2026 Women in Trades, Engineering and Technology Scholarships

Women in Trades, Engineering and Technology Scholarships

At Nova Scotia Power, we see the diversity of our team as one of our strengths - and something we continue to focus on and celebrate. Our five-year community investment strategy focuses on supporting programs, organizations and initiatives that promote inclusion, equity, and diversity, helping to remove barriers and advance education and driving awareness in our communities.

There are six (6) non-renewable $2,500 awards available to female students entering any year of a full time post-secondary education program in Trades, or in the areas of Engineering and Technology. The recipients may have the opportunity to participate in an internship at Nova Scotia Power during their term of study. Recipients will be notified to apply for opportunities.

Past recipients are eligible to re-apply each year for up to four (4) years while still enrolled in a college or undergraduate university program.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

• Must self-identify as female.
• Must be a Canadian citizen and permanent residents of Nova Scotia.
• Must be enrolled in one of the following programs from any Canadian University or College: Power Engineering, Power Line Technician, Instrumentation Tech, Engineering, Technology, or Innovation.
• Recipients are selected based on demonstration of leadership, involvement with the Mi'kmaw community(s), participation in extra-curricular activities, and an essay. Academic standing will be considered as part of the selection process.

This scholarship will not be awarded in conjunction with any other Nova Scotia Power Inc. scholarship and will not be awarded for the pursuit of Graduate studies.

Application Requirements

To qualify, please complete the Women in Trades, Engineering and Technology Scholarship Bursary online application and include the following documents.

1. Resume
2. High School transcript (Grade 10-12, including fall semester marks) or University transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
3. Structured Question Responses: Please use the below link to answer the questions.

Questions - Women in Trades, Engineering and Technology Scholarships

1. Budget (click on the Budget Template to open the document)

Selection Process

A selection committee, made up of Nova Scotia Power Employees, will review the applications and make their decisions based on the following criteria: financial need, leadership and service to the community, involvement in extra-curricular activities and the responses to the structured questions. Academic standing will be considered as part of the selection process. Selected applicants may be invited for an interview.

To apply, please click the blue 'apply' button and complete your candidate profile by uploading your resume. Please provide all mandatory application documents & information where directed, and complete your application by clicking the blue 'submit' button.

Questions? Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected].

Deadline for submission of applications is March 28, 2026.

For more details on this and other scholarships offered by Nova Scotia Power, please visit our website at Emera Inc. Careers | Students