The Nova Scotia Forest Innovation Trust Award


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


Eligible programs include:

  • Cabinetmaking
  • Carpentry – Diploma
  • Carpentry – Renovation and Restoration
  • Environmental Engineering Technology – Water Resources
  • Forest Geomatics and Biometrics Technology
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Geographic Information Systems Technician
  • Geomatics Engineering Technology
  • Geospatial Data Analytics
  • Heavy Duty Equipment Repair
  • Industrial Mechanical
  • Natural Resources Environmental Technology
  • Remote Sensing


Application assessment will consider

  • Financial need
  • Academic merit
  • Community involvement
  • Demonstrated understanding of how field of study will help contribute to Nova Scotia’s new approach of ecological forestry through sustainable forestry practices and/or the use of products derived from forests
  • Self identification: Indigenous/Aboriginal
  • Preference: enrollment at non-Metro campuses


About the donor
The purpose of this bursary is to encourage individuals to enter forestry-related fields that will contribute to innovation and growth in the forestry sector in Nova Scotia. Over the next four academic years, this bursary will provide financial assistance through bursary awards for eligible NSCC students.

Award
4 @ $3,620
Deadline
07/21/2023
Supplemental Questions

  1. Ecological Forestry Essay


    Please describe how your field of study will help contribute to Nova Scotia's new approach of ecological forestry through sustainable forestry practices and/or the use of products derived from forests.

  2. Community 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.