The Equity Youth Health Experience Program supports hiring youth from Indigenous and equity communities in Nova Scotia who are interested in healthcare careers and have completed grade 11, grade 12 or first-year post-secondary.
Eligibility
Non-profits with health-related initiatives, health institutions and health service organizations can apply for funding. Eligible organizations include:
non-profit societies and non-profit co-operatives registered with Registry of Joint Stock Companies
Indigenous organizations
health associations and regulators
post-secondary institutions and health research bodies
health services organizations (like clinics, public sector bodies under Nova Scotia Health Authority and IWK Health Centre)
Ineligible groups
Organizations that are ineligible for funding (and can’t apply) include:
organizations located outside of Nova Scotia
businesses and sole proprietorships
individuals
non-profits and community organizations that are not registered with Registry of Joint Stock Companies
The funding program processes applications as they receive them until all available funds are allocated (gone). Once all funds are allocated, the program closes and no longer accepts new applications.
How to apply
Review detailed program criteria in the Equity Youth Health Experience Program Guidelines.
Complete the funding application form.
Check the application for details on all required supporting documents.
Send your completed application and supporting documents by email.