is presented by The PREP Academy and The Peace Tournament to African Nova Scotian students who are contributing to a peaceful society and are committed to enhancing our communities. This award is open to high school and post secondary students who are entering any program or field of study at a […]
The Sunday Miller Award was created to support and encourage African Nova Scotian students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Diploma Program at Nova Scotia Community College. Named In honour of Sunday Miller, Kerri Johnson, and Trina Fraser, all women who developed the first ever Africentric ECE diploma program at Akerley.
With help from our supportive partner, Kindred Foundation, and other generous donors, this year we are pleased to announce the addition of six new Roster Scholarship awards! Of those scholarships, two (2) will be given to Black students who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and four (4) will be awarded specifically to students […]
This scholarship is open to students who attend churches within the African United Baptist Association.
This scholarship is offered in memory of Quintez Downey, whose life was cut tragically short early in 2021. Quintez was an African Nova Scotian student athlete, born and raised in the historical Black community of North Preston. He was devoted to his family, his friends, and his faith. Recognized for his abilities to bring about […]
The AHT Scholarship Program (the “Scholarship Awards Program”) was established in 2013 by the AHT and Waterbury Newton (wnns.ca), the law firm that represented the Africville Genealogy Society and many former Africville residents in an action against the former City of Halifax.
TELUS Friendly Future Foundation® Social Impact Bursaries are awarded annually to more than 500 students experiencing critical financial need who are committed to making a difference in their communities.
