News release

Nova Scotia Invests in Future with Energy Scholarship Program

Energy (June 2002 - July 2018)

NOTE: A list of this year's scholarship winners and their schools follows this release.


Twenty-two Nova Scotia students are getting help from a industry-government scholarship program so they can follow a career in energy.

The Pengrowth–Nova Scotia Energy Scholarship Program is offered to students attending a Nova Scotia institution to study in an energy-related field including science, engineering and business. Up to 12, $10,000 renewable scholarships are awarded each year to students attending university and 10, $2,500 non-renewable scholarships to students attending Nova Scotia Community College.

"This is a great opportunity to partner with Pengrowth and help students become part of the ever-growing Nova Scotia energy sector," said Energy Minister Charlie Parker. "These students will be tomorrow's leaders in energy and we are happy to assist them in their training."

Recipients were chosen based on their academic standing, community involvement and interest in the Nova Scotia energy industry.

"We enjoy seeing students with an interest in working in the energy field in Nova Scotia, and we are pleased to offer financial assistance to help these students reach their goals," said Jim MacDonald, director of Pengrowth's East Coast Operations.

Pengrowth Management Limited, Pengrowth Energy Corporation and the province have invested $3 million in the scholarship program since the it began in 2005. More than 150 students have received scholarships and grants.

Pengrowth Management Limited was founded by Jim Kinnear in 1982. Mr. Kinnear also founded Pengrowth Energy Trust, which later became Pengrowth Energy Corporation, in 1988.


Following is a list of 2012 scholarship recipients with high school, chosen university or college and program: University

  • Robert Baillie, Cobequid Educational Centre, Dalhousie University, B.Sc. (Engineering)
  • Aiden Blanchard, École secondaire du Sommet, Dalhousie University, B.Sc. (Engineering)
  • Chantale Comeau, Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School, Dalhousie University, B.Sc
  • Hannah Fiander, Citadel High School, Dalhousie University, B.Sc. (Engineering)
  • Kayli Gault, Cobequid Educational Centre, N.S. Agricultural College, B.Sc. (Engineering)
  • Katherine Kaiser, Baddeck Academy, Dalhousie University, B.Sc. (Nursing)
  • Zoee LeBlanc, Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School, Mount Allison University, B.Sc.
  • Ellen MacEachern, Dartmouth High School, Memorial University, B.Sc.
  • Brittany MacLean, Cobequid Educational Centre, N.S. Agricultural College, B.Sc. (Engineering)
  • Jenna Shea, Guysborough Academy, St. Francis Xavier University, B.Sc.
  • Peter Snow, West Kings District High School, Memorial University, Bachelor of Engineering
  • Leah Strople, Riverview High School, Dalhousie University, B.Sc.

College (all students attending Nova Scotia Community College)

  • Nathan Beck, North Nova Education Centre, Electrical/Mechanical Technician
  • Dylan Brow, East Antigonish Academy, Welding
  • Kirsten Harrison, West Kings District High, Geographic Sciences
  • Thomas MacDonald, Charles P. Allen High, Civil Engineering Technology
  • Michael MacNeil, Glace Bay High School, Electronic Engineering Technician
  • Carson Murray, Pictou Academy, Marine Engineering Technology
  • Roxanne Pyke, Citadel High School, Environmental Engineering Technology
  • Daniel Robar, New Germany Rural High School, Electrical Construction/Industrial
  • Nicholas van Dyk, North Queens Rural High School, Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Gaston Viau, Sackville High School, Power Engineering Technology