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Student Services Resource Guide
March 2013
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ContentsLiteracy is the Key 2
African Canadian Student Services 3
Africentricity 4
What is Nguzo Saba? 6
NSCC Campuses and Locations 7
African Nova Scotian Organizations and Resources 10
Funding Resources for Post-Secondary Education 15
Student Financial Assistance Websites 19
Tips for Writing that Scholarship Essay 20
Black Educators Association / Regional Educators Program 22
African Nova Scotian Communities 23
Church Information 24
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They say that education is the key That unlocks doors to career opportunities, But for me… Education is so much more Then a key needed to unlock doors. Education is freedom. And like all living organisms need air to breathe, We need to learn And it doesn’t matter what you read Hear or see in traditional places of learning Like schools, colleges and universities Or what you pick up from Hip Hop and the streets, The knowledge you acquire is freedom, Wisdom to understand The circumstances you stand in. Freedom is takin’ command of your own destiny And the freedom I speak of is within me And it’s within you And it’s within us. The freedom education provides Frees us From lies and injustice And we’ve been denied Education because knowledge is power And educated people have the power to �ght injustice And not just for us But for our future generations Whom we aim to pass On what we know From arts and crafts Sports and entertainment To sciences and math And no class Could teach the life lessons my moms and dad Passed on. And somewhere along the way I heard someone say
Each one, reach one and teach one Which is why I’m on stage speakin’ To members of my community From ages 6 to 60; It’s never too late Or too early to wanna be educated. Just remember literacy is the key, Education is a God given right to our entire species.See back in slavery We were denied the right To learn how to read and write It was considered a crime And over time The act of reading has been criminalized In the minds of Blacks So we brag about not reading jack But everything we’re missing Is hidden in stacks of paperbacks Where the truth behind Lies are buried deep in libraries. So I’m telling y’all, literacy is the key To education And education is knowledge Which is power Which can be used to �ght injustice Within our lives And the lives of our people So let no man, woman or child Deny you your God given right To education. From the cradle to the grave The only thing You’ll truly ever own… Is what you know.
Literacy Is The Key
Written by Reed “iZrEAL” Jones Copyright © 2006 by Reed Jones
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Welcome to NSCC! Our students come from high school, university – from an established career or one that is waiting to begin. They choose NSCC because they know we will help them build the skills and experience they need for the career they have always wanted. If you are looking for a learn-ing opportunity that can change your life, you have come to the right place. NSCC is a place that values diversity.
If you are a member of the African Canadian Community, and are inter-ested in attending NSCC, please take the opportunity to self-identify on your application form to ensure you are eligible for the customized services available to you. These services are arranged through the African Canadian Student Services Coordinators, whose role it is to work with faculty and staff to ensure the campus environment is inclusive and culturally relevant. These services include, but are not limited to:
Information Academic Advising Tutoring Services Cultural Events Advocacy Anti-Racist Education Diversity Issues Liaison with Black Community Resources
Connect with an African Canadian Student Services Coordinator at nscc.ca/Africanstudentservices
African Canadian Student Services
“If you know the beginning, the end will not trouble you.” – Wolof
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Africentricity
college and university. Participants celebrate the rich culture and history of Black people in Nova Scotia, and around the world, in a supportive educational environment. Participants enhance skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and time management, while working on credits toward the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma for Adults.
Through this Africentric option, we promote unity and community involvement in order to achieve greater strength and healing. In the safety of our classroom, we discuss topics such as racism, power and privilege, as information is presented through the learner’s eyes by validating African knowledge and contributions to society. Our participants are exposed to African Canadian role models and mentors and become empowered to strive for excellence as they embrace a positive self-image and explore future post-secondary options. For more information contact the Akerley Campus at (902) 491-7571.
What is Africentricity?“Africentricity promotes an inclusive educational process which takes learners on a life-changing journey of self-discovery.” Dr. Mole� Asante
“Africentricity is about the social, historical, cultural and spiritual development of people of African descent. It is a way of looking at yourself differently from the way other people may see you. Indeed, Africentricity helps you to better understand and appreciate who you are and how you can improve yourself. It celebrates our beau-tiful heritage and praises the best of our culture which we have today.” Useni Eugene Perkins
An Example of Africentric Education at NSCC… African Canadian Transition OptionNSCC is committed to building a college that supports the needs of the Black Community. This Africentric option available through the Adult Learning Program at NSCC Akerley Campus, promotes social change by creating opportuni-ties for African Canadian students in accessing
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Umoja (Unity) – To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race.
Kujichagulia (Self-determination) – To create and speak for ourselves, instead of having others de�ning or determining our paths.
Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) – To build and maintain our community together and carry and solve our problems together.
Ujamma (Cooperative Economics) – To build and maintain our own stores and other businesses and to pro�t together.
Nia (Purpose) – To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.
Kuumba (Creativity) – To always do as much as we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and bene�cial than we inherited it.
Imani (Faith) – To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.
What Is The Nguzo Saba?
These seven principles, or social values, deal with how we should relate to one another and how we should build our lives and our future. These principles require us to act in accordance with the highest good for our people, our community and ourselves.
