Earth Sciences
Mary Urquhart Hudson Bursary
This bursary is provided by Mary E. Hudson to support an undergraduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Science.
Eligibility: Awarded to Bachelor of Science student at Dalhousie who is a full-time resident of Nova Scotia and who demonstrates financial need.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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Jeff Dahn Bursary in Physics
To provide an in-course bursary to a 1st year BSC student with an interest in Physics, in honor of Jeff Dahn and his research.
Eligibility: 1st year BSC student; attending directly from a NS high school with an outstanding high school grade in Physics and with demonstrated financial need. Preference given to female students in each even numbered year.
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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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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Nimmi and Teji Kanwal Bursary
Mr. Tejinder (Teji) and Mrs. Nirmal (Nimmi) Kanwal have cared and impacted numerous lives over the years. Although now retired, both were successful and beloved teachers for over 30 years. They grew up in India where their parents were strong believers in education and supported their schooling. Teji came to Canada in 1962 and Nimmi joined him in 1967. Travelling around the world twice, their love of adventure and travel continued throughout their lives. Both received Masters degrees from Dalhousie. They are supports of equal rights for all, which includes their support for equal opportunities for teachers in Nova Scotia. As Teji puts it “If you can’t do something for someone, you are a no one.”
Eligibility: Awarded to an undergraduate Dalhousie student who is in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need, with preference to a female student.
Application Type: General Entrance Award Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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Michael J. Keen Memorial Award
This award was established to encourage greater participation of women in science. It will be awarded to a female student entering the second year earth science program who shows an interest in and commitment to the pursuit of a career in science and whose performance is of honours calibre.
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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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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Kostman Family Bursary
An endowment has been established in memory of Harry Kostman to provide a four-year renewable bursary for an undergraduate student of Indigenous or African-Canadian descent. Harry Kostman had an enduring passion for education, and generously provided for his children and grandchildren while they attended university. Through this bursary, they strive to continue his legacy of support.
Eligibility: Earnings from the fund will provide a four-year renewable bursary for an undergraduate student who is of Indigenous or African-Canadian descent, and is in their first year of full-time studies at Dalhousie. Preference will be given to students who have completed the Transition Year Program, or successor program. The recipient will have demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic standing.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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Laing Summer Undergraduate Research Awards
Undergraduate students wishing to obtain research experience under the supervision of a grant holding faculty member over the summer should submit the NSERC Undergraduate Summer Research Award application to their department. Eligible students for the Laing Award must be in a 20 credit BSc program at Dalhousie University or at King’s College. The $5,000 award is tenable during the period of May 1st to August 31st and is supplemented by additional funds. The award is distributed to the best applicant(s) on behalf of the Darrell and Emily Laing Foundation.
Eligibility: Available to current students in the Bachelor of Science program. See award description for specific eligibility requirements.
Application Type: Contact the Department, School, or College for more information
Value: $5,000
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Ann Lavers Howe Hall Bursary
The Ann Lavers How Hall Bursary was founded, by alumni and friends of Howe Hall, to provide financial assistance to a Dalhousie student who is a current Howe Hall resident. It is named in honour of Ann Lavers, staff member of Howe Hall from 1967-1994, who befriended many residents over her term of employment, in a variety of positions, at Howe Hall. The recipient must have made a positive contribution to the residence community at Howe Hall. Application information is posted within the residence each January.
Eligibility: Available to a Dalhousie student who is a current resident of Howe Hall, who is in good academic standing, and has demonstrated financial need.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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Annie E. Longard Memorial Bursary
An endowment has been established to provide an annual bursary in memory of an accomplished alumna and long-time participant in the Women’s Division of the Dalhousie Alumni Association.
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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The Robert and Katherine MacDonald Award
An endowment has been established to provide an annual prize for Chinese students at Dalhousie. The recipient will be engaged in undergraduate studies and be a member of the Dal-TUNS Chinese Students’ Association or its successor. The recipient will have demonstrated good academic achievement combined with leadership qualities and contribution to University life. The Association will recommend a candidate or candidates to the Head of Student Services.
Eligibility: Available to an undergraduate Chinese student who is a member of the Dalhousie Chinese Students and Scholars Association.
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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MacEachern-Ponsford Memorial Award
Family, friends, and classmates of Ian Joseph MacEachern and Mark Anthony Peter Ponsford have established a memorial fund. The purpose of the endowment is to provide an annual award to a student who has completed the second year of a program majoring in Earth Sciences, whose academic performance is of an honours calibre and who has been an active participant in student activities. The award is to be made on the recommendation of the Chairman of the Earth Sciences Department after consultation with the Dawson Geology Club and departmental staff.
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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The W. Andrew MacKay Alumni Scholarship
The Dalhousie Alumni Association established an annual scholarship in honour of Dr. W. A. MacKay, a former president of the University. The scholarships are available to students who have demonstrated high academic standing (GPA of at least 3.30) and who have shown an excellence in qualities of leadership, citizenship and sportsmanship. Candidates are considered by nomination by their Department or School in the fall of each year.
Eligibility: Available to current undergraduate students in any program at Dalhousie University (excluding the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture).
Application Type: See dal.ca/scholarships for more information
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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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Mackenzie Trust Scholarships
According to the Estate of Thomas George Mackenzie a Trust Fund was established for Archibald F. Mackenzie, and later bequeathed to Dalhousie University to provide 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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Annie S. MacKenzie Class of 1911 Bursary
Under the will of the late Emelyn L. MacKenzie the University has been given a bequest to provide bursaries. Character and financial need are the main criteria.
Eligibility: Available to current students in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Diploma of Dental Hygiene, Bachelor of Dental Hygiene, and Juris Doctor programs at Dalhousie. Applicants will have demonstrated financial need, have satisfactory academic standing, and be residents of Victoria County, Nova Scotia.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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The Rev. Kenneth Mackenzie Bursary
Mrs. Harriet Mackenzie Morrison of Stornoway, Scotland, daughter of the Rev. Kenneth Mackenzie of Pictou County, bequeathed $1,000 to the university in 1887 to be used as a bursary fund.
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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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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The Neil and Jessie Matheson Bursaries
Established under the will of Miss Margaret J. Matheson, Truro, the income from this fund provides several bursaries.
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 students from the rural districts of Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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