Earth Sciences
Lloyd and Anne (McLane) Mattinson Bursary
This fund provides a bursary for a student with demonstrated financial need.
Eligibility: Candidates must be entering university directly from high school and have graduated from a high school in one of the following counties in Nova Scotia (in order of preference): Colchester County, Guysborough County, Cumberland County, Pictou County.
Application Type: General Entrance Award Application
Value: $1,000
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The Kenneth and Lloyd McDonald Bursary
A gift of the McDonald family in 1976 makes possible the funding of an annual bursary to a deserving and needy student.
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 Hector McInnes Memorial Scholarships
In December 1937, an anonymous donor gave the University $50,000 for undergraduate scholarships as a memorial to the late Mr. Hector McInnes.
Eligibility: Available to entering and current undergraduate students.
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Elizabeth McKenna Bursaries
The Elizabeth McKenna Scholarship Fund was established in 1928.
Eligibility: Available to students in the first year of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science programs at Dalhousie. Applicants will have demonstrated financial need, have satisfactory academic standing, and be a resident of one of the Maritime Provinces (NS, NB, PEI).
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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Dr. Franco Medioli Earth Sciences Bursary
This bursary is established in honour and memory of Dr. Franco Medioli, who taught Geology at Dalhousie from 1965-1996, to support students studying Earth Sciences.
Eligibility: Must be enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Science, Earth Sciences program and have demonstrated financial need.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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Military District No. 6 Provost Corps Bursary
The Number 6 Provost Mutual Association established this bursary fund to assist descendants of those members of the Canadian Provost Corps who served in Military District No. 6. Applicants must fulfill the Corps’ selection criteria, show satisfactory academic progress and demonstrate financial need. There are several sets of criteria.
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. See award description for specific eligibility requirements.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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Mineralogical Association of Canada Student Prize
This prize is open to an undergraduate student who has completed at least second year and has demonstrated excellence in one of Mineralogy, Crystallography, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Mineral Deposits. The recipient will receive his/her choice of one of the MAC special publications.
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Joe A. Muir Phi Kappa Pi Bursary
This bursary was established by Joe Muir to provide an annual bursary to a brother of the Phi Kappa Pi Fraternity. The Fraternity will provide Dalhousie a short list of second year students who have a demonstrated financial need. Please contact the Phi Kappa Pi Fraternity for the application form.
Eligibility: Available to current students in any program at Dalhousie University (excluding the Faculty of Agriculture). Applicants will have demonstrated financial need and have satisfactory academic standing.
Application Type: See dal.ca/scholarships for more information
Application Deadline: September 30
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The Clare Murray Fooshee Poetry Prize
One or more prizes will be awarded for the best poems, of any length, submitted by Dalhousie undergraduates. Established by friends in memory of the poetess Clare Murray Fooshee (BA 1924). Up to five poems may be submitted by each writer. Previous winners are ineligible. No award will be made unless a poem submitted is deemed to be of sufficient merit.
Eligibility: Available to any Dalhousie undergraduate student.
Application Type: Contact the Department, School, or College for more information
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The Carl Mushkat Memorial Scholarships
The Carl Mushkat Memorial Fund was established at Dalhousie University in 1979 as a bequest under the Will of the late Carl Mushkat. The fund provides scholarships to students in Mathematics or Science.
Eligibility: Available to entering and current undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science.
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Natatorial Award
In honour of a former swim coach, Nigel Kemp, one or more annual awards are given to members of the Dalhousie University varsity swim team. Entering students must have achieved a minimum average of 80% from high school. Returning students must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0. Gender equity is considered by the selection body.
Eligibility: Available to student athletes in any program at Dalhousie University (excluding the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture). See award description for specific eligibility requirements.
Application Type: Contact the Department of Athletics for more information
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NewPage-Port Hawkesbury Mill
On the occasion of their 25th Anniversary Stora Enso have established an endowment to provide one undergraduate scholarship open to students in Arts and Science. To be eligible, candidates must reside in Nova Scotia, have demonstrated academic excellence and have exhibited a desire to learn. Students will be considered after one year at Dalhousie.
Eligibility: Available to current undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Science and the Faculty of Science.
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Tung Chun Ngan Memorial Bursary
To provide a bursary to a first year student who has demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to a Pharmacy student.
Eligibility: Available to undergraduate students registered in the Faculty of Architecture and Panning, Arts and Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Professions, Management, Science, or the Dental Hygiene program.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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Reverend J. W. A. Nicholson Bursaries
This Fund was established in commemoration of the unselfish life of a distinguished Dalhousie graduate (BA 1897). One of his concerns was to help young people discover their talents.
Eligibility: Available to full-time Black students in the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science programs at Dalhousie. Applicants will have demonstrated financial need, have satisfactory academic standing, and be a resident of Nova Scotia.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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Tom Norwood Bursary
The fund was established by Barbara Nielson to honor the memory of her son, Tom Norwood. First priority will be given to Canadian Citizens from Nova Scotia.
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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Senator Donald Oliver Bursary for Black Atlantic Canadians
Hugh J. Maccagno and Senator Donald Oliver (LLB 1964) established this bursary in 2004 to assist Black Atlantic Canadians in pursuing post-secondary educational opportunities at Dalhousie University.
Eligibility: Available to full-time Black 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 be residents of Nova Scotia.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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The Frederick Thomas Parker Award for Part-Time Studies
This award will provide an appropriate and flexible means of encouraging students intending to undertake degree or diploma studies at Dalhousie on a part-time basis. The selection committee will take into account both academic performance and financial need, depending upon circumstances. Applications are available at the College of Continuing Education.
Eligibility: Available to part-time undergraduate students.
Application Type: Contact the Department, School, or College for more information
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The Alan Pollok Scholarship
This scholarship was established by The Scots North British Society in Halifax in memory of the Rev. Dr. Alan Pollok. The awardee will be a second year student in the College of Arts and Science at Dalhousie University.
Eligibility: Available to second year students in the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences or the Faculty of Science.
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
Value: $1,000
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The Warren Publicover Class 1925 Memorial Bursary
The Warren Publicover Class 1925 Memorial Fund was established in memory of Warren Publicover. The annual income from this fund is to be awarded in the form of a bursary for an individual who has successfully completed one year of university work at Dalhousie and is continuing as a full time student at this University. The bursary is to be awarded on the basis of satisfactory academic performance and demonstrated financial need, and is subject to renewal provided that the original requirements are maintained. It is a condition of the gift that applicants for this bursary need not have availed themselves of governmental funding as is usually required by the University.
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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Gordon S. Rankin Memorial Scholarship
Gordon Rankin, born in Halifax in 1933, graduated from Dalhousie in 1957 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He played both varsity football and basketball, holding the position of Captain for a period of time on both teams. As a continuing tribute to Gord, this scholarship was formed to assist athletes in financing their studies while attending Dalhousie University.
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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