– Dr. Maulana Karenga
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Akerley Campus 21 Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth, NS B2W 2R7 Phone: (902) 491-4900 Fax: (902) 491-4903 Student Services Phone: (902) 491-4900 Email: [email protected]
Annapolis Valley Campus 50 Elliott Road, RR#1, Lawrencetown, NS B0S 1M0 Phone: (902) 825-3491 Fax: (902) 825-2285 Student Services Phone: (902) 825-2930 Email: [email protected]
Burridge Campus 372 Pleasant Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 2L2 Phone: (902) 742-3501 Fax: (902) 749-2402 Student Services Phone: (902) 742-0760 Email: [email protected]
Cumberland Campus PO Box 550, 1 Main Street, Springhill, NS B0M 1X0 Phone: (902) 597-3737 Fax: (902) 597-8548 Student Services Phone: (902) 597-4101 Email: [email protected]
Institute of Technology Campus 5685 Leeds Street, PO Box 2210, Halifax, NS B3J 3C4 Phone: (902) 491-6722 Fax: (902) 491-4800 Student Services Phone: (902) 491-6722 Email: [email protected]
Kingstec Campus 236 Belcher Street, PO Box 487, Kentville, NS B4N 0A6 Phone: (902) 678-7341 Fax: (902) 679-4381 Student Services Phone: (902) 679-7361 Email: [email protected]
Lunenburg Campus 75 High Street, Bridgewater, NS B4V 1V8 Phone: (902) 543-4608 Fax: (902) 543-0190 Student Services Phone: (902) 543-2295 Email: [email protected]
Marconi Campus 1240 Grand Lake Road, PO Box 1042, Sydney, NS B1P 6J7 Phone: (902) 563-2450 Fax: (902) 563-3440 Student Services Phone: (902) 563-2464 Email: [email protected]
NSCC Campuses and Locations
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Pictou Campus 39 Acadia Avenue, PO Box 820, Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0 Phone: (902) 752-2002 Fax: (902) 755-7295 Student Services Phone: (902) 755-7299 Email: [email protected]
Shelburne Campus 1575 Lake Road, PO Box 760, Shelburne, NS B0T 1W0 Phone: (902) 875-8640 Fax: (902) 875-3797 Student Services Phone: (902) 875-8640 Email: [email protected]
Strait Area Campus 226 Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2A2 Phone: (902) 625-2380 Fax: (902) 625-0193 Student Services Phone: (902) 625-4017 Email: [email protected]
Truro Campus 36 Arthur Street, Truro, NS B2N 1X5 Phone: (902) 893-5385 Fax: (902) 893-5610 Student Services Phone: (902) 893-5346 Email: [email protected]
Waterfront Campus 80 Mawiomi Place, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 0A5 Phone: (902) 491-1100 Fax: (902) 491-1795 Student Services Phone: (902) 491-1794 Email: [email protected]
NSCC Online Learning PO Box 1153, 5685 Leeds Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J Phone: (902) 491-6774 (in Metro Halifax) Phone: 1 (877) 491-6774 (toll-free) Fax: (902) 491-4835 Email: [email protected] www.onlinelearning.nscc.ca
NSCC Admissions All applications for all programs at all campuses are to be sent to NSCC Admissions PO Box 220, Halifax, NS B3J 2M4 or submitted online Phone: (902) 491-4911 (in Metro Halifax) Phone: 1 (866) 679-6722 (toll-free) TTY: (902) 491-5509 (in Metro Halifax) TTY: 1 (866) 228-7034 (toll-free) Email: [email protected] www.nscc.ca
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A Adult Learning Program- African Canadian Transition Option NSCC, Akerley Campus 21 Woodlawn Rd Dartmouth, NS B2W 2R7 Phone: (902) 491-7571 NSCC and Department of Education African Cana-dian Services Division offer this program to African Nova Scotians meeting certain criteria who want to gain credit towards their high school diploma for adults in an Africentric environment
The Of�ce of African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) 5670 Spring Garden Road - Suite 604 PO Box 2691 Halifax, NS B3J 3B7 Phone: (902) 424-5555 Website: www.gov.ns.ca/ansa ANSA assists, support, and enhances the provin-cial government’s delivery of services to African Nova Scotians and is a partner in developing innovative solution that lead to self-reliance and sustainable development.
African Nova Scotia Employment Centre 731 Victoria Road Sydney, NS B1N 1J3 Phone: (902) 562-6656 Fax: (902) 562-3436 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ansec.ca
Akoma Family Centre - Operated by Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children 1018 Main Street Dartmouth, NS B2W 4X9 Phone: (902) 434-0674 The Nova Scotian Home is a child and youth care facility. We specialize in addressing the needs of African Nova Scotian children and youth. We are located in the Black community. We also strive to ad-dress the needs of all children and youth who come into our care regardless of their race of ethnic origins.
