Thank you for giving me this opportunity. Music is my life and this will help me get to the next level.”

- Kye Clayton, Rap & Music Production

“Thank you for your continued scholarship support in recognition of my achievements in piano performance. I am deeply grateful and honoured for the generous support of the Nova Scotia Talent Trust.”

- Devin Huang, Piano

“My dream is to be an exhibiting artist and your generous gift will enable me to focus on building a strong body of works that can support and promote my career as I come out of college. Thank you again for your generous support.”

- Naomi Zamir, Metalsmithing & Jewellery

“Thank you to the funders, jury, and board members of the Nova Scotia Talent Trust for granting me this funding. I am so grateful for the support and look forward to beginning my Master of Fine Arts at NSCAD!”

- Devon Pennick-Reilly, Screenwriting

Thank you for your generous scholarship and your continued support of my studies. The financial assistance will allow me to focus my time exploring, creating, and growing. It is a great weight off not only my shoulders but my family's as well. We all thank you.”

- Andi Syme, Drawing & Painting

2024 Special Award Ceremony

The 2024 Special Awards Ceremony was held on December 6, 2024 with performances by Dr. Henery Bishop & Glenn Higgins (African Drum tribute), Louisa Morris (Musical Theatre performance), Liz Shmuilov (Film: Lives Led), Sahara Nyathi (Contemporary Dance), Jeremie Boudreau (Guitar), Angel Wen (piano)  and the presentation of 16 special awards.  This year's ceremony was held in the Paul O'Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library and included greetings from Talent Trust Honourary Chair, The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, ONS, KC, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. Click the video below to watch it!  See the Press Release here

Congratulations to all the 2024 Special Awards Recipients!!  Meet the 2024 Scholarship recipients here

Past Talent Trust Scholarship and Award Recipients

Many Talent Trust scholarship and award recipients have gone on to successful careers in the arts at home and abroad. From the Nova Scotia Talent Trust's first 40 years come names like harpsichordist Gordon Murray, organist John Grew, actor Don Allison, singer/actress Peggy Mahon,  painter Jean Edmonds Hancock, photographer  Sherman Hines, classical guitarist  Dale Kavanagh, French horn player David Parker, soprano Sue Doran, and actress Sarah Orenstein.  More recently, artists have included dancer Sara Coffin, soprano Jane Archibald, actor  Anne-Marie Woods, writer Shauntay Grant, cellist  Denise Djokic, film director Bretten Hannam, and visual artist Colleen Wolstenholme.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

2023 Recipients
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1944-2007 Recipients

SPECIAL AWARDS RECIPIENTS

2023 Award Recipients
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2020 Award Recipients
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2018 Award Recipients
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2016 Award Recipients
2015 Award Recipients
2014 Award Recipients
2013 Award Recipients
2012 Award Recipients
2011 Award Recipients
2010 Award Recipients
2009 Award Recipients
2008 Award Recipients

Thank you for giving me this opportunity. Music is my life and this will help me get to the next level.”

- Kye Clayton, Rap & Music Production

“Thank you for your continued scholarship support in recognition of my achievements in piano performance. I am deeply grateful and honoured for the generous support of the Nova Scotia Talent Trust.”

- Devin Huang, Piano

“My dream is to be an exhibiting artist and your generous gift will enable me to focus on building a strong body of works that can support and promote my career as I come out of college. Thank you again for your generous support.”

- Naomi Zamir, Metalsmithing & Jewellery

“Thank you to the funders, jury, and board members of the Nova Scotia Talent Trust for granting me this funding. I am so grateful for the support and look forward to beginning my Master of Fine Arts at NSCAD!”

- Devon Pennick-Reilly, Screenwriting

Thank you for your generous scholarship and your continued support of my studies. The financial assistance will allow me to focus my time exploring, creating, and growing. It is a great weight off not only my shoulders but my family's as well. We all thank you.”

- Andi Syme, Drawing & Painting

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