Bursaries & Awards
External Financial Aid

Provincial and Canada Student Loans

Students accepted in our full-time programs can apply for government student loans.  Nova Scotia students wishing to apply for student loans can obtain an application form from their high school guidance counsellor or by contacting:

Student Assistance Office,
Trade Mart Building, 2021 Brunswick Street,
P.O. Box 2290, Halifax Central
Halifax, NS  B3J 3C8
[Telephone: 424-8420 (Metro Halifax)
1-800-565-8420 (Toll Free NS),
website: http://studentloans.ednet.ns.ca

Students who are not residents of Nova Scotia can obtain government student loan applications by contacting their provincial department of education.  Loan forms cannot be signed by an authorized official of the Institute until the applicable registration date.  Instructors are not permitted to sign student forms.

Please note that government student loan regulations state that students must maintain their full-time student status throughout the academic year.  Students who drop courses or do not attend on a regular basis may be ineligible to receive student loans or keep their interest-free status under the Canada Student Loan Program.

Nova Scotia Provincial Grants
Click here for Assistance for Full Time Students.
Click here for Assistance for Part-Time Students.

Internal Bursaries

Achievement can come in many forms: academic, practical, or personal.  At Jane Norman College we like to recognize achievement.  As you can see below we have monetary awards, awards recognized publicly, and awards to inspire students to go on to higher levels of education.

Check out our awards for Prospective Students and Graduating Students.  Do you see yourself in here?  Interested in other awards?  Check out the links to other sites on our links page.

For more information about awards or any recognition please contact the Registrar.

Prospective Student Awards

Prospective Student Awards

Full-time Students

The Dr Jane Norman Entrance Bursary

Available to ECE & YW applicants for full-time program in Truro who have met the criteria
Award Between $500 and $1250 for tuition
Criteria Solid academic transcript
Process for Bursary Each FT entrance application is reviewed by the Academic Review Committee and any awards are determined by the Committee
Announcement/Communication of Award

 The student is contacted regarding acceptance of the bursary

If the recipient is currently attending high school the bursary may be announced at the student’s graduation

Timeline Paid out in 2nd semester
Current Students Awards and Recognition

 & All Students.

Honor Roll

Available to ECE,YW, & Teacher Assistant Programs
Award Honor Roll Certificates
Criteria Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
Process for Honor Roll Determined by student marks
Announcement/Communication of Award

FT students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher will be announced at Student Recognition in February

FT and PT students who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher upon Graduation have the achievement noted in their permanent file and on their diploma/or certificate

Timeline Student Recognition  – February

 

Merit Award

Available to FT ECE & YW
Award Merit certificate
Criteria Students must have exhibited positive personal traits towards peers, college and their community.
Process for Merit Award Awards determined by faculty and staff of Jane Norman College by 31 January each year
Announcement/Communication of Award FT students names will be announced at Student Recognition Luncheon in February and the achievement is noted in the student’s permanent file
Timeline Student Recognition Lunch – February
Graduation Awards and Recognition

All Students

Carmen F. Moir Citizenship Award

Available to Graduating students both FT and PT
Award Letter of Achievement and students’ names permanently engraved on award
Criteria Students must have exhibited a positive attitude and temperament, good work habits and perseverance in the pursuit of goals, a sense of responsibility, considerate relationships with others, and leadership qualities.
Process for Award Awards determined by faculty and staff of Jane Norman College by 15 May
Announcement/Communication of Award FT and PT students’ names will be announced at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file
Timeline Convocation – May

 

The Jocelyne Couture-Nowak Award

Available to Graduating students
Award Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award
Criteria Student must have embraced all aspects of life and openly shared kindness and knowledge, advocates for peaceful solutions and has improved life in their community
Process for Award Awards determined by faculty and staff of Jane Norman College by 15 May
Announcement/Communication of Award Student’s name will be announced at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file
Timeline Graduation Banquet/Convocation – May

 

ECE Diploma & Youth Worker Students

The Kim Kienapple Bursary

Available to Graduating ECE or Youth Worker student
Award $750.00 for tuition
Criteria

Graduating student must be pursuing an undergraduate degree from Mount Saint Vincent University.

Solid transcript and good character as determine by the Academic Review Committee.