Amherst Black Employment Committee Chair: Theresa Halfkenny PO Box 172, Amherst, NS B4H 3Z2
Antigonish / Guysborough Black Development Association 9996 Chedabucto Mall PO Box 130 Guysborough, NS B0H 1N0 Phone: (902) 533-3397 Employment Assistance Services
Association of Black Social Workers of Canada Inc. 6414 Coburg St. Halifax, NS B3H 3J5 Phone: (902) 494-1190 Volunteered not for pro�t organization providing counseling services to communities and individu-als. Advocacy, public education, racism aware-ness workshops
B Black Business Initiative Society (BBI) Centennial Building, 1660 Hollis Street, Suite 1201, Halifax, NS B3J 1V7 Phone: (902) 426-2223 Website: www.bbi.ns.ca Support in setting up businesses, assistance in developing business and marketing plans
Black Cultural Centre 1149 Main Street Dartmouth, NS B2Z 1A8 Phone: (902) 434-6223 Website: www.bccns.com Museum and Cultural Centre
Black Educators Association 2136 Gottingen St. Halifax, NS B3K 3B2 Phone: (902) 424-7036 Resources and support for equity education for Black students, teachers and the community. Adult education and literacy.
African Nova Scotian Organizations and Resources
Cooperation and Interdependence
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Black History Month Association Box 47011 - 2151 Gottingen Street Halifax, NS B3K 3B5 Phone: (902) 425-1866 Promoting Black history and culture, the celebra-tion of African Canadian heritage month
Black Loyalist Heritage Society 104 Old Birchtown Road PO Box 1194 Shelburne, NS BOT 1W0 Phone: (902) 875-1310 or 1 (888) 354-0772 Website: www.blackloyalist.com A non-pro�t organization committed to discover-ing, interpreting, promoting and safeguarding the history and heritage of the Black Loyalists.
Black Student Advising Center of Dalhousie University Student Union Building, 4th Floor, Room 418 - 6136 University Avenue Halifax, NS B3H 4J2 Phone: (902) 494-6648 Supports and promotes involvement of students of African Decent in University life
Black Women’s Health Program North End Community Health Centre 2165 Gottingen St Halifax, NS B3K 3B5 Phone: (902) 420-0303 Leading an active role in promoting healthy communities
C Cherry Brook United Baptist Church Reverend Wayne Desmond 292 Cherry Brook Road, Box 5, Comp.4 Cherry Brook, NS B2Z 1A6 Phone: (902) 435-4319 Email: [email protected]
Community Enhancement Association 105B Walker Street Truro, NS B2N 4B1 Phone: (902) 893-1911 Employment, education, business, recreation and Heritage projects
Community YMCA 2269 Gottingen Street Halifax, NS B3K 3B7 Phone: (902) 422-9622 We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities
Council on African Canadian Education (CACE) 2021 Brunswick St. Halifax, NS B3J 2S0 Phone: (902) 424-2678 Website: www.cace.ns.ca Advisory council of the Minister of Education of NS. To promote rights and interest of African Canadian learners by ensuring equitable access to educational experiences which center them in their own cultural, historical and social references.
Cumberland African Nova Scotian Association 71 Victoria Street East, PO Box 1015, Amherst, NS B4H 4E1 Phone: (902) 661-1509 Fax: (902) 661-4062 Employment and Cultural Services
Cumberland County Afro-centric Artisan Network PO Box 172, Amherst, NS B4H 3Z2 Phone: (902) 661-0284 Organization featuring the work of artists from Cumberland County
D Dartmouth Enterprise Centre 118 Wyse Road, Unit 14 Dartmouth, NS B3A 1N7 Phone: (902) 461-2513 ext 221 Employment Resource Centre
Department of Education - African Canadian Services Division 2021 Brunswick Street, Box 578 Trade Mart Building Halifax, NS B3J 2S9 Phone: (902) 424-3151 Website: http://acs.ednet.ns.ca Public school and adult education program, courses and services for African Canadian learn-ers, cross cultural and race relation training and information
Digby County Family Resource Centre 19 Prince William Street, Box 163 Digby, NS B0V 1A0 Phone: (902) 245-6464 Programs, services and advocacy for families and children in Digby County
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E East Preston Ratepayers Association PO Box 2317 DEPS. Dartmouth, NS B2W 3Y4 Phone: (902) 462-5808 Advocacy on behalf of the community, education, housing and land
G Glace Bay United Negro Improvement Association 37 Jessome St, Glace Bay, NS B1A 5J2 Phone: (902) 849-2335 Community Development Association
Greenville Community Youth Association RR# 1 Box 11480, Yarmouth NS B5A 4A8 Phone: (902) 742-3344
H Halifax Enterprise Centre 2269 Gottingen Street Halifax, NS B3K 3B7 Phone: (902) 422-3464 Website: http://www.yechalifax.ca Career Resource Centre
Halifax North Memorial Public Library 2285 Gottingen Street Halifax, NS B3K 3B6 Phone: (902) 490-5723 Library and information center, community group meeting rooms and public access to the Internet
I Immigrant Settlement & Integration Services (ISIS) Suite 2120 (second �oor) Mumford Professional Centre 6960 Mumford Road Halifax, NS B3L 4P1 Phone: (902) 423-3607 Toll free in Nova Scotia: 1-866-431-6472 Email: [email protected] Website: www.isisns.ca Providing services and support to immigrants at all stages of business development.
