Student Award

About the Award

Each year, we offer an award to a Nova Scotia post-secondary student enrolled in a social sciences program with a focus on social justice. The award will help the student with their post-secondary education costs.

Award Value

The successful applicant will be awarded:

1. 1. One (1) award valued at $500
   2. One (1) year membership to the Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association (NSCJA) and the Canadian Criminal Justice Association (CCJA)

The award winner will be notified by April 15th, 2020.

This page will be is subject to change and may be updated each year as the application process gets underway. 

Questions & Submissions

If you have any questions regarding the application process, complete the form below or contact us at: info@nscja.ca

Applications are to be submitted using the on-line form below.

Deadline for submissions is March 13th, 2020

Please note:  only the successful candidate will be contacted.

Eligibility

This award is open to post-secondary students who are completing a degree or diploma with a focus on criminal justice (such as criminology, law, sociology, social work, forensic psychology, other). The student must be in good academic standing and currently enrolled in a university or college in Nova Scotia.

We encourage applications from people representing diverse communities.

Past applicants are welcome to re-apply, but past recipeints of this award are not eligible to re-apply.

Past recipients are not eligible to re-apply.

Criteria

Students must complete:

1. 1.  Personal essay that addresses: (a) how their studies link to the mandate of the Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association, and (b) their demonstrated involvement in their communities. Essays must be typed, double spaced, Times New Roman font, and up to 500 words.
   2. Cover letter that highlights key points of why they feel deserving of this award. This can include, but is not limited to overcoming personal hardships, barriers, adversity and any other meaningful experiences.

Application Process:

Complete applications must be submitted by March 13th, 2020. Please use the on-line form found below.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include the following:

1. 1. Cover letter
   2. Personal Essay
   3. Transcript from post secondary institution (photocopy is acceptable)
   4. Resume
   5. One Reference Letter

Questions & Submissions