2015 NSPI ENVIRONMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Details
Number and Value: Five (5) entrance $1,000 scholarships
Tenure: One year (non-renewable)
Criteria
Scholarships are awarded to individuals in an environmental-related program at any Nova Scotia post-secondary
institution, which can include, but is not limited to, engineering, sciences, and social sciences.
A selection committee, made up of Nova Scotia Power Employees, will review the applications and make decisions on the
following basis: a solid academic record (minimum 80%); demonstrated leadership in their communities in the areas of
environmental protection, resource management, or environmental sustainability; positive reference letter; and an essay
on the subject of their environmental accomplishments and ambitions.
Eligibility and Exceptions:
 Entering into the first year of an undergraduate environmental-related program at a Nova Scotia post-secondary
institution.
 Applicants must be graduating or have graduated from a Nova Scotia high school and entering their first year of
post-secondary education within 15 months of their high school graduation.
 Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, and a permanent resident of Nova Scotia for at least
three years, two years of which are immediately prior to high school graduation.
 Scholarships will not be awarded for pursuit of Graduate Studies or made in combination with any other Nova
Scotia Power scholarships.
 Scholarships will not be awarded in combination with any other Nova Scotia Power scholarships.
 Scholarships are non-transferable.
Application Requirements
1. Application form
2. Resume
3. Essay
4. A minimum of one reference letter completed by the applicant's previous or present Instructors, Guidance
Counselors, or Employers.
5. High school transcript (grade 10-12, including fall semester marks).
Forward completed applications to
Nova Scotia Power Environment Scholarship Committee
c/o Human Resources
1223 Lower Water Street, Halifax
Nova Scotia, B3J 3S8
Deadline for submission of applications is April 24, 2015
For more details on this and other scholarships offered by Nova Scotia Power, please visit our website at
http://www.nspower.ca/community/scholarships/
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2015 NSPI Environment Scholarship Application
INSTRUCTIONS
Please type or print clearly
Deadline for Application submission is April 24, 2015
Incomplete applications will NOT be considered
Please direct all questions to Human Resources at scholarships@nspower.ca
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Applicant name (surname)
Given name(s)
E-mail Address:
Home address
Telephone Number
City/Town
Province
Postal Code
How long have you been a resident of Nova Scotia?
PROGRAM ENROLMENT
Name of certificate, diploma, degree or trade you are enrolled in:
Name of academic institution::
Which year/semester of study are you
enrolled in?
EDUCATION
Which High School do/did you attend?
I certify that I have carefully read the foregoing Application and that the statements made by me therein
are correct.
Evaluated by School Official
Certified by Applicant
Signature
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Environment Scholarship Application Checklist
(Ensure to include all of the items below before sending in your application)
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COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM
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APPLICANT’S RESUME
Please attach a current resume to the application. Your resume should include all summer and or part-time jobs as
well as volunteer activities and sports/recreation/extra-curricular activities you have been involved with..
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APPLICANT'S ESSAY (MAXIMUM 500 WORDS)
Typewritten essays preferred although clear hand-written essays will also be accepted.
This is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the Selection Committee. Write a brief essay that will help us get to
know the person behind the application form. Your essay should include how you have demonstrated leadership in
your community in the areas of environmental protection, resource management, or environmental sustainability.
Please also include academic and career goals and any non-academic attributes.
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REFERENCE LETTER
Attach a minimum of one reference letter to the application. You may submit up to three letters, however at least
one reference is to be completed by applicant's Teacher, Guidance Counsellor, Vice-Principal, Principal or Professor.
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TRANSCRIPT
For first year students, please submit your official high school transcript. For second year students and up, please
submit your previous years’ official post-secondary transcript.
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Attach at least one reference letter to this application form
Please submit completed applications to:
Nova Scotia Power Environment Scholarship Committee
c/o Human Resources
Attach at least one reference letter to this application form
1223 Lower Water Street, Halifax
Nova Scotia, B3J 3S8
Deadline for Application submission is April 24, 2015
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