OpenFieldNova Scotia ECE Workforce Enhancement Bursary
Provincially funded tuition reimbursement bursary available to full-time domestic and international students committing to working in licensed Nova Scotia child care centres.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school graduation with minimum 65% in English 12
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall with no band under 6.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 500-word personal reflection on child development philosophy
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of reference confirming aptitude for working with young children
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Up to CAD $4,000 per academic year in non-repayable tuition support
- Application fee
- CAD $50 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $10,800 annual program tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education (NSCECE) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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