Study and Stay™ – Entrepreneurship Program 

The Study and Stay™ – Nova Scotia Entrepreneurship Program supports international student entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia through networking, skill development and resource sharing, to further the success of our international entrepreneurs and the province’s growing economy.   

Program participants are provided the opportunity with a transformational business learning experience while offering the opportunity to focus on the development of their entrepreneurial aspirations with support and resources to help them succeed.

If you own a business or have an idea and are looking for support to help move your business forward this summer, apply to the Study and Stay™  - Entrepreneurship Program today!

The 2025 Study and Stay™ – Nova Scotia Entrepreneurship

The Summer Entrepreneurial Experience (SEE) is a competitive opportunity for international students in Nova Scotia who want to explore entrepreneurship and turn a business idea into reality.

Hosted by the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre at Saint Mary’s University, SEE offers selected students a paid summer experience to test, refine, and grow their startup ideas with expert mentorship, workshops, and funding.

Program Highlights:

• Open to post-secondary international students in Nova Scotia
• 10-week summer program (May to July)
• Access to coaching, peer learning, and weekly training sessions
• $2,000 grant to support your startup
• Chance to compete for additional funding through a final pitch competition

Whether you’re just starting out or already building your business, SEE helps you gain hands-on experience and grow your entrepreneurial mindset.

Applications open early each year.

For full program details and updates, visit the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre website.

Registration for the 2025 cohort is now closed.

Participants of the Study and Stay™ Entrepreneurship program will have exclusive access to resources in the following areas:

Program Eligibility 

Applicants can be either international or local students at a Nova Scotian post-secondary institution committed to living and creating an entrepreneurial venture in the province of Nova Scotia. While there are no set GPA requirements to participate in the program, but must have a valid study permit.

Participants can apply by clicking the button below and will be contacted by email regarding their application status by the date set each year by the Program Coordinator. Applications received after the deadline will be put on a waiting list.  

For more information on the program, please contact elorm@edunova.ca