M Mary Preston Historical Society 1950, Highway #7 East Preston, NS B2Z 1E9 Phone: (902) 434-4841 Carrying out speci�c research, mentorship, role models for youth, promote academic excellence for all ages, networking, education scholarships, provide positive ambiance for members
Menelik Hall Association 88 Laurier Street, Sydney NS B1N 2B5 Phone: (902) 562-0172 Community and Cultural Events
Multicultural Association of Nova Scotia 1113 Marginal Road Halifax, NS B3H-4P7 Phone: (902) 423-6534 Website: www.mans.ns.ca Promote greater understanding, awareness, inter-action and respect for multiculturalism between multicultural and founding communities in NS through educational, cultural, integration and social programs and services.
Multicultural Association of Pictou County 342 Stewart Street Unit #1, New Glasgow, NS B2H 5E1 Phone: (902) 695-3633 Website: www.multiculturalpc.ca Join our Facebook group: The Multicultural Association of Pictou County. if you want to be included in our contact list, email [email protected]
N New Glasgow African Nova Scotian Community Development Association Chair: Doreen Paris C/o Career Connections 138 Campbell Street New Glasgow, NS B2H 5Y1 Phone: (902) 752-6826 Website: www.careerconnections.ns.ca
New Glasgow Black Education Committee 269 Vale Road New Glasgow, NS B2H 4W9 Phone: (902) 928-2810 Chair: Marilyn Brannon To assist all Black learners and their parents in their educational learning and development.
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North Dartmouth Community Centre 134 Pinecrest Drive Dartmouth NS B3A 2J9 Phone: (902) 490-5900 Fax: (902) 490-5905
North End Community Health Centre 2165 Gottingen St. Halifax, NS B3K 3B5 Phone: (902) 422-0859
North Preston Community Centre 44 Simmonds Street, North Preston, NS B2Z 1A3 Phone: (902) 462-4161
S Second Chance 7001 Mumford Rd Tower 1 Suite 107 Box 196 Halifax NS B3l 2H8 Phone: (902) 421-2333 or (902) 434-4451 A program designed for youth to gain entrepreneurial skills
Shelburne Black Employment Resource Centre 1575 Lake Road PO Box 760 Shelburne, NS B0T 1W0 Phone: (902) 875-2825 Employment services
T Truro Black Education Committee c/o 36 Arthur Street, Truro, NS Phone: (902) 895-9123 Contact: Ida Borden, Brenda Mentis
U United African Canadian Women Association12 Albany Terrace, Dartmouth NS B2W 6EB Phone: (902) 434-5056 Website: www.uacwa.com Respond to the needs of African Canadian women and their families in education and employment
V Valley African Nova Scotia Development Association 55 Webster Street Kentville, NS B4N 1H6 Phone: (902) 678-7410 Website: www.vansda.ca Employment Services, skill development and career decision-making support
W Watershed Association Development Enterprises Ltd. (WADE) 1144 Main Street Dartmouth, NS B2W 4R4 Phone: (902) 435-4648 WADE provides community economic development, education training and job search skills programs and services to the African Nova Scotian Communities of Cherry Brook/Lake Loon, Lake Major, North Preston, East Preston, and Dartmouth
Whitney Pier Youth Club 111 West Street, Sydney NS B1N 1S2 Phone: (902) 567-0240
Y Yarmouth and Shelburne Black Employment Partnership Pier One Complex, 103 Water Street Yarmouth, NS B5A 4P4 Phone: (902) 742-5388 Working to increase employment opportunities for Blacks and disadvantaged persons
Yarmouth Black Employment Resource Centre Pier One Complex, 103 Water Street Yarmouth, NS B5A 4P4 Phone: (902) 742-5388 Employment services for the African Canadian communities of Yarmouth, Shelburne and the District of Clare
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Information on some of the funding opportunities available to African Canadian learners is provided in the following pages. Please remember that this represents just a sample of the �nancial resourc-es available to post-secondary students, and you are not limited to scholarships and/or bursaries designated for African Canadian students; nor is this information limited to awards available to students interested in attending the NSCC. We encourage education that matches your interests and aspirations wherever that might lead you educationally. We invite you to explore your options through your campus Student Services and the Coordinator of African Canadian Student Services in your region.
Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation Scholarship minimum of $1000 Deadline: Jan 31
Eligibility: Awarded to a student aged 17 to 24 who exhibits exemplary citizenship qualities, provides evidence of potential success in a rec-ognized post-secondary institution, and is in need of �nancial resources
Contact: Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation Email: [email protected] Website: www.futureaces.org
Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation Scholarship $7,500 Deadline: Mar 31
Eligibility: Awarded to a Bahamian student enrolled in a Canadian College or University who is studying business, arts, education, sciences, engineering, agriculture or tourism
Contact: The Lyford Cay Foundation Phone: (242) 362-4910 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lyfordcayfoundation.org/
Nova Scotia Power Inc. Employment Equity Scholarship $1500/yr Deadline: Mar 31
For visible minorities, persons with disabilities or aboriginal persons. Applicants must be graduat-ing from a Nova Scotia high school and entering their �rst year at a post-secondary institution in the fall of the same year as graduation from high school. Website: www.nspower.ca/en/home/community/scholarships/employmentequityscholarship.aspx
Black Business & Professional Association ScholarshipsEligibility: Awarded to Black students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Can-ada, between 17 and 30 years of age, and are a full time student attending university or college. The following BBPA Scholarships are available:
The BBPA Legacy Scholarships $2000 & $5000 Deadline: May
BBPA Legacy Scholarships are established in the name of Black Canadians who enriched Canada with their contributions in the arts, the profes-sions, science, business, technology, politics and other areas of endeavour. Each scholarship is in the amount of $2,000.00, except for the scholarship in the name of Harry Jerome, which is for $5,000.00. BBPA Legacy Scholarships are funded by general donations and investment income from the endowment fund.
