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Agriculture Skills Student Bursary Program
Support for students working in agriculture
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 1,500
Timeline
- Open Date : September 1, 2026
- Closing date : November 30, 2026
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $1,500 to support post-secondary students working on registered farms in Nova Scotia. It helps promote agriculture as a career path and supports farm labour needs through eligible work terms.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 1, 2026
- Closing date : November 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Working on a Nova Scotia registered farm during the eligible work term.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Confirmation of enrollment
- Record of Employment (ROE)
- Farm representative signature
- Applicant signature, or parent/guardian signature if under 19
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Post-secondary students
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Selection criteria
- Applications are reviewed in the order received.
- Approval depends on program funding availability.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Fill out the program application form.
- Obtain the required signatures from the applicant and the farm representative.
- If the applicant is under 19, include a parent or legal guardian signature.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
- Include confirmation of enrollment.
- Gather the required Record of Employment for the eligible work period.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send all documents to the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture Programs Office by email or mail.
- Submit before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Complete applications are reviewed by the Department of Agriculture as received.
- If approved, the applicant receives an award letter with the funding terms.
- The applicant must report any errors in the award letter.
- Funding is issued to the accredited post-secondary institution.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed as they are received.
- An award letter is issued if approved.
- The funding is paid to the applicant’s accredited post-secondary institution.
- Only one application per year is allowed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agriculture Skills Student Bursary Program Program
What is the Agriculture Skills Student Bursary Program?
This program offers up to $1,500 to support post-secondary students working on registered farms in Nova Scotia. It helps promote agriculture as a career path and supports farm labour needs through eligible work terms.
How much funding can be received?
Agriculture Skills Student Bursary Program Funds up to $1,500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on September 1, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Agriculture Skills Student Bursary Program program?
To be eligible for the Agriculture Skills Student Bursary Program program, you must:
Post-secondary student
Nova Scotia resident
Worked on a registered farm
What expenses are eligible under Agriculture Skills Student Bursary Program?
Working on a Nova Scotia registered farm during the eligible work term.
Who can I contact for more information about the Agriculture Skills Student Bursary Program?
You can contact Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture by email at prm@novascotia.ca or by phone at 902-893-6377.
Where is the Agriculture Skills Student Bursary Program available?
The Agriculture Skills Student Bursary Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.