Growing Nova Scotia’s Skilled Trades Workforce Cost of Living Bursary

Open to full-time students, who are enrolled in any year of study, at any campus where eligible programs are offered.

Eligible programs include:

• Auto Body and Collision Repair Certificate
• Automotive Service and Repair Certificate
• Brick and Stone Masonry Certificate
• Building Systems Technician (HVAC&R) Diploma
• Cabinetmaking and Woodworking Techniques Certificate
• Carpentry Certificate
• Carpentry Diploma
• Carpentry Certificate – Accelerated
• Culinary Skills Certificate
• Culinary Management Diploma
• Diesel Repair – Industrial and Marine
• Electrical Construction and Industrial Certificate
• Electrical Technician Diploma
• Electrical – Industrial Maintenance and Controls Diploma
• Electro Mechanical Technician Diploma
• Gas Technician Certificate
• Heavy Duty Equipment | Truck and Transport Repair Certificate
• Heavy Duty Equipment Repair Diploma
• Horticulture and Landscape Technology Diploma
• Instrumentation Technician Diploma
• Industrial Mechanical Certificate
• CNC Machining Diploma
• Precision Machining Certificate
• Metal Fabrication Diploma
• Oil Heat Systems Technician – College Certificate
• Pipe Trades Diploma
• Plumbing Certificate
• Power and Utility Line Work Certificate
• Power Engineering Technology Diploma
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Certificate
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning – Geothermal Certificate
• Sheet Metal Systems Certificate
• Truck and Transport Repair Diploma
• Welding Diploma

Application assessment will consider

• Financial need
• Interest and commitment to program
• Good academic standing
• Preference: self-identification as a member of an equity deserving group such as Mi’kmaw/Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, as well as members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, women; and newcomers/recent immigrants.
• This bursary is for students who haven’t received the Growing Nova Scotia’s Skilled Trades Workforce Bursary

Please note: Applications will be assesses as they are received and offers will be made until funds have been committed. Therefore, we reserve the right to close the application prior to the posted deadline if needed.

About the donor
Nova Scotia is in an incredible period of growth and development as it strives to double its population by 2060. To address the needs of the province, a focus has been placed on growing the skilled trades workforce and removing barriers for those wishing to enter these careers. On October 19, 2023, the Government of Nova Scotia announced the Actions to Accelerate the Growth of Skilled Trades in Nova Scotia. One of the actions is to create the ‘Growing Nova Scotia’s Skilled Trades Workforce Bursary’ at NSCC for two years. This bursary is proudly offered by the Government of Nova Scotia. The Growing Nova Scotia’s Skilled Trades Workforce Bursary College and Job Readiness Fund will support bursary recipients with access to funds for tools and equipment needed to be successful in their educational journey.