Earth Sciences
George Boyd Bursary
The income from the George Boyd Trust will provide a bursary to a student who demonstrates financial need.
Eligibility: Available to undergraduate students registered in the Faculty of Architecture & Planning, Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Professions, Management, Science, or the Dental Hygiene program. Applicants will have demonstrated financial need and have satisfactory academic standing, with preference given to applicants from the Sydney area, Cape Breton.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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The Marje Brady Bursary
Margie Wahtras Brady is a member of a family of WWII refugees from Estonia who immigrated to Canada in 1950, via Sweden.This bursary is to provide bursaries to undergraduate Science students enrolled at Dalhousie University who demonstrate financial need and satisfactory academic standing.
Eligibility: Available to current students in the Bachelor of Science program at Dalhousie.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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Jeff Bredin Memorial Scholarship in Men's Volleyball
This scholarship was established in memory of Jeff Bredin who graduated from Dalhousie in May, 1985 with a Bachelor of Physical Education. While at Dalhousie, Jeff was a member of the varsity volleyball team for two years and was the recipient of numerous awards for his contribution to the University’s volleyball team. One or more scholarships will be awarded to entering or continuing student athletes on the Dalhousie men’s volleyball team who demonstrate excellence in volleyball, sportsmanship and community service.
Eligibility: Available to student athletes in any program (excluding the Faculty of Agriculture). See award description for specific eligibility requirements.
Application Type: Contact the Department of Athletics for more information
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Ernest Brehaut Memorial Bursaries
This bursary is available to students if they maintain creditable academic standing and show genuine need.
Eligibility: These bursaries were established by the gift of Mrs. Ernest Brehaut of Colorado Springs, USA, in memory of her husband, a distinguished graduate of Dalhousie, Harvard and Columbia. Preference is to be given to relatives of the late Dr. Brehaut.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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The Lt. (E) Harry J. Brewer, MBE, CD, RCN (Ret.), Memorial Bursary
A memorial bursary fund has been established to provide financial assistance to a full-time student who is enrolled in a degree or diploma program.
Eligibility: Available to full-time undergraduate students registered in the Faculty of Architecture & Planning, Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Professions, Management, Science, or the Dental Hygiene program. Applicants will have demonstrated financial need and have satisfactory academic standing.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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The Isabel Brown Scholarship
The scholarship was endowed in 1982 by the Brown family under the auspices of the Women’s Division of the Dalhousie Alumni Association. The interest provides an annual scholarship ordinarily to a student who is entering the final undergraduate year.
Eligibility: Available to a final year undergraduate student (excluding the Faculty of Agriculture).
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Robert Bruce Scholarships
The University is a beneficiary of a bequest from the late Robert Bruce of Quebec whereby a portion of the annual income is to be used for both entrance and in-course scholarships, and for bursaries.
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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Robert Bruce Bursaries
Several bursaries tenable in the third year of an Arts or Science course, will be awarded to students of promising abilities but of straitened circumstances.
Eligibility: Available to students entering third year of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science programs at Dalhousie. Applicants will have demonstrated financial need and have satisfactory academic standing.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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Minnie F. Burbidge Scholarships
In her Will the late Minnie F. Burbidge bequeathed the residue of her Estate to Dalhousie University. In 1945 the sum of $16,000 was endowed to provide undergraduate, usually in-course, scholarships.
Eligibility: Available to a current undergraduate student (excluding the Faculty of Agriculture).
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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George Burris Scholarship
The scholarship was established by Mary Burris and Grace Burris in memory of their father, George Burris, to support Dalhousie students wishing to study in England as part of their academic program. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic and extracurricular excellence, financial need, and international experience. Open to Dalhousie University upper year Canadian students who have applied for admission to participate in an International Program/Placement in England. Students must submit application a minimum of one month before departure.
Eligibility: Available to upper-year Dalhousie students participating in a study abroad or exchange program in England.
Application Type: Contact the International Centre for more information
Value: $5,000
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George H. Campbell Memorial Scholarship
In 1917 Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Campbell established the George H. Campbell Scholarship Fund to provide annual scholarships in memory of their late son, George Henderson Campbell.
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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Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Earth Science Scholarship for New Brunswick Students
Awarded to a student entering second or subsequent year in an Earth Science discipline. Applicants must have been in New Brunswick or resided in New Brunswick for seven years, or have his/her immediate family reside in that province.
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
This scholarship is available to a student applicant who is pursuing a course of studies directed toward a career in Exploration Geophysics in industry, teaching, or research.
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists Student Industry Field Trip
The society sponsors a field trip to a third-year Earth Sciences student who has an interest in Petroleum Geology, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy. The award consists of travel expenses and most field expenses for a trip to the Sedimentary Basin and Rocky Mountains of Western Canada.
Eligibility: Available to students entering third year of the Bachelor of Science program at Dalhousie.
Application Type: Contact the Department, School, or College for more information
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Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists Award
The Society sponsors an annual award consisting of a certificate and a one year student membership to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated outstanding competence in Petroleum Geology or closely related fields.
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Chamber of Mineral Resources of Nova Scotia Scholarship
Senior students from Acadia University, Dalhousie University, St. Francis Xavier University, or Saint Mary’s University in a Geology or mining-related Bachelor degree program are considered for this scholarship. Selection is based upon the student’s contribution to the development of the province’s mineral resources sector as well as scholastic achievement.
Eligibility: Available to current students in the Faculties of Engineering and Science at studying Geology or Mining-related studies.
Application Type: Contact the Department, School, or College for more information
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Howard C. Clarke International Study Award
An endowment fund to assistance a Dalhousie student who is participating in a recognized study abroad or exchange program for academic credit. Student must demonstrate great financial challenges.
Eligibility: Available to an undergraduate Dalhousie student participating in a study abroad or exchange program.
Application Type: Contact the International Centre for more information
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The Rebecca Cohn Bursary Fund
A gift of $4,000 by the executors of the Estate of the late Rebecca Cohn provides an endowed bursary fund for needy students.
Eligibility: Available to undergraduate students registered in the Faculty of Architecture & Planning, Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Professions, Management, Science, or the Dental Hygiene program. Applicants will have demonstrated financial need and have satisfactory academic standing.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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Dorothy Macdonald Crummey Memorial Bursary
This bursary was established by the family of the late Dorothy Macdonald Crummey (1912-2005) who was born in Little Harbour, Pictou County. She attended Halifax Ladies College (an affiliate of Dalhousie University) and graduated with a diploma in Household Science in 1932. Like many educated women of her generation, Dorothy did not work outside the home after marriage to Dr. Clarence Crummey (MD 1932). Nevertheless, she actively supported university students remembering her own efforts to fund her education during “The Great Depression”. Bursaries will be available to students enrolled in any undergraduate degree program from Nova Scotia with a preference for students from Pictou County. Apply through the general online bursary program.
Eligibility: Available to undergraduate students registered in the Faculty of Architecture & Planning, Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Professions, Management, Science, or the Dental Hygiene program. Applicants will have demonstrated financial need, have satisfactory academic standing, and preferably graduated from a high school in Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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Joy M. Cunningham Summer Research Award
Undergraduate students wishing to obtain research experience under the supervision of a grant-holding faculty member over the summer should submit the NSERC Undergraduate Research Award application to their department. The award is tenable during the period of May 1 to August 31 and is supplemented by additional funds.
Eligibility: Undergraduate students pursuing a 120 credit hour Bachelor of Science degree.
Application Type: Contact the Department, School, or College for more information
Value: $6,000
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