2020 Nova Learning Achievement Award Application
Nova Learning Inc. is proud to sponsor this provincial award for an adult learner who has shown exceptional progress and achievement in learning and literacy. The award recognizes an adult learner who plans to move on or has moved on to post-secondary education.

The winner will be chosen by a committee from Literacy Nova Scotia. The $1000 award and certificate will be presented at the 2020 NSPGI Dinner and Auction for Literacy to be held on Tuesday March 31, 2020 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront. The winner will be asked to “say a few words” in acknowledgement of their award.

The criteria for The Nova Learning Achievement Award are: The learner

- has attended an adult basic education program in 2019 and has completed the requirements for the Adult High School Diploma or has passed the GED.
- has had excellent attendance, demonstrating a commitment to learning.
- plans to attend or is presently attending a post-secondary program in Nova Scotia.
- has shown substantial and/or exceptional progress.
- has included a recommendation from a teacher or tutor.
- has written and included their learning story with this application.

Their learning story should include the following information:                                                                                                                                        (a) Why they returned to school
(b) The challenges they face
(c) Their learning goals and career goals
(d) How their life has changed since returning to school
(e) What they consider to be their greatest learning achievement

As part of the celebration of learning, LNS will publish award winners’ names, photographs and quotes from essay submissions.

Deadline for applications:  Friday February 28, 2020 – 4:30 pm

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Part 1: Applicant Information
Name: *
Address with postal code: *
Phone: *
Part 2: Education Information
Highest grade completed before leaving the public school system: *
Name of the Adult Learning Program you attend or attended: *
Address of the Adult Learning Program: *
Start date of program:        
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End date of program:        
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Were you in the Adult Learning Program for at least six months? *
Have you received the GED certificate? *
What date did you receive the GED certificate?
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Did you receive the NS Adult High School Diploma? *
What date did you receive the NS Adult High School Diploma?
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Name of the post secondary program/institution you attend or are planning to attend: *
Address of the post secondary program/institution: *
What is the start date of the post secondary program? *
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Are you currently attending this post secondary program? *
Teacher's Name: *
Part 3: Your Story - Tell us your own learning story in 200 – 250 words. Type it or copy and paste it in the textbox below.
Remember to include the following information:                                                                                                                                        (a) Why you returned to school
(b) The challenges you face
(c) Your learning goals and your career goals
(d) How your life has changed since returning to school
(e) What do you consider to be your greatest learning achievement?
I agree to submit my Social Insurance Number to comply with Canada Revenue Agency regulations prior to the award being issued. *
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I agree that the information is correct. *
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You will receive a confirmation email after you hit "Submit".  Thank you for your application.
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