2026 Mi'kmaw Bursary

Mi'kmaw Bursary Program

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

There are four (4) $2500, non-renewable awards available to Mi'kmaq students entering any year of a full time post-secondary education program. Preference will be given to applicants enrolled in the areas of Power Engineering, Power Line Technician, Instrumentation Tech, Engineering, Technology, Business, Marketing & Communications, Environmental Sciences or Law. Recipients may have the opportunity to participate in a 12-week paid 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

• Applicants must be of Mi'kmaw heritage and/or connected to one of the 13 Mi'kmaw communities in Nova Scotia. Applicants are asked to provide either a copy of their Status Card or a Letter of Support from community leadership, such as the Band Office, Band Manager, Chief, or a Council member.
• Applicants must be a permanent resident of Nova Scotia.
• 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 bursary will not be awarded in conjunction with any other Nova Scotia Power scholarship or bursary and will not be awarded for the pursuit of graduate studies.

Application Requirements

To qualify, please complete the Mi'kmaw Bursary program 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 - Mi'kmaw Bursary Program

1. Budget (click on the Budget Template to open the document)
2. Please upload either a copy of their Status Card or a Letter of Support from community leadership, such as the Band Office, Band Manager, Chief, or a Council member.

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? Contact Opal Harlow, Mi'kmaq Relations Liaison at [email protected]

or the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] with any questions related to the online application process.

Deadline for submission of applications is March 28, 2026.

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