Process for Scholarship

Student must apply by writing a letter outlining why they should receive the bursary

Each letter is reviewed by the Academic Review Committee and any awards are determined by the Committee

Announcement/Communication of Award

Students’ names will be announced at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file

Timeline Graduation Banquet/Convocation – May

 

The Johnson-MacIntosh Scholarship

Available to Graduating ECE or Youth Worker student
Award $750.00 for tuition
Criteria

Graduating student must be pursuing an Inclusion and Intervention Diploma at Jane Norman College.

Solid transcript and good character as determine by the Academic Review Committee.

Process for Scholarship

Student must apply by writing a letter outlining why they should receive the scholarship.

Each letter is reviewed by the Academic Review Committee and any awards are determined by the Committee

Announcement/Communication of Award Students’ names will be announced at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file
Timeline Graduation Banquet/Convocation – May

 

Full-time ECE Diploma Students

 

The Child Development Services Tenth Anniversary Award

Available to Graduating ECE student in FT Program
Award Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award
Criteria Student must have the highest GPA in the ECE graduating class
Process for Award Determined by student marks
Announcement/Communication of Award Student’s name will be announced at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the student’s permanent file
Timeline Convocation – May

 

The Class of 1978 Award for Excellence in Practicum

Available to Graduating ECE student in FT program
Award Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award
Criteria Student must have the highest overall evaluation in the practicum phase of the FT ECE program
Process for Award Determined by student marks
Announcement/Communication of Award Students’ names will be announced at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file
Timeline Convocation – May

 

Part-time ECE Diploma Students

 

The Fred R MacKinnon Proficiency Award

Available to Graduating ECE student in PT Program
Award Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award
Criteria Student must have the highest GPA in the PT ECE graduating class
Process for Award Determined by student marks
Announcement/Communication of Award Student’s name will be announced at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the student’s permanent file
Timeline Convocation – May

 

The Dr Marie Hamilton Award for Love, Patience and Understanding

Available to Graduating ECE student in PT program
Award Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award
Criteria Student must have the highest overall evaluation in the practicum phase of the PT ECE program
Process for Merit Award Determined by student marks
Announcement/Communication of Award Students’ names will be announced at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file
Timeline Convocation – May

 

Youth Worker Diploma Students

 

The Stanfield’s Limited Proficiency Award

Available to Graduating Youth Worker student
Award Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award
Criteria Student must have the highest GPA in the YW graduating class
Process for Award Determined by student marks
Announcement/Communication of Award Student’s name will be announced at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the student’s permanent file
Timeline Convocation – May

 

The Class of 2000 Award for Excellence in Practicum

Available to Graduating Youth Worker student
Award Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award
Criteria Student must have the highest overall evaluation in the practicum phase of the YW program
Process for Award Determined by student marks
Announcement/Communication of Award Students’ names will be announced at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file
Timeline Convocation – May

 

Full-time Teacher Assistant Certificate Students

 

The Dr Jane Norman Proficiency Award

Available to Graduating TA student in FT Program
Award Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award
Criteria Student must have the highest GPA in the FT EA graduating class
Process for Scholarship Determined by student marks
Announcement/Communication of Award Student’s name will be announced at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the student’s permanent file
Timeline Convocation – May

 

The Teacher Assistant Class of 1999 Award for Excellence in Practicum

Available to Graduating TA student in FT program
Award Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award
Criteria Student must have the highest overall evaluation in the practicum phase of the FT EA program
Process for Award Determined by student marks
Announcement/Communication of Award Students’ names will be announced at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file
Timeline Convocation – May

 

Part-time Teacher Assistant Certificate Students

 

The Dr Jane Norman Proficiency Award

Available to Graduating TA student in PT Program
Award Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award
Criteria Student must have the highest GPA in the PT TA graduating class
Process for Award Determined by student marks
Announcement/Communication of Award Student’s name will be announced at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the student’s permanent file
Timeline Convocation – May

 

The Dennis Leadership Award

Available to Graduating TA student in PT program
Award Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award
Criteria Student must have the highest overall evaluation in the practicum phase of the PT EA program
Process for Award Determined by student marks
Announcement/Communication of Award Students’ names will be announced at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file
Timeline Convocation – May

Get In Touch

Location: 60 Lorne St #1, Truro, NS B2N 3K3

Email: info@janenorman.ca

Telephone: (902) 893-3342

Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am - 4:30pm