African Canadian Services Scholarship Program

African Canadian Services offers six scholarships to support African Canadians who have graduate high school in Nova Scotia to access post-secondary education. 

Eligible Applicants can apply for the Community College/Trade School grant funding through the Scholarship Program for African Nova Scotian Students.

Link: https://www.ednet.ns.ca/acs/scholarships-grants/community-college-trade-...

Student Assistance

Student Assistance can help you access many resources that will support you to make a decision that works best for you, to fund your post-secondary education.

Link: https://novascotia.ca/studentassistance/

Canada Student Loan Forgiveness

The Government of Canada offers Canada Student Loan Forgiveness to borrowers who work in eligible occupations in eligible communities. Effective December 31, 2025, a number of occupations are newly eligible, including Early Childhood Educators.

Visit the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness website for more information, eligibility requirements, and to access the application forms.

Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-...

Skills Development Program

Eligible applicants receive financial assistance to help them get the skills they need to find a rewarding career.

Link: https://novascotia.ca/employmentnovascotia/programs/skills-development.asp

Employment Support Services

Employment Support Services helps Nova Scotians on Income Assistance become more self-sufficient. This support includes going back to school and other programs that can support you to train as an early childhood educator.

Link: https://novascotia.ca/coms/employment/employment_services/index.html