Youth

"The purpose of the study was to field-test the First Nations Career-Life Planning Model, developed by McCormick and Amundson (1997), to determine, from participant feedback, if the model was viable, practical, and culturally appropriate. First Nations youth as well as family and community members participated in career counselling sessions and provided feedback on the model. The comments and feedback were categorised into five themes that support and suggest ways of improving the model further. Implications for practice and future research are included."

"The following is the keynote address of Chief Billy Diamond presented at the Fourth Annual General Assembly of the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO), which took place in Montreal, September 25 to 27, 1997. Chief Diamond's speech was both timely and moving. In it he is direct and honest highlighting - in no uncertain terms - what must happen if economic development is going to have a positive impact on the future of Aboriginal communities in Canada. His message is as vitally important today as it was in 1997.

"The objective of this Report is to support to the Government’s commitment to ensuring that Aboriginal peoples are full partners in the Canadian economy, share fully in economic opportunities and achieve economic success that benefits Aboriginal people and all Canadians. The recommendations set out in the Report have been developed by the Board at a number of meetings held between January, 2008 and January, 2009. The Report
addresses Aboriginal economic development in its broadest sense."

"The youth panel was founded in 2004 as there was a need to recognize and honor young Aboriginal leaders from across Canada. Once again their voices will be heard, their achievements will be shared and their challenges will be revealed! Each year Cando selects six Aboriginal youth participants from numerous nominations. The Cando Board, Conference Committee and Cando Staff thoughtfully select the youth based upon their strengths, initiatives, accomplishments, entrepreneurial spirit of launching their careers, and participation within their communities."

Created in 2011, the Aboriginal Scholarship offers a $1500 entrance scholarship to a graduating Aboriginal high school student. (Students electing a one year gap will be considered)

At Nova Scotia Power, we’re proud to foster education, diversity and inclusion to help empower students to follow their dreams. Providing opportunities to learn and grow is essential for creating a workforce that will help build strong, healthy and successful communities of tomorrow. Please check back at the start of each year for our new scholarship opportunities.

Leadership Scholarships
Women in Trades, Engineering, and Technology Scholarships
Mi'kmaq Bursaries
African Nova Scotian Bursaries

Grants are awarded according to the applicant’s undergraduate academic standing and practical relevance of the project to Nova Scotia’s energy industry. Priority is given to students who have graduated from Nova Scotia’s public school system and have completed undergraduate degrees in Nova Scotia universities.

Grants are awarded according to the applicant’s undergraduate academic standing and practical relevance of the project to Nova Scotia’s energy industry. Priority is given to students who have graduated from Nova Scotia’s public school system and have completed undergraduate degrees in Nova Scotia universities.

Up to 12 university scholarships, valued at $10,000 each ($2,500 renewable over four years), are awarded annually to students completing Grade 12 at a Nova Scotia high school with the intent to pursue energy-related studies at a university.

A $750 bursary is available for Nova Scotia students in 3rd year of study in the following programs: Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management for those in the UNB Forest Ecosystem Management Program or Forest Engineering Program (RPF option). This annual award is intended to create awareness of, and future participation in, the various professional foresters associations in Canada, and more particularly in Nova Scotia.