The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers exists to serve and protect Nova Scotians by effectively regulating the profession of social work.
As a member you have the ability to support the NSCSW in building a professional community that embodies the best of social work practice.
Ensuring Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive social work services.
Private practitioners are self-employed RSWs who are licensed to practice independently in one or more areas of specialization.
We establish, maintain, and regulate Standards of Professional Practice to ensure Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive their services.
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Student Bursary Application
The College publishes the names of selected bursary recipients annually, online and in Connection magazine. Bursary recipients who are selected by the NSCSW Council will be invited to provide a high-resolution photo suitable for publication by the College, and will have the opportunity to either share an edited excerpt from their long-form answers or a brief personal statement.
Applications for 2024 student bursaries will close on October 31.
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CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.