OpenFieldCommunity Academic Lecture Series Bursary
Needs-based educational bursary ensuring low-income senior citizens in Nova Scotia maintain unimpeded access to university-level lifelong education.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Demonstrated interest in liberal arts, science, or social history courses.
- English language proficiency
- Not required.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Brief letter of interest stating educational goals and statement of financial eligibility.
- Recommendation letters
- One personal or community character reference.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full fee remission for annual course registrations plus CAD $500 learning materials allowance
- Application fee
- CAD $0 fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $0 with bursary (normally CAD $210/year)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Seniors' College Association of Nova Scotia documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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