Youth Climate Bursary

Nova Scotia Youth Climate Bursary

Bursary Overview 

The Nova Scotia Youth Climate Bursary provides financial support for youth in Nova Scotia to pursue training opportunities, professional development, post-secondary education, or other educational experiences that will help to address climate change. 

There are four awards of $2,500 each that will be disbursed in Spring 2025.  

The objective of the bursary is to encourage youth in Nova Scotia to pursue education or training related to climate change and to reduce employment barriers in the province’s clean economy. Bursary recipients will demonstrate a personal commitment to climate action or climate justice through their education and future employment.     

This bursary is being offered by the Nova Scotia Youth Climate Council, with support from Clean and funding from the Province of Nova Scotia through the Department of Environment and Climate Change.  

Applications for the Nova Scotia Youth Climate Bursary are now closed.

Applicant Eligibility 

To be eligible for the bursary, you must meet all the following criteria:  

• You will be between 14 and 24 years old on May 1, 2025.  
• You are currently living in Nova Scotia and pursuing education or training within the province.  
• You are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, refugee or international student with a valid Canadian study permit.  
• You are pursuing an education program or professional training opportunity that will help to address climate change in Nova Scotia.

Accessibility

Accessibility and inclusivity are important to us. If the standard bursary application process presents any barriers for you, please email us. We would be happy to offer support or work with you to find an alternative application format that is more accessible.