Entrance Awards
International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholarships
Renewable scholarships are offered to top students entering from high school who studied the International Baccalaureate program.
Eligibility: Available to students entering any program at Dalhousie University directly from high school.
Application Type: General Entrance Award Application
Application Deadline: March 1
Value: $16,000 - $20,000
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Christine Irvine Memorial Scholarship
This entrance scholarship, awarded to students who have demonstrated academic excellence, was established in memory of Christine Irvine, former Dean of Women at Dalhousie, by her brother Leslie M. Irvine. First preference will be given to students from Bridgetown, second preference Annapolis Valley and third preference Nova Scotia.
Eligibility: Available to entering undergraduate students from Nova Scotia (excluding the Faculty of Agriculture).
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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The Hyman I. Jacobson Scholarship
Under the will of the late Hyman Isaac Jacobson a bequest of $5,000 was given to the University to benefit the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Eligibility: Available to an entering or current undergraduate student in the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences.
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Samuel S. Jacobson Scholarship
Beginning in 1975 the Samuel S. Jacobson Fund has provided one or more scholarships or bursaries.
Eligibility: Available to entering and current undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Commerce program from Nova Scotia.
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Jack Johnson Agricultural Athletics Award
This entrance award is to support the recruitment of top athletes to the Faculty of Agriculture. The former NSAC has had a long history of competitive athletics. Jack Johnson and many of his classmates remember playing hockey for the NSAC Rams during their time at the College. Jack established this award to support the recruitment of varsity athletes because he feels that competitive athletics are an important part of the post-secondary experience.
Eligibility: The recipient of this award(s) will be recruited for competitive athletics team and intends to participate in competitive athletics for the Agricultural Campus. The recipient will study full-time.
Application Type: Contact the Department of Athletics for more information
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Johnson Foundation Bursaries
Established by the Johnson Scholarship Foundation, this endowment provides renewable bursaries annually to students entering Dalhousie with permanent disabilities and demonstrated financial need. The value of bursaries may vary from year to year. To be considered, students must submit medical documentation regarding the nature of their disability.
Eligibility: Available to students entering any program at Dalhousie University directly from high school with a documented permanent disability.
Application Type: General Entrance Award Application
Application Deadline: March 1
Value: $5,000 - $20,000
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The E. John Jordan Scholarships
Under the Will of the late E. John Jordan a bequest was left to the University for the purpose of funding entrance and in-course scholarships.
Eligibility: Available to entering or current undergraduate students (excluding the Faculty of Agriculture).
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Junior Achievement Entrance Scholarship
Awarded to a high school student entering Dalhousie who is or has been involved in the Junior Achievement Program in Nova Scotia
Application Type: General Entrance Award Application
Application Deadline: March 1
Value: $2,500
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Kerson/Knight Scholarship
Eligibility: Awarded to a student beginning their studies directly from high school. The recipient will have a hearing, sight, or physical impairment necessitating special equipment to pursue studies. Preference will be given to applicants in financial need and who demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities and leadership.
Application Type: General Entrance Award Application
Application Deadline: March 1
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The Khaki University Scholarships
From the Khaki University of Canada and the Young Men’s Christian Association Memorial Scholarship Fund, the trustees of Khaki University made a gift to Dalhousie University in 1921 of $6,500 to endow scholarships.
Eligibility: Available to entering and current undergraduate students (excluding students studying at the Faculty of Agriculture).
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Killam American Scholarship Fund
This endowment, established in memory of Isaac Walton Killam, provides entrance and in-course scholarships to citizens of the United States who are enrolled in undergraduate programs at Dalhousie University.
Eligibility: Available to entering and current undergraduate students who are US citizens (excluding the Faculty of Agriculture).
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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The Lockward Memorial Scholarships
These scholarships have been established from an endowment by the late Reginald and Anne T. Lockward of Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Students will be selected on the basis of academic standing, character and financial need. Recipients of renewable scholarships may have an opportunity to access further funding if later admitted to the Doctor of Medicine degree at Dalhousie.