Other Scholarships from BBPABMO Financial Group Scholarships $5000 Deadline: May
Sponsored by the Bank of Montreal, two schol-arships of $5,000 each are to be awarded to students with academic achievement who have also demonstrated social responsibility; attending an accredited Canadian university or college.
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Scholarship $3000 Deadline: May
Borden Ladner sponsors one (1) scholarship valued at $3,000.00 to a student attending law school at an accredited Canadian university.
Funding Resources For Post-Secondary Education
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CIBC Scholarship $5000 Deadline: May
Sponsored by CIBC, one scholarship of $5,000 is available to a student attending an accredited Canadian college or university who is enrolled in a course of study leading to a business degree. Eligible students must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential and commit-ment to helping in the community.
Erma Collins Scholarship $1000 Deadline: May
Sponsored by Professor Erma Collins, one (1) scholarship valued at $1,000.00 is offered to a student attending community college.
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP Scholarship $5000 Deadline: May
Sponsored by Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP, one (1) scholarship valued at $5,000.00 is offered to a student attending law school at an accredited Canadian university.
Lucille May Gopie Scholarship $2000 Deadline: May
Sponsored by Kamala Jean Gopie and named for her mother who came from humble begin-nings and encouraged her children to dream and to achieve through education. This $2,000.00 scholarship is for a young person who has been encouraged by a single parent to pursue higher education as a means of self ful�llment.
Guntley-Lorimer Science and Arts Scholarship $2000 Deadline: May
Sponsored by Dr. Edith Guntley-Lorimer and Professor Michael Lorimer, four (4) scholarships valued at $2,000.00 to $3,000.00 each are available to students enrolled in Science and Arts programs at an accredited Canadian college or university.
HSBC Bank Canada Scholarship $5000 Deadline: May
This scholarship of $5,000.00 will be given to a student who is entering the �rst year of studies at an accredited college or university in Canada.
Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Scholarship $3000 Deadline: May
The Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Scholarship is sponsored by Graham - Munro Charitable Foundation. One (1) scholarship of $3,000.00 is available to a student enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree, diploma or certi�cate program at an accredited Canadian university or college.
Minerva Scholarships $2000-$4000 Deadline: May
Sponsored by Dr. Miriam Rossi and Mr. Renato Rossi, in honour of Dr. Rossi’s grandmother, two (2) to four (4) scholarships valued at $2,000.00 to $4,000.00 each are available to students attend-ing an accredited Canadian university or college.
Procter & Gamble Scholarships $2000 Deadline: May
Procter & Gamble Canada Inc. is sponsoring two scholarships of $2,000.00 each to students en-rolled in a course of study leading to a business or general degree from an accredited Canadian university.
RBC Scholarships $5000 Deadline: May
Sponsored by the Royal Bank of Canada, two (2) scholarships of $5,000.00 each are offered to students attending an accredited Canadian university or college and enrolled in a course of study leading to a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration or a related program.
The Rose Family Scholarships $5000 Deadline: May
Two Rose Family scholarships of $5,000.00 each will be granted to students enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree program in law and in ac-counting at an accredited Canadian university.
Scotiabank Scholarship for Business $5000 Deadline: May
Sponsored by Scotiabank, these two scholarships of $5,000 each are for students attending an ac-credited Canadian college or university. They will be awarded to students enrolled in a course of study leading to a business degree, who demonstrate high academic achievement as well as leadership skills and a commitment to helping in the com-munity.
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Julia Viola Simms Science Scholarship $3000 Deadline: May
Sponsored by Dr. Leebert Wright and Dr. Ouida Wright and named for Dr. Ouida Wright’s mother who had a lifelong aspiration for higher educa-tion and aided and inspired thousands of young people to make education a worthwhile goal. This scholarship of $3,000 will be awarded to a female student who has been accepted into a post-secondary degree program in one of the sciences such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology or medicine at an accredited Canadian university.
TD Bank Scholarships $7000 Deadline: May
Sponsored by the TD Bank, two four year scholarships of $7,000 each are offered to students enrolled in a course of study leading to a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accred-ited Canadian university. In addition, scholar-ship recipients will be offered an opportunity for summer employment during their four-year period of study.
Tropicana Community Services - Robert K. Brown Scholarship $1500 Deadline: May
Tropicana Community Services sponsors one scholarship of $1,500 in honour of its founder, Robert K. Brown. This scholarship is available to a student enrolled in a course of study in the �eld of social services at an accredited Canadian university or college.
