Mathematics
Faye Sobey Undergraduate 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 Summer Research Award application to their department. Eligible students for the Faye Sobey Award must be in a 20 credit BSc program at Dalhousie University or at King’s College. The $5,500 award is tenable during the period of May 1 to August 31 and is supplemented by additional funds. The award(s) are distributed to the best applicant(s) on behalf of Faye (Naugle) Sobey, who graduated from Dalhousie University in 1953 with a major in biochemistry. The Faye Sobey Award is the top Faculty of Science undergraduate research award.
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: 5500
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South House Sexual and Gender Resource Centre Bursary
The South House Sexual and Gender Resource Centre, formerly the Dalhousie Women’s Centre, was founded in recognition of women and trans people’s common and diverse needs. The South House recognizes that you cannot work for a society free of sexism and patriarchy without also working for a society free of all forms of oppression. The South House supports women and all people dealing with oppression on the basis of sexuality and gender. South House believes in working together for the creation of a society that is vibrant and safe for people of all genders.
The funds available will be distributed according to identified need. Bursaries are given out in sums between $25 and $250. Available funds are split between applicants.
See http://southhousehalifax.ca/ for an application form.
Application Type: Contact the Department, School, or College for more information
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Betty Spencer Scholarship
Betty Spencer was born in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1916. She graduated from Saint John Vocational School and worked for a time at Wasson's Pharmacy where she met her husband. They retired in Bangor, Maine and later in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. Although Betty had no specific connection to Dalhousie, she generously bequeathed this endowment through her Will. Preference is given to students from the Atlantic provinces.
Eligibility: Available to entering and current undergraduate students (excluding the Faculty of Agriculture).
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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The Rt. Honourable Robert L. Stanfield Bursary
Established by the Windsor Foundation in recognition of the contributions of the Rt. Honourable Robert L. Stanfield.
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 and have satisfactory academic standing.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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Joseph Duncan Stewart Scholarships
A bequest under the Will of the late Joseph Duncan Stewart has made possible the funding of undergraduate scholarships.
Eligibility: Available to entering and current undergraduate students (excluding the Faculty of Agriculture).
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Study Work International Fund (SWIF)
SWIF has been established by Dalhousie University, as part of