Bursaries

Up to $1500 bursary available for employees laid off from a retail, manufacturing facility, hospitality sector, as a result of COVID-19 after March 1, 2020.

Up to $4,000 towards the cost of tuition fees for Continuing Care Assistant program.

Eastern College is among many other Canadian colleges and universities that have joined Project Hero. This initiative is co-funded by retired General Rick Hillier and Honorary Lt. Col. Kevin Reed, to provide support to the sons and daughters of Canadian military that were killed while serving in an active mission. Eastern College is proud to participate in Project Hero by providing eligible dependents with award funding for up to $10,000 towards the cost of their first year of tuition fees.

Eastern College recognizes the need for support among refugees arriving in Canada, and is stepping up to provide assistance to those who are considering post-secondary education. By offering a bursary that can be used towards a full-time diploma program at any of our four campuses across Atlantic Canada, we are helping to create a platform for refugees to rebuild their lives. A total of 5 bursaries will be available.

CBI Home Health is offering a $2000 bursary to students in the Continuing Care Assistant program, with a return for service. Currently only available to students in Nova Scotia. Click here for an overview of the program.