Summer 2026 Update

Change, compassion and community

As NSCC navigates a period of financial pressure driven by rising costs, changing enrolment dynamics and reductions in provincial funding, the College remains focused on its core mission: providing accessible, high-quality education and supporting the success of students across Nova Scotia.

During times of challenge and change, the work of the NSCC Foundation becomes even more significant. More than a source of financial support, the Foundation represents a community of donors, alumni, partners and champions who believe in the transformative power of education and the potential of every student.

Through your generosity, opportunities are created every day that might not otherwise exist. Student awards and bursaries, emergency assistance, applied learning experiences, innovation initiatives, specialized equipment and student supports help remove barriers and empower learners to achieve their goals.

As stewards of your generosity, we remain committed to ensuring that every contribution creates meaningful and measurable impact where it is needed most. We hope that this update helps illustrate the impact of your investment in helping students turn opportunity into achievement.

Honouring Don Bureaux’s legacy of leadership and care In honour of his 15 years as NSCC's President, and in recognition of his commitment to students and to the College, the NSCC Foundation Board of Directors has established the Don Bureaux Legacy of Impact Endowment.

Video: Sponsorship launches student's career from classroom to coast of Brazil Four-time NSCC grad Jonah Pye turned classroom learning into a global career, where his UTEC Sponsor‑a‑Student Opportunity led him to a full-time offshore surveyor role with UTEC in Brazil.

Student awards honour Black and African Nova Scotian community leaders The Black African Nova Scotian Employee Resource Network created four new awards named after community leaders to support Black and African Nova Scotian students. Learn more about the community leaders.

KENT builds support for women in trades at NSCC In January, KENT Building Supplies and its customers raised funds through a point-of-sale campaign across its 15 locations in Nova Scotia to support women pursuing skilled trades at NSCC.

Investing in the future: Aiden Lawrence’s culinary journey Through hands-on learning, faculty support and donor-funded awards, Culinary Management student Aiden Lawrence is pursuing his childhood passion at NSCC and building a future that brings joy to others through food.