The Richard Byers Memorial Bursary for Carpentry

Open to full and part-time students enrolled in any year of study of Cabinetmaking and Woodworking Techniques, Carpentry – Certificate, Carpentry – Diploma at any campus where the eligible programs are offered.

Application assessment will consider

• Financial need
• Career interest
• Desire to own carpentry or heritage carpentry business
• Preference: students enrolled in carpentry programming at Lunenburg Campus

About the award
The Richard Byers Memorial Bursary for Carpentry honours the life and legacy of Richard (Rik) Douglas Frederic Byers.

Richard lived his entire life in Lunenburg and spent 34 years building his contracting business, Byers Custom Carpentry, after graduating from NSCC in 1977. Throughout his career, Richard received accolades for the preservation of important Nova Scotian heritage properties and has been acknowledged for his remarkable designs. His patient and understanding character made Richard a respected mentor to aspiring carpenters.

Recipients of the Richard Byers Memorial Bursary will receive financial aid to assist them with their education in carpentry. Recipients will also have access to mentorship opportunities, coordinated by the family of Richard Byers, providing them with a network of experienced professionals and business owners offering advice and guidance to recipients looking to start their own carpentry business.