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2023 Student Bursaries

Student bursaries will be awarded to several NSCSW members who attending accredited social work programs in the fall of 2023. College bursaries are awarded based on the student’s commitment to professional social work practice.

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Collaborating in equitable health care delivery, research, education and advocacy

Sep 5, 2023 — We are excited to share a collaboration between the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) and a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) funded project titled, “Voices That Count: Providing Culturally Inclusive Mental Health and Substance Use Health Service Delivery to Youth of African Descent in Canada.” led by Dr. Ifeyinwa Mbakogu.

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