Contact: Black Business and Professional As-sociation (BBPA) Phone: (416) 504-4097 Website: www. bbpa.org/events-programs/national-scholarships/
African Nova Scotian Science Profession Scholarship $7000 Deadline: June
Contact: African Canadian Services Division - Dept of Education Phone: (902) 424-3151 Website: http://acs.ednet.ns.ca/content/science-profession-scholarship
African Nova Scotian Teacher Education Scholarship $5000 Deadline: June
Contact: African Canadian Services Division - Dept of Education Phone: (902) 424-3151 Website: http://acs.ednet.ns.ca/content/teacher-education-scholarship
The Scholarship for Visible Minorities- NUPEG $1500 Deadline: Jun 30
Eligibility: Visible Minority children (including fos-ter children) of National Union of Public and Gen-eral Employees who plan to enter their �rst year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full time. Winner is determined based on a 750-1000 word essay on: The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of visible minorities. Website: http://www.nupge.ca/news_2008/n05no08a.htm
African United Baptist Association Of NS Scholarship And Bursary Varies Deadline: Jul 10
Contact: Wendy Williams, Scholarship Chairperson Phone: (902) 462-5808 Email: address: [email protected]
African Nova Scotian Community College Award $1800 Deadline: Jul 31
Contact: African Canadian Services Division - Dept of Education Phone: (902) 424-3151 Website: http://acs.ednet.ns.ca/content/commu-nity-college-trade-school-award
African Canadian Performing Arts Award $1000 Deadline: Jul 31
Contact: African Canadian Services Division - Dept of Education Phone: (902) 424-3151 Website http://acs.ednet.ns.ca/content/perform-ing-arts-award
African Nova Scotian Post Secondary Award $2500 Deadline: Jul 31
Contact: African Canadian Services Division - Dept of Education Phone: (902) 424-3151 Website: http://acs.ednet.ns.ca/content/post-secondary-award
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Black Educators Association Bursary Fund $400 Deadline: April 30
Eligibility: High School graduates planning to continue studies at any university, college or trade school; residents of NS of African Descent (at least 1 parent must be of African descent)
Contact: Black Educators Association Phone: (902) 424-7036 Website: www.thebea.ns.ca
Dr. Calvin W Ruck Scholarship approx. $1000 Deadline: Oct 15
Eligibility: Awarded to African Canadian stu-dents in the Master of Social Work or Bachelor or Social Work programs at the Maritime School of Social Work, who demonstrate a desire to improve the interests of African Nova Scotian and African Canadian people
Contact: Director, Maritime School of Social Work, Dalhousie University Phone: (902) 494-3760 Website: http://socialwork.dal.ca/Current%20Students/Scholarships,%20Bursaries%20and%20Awards/Calvin_Ruck_Scholars.php
Communications Nova Scotia Diversity Bursary $1000 Deadline: Oct 30
Eligibility: Awarded to students from designated groups enrolled in the �rst year of a post-secondary program. The bursaries are awarded in the catego-ries of Images (must be enrolled in a photography, video production or graphic design program), Words (must be enrolled in a public relations/com-munications, journalism or marketing /advertising program) and Ideas must be enrolled in website design, computer technology or a related �eld)
Contact: John Whiddle Phone: (902) 424-2698 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.gov.ns.ca/cmns/pubs/2009-05-Diversity-Bursary-application-en.pdf
Dr. Jack Buckley Scholarship $500 Visit website for deadline
Eligibility: Applicants must be a full time student of aboriginal or African descent attending a cer-ti�cate, diploma or advanced diploma program at the NSCC
Contact: NSCC Website: www.nscc.ca/awards
Arnold D. Johnson Sr. Award for Water Resources $7,200 Deadline: Aug. 21
One award is available to an African Nova Scotian student entering full-time studies in Environmental Engineering Technology (Water Resources
Contact: NSCC Website: www.nscc.ca/awards
af�uence, abundance, unity
Check out the NSCC publication - Money Matters for more information on �nancing your education, applying for student loans and budgeting for success.
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Canada Student Loan and Grants http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/learning/canada_student_loan/index.shtml
Canadian Hospitality foundation www.chfscholarships.com
Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation www.cmsf.ca
Debt Free Grad www.debtfreegrad.com
Grant Canada www.grantcanada.com
Nova Scotia Community College www.nscc.ca/awards
Nova Scotia Student Assistance http://studentloans.ednet.ns.ca/
Scholarships Canada www.scholarshipscanada.com
Student Awards http://www.studentawards.com
School Finder http://www.school�nder.com/�nance/index.asp
Student Financial Assistance Websites
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As you begin, the following points should be considered:
• Why is this scholarship important to you and how, speci�cally, can it help you to reach your current and long-term goals? What are your educational goals?
• As an African Nova Scotian, you embody brilliance, perseverance and a unique set of experiences. Do not be afraid to talk about it and incorporate who you are in your personal statement. This is especially signi�cant if the scholarship is geared toward maximizing minority/African Nova Scotian students’ op-portunities.
• What motivates you? Are you the �rst in your family to pursue a university degree? Do you come from a unique home or community situation? Do you want to �ll a gap in your community?
