Clean Economy Scholarship Program
The Clean Economy Scholarship Program helps students pay for their university or community college education and gain the skills they need to work and conduct research in the renewable energy sector.
Nova Scotia offers a rich source of careers in the renewable energy sector. To help students gain the skills needed to work and conduct research in the sector, 16 scholarships are available to those entering natural resource and renewable energy-related programs:
- 8 scholarships for university-bound students, valued at $12,000 each ($3,000 per year, renewable for 4 years)
- 8 non-renewable Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) scholarships valued at $3,000 each
Eligibility
University scholarships
University scholarships are awarded to graduating high school students who have been accepted to a bachelor's degree program in business, science or engineering at an accredited university.
To be eligible, you need to:
- have graduated from a Nova Scotia high school with an average mark of 75% or B in your final year
- be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, and a permanent resident of Nova Scotia living in the province for the previous 2 years
You need to explain your interest in sustainable practices within the renewable energy sector in the application essay and demonstrate a variety of interests through community involvement (like volunteer work, sports, arts and other activities). Priority is given to students who plan to attend a university in Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Community College scholarships
Nova Scotia Community College scholarships are awarded to students accepted to NSCC for full-time studies in a renewable energy-related trade or technology program.
To be eligible, you need to:
- have graduated from a Nova Scotia high school
- be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, and a permanent resident of Nova Scotia
You need to explain your interest in a renewable energy-related career in the application process and demonstrate a variety of interests through community involvement (like volunteer work, sports, arts or other activities).
Mature students entering their first year at NSCC may also apply for the scholarship.
Deadline or important dates
Application deadline: 3 May 2025
How to apply
Applications are closed.
Recipients
Contact information
Department of Energy
Clean Economy Scholarship Program
PO BOX 2664
Halifax, NS B6J 3P7
Phone: 902-719-5322
energytraining@novascotia.ca
Downloads
Program Application - University Students (PDF)