Eligibility: Available to students entering any program at Dalhousie University directly from high school. Applicants must be graduates of a high school in Nova Scotia, with preference given to those students who are permanent residents of Queen's County, Nova Scotia.
Application Type: General Entrance Award Application
Application Deadline: March 1 - check dal.ca/scholarships
Value: $16,000
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Loran Scholars Foundation (Loran Award)
The program was started in 1989 to identify and invest in well-rounded students who demonstrate character, leadership potential, and a commitment to service in the community. In 1991 Dalhousie University became a participating member of those institutions where the Loran Awards are tenable. High schools may each nominate up to three students, and CEGEPs may each nominate up to eight students. The scholarship consists of $9,000 (paid by the Foundation) and tuition (paid by the University) annually, as well as mentorship and summer programs.
Eligibility: Available to Canadian graduating high school students with a minimum average of 85%. Selection is based on evidence of character, service and leadership potential.
Application Type: Contact awards@dal.ca for more information
Application Deadline: October for the next academic year
Value: Up to $100,000 over four years
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Bazil & Madge Lund Scholarship in Business
Established by David P. Lund in honour of his parents, this scholarship recognizes academic achievement and provides financial support.
Eligibility: Available to students entering the Bachelor of Commerce program at Dalhousie University directly from high school, with preference given to students entering Dalhousie directly from a high school within Greater Moncton, New Brunswick.
Application Type: General Entrance Award Application
Application Deadline: March 1
Value: $1,500
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The A. Murray MacKay Scholarship
The Scots North British Society has established an annual scholarship. The Selection Committee will consider candidates on the criteria of academic ability, financial need and leadership. The criteria are weighted equally. The late Dr. MacKay was chairman of the School Board at the time when Queen Elizabeth High School was constructed.
Eligibility: Available to students entering any program at Dalhousie University directly from high school. Applicants must be graduates of Citadel High School, Nova Scotia.
Application Type: General Entrance Award Application
Application Deadline: March 15
Value: $1,000
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MacKean Athletic Scholarship
The Margaret Louise MacKean Scholarships were established through the estate of Charlotte Louise MacKean. Through a bequest in her will, the Margaret Louise MacKean Scholarships will eternally benefit Dalhousie student athletes who have demonstrated athletic, academic and citizenship excellence.
Eligibility: Available to student athletes in any program at Dalhousie University (excluding the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture).
Application Type: Contact the Department of Athletics for more information
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Nicholas M. MacLeod Memorial Scholarship
Under the will of Eva Eileen McLeod, this scholarship fund was established in memory of her late husband, Dalhousie alumnus Nicholas W. McLeod, for the purpose of funding entrance and in-course scholarships for students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Eligibility: Available to entering and current undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences.
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Frederick A. MacMillen Scholarships
The late Frederick A. MacMillen bequeathed to Dalhousie University a sum of money, the net income therefrom to be used for scholarships.
Eligibility: Available to entering undergraduate students (excluding the Faculty of Agriculture).
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Donald N MacNeill Scholar-Bursary
It was Mr. MacNeill's wish to establish this award to provide renewable scholarships to students entering full-time study in any discipline at Dalhousie University. The scholarship is intended to assist the University in attracting top students to study at Dalhousie and to east the student's financial burden.
Eligibility: Students entering Dalhousie with a minimum of 80%.
Application Type: General Entrance Award Application
Application Deadline: see Dal.ca/entranceawards
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MacRae Athletic Scholarship
The Dr. Donald M. MacRae Basketball Scholarships were established by the late Dr. Donald M. MacRae to recognize the important roles played by the captains of the Dalhousie men and women's Basketball teams. These awards recognize three generations of the MacRae family who played for the Tigers including Dr. MacRae.
Eligibility: Available to student athletes in any program at Dalhousie University (excluding the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture).
Application Type: Contact the Department of Athletics for more information
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