NSTU Grants & Opportunities

The Nova Scotia Teachers Union offers members grants and opportunities in support of professional development, research and other educational endeavours.  The following link will take you to the NSTU Grant and Opportunities page which offers an overview of the various grants and opportunities with ensuing applications and deadlines.   

Study and Research Grants, Awards and Fellowships

Short summary of grants with links to applications:

NSTU Insurance Trustees Student Mental Health & Wellness Grant
Funds available: $600       Deadline: January 15

Education Research Award
Funds available: $500       Deadline: 1st Wednesday in December

Full Time Study
Funds available: $2000      Deadline: 2nd Wednesday in April

Conference Grants
Funds available: $600      Deadline: 1st Wednesday in October & May 

Travel Fellowship 
Funds available: $500      Deadline: 1st Wednesday in May 

PDAF
Funds available: Dependant on project      Deadline: 1st of October, December, February, April, June & August. 

Sheonoroil
Funds available: 

The Sheonoroil Foundation is being reenvisioned, and we are no longer accepting grant applications at this time.

Teacher Wish List Grant - Teachers Plus Credit Union
Funds available: $300 (40 Grants Given Out)         Deadline:  Friday, october 10, 2025