• Why is a higher education important to you? What do you want to achieve? How does this aspiration �t in to who you are as an in-dividual, as a community member, an African Nova Scotian, a family member, and as a role model?
• Besides academics, what are some other bene�ts of receiving the scholarship? Emo-tional stability? Peace of mind, allowing you the ability/freedom to concentrate on your academics and maintain an academic aver-age expected of you? Your parents’ peace of mind? Remember to be passionate and spe-ci�c about how this scholarship will help you.
• What have you done outside of the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by universities? Of these, which means the most to you?
• What are your most important extracurricular or community activities? What made you join these activities? What made you continue to contribute to them?
• What are your dreams for the future? When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?
Tips For Writing That Scholarship Essay
Writing to win is the key to taking advantage of an incredible number of scholarship opportunities that are available. It takes a lot of brainstorming, writing, and rewriting to get it right. Knowing what to say is crucial.
The most important aspect of your scholarship essay is the subject matter. It is important to devote about 1 to 2 weeks to brainstorming ideas. Often you will find a subject you had not considered at first.
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• Talk about who you are and what you are pursuing speci�c to the scholarship you seek. Are you an aspiring �lmmaker? A nurse in the making? A passionate storyteller needing help to pursue journalism studies? Is your dream to be a lawyer? What is the signi�cance of your dream and what impact will it have on you and your community? How will their scholar-ship help?
• Who are some of your role models? Why/ how important it is for you to be a role model? What can you offer the community and how can this scholarship help you to achieve that?
• Talk about a book or an author who has changed your life. In what way?
• What are and have been some of your chal-lenges and how have you overcome them? Do you have a part-time job, live with a single parent, contribute to your household and yet still maintain a good academic standing? Are you a single parent juggling challenges while trying to pursue your dream? Are you retuning to school after a long absence? Do you have a physical challenge?
• Give examples of your successes and adver-sities and compare your experiences to great contributors of our time.
• Use a compelling quote or even poetry, etc. to emphasize your point and make your essay stand out.
• What is your personal de�nition of success? How will this scholarship assist in helping you to reach that pinnacle? What uniqueness do you bring to the table?
• Tailor your essay to �t what the scholarship committee is looking for. If there is an empha-sis on school or campus involvement, speak volumes about your accomplishments in that area; if it is a sports’ scholarship, highlight your history in that area; if they are inter-ested in what you have done as a volunteer in the community, talk about those speci�c experiences. It does not have to be formal experience, either. For example: do you baby-sit, assist seniors in the community, are you a volunteer coach, tutor, etc?
• Study the questions before answering them. Does it ask you to highlight your achieve-ment? Prove your problem-solving skills? Determine your motivation.
• Do some research, if needed. If a school wants to know why you’re applying to it rather than another school, do some research to �nd out what sets your choice apart from other universities or programs. If the school setting would provide an important geographical or cultural change for you, this might be a factor to mention.
• Respond to the business/organization awarding the scholarship. If it is a nonpro�t organization (health, women’s rights, anti rac-ism, etc) make mention of the importance of community service and your role and belief in maintaining a fair society. If it is a community leadership award, include examples of when you assumed a leadership role in your com-munity, at home, etc.
• Avoid clichés and refrain from using the same introduction for every sentence.
• Neatness, attention to grammar and spelling are the best ways to make it through the �rst round of decisions. Scholarships exist to reward students just like you. Don’t be left out because the essay question stopped you from turning in your application. Write, re�ect, re-write and re�ne. A winning essay takes time to prepare, but free money for college is an excellent reward.
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Head Of�ceKenneth Fells, President [email protected]
Doug Sparks, Executive Director [email protected]
Conrad Grosse, Adult Education Coordinator [email protected]
Contact Information: Main line: (902) 424-7036 Toll free: 1-877-272-7100 Fax: (902) 424-0636 Email: [email protected] www.theblackeducators.ca
