Funding for nautical programs

Women and Indigenous Peoples

As an Indigenous person or woman enrolled in a marine program, you may qualify for one or more of the following awards:

• Ocean Dream Award which provides $5,000 annual tuition funding for eligible marine programs:
  
  • Fishing Vessel Operations and Leadership
  • Marine Navigation Technology
  • Marine Engineering Technology
  • Marine Engineering Management Technology
• $10,000 one-time tuition funding for Bridge Watch Rating Program
• $3,000 one-time tuition funding for Ship's Cook Program
• 90% tuition funding (one-time) for Marine Foundations Program
• Up to $300 per week living allowance for indigenous students

Eligibility Requirements

• Full-time Students
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Enrolled in an eligible marine program
• Self-identify as female and/or Indigenous person with registered status recognized by the Government of Canada.

The Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office of Nova Scotia (MEBO) will coordinate the review and confirmation of Indigenous applicants to ensure they meet all tuition bursary criteria.

Next steps

1.  Apply to a marine program
   • Be sure to self-identify as a female or Indigenous person
2. Get accepted to NSCC
3. Apply for funding  Indigenous applicants must provide confirmation of self-identification and/or registered status recognized by the Government of Canada.