NSCC awards inspired by women, for women
Through the generosity of our donors and partners, NSCC offers a variety of scholarships, bursaries and awards dedicated to helping women pursue post-secondary education. Many of these awards are named after or inspired by incredible women who are making an impact. The following awards help women access a post-secondary education and support them as they strive towards meaningful careers.
Awards in honour of inspiring women
Click on each award in the list below to learn more about NSCC's seven dedicated awards, scholarships and bursaries named after inspiring women funded by our donors and partners.
Note that the awards in this list may have additional eligibility criteria such as program, academic load, campus, communities and/or year of study (to name a few).
Annette Masse Memorial Scholarship
4 awards available at $1,250
Daurene Lewis Memorial Award
1 award available at $1,000.
Doreen Parsons Legacy Award
1 award available at $1,000
Heather Cruickshanks Women in Trades Award
1 award available at $1,000
Helen Martin Leadership Award
1 award available at $1,000
Sunday Miller Award
1 award available at $1,000
Zonta’s Marlene Grantham Memorial Award
1 award available at $1,000
Other awards dedicated to supporting women
Click on each award in the list below to learn more about other dedicated awards, scholarships and bursaries to support women studying at NSCC funded by our donors and partners.
Business Professional Women's Club Bursary
1 award available at $1,000
Garrison Brewing "Women in Trades" Award
1 award available at $750
Mi'kmaw Indigenous Women's Legacy Award
1 award available at $1,000
Pratt & Whitney Canada Women in Trades Award
2 awards available at $1,500
TD Bank Group Bursary
2 awards available at $1,500
The Ocean Dream Award for Women and Indigenous People
Number and value of awards varies
The Women Innovating in Nova Scotia (WINS) Bursary
20 awards available at $1,500 each.
Women in Non-Traditional Careers Award
1 award available at $2,000
And many other awards
There are many other awards at NSCC that give preference to women studying at NSCC. Learn more about available awards at nscc.ca/studentawards.
More ways to give
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