Regional EducatorsAnnapolis/Hants/Kings/Lunenburg Jasmine Parent, Acting/Regional Educator Provincial Building 136 Exhibition Street Kentville, NS B4N 4E5 Phone: (902) 678-3390 Fax: (902) 679-6181 E-mail: [email protected]
Antigonish/Guysborough Travis Toussaint, Regional Educator Black Educators Association 272 Highway #16 RR#1 Monastery, PO Box 191 Antigonish, NS B0H 1W0 Phone: (902) 232-2176 Fax: (902) 232-2190 E-mail: [email protected]
Cape Breton Joey Desmond, Regional Educator 338 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1C8 Dir: (902) 563-2119 Phone: (902) 563-3588 Fax: (902) 563-3491 E-mail: [email protected]
Black Educators Association / Regional Educators Program
Colchester/Pictou/Cumberland Crystal States, Regional Educator 36 Arthur Street Truro, NS B2N 1X5 Tel: (902) 893-4428 Fax: (902) 893-5610 E-mail: [email protected]
Dartmouth/Eastern Halifax County Deborah Emmerson, Regional Educator Deborah Emmerson, Regional Educator 177 Main Street Dartmouth, NS B2X 1S1 Phone: (902) 424-2270 Fax: (902) 424-0636 E-mail: [email protected]
Halifax/Halifax County Shawn Grouse, Regional Educator Oxford School 6364 North Street Halifax, NS B3L 1P6 Phone: (902) 424-2612 Fax: (902) 424-0636 E-mail: [email protected]
Southwest Nova Scotia Brenda Clarke, Regional Educator Provincial Building 10 Starr’s Rd. Yarmouth, NS B5A 2T1 Dir: (902) 742-4389 Phone: (902) 742-0599 Fax: (902) 742-4628 E-mail: [email protected]
knowledge, life-long education “he who does not know can know from learning”
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African Nova Scotian Communities
“Love never loses its way home”
KingsAnnapolis
Antigonish
Cape BretonCumberland
Colchester
Digby
Guysborough
Halifax
Hants
Pictou
Queens
ShelburneYarmouth
Annapolis Inglewood (Bridgetown)Granville Ferry LeQuille Middleton
Antigonish Antigonish Monastery
Cape Breton Glace Bay New Waterford North Sydney Sydney Whitney Pier
Cumberland Amherst Springhill
Colchester Truro
Digby Acaciaville Conway Danvers Digby Hasset Jordantown Weymouth Falls
Guysborough Lincolnville Mulgrave Southville Sunnyville Upper Big Tracadie
Halifax Africville Beechville Cherry Brook Cobequid Road Dartmouth East Preston Halifax Upper Hammonds Plains Lake Loon Lucasville Maroon Hill North Preston
Hants Falmouth Hantsport Three Mile Plains
Kings Aldershot Cambridge Gibson Woods
Pictou New Glasgow Trenton
Queens Liverpool
Shelburne Birchtown Shelburne
Yarmouth Greenville Yarmouth
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Church Information
By God’s Grace symbol of faith and trust in God
AmherstHighland A.M.E. Church 236 Church Street Amherst, NS B4H 3C9 Contact: Rev. Christine Slaughter Phone: (902) 661-2070
DigbyAcaciaville United Baptist Church RR# 2 Conway Digby, NS B0V 1A0
Halifax Regional MunicipalityBeechville United Baptist Church 1121 St. Margaret’s Bay Road Timberlea, NS B3T 1A7 Contact: Pastor Clarence Armstrong Phone: (902) 876-7942
Cherry Brook United Baptist Church 292 Cherry Brook Road Dartmouth, NS B2Z 1A6 Contact: Rev. Wayne Desmond Phone: (902) 435-4319
Cobequid Road United Baptist Church 526 Cobequid Road Lower Sackville, NS B4C 4C5 Contact: Rev. Tracey Grosse Phone: (902) 865-8253
Cornwallis Street United Baptist Church 5457 Cornwallis Street Halifax, NS B3K 5Y2 Contact: Rev. Rhonda Britton Phone: (902) 429-5573
East Preston United Baptist Church 224 Upper Partridge River Road East Preston, NS B2Z 1H3 Contact: Rev. Matthew Lucas Phone: (902) 434-2640
Emmanuel Baptist Church 633 Pockwock Road Upper Hammonds Plains, NS B4B 1N8 Contact: Wendy Clayton, Administrative Assistant Phone: (902) 835-2472
Lucasville United Baptist Church 619 Lucasville Road Lucasville, NS B4E 1K8 Contact: Pastor Stewart Williams Phone: (902) 865-9047
New Beginnings Baptist Church 26 Cherry Brook Road Dartmouth, NS B2Z 1A8 Contact: Pastor Kirby Spivey Phone: (902) 434-1976
Shiloh Community Curch 95 Caledonia Road Dartmouth, NS B2X 1K9 Contact: Rev. O. O’Hanaka Email: shiloh.church@eastlink.,ca
St. Thomas United Baptist Church 35 Simmonds Street North Preston, NS Contact: Rev. Wallace Smith Phone: (902) 435-1387 Email: [email protected]
Victoria Road United Baptist Church 36 Victoria Road Dartmouth, NS B2Y 2V9 Contact: Rev. Cheryl Ann Beals Phone: (902) 469-8576
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Gibson WoodsGibson Woods United Baptist Church RR# 2 Centerville, Kings County, NS B0P 1J0 Contact: Mrs. Geraldine Browning Phone: (902) 582-7062
InglewoodInglewood United Baptist Church RR#2 Bridgetown, NS B0S 1C0 Contact: Mrs. Frances Clements
MiddletonNorth Street Chapel 55 North Street, Middleton, NS B0S 1P0 Contact: Pastor Theresa Character Phone: (902) 825-4438
New GlasgowSecond United Baptist Church 330 Washington Street P.O. Box 51 New Glasgow, NS B2H 5E1 Phone: (902) 752-1360 Fax: (902) 752-5541 Email: [email protected]
SydneySaint Philip’s African Orthodox Church 34 Hankard Street Sydney, NS B1N 2C2 Contact: Archbishop Waterman Phone: (902) 567-1220
TracadieTracadie United Baptist Church Monastery, NS B0H 1W0 Contact: Deacon Everett Desmond Phone: (902) 232-2036
TruroZion United Baptist Church 454 Prince Street Truro, NS B2N 1E7 Contact: Pastor Brian Johnston Phone: (902) 895-6744
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