The Nova Scotia Talent Trust (NSTT) is a registered charity that provides scholarships to Nova Scotians who demonstrate exceptional potential and commitment to become established artists in their chosen fields.

Our annual scholarships include theatre, film/new media, literary arts, dance, music, voice, circus arts, visual arts, and design.

Allison Angelo (2002 Portia White Award winner) with Erin Sparks, Chair at the Portia White Award Concert 2016

Their Honours with Erin Sparks and the 2017 Scholarship and Special Award winners.

India Gailey with Marion Kuo (Quinn). India won the 2017 Yui Lee and Marion Kuo Award.

Luciana Fernandez (2016 winner of the 2011 Canada Games Young Artist of Excellence Award) with RBC representatives.

Portia White Award Concert will be held on November 30, 2018 with the Dalhousie Health Professions Chorale and the Sackville Concert Band.

2017 Goodwill Ambassador Luciana Fernandez choosing costumes for the play she is directing.

Unveiling of the Portia White Portrait at Government House. Sandra and Gerry Clarke, Brittany Cann (2014 NSTT Portia White Award) and Wendy Clarke.

Cy Giacomin
Those who believe in composers from the beginning, such as the NSTT, make it possible for us to develop our technique; as I continue my studies at McGill, I am very happy where I am and able to secure my footing.

Salina Wechsler
Receiving this scholarship began a chain reaction of things falling into place for me... It is so exciting to be working somewhere that is furthering my knowledge and experiences in my chosen field.

Elinor Whidden
Nova Scotia Talent Trust's continued support has been vital to my confidence as an emerging artist and my decision to pursue a path in the Visual Arts.

Jane Archibald
I was one of many young Nova Scotians who received support from the NSTT at an early stage in my career. That vote of confidence meant a lot!

Sarah Murphy
I am eternally grateful to the Nova Scotia Talent Trust for believing in and supporting me throughout my conservatory training at NCSA and Juilliard, as well as many summer dance intensives.