Merit Nova Scotia Construction Trade Award


Merit Noca Scotia

Open to full-time students who will be enrolled in year 1 of any eligible program at any campus where the eligible programs are offered.


Eligible programs include:

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Structures
  • Architectural Engineering Technician
  • Auto Service and Repair
  • Bridge Watch Rating
  • Brick and Stone Masonry
  • Cabinetmaking and Woodworking Techniques
  • CAD Technician – Mechanical
  • Carpentry – Certificate
  • Carpentry – Diploma
  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • CNC Machining
  • Construction Management Technology
  • Diesel Repair – Industrial and Marine
  • Drafting – Architectural
  • Electrical – Industrial Maintenance and Controls
  • Electrical Construction and Industrial
  • Electrical Technician
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Electro Mechanical Technician
  • Electronic Engineering Technology
  • Electronic Systems Technician
  • Environmental Engineering Technology – Water Resources
  • Geomatics Engineering Technology
  • Geospatial Data Analytics
  • Heavy Duty Equipment / Truck and Transport Repair
  • Heavy Duty Equipment Repair
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Horticulture and Landscape Technology
  • Horticulture and Landscape Technology – Landscape
  • Horticulture and Landscape Technology – Operations
  • Industrial Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Instrumentation
  • Industrial Mechanical
  • Marine Geomatics
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Motorcycle and Power Products Repair
  • Natural Resources Environmental Technology
  • Oceans Technology
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Pipe Trades
  • Power and Utility Line Work
  • Precision Machining
  • Plumbing
  • Power Engineering Technology
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning – Geothermal
  • Sheet Metal Systems
  • Survey Technician
  • Truck and Transport Repair
  • Welding – Diploma


Application assessment will consider

  • Financial need
  • Aptitude and dedication to chosen field of study
  • Desire to achieve Red Seal certification
  • Good academic standing
  • Graduate of the Building Futures for Youth Program and entering first year of studies; and/or Graduate of the O2 (Options & Opportunities) Program entering first year of studies


About the donor
The Merit Nova Scotia Construction Trade Award has been established in support of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia’s (CANS) 150th Anniversary Industry Campaign. This campaign was launched in recognition of the value of education and the role of the construction sector in the growth of Nova Scotia’s economy.

The Merit Nova Scotia Endowment Fund will provide opportunities for Nova Scotians interested in the construction sector to access educational opportunities at the Nova Scotia Community College and help mitigate financial barriers or circumstances which might compromise the completion of their studies.

Award
1 @ $1,000
Deadline
06/06/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. To be considered eligible for this award, you must have either graduated from the Building Futures for Youth program through the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) and/or be a graduate of the Options and Opportunities (O2) program by the end of this school year. Please indicate that you meet this eligibility requirement.

  2. Red Seal Essay


    Provide us with an overview of why you chose your program/field of study and why you have a desire to achieve a red seal certification.​

  3. Career 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.