Peters Family Indigenous Business Bursary


Open to part-time and full-time students who will be enrolled in year 1 of eligible programs.


Eligible programs include

  • Administrative Professional
  • Business Administration
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Intelligence and Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Hotel and Restaurant Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Library and Information Management
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Nonprofit Leadership
  • Paralegal Services
  • Public Relations
  • Start-up Accelerator
  • Tourism Management


Application assessment will consider

  • Financial need
  • Good academic standing
  • Self-identification: Mi’kmaw or Indigenous Persons
  • Preference: Self-identification as Mi’Kmaw


About the award
This bursary supports Indigenous students pursuing business studies at NSCC. It is awarded to students who demonstrate a commitment to using their education to contribute to the growth, sustainability, and prosperity of Indigenous communities through economic and business development. This award is supported by the Peters Family of Glooscap First Nation.

Award
1 @ $2,000
Deadline
07/16/2026
Supplemental Questions

  1. Community Connection


    To be eligible to apply for this bursary, please specify your nation and community connection.

  2. Community and Economic Development in Indigenous Communities


    Please share why community and economic development in Indigenous communities is important to you and how an NSCC education will help you pursue a career in this sector.