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
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
     

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.

 STEMM students and professionals