OpenFieldAtlantic Tech Sector Career Transition Grant
Discretionary grant designed to assist mid-career workers retraining into network administration and cyber security roles.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Demonstrated prior post-secondary coursework or 2+ years workforce experience
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement detailing career transformation goals
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional employment references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $3,000 tuition grant applied upon completion of foundational modules
- Application fee
- CAD $50 registration fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $15,900 total diploma cost
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Eastern College (Halifax Campus) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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