The province is awarding 20 scholarships to Nova Scotia students pursuing a career in the energy and mines sector.
The Nova Scotia Energy and Mines Scholarship program supports students pursuing energy and mining related studies at post-secondary institutions across the province.
“The energy and mines sectors are important economic contributors in our province, and this scholarship will help ensure a skilled workforce in these fields,” said Derek Mombourquette, Nova Scotia energy and mines minister.
8 students at NSCC will receive a $2,500 scholarship for energy and mining related disciplines, along with 8 students enrolled in university programs receiving a renewable scholarship of $10,000
From the South Shore, Shelburne student Savannah Taylor was one of the university recipients, with the scholarship going toward her engineering course at Dalhousie University.
Meanwhile another 4 students pursuing a graduate degree in science, earth science and engineering disciplines will receive a grant of $15,000 to support their research.
A full list of recipients can be found below.
Master’s Grant:
— Bryan Ellis, Dartmouth High School, master’s of mechanical engineering, Dalhousie University
— Charlotte Nauss, Sir John A. Macdonald High School, master’s of mechanical engineering, Dalhousie University
— David Kiefte, Prince Andrew High School, master’s of mechanical engineering, Dalhousie University
— Ryan O’Neil, Citadel High School, master’s of industrial engineering, Dalhousie University
University:
— Liam Murdock, Charles P. Allen High School, sustainable design engineering, University of Prince Edward Island
— Shyla Gupta, Prince Andrew High School, bachelor of science, Dalhousie University
— Savannah Taylor, Shelburne Regional High School, engineering, Dalhousie University
— Lisanne Fuller, Ecole Secondaire de Clare, engineering, Dalhousie University
— Keisha Gillis, Inverness Education Centre, bachelor of science, Saint FX University
— Liam Krieger, Baddeck Academy, engineering, Acadia University
— Michelle Song, Horton High School, bachelor of science, McMaster University
— Amelia Steeves, Northumberland Regional High School, bachelor of science, Saint Mary’s University
Nova Scotia Community College:
— Zachary Boutilier, utility line worker construction and maintenance, NSCC
— Logan Clannon, power engineering technology, NSCC
— Rebecca Kelly, power engineering technology, NSCC
— Emma Foster, power engineering technology, NSCC
— Cody Carter, electrical construction and industrial certificate, NSCC
— Ryan Nelson, welding, NSCC
— Daniel White, plumbing, NSCC
— Jaeden MacNeil, electrical technician, NSCC
