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Community Foundation of Nova Scotia · Direct application
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Indigenous women from Mi'kma'ki, Nunatsiavut, or Atlantic Canada who attend a Canadian post-secondary institution may apply. Applicants must have completed the equivalent of one year of post-secondary study within the previous two years. Awards of $500 to $2,000 are based on scholastic achievement, service to Indigenous communities, and financial need. Apply through CFNS's Cognito Forms portal by July 30 each year. The fund honors Inuk scholar and MMIWG advocate Loretta Saunders, established in 2014.
The Loretta Saunders Community Scholarship awards $500–$2,000. It is sponsored by Community Foundation of Nova Scotia.
July 30, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Canada; New Brunswick; Newfoundland and Labrador; Nova Scotia. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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