LNS Bursary


Open to full-time and part-time students enrolled in any year of study in any full-time program at the Truro campus.


Application assessment will consider

  • Financial need
  • Why they are a good candidate for this award
  • Their goals, challenges and successes
  • Good academic standing


About the donor
Literacy Nova Scotia (LNS) is a non-profit organization that provides leadership to advance literacy by ensuring that all Nova Scotians have equal access to quality literacy, essential skills, and lifelong learning opportunities. LNS recognizes that many adults are upgrading their education and, when going back to school, they may have a hard time managing family responsibilities, travel, and other costs. LNS supports adult learners by offering two scholarships of $1,500 each to help with tuition, travel costs, and books. One of these scholarships will be awarded to a student attending the NSCC Truro Campus.

Award
1 @ $1,500
Deadline
11/24/2023
Supplemental Questions
  1. To be considered eligible for this award, you must have left the public school system before completing Grade 12 and received your GED or High School Diploma through an approved adult learning program. Please indicate you meet this eligibility requirement.

  2. Your Story Essay


    Why do you feel you would be a good candidate for this award? Specifically, share with us your story - why you wanted to come back to school, your goals, challenges and successes.