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

Our Vision & Mission

Vision Statement

To support the development of talented Nova Scotians in the pursuit of a successful artistic practice. 


Mission Statement

Nova Scotian artists will enrich the cultural vibrancy of our province, country and the world.


Our Mandate

  • to provide scholarships and special awards to talented Nova Scotians in the formative stages of their artistic development in all disciplines
  • to build awareness of the Talent Trust and its aims
  • to raise funds to support the ongoing awarding of NSTT scholarships
  • to attract funds to support the NSTT’s awards program
  • to promote recipients of Talent Trust funding
  • to take initiative to actively search out diverse talent

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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