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
2025 Special Awards Ceremony
The 2025 Special Awards Ceremony was held on December 12, 2025 with an opening performance by Samba Nova, a visual arts presentation by Stef Hurley, spoken word recitation by Dáminí Awóyígà, a piano performance by Alex Yang, and the presentation of 18 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 Mike Savage, ONS, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. Click the video below to watch it! Read the Press Release here.
Congratulations to all the 2025 Special Awards Recipients!! Meet the 2025 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 .
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
