Hey Students!
There are many people and organizations rooting for your success. Here you will find information on opportunities and supports available to you here in Nova Scotia, Canada, and globally. See below and apply where applicable!

 

SECONDARY SCHOOL
CATEGORY OPPORTUNITY TARGET AUDIENCE
Scholarship

 ILA-TD Opportunity Scholarship – valued at up to $5,000.  A  four-year renewable scholarship for students in grades 7-12 who plan to enter Dalhousie University for a science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) field of study.
Additional information on the ILA website.		 African Nova Scotian Junior High and High School students
Scholarship

 The ECCC Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded to students in their graduating year of high school (CEGEP for Quebec applicants), who wish to pursue bachelor’s degrees leading to possible careers in environmental sciences or environmental engineering.

Four scholarships will be awarded: $2,000/year for a maximum of four years.

Deadline: March 15, 2025

 Indigenous, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities, Women.
Scholarships The Prep Academy provides a database of available scholarships based on parameters selected. High School Students
Scholarship

 The AHT and Waterbury Newton Law Firm offer a scholarship to support descendants of Africville residents and those advancing the Society’s mission through advocacy or research. Funded by a $100,000 legal settlement, the scholarship supports studies at accredited Canadian institutions. Applicants must show proof of enrolment and submit high school transcripts.

The application deadline is June 30, 2025.

View the AHT Scholarship.
Students (high school and university) and mature individuals
(Must be a former Africville resident or descendant)

 

 

POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL
CATEGORY OPPORTUNITY TARGET AUDIENCE
Scholarship

 Summer Student Research Scholarships – valued at $6,500-$9,500.  Scholarships for students interested in conducting summer research in Computer Science, Dentistry, Engineering, Health, Science.  Students must identify a Dalhousie University faculty supervisor to oversee their research.

Summer Studentships for non-medical Students – valued at $9,000.  Scholarships for students interested in conducting summer research in Medicine.  Students must identify a faculty supervisor to oversee their research.  

Additional information on the ILA website.

 University students of African heritage
Studentship

 A Masters studentship  (MSc. Bioinformatics) is available in the Laboratory of Integrative Multi-Omics Research in the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology (Karakach Lab).

The position starts September 7, 2025 for a term of 18 months minimum.  Applications are invited from students who have completed a BSc degree in physical sciences by May 2025.  (Refer to the job posting at the link above for more info.)

 University students of African heritage
Summer Job

 Canadian Heritage is hiring a Junior Program Advisor for summer employ.
Click this link for additional detail on duties, qualifications, and how to apply.Term:         May 20, 2025 – Sep. 5, 2025
Hrs/wk:     37.5
Location:  Historic Properties, Halifax
Wage:         starting from $18.18/hrDeadline to apply:  May 2, 2025		 University students
(Cdn citizen, permanent resident)
Internship  Connecting to Africa (CTA) is seeking to hire an Intern for a six (6) month position (includes prep, orientation, placement, and post follow-up) as part of Cohort 3.

The internship is part of the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) in partnership with Algo Peers (Cape Coast, Ghana)

Algo Peers is committed to improving access to hands-on STEAM education through coding, physical computing, and robotics, and to using emerging technologies to address local challenges in climate change, healthcare, agriculture, and more.  Interns will harness their software engineering and creative skills to facilitate after-school programs and other community based programming.

All costs are covered and the successful candidate will be given a living allowance.

If interested, please email admin.imhotep@dal.ca to be connected to the Connecting to Africa (CTA) representative.  Deadline:  May 2, 2025.

 African Nova Scotian youth and youth from the African diaspora age 18-30 yrs
Careers

 The Canadian Black Scientists Network (CBSN)’s mission is to exists to Elevate, Make Visible, Celebrate and Connect Black Canadians pursuing or possessing advanced degrees in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine/Health) across sectors.  Interested in a career in STEM?

View the CBSN job board.

 STEM students and professionals