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Honouring Mi'kmaw Roots Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual)
Support for Mi'kmaw students in agriculture
Last Update: May 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This opportunity provides a $2,500 scholarship and a paid summer internship for Mi'kmaw students. It supports post-secondary studies and hands-on experience in the agricultural science field.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Summer internship with the Department of Agriculture.
- Hands-on experience in the agricultural science industry.
Documents Needed
- Proof of enrollment
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Mi'kmaw students.
- Full-time university students in Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Post-secondary study support through a $2,500 scholarship.
- Paid summer internship salary for the work placement.
Eligible geographic areas
- Truro/Bible Hill, Nova Scotia.
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to applicants enrolled in or planning to study BSc Agriculture.
- Applicants with an interest in agriculture may be considered if they are in another program.
- Priority is given to applicants with a valid full driver’s licence.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the eligibility requirements
- Confirm that you identify as Mi'kmaq.
- Confirm that you are enrolled full-time in a Canadian university program.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Submit the application through the online form.
- Step 3: Wait for interview notification
- Applicants are notified of interviews by November 15.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Interview notification is sent on November 15.
- Successful applicants receive the scholarship and internship offer.
Additional information
- Applicants must identify as Mi'kmaq.
- Successful applicants receive both a scholarship and a paid summer internship.
- Proof of enrollment is required before the scholarship is issued.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Honouring Mi'kmaw Roots Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual) Program
What is the Honouring Mi'kmaw Roots Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual)?
This opportunity provides a $2,500 scholarship and a paid summer internship for Mi'kmaw students. It supports post-secondary studies and hands-on experience in the agricultural science field.
How much funding can be received?
Honouring Mi'kmaw Roots Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual) Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Honouring Mi'kmaw Roots Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual) program?
To be eligible for the Honouring Mi'kmaw Roots Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual) program, you must:
Must identify as Mi'kmaq.
Must be a full-time university student.
Must be available for a summer placement in Truro/Bible Hill.
What expenses are eligible under Honouring Mi'kmaw Roots Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual)?
Summer internship with the Department of Agriculture.
Hands-on experience in the agricultural science industry.
Who can I contact for more information about the Honouring Mi'kmaw Roots Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual)?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Honouring Mi'kmaw Roots Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual) available?
The Honouring Mi'kmaw Roots Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual) program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Honouring Mi'kmaw Roots Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Honouring Mi'kmaw Roots Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual) is a Wage Subsidies And Interns