Equity in Geomatics Bursary

Open to full-time students enrolled in any year of study in eligible programs at the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS) site of the Annapolis Valley Campus.

Eligible programs include:

• Geographic Information Systems
• Geographic Information Systems – Cartography and Geovisualization
• Geographic Information Systems – Geospatial Data Analytics
• Geographic Information Systems – Remote Sensing
• Geographic Information Systems Technician
• Geomatics Engineering Technology
• Marine Geomatics
• Survey Technician

Application assessment will consider

• Interest in and passion for a career in geomatics
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Supporting a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Good academic standing
• Self-identification: Mi’kmaw/Indigenous Person, Historically Indigenous Black / African Nova Scotian, Black or Another Racially Visible Person and/or 2SLGBTQIA+

About the award
This bursary has been created to assist those who are interested in and have a passion for a career in the geomatics industry. Recognizing the significant financial, social and cultural barriers that those from equity deserving groups face when pursuing post-secondary education, this bursary will help offset educational costs and hopefully encourage a greater participation in geomatics training and careers.