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South Shore Bursary Program
Funding for health career training in South Shore
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Closing date : May 15, 2026
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
South Shore Bursary Program offers bursaries of up to $7,500 for students pursuing health-related careers. It supports training costs for eligible students and requires a return-of-service commitment after graduation.
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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 : 7,500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : May 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Pursuing education in a health-related career
- Returning to accredited learning for a change in profession
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Resume
- Official transcript
- Three reference letters
- 750-word essay
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- High school students
- College students
- University students
- Nova Scotia Health Authority employees from Lunenburg and Queens Counties
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applicants unwilling to accept full-time employment with Nova Scotia Health Authority in the South Shore area after graduation
Eligible geographic areas
- Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia
- Queens County, Nova Scotia
- South Shore area, Nova Scotia
Selection criteria
- Health care field of study
- Evidence of academic progression or hands-on experience
- Priority may be given to nursing and allied health
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill in all required fields.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
- Gather your resume, transcript, references, and essay.
- Step 3: Mail the full package
- Send the completed application and attachments to the Steering Committee, Bursary Program, c/o People Services Department, Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline.
- Successful applicants must enter into a Return-of-Service Agreement.
- Recipients must work for Nova Scotia Health Authority in the South Shore area for at least the same number of years as funded.
- Applicants who do not accept the required employment may have to repay the bursary in full.
Additional information
- Applications must be received by May 15, 2026.
- Recipients must sign a Return-of-Service Agreement after graduation.
- The program is funded by local health foundations and community donors.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the South Shore Bursary Program Program
What is the South Shore Bursary Program?
South Shore Bursary Program offers bursaries of up to $7,500 for students pursuing health-related careers. It supports training costs for eligible students and requires a return-of-service commitment after graduation.
How much funding can be received?
South Shore Bursary Program Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the South Shore Bursary Program program?
To be eligible for the South Shore Bursary Program program, you must:
Health-related studies
Lunenburg or Queens County residents
First year completed or experience
What expenses are eligible under South Shore Bursary Program?
Pursuing education in a health-related career
Returning to accredited learning for a change in profession
Who can I contact for more information about the South Shore Bursary Program?
You can contact Health Services Foundation of the South Shore (HSFSS) by email at j.r.white@nshealth.ca or by phone at 902 543 8065.
Where is the South Shore Bursary Program available?
The South Shore Bursary Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the South Shore Bursary Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
South Shore Bursary Program is a Grant and Funding