About the Award
Each year, the NSCJA Student Award Committee offers the award to a Nova Scotia post-secondary student enrolled in a program of study with a focus on social justice. The award will help the student with their post-secondary education costs.
On behalf of the Student Award Committee, we are pleased to be able to offer the student award again this year. This year we will be offering two (2) $1000 awards. The NSCJA encourages applications from people representing diverse communities.
Award Value
The successful applicant will be awarded:
- One (1) award valued at $1000
- One (1) year membership to the Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association (NSCJA)
- One (1) year membership to the Canadian Criminal Justice Association (CCJA)
The award winner will be notified by April 30, 2025.
Eligibility
- Must be a full-time student currently enrolled at the undergraduate level in an area of study related to criminal justice at a recognized Nova Scotia college or university.
- Demonstrated commitment to community involvement (within the past two years) in the field of criminal justice in the form of advocacy, knowledge exchange, or other community service that is exemplified by previous work/volunteer experiences.
- Award recipients agree to have their names (and photo if agreed to) published on the NSCJA website.
NOTE: Past applicants are welcome to re-apply, but past recipients of this award are not eligible to re-apply.
Criteria
Students must complete:
- Personal essay that addresses their demonstrated involvement in their communities.
Essays must be typed, double spaced, Times New Roman font, and up to 500 words. - 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:
- E-application packages must be received no later than 23:59 hours on due date of 31 January 2025.
- Packages that do not meet the deadline will be disqualified.
- Application packages that do not contain the criteria listed above will not be evaluated.
- Applications found to be generated with the use of Artificial Intelligence will not be considered
Please include the following in your Application Package:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Personal Essay
- Transcript from post secondary institution (photocopy is acceptable)
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Previous Student Award Recipients
Recipients | College/University | Year |
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Jayden Nordin | Dalhousie University | 2023-2024 |
Kayla Rafuse | Saint Mary’s University | 2023-2024 |
Julia Byron | St. Francis Xavier University | 2022-2023 |
Kierra Thomas | St. Francis Xavier University | 2022-2023 |
Allison Hearns | Dalhousie University | 2021-2022 |
Mukisa Kakembo | Dalhousie University | 2020-2021 |
Ahrthyh Arumugam | Saint Mary’s University | 2020-2021 |
Jerri Bluecloud | Mount Saint Vincent University | 2019-2020 |
Desireé Jones Matthias | Dalhousie University | 2019-2020 |
Tyler Colbourne | Dalhousie University | 2018-2019 |
Claudia Covalciuc | Dalhousie University | 2017-2018 |
Leah Crowell | Dalhousie University | 2016-2017 |
Emma MacIntosh | Saint Mary’s University | 2015-2016 |
Fenessa Williams | Dalhousie University | 2014-2015 |
Harry Ezenibe | Saint Mary’s University | 2013-2014 |
Tyler Spencer | Saint Mary’s University | 2012-2013 |
Andrea Ennis | Acadia University | 2012-2013 |
Lindsay Wright | Saint Mary’s University | 2011-2012 |
Brian Fells | NSCC Yarmouth | 2011-2012 |
LaMeia Reddick | Dalhousie University | 2010-2011 |
Garnet Estabrooks | NSCC Truro | 2010-2011 |
Glentine Wattley | Saint Mary’s University | 2009-2010 |