Student Spotlight
“The bursary made life easier here after moving from Ukraine. It helped me worry less about my whole situation because I wouldn't know how to survive here without it.”
Yehor T. 2022 Recipient, New Beginnings Bursary Electronic Engineering, Ivany Campus
Student Spotlight
“The bursary made life easier here after moving from Ukraine. It helped me worry less about my whole situation because I wouldn't know how to survive here without it.”
Yehor T. 2022 Recipient, New Beginnings Bursary Electronic Engineering, Ivany Campus
Responding to increased student need
Helping students when they need it most, thanks to your support
Responding to the rapidly changing needs of students is crucial in supporting their education. Thanks to our incredible donors and campus communities, the College has assisted students with access to housing and food security, along with emergency financial aid through Urgent Aid and Rapid Response.
Responding to increased student need
Helping students when they need it most, thanks to your support
Responding to the rapidly changing needs of students is crucial in supporting their education. Thanks to our incredible donors and campus communities, the College has assisted students with access to housing and food security, along with emergency financial aid through Urgent Aid and Rapid Response.
Emergency Housing Program
Across the province, NSCC is working to provide more housing options and supports. In 2022-23, the program provided:
- 4 students with access to emergency housing support
- 48 days of emergency housing
- One-on-one support to all students entering the emergency housing intake process
- 2 new emergency housing units in progress for 2023-24
Food Security
Food insecurity is a growing issue for students, impacting their ability to continue their education. NSCC campuses and community partners are taking action to help students access food. Examples include:
- Annapolis Valley Campus becoming a member of Feed Nova Scotia
- Truro Campus distributing over $10K in grocery gift cards to students in need
- IT Campus’ Food for Thought Program serving 3,952 free meals in 2022-23
- Burridge Campus Food Pantry Program piloted with great success
- Cumberland Campus Breakfast Program serving over 400 meals to students weekly
Emergency Housing Program
Across the province, NSCC is working to provide more housing options and supports. In 2022-23, the program provided:
- 4 students with access to emergency housing support
- 48 days of emergency housing
- One-on-one support to all students entering the emergency housing intake process
- 2 new emergency housing units in progress for 2023-24
Food Security
Food insecurity is a growing issue for students, impacting their ability to continue their education. NSCC campuses and community partners are taking action to help students access food. Examples include:
- Annapolis Valley Campus becoming a member of Feed Nova Scotia
- Truro Campus distributing over $10K in grocery gift cards to students in need
- IT Campus’ Food for Thought Program serving 3,952 free meals in 2022-23
- Burridge Campus Food Pantry Program piloted with great success
- Cumberland Campus Breakfast Program serving over 400 meals to students weekly
Disbursed in cost-of-living supports
Disbursed in cost-of-living supports