The Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation (NSGF) announced today that it is accepting applications for a new studentship program.  Aimed at innovative young researchers, the NSGF funding stream will provide up to $5,000 in financial support for Masters and PhD students who are pursuing the area of problem gambling in Nova Scotia.

The NSGF is committed to building research capacity in the province,” said Celeste Gotell, Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation.  “What makes this studentship so exciting is that it will contribute to the development of a whole new generation of young, problem gambling researchers.  Ultimately, we hope their work will lead to a more complete picture of gambling in Nova Scotia.”

The first round of NSGF Research Studentships will be awarded in April 2009 with applications due on February 6, 2009.  Application packages and additional information can be found at www.nsgamingfoundation.org.

The Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation is an arms-length, government, not-for-profit organization that provides funding and support for community and research projects aimed at problem gambling.  Most Nova Scotians engage in some level of gambling without experiencing any adverse financial or social effects.  A small minority however will develop gambling problems.  Since its inception in 1998, the NSGF has been “Stepping Up to Problem Gambling” province-wide, providing almost $7 million in funding and support for problem gambling initiatives designed to help individuals, families and communities throughout Nova Scotia

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For more information contact:
Barbara Madic
Communications Coordinator
Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation
(902) 424-2147
Barbara.Madic@gov.ns.ca
www.nsgamingfoundation.org