The Chris Huskilson Emera Scholarship was created in 2018 to honour former Emera President & CEO Chris Huskilson. Valued at $40,000, the scholarship is awarded to an Atlantic Canadian student attending an Atlantic Canadian university in a program related to natural sciences, technology, engineering, entrepreneurship, or math. Recipients receive $10,000 per year for four years. They're also eligible for a paid 12-week internship and will work with a senior mentor from one of Emera's companies.
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Deadline to apply: March 28, 11:59 AT
The Emera Employees' Children Scholarship is a one-time, non-renewable $2,000 award available to children/dependents of regular employees and retirees of Emera Inc., Emera Energy, Emera New Brunswick, and Emera Newfoundland & Labrador. Recipients may have the opportunity to participate in a paid internship at Emera Inc. Past winners are permitted to reapply each year.
View Wyatt's Scholarship Acceptance Video
Wyatt is a graduate of Middleton Regional High School in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. He is the recipient of the 2025 Chris Huskilson Scholarship, which is awarded to an Atlantic Canadian grade 12 student enrolled in an Atlantic Canadian University to study in science, technology, engineering, entrepreneurship and mathematics. This four-year scholarship also offers an opportunity to work at Emera Inc. for a paid 12-week internship. In September 2025, Wyatt will begin his studies at Dalhousie University in the Bachelor of Engineering program.
“With this scholarship, it gives me the opportunity to focus more on my studies and less on the financial burden that comes with university. I hope to use my engineering degree to work in sustainable development and make a difference in the world.”
View Abby's Scholarship Acceptance Video
Abby is a graduate of Halifax West High School in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She received the 2025 Emera Employees’ Children Scholarship, which is awarded each year to a child of an Emera employee. Abby’s mother, Mary, is a member of Emera’s Corporate Tax team. This fall, Abby will begin her studies in the Bachelor of Commerce program at Saint Mary’s, where she will also play on the women’s varsity soccer team.
“I would like to thank Emera for gifting me the 2025 Emera Employees’ Children Scholarship. This will help me both academically and athletically.”