Investing in Curiosity: NOVA’s Commitment to STEM Education

As students across North America are preparing for a new school year, NOVA Chemicals is proud to continue our long-standing commitment to supporting science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. 

For over 20 years, we’ve partnered with schools, educators, and community organizations to spark curiosity and foster innovation in the next generation. Our genScience initiatives are designed to ignite passion, creativity, and discovery, helping to build a stronger, more sustainable future by encouraging young people to explore careers in STEM.

In addition to hands-on support filling backpacks to be sure students start the year on the right foot, one of the core ways we support STEM is through scholarships. Across Canada and the U.S., we contribute to more than 50 scholarships each year, opening doors for students pursuing post-secondary studies in science and engineering fields. 

Here are just a few examples of our opportunities: 

• Red Deer Polytechnic, includes multiple scholarships supporting students in STEM-related studies 

• Western University, Faculty of Engineering, NOVA Chemicals Engineering Scholarship - Applications open September 4 – 26, 2025 

• River Parishes Community College: NOVA Chemicals Scholarship for PTEC, Instrumentation and Electrical Studies  
  
  

Beyond the classroom, we partner with organizations like Let’s Talk Science in Canada and the Carnegie Science Center in the U.S. to bring STEM to life through interactive programs. Since 2018, we’ve donated over $1 million to Let’s Talk Science, expanding access to high-quality STEM learning for youth across Canada, including those in remote communities...including those in Indigenous and underserved communities. 

At NOVA, we believe that achieving global circularity ambitions starts with education. By investing in the future of STEM, we’re not only supporting students today – we’re building a generation of problem-solvers, change-makers, and leaders who will help reshape plastics for a better future.