Nova Scotia Power
Provides electricity to customers in Nova Scotia through generation, transmission, and distribution.
2026 Mi’kmaw Bursary
Award of $2500 to eligible Mi’kmaw students for post‑secondary studies.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Contact Opal Harlow (Mi’kmaq Relations Liaison) or the Talent Acquisition Team for application questions.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸contact liaison
What You Bring
Eligibility requires applicants to be of Mi’kmaw heritage or connected to one of the 13 Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia, and to be permanent residents of the province. Applicants must provide a Status Card or a Letter of Support from community leadership, and past recipients may re‑apply each year for up to four years while enrolled in a college or undergraduate program. Selection is based on financial need, demonstrated leadership, community service, involvement in extracurricular activities, responses to structured questions, and academic standing. A selection committee of Nova Scotia Power employees reviews applications and may invite candidates for an interview. To apply, candidates must complete the online application and upload a resume, high‑school or university transcript, structured question responses, a budget template, and the required supporting document. All mandatory materials must be submitted by March 28, 2026. Questions can be directed to Opal Harlow, Mi’kmaq Relations Liaison, or the Talent Acquisition Team. • Preference for studies in Power Engineering, Power Line Technician, Instrumentation Tech, Engineering, Technology, Business, Marketing & Communications, Environmental Sciences, or Law. • Applicants must be of Mi’kmaw heritage, connected to one of 13 Nova Scotia communities, and a permanent resident of Nova Scotia. • Applications must be submitted online by March 28, 2026; past recipients may re‑apply for up to four years.
Requirements
- ▸power engineering
- ▸mi'kmaw heritage
- ▸ns resident
- ▸financial need
- ▸leadership
- ▸online application
Benefits
The Mi’kmaw Bursary Program provides four non‑renewable $2,500 awards to Mi’kmaq students entering any year of a full‑time post‑secondary education program, with preference for fields such as Power Engineering, Power Line Technician, Instrumentation Tech, Engineering, Technology, Business, Marketing & Communications, Environmental Sciences, or Law. Recipients may also have the opportunity to participate in a 12‑week paid internship at Nova Scotia Power. • Four non‑renewable $2,500 bursaries for eligible Mi’kmaw students. • Opportunity for a 12‑week paid internship with Nova Scotia Power.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time
Interview Process
-selected applicants may be invited for an interview after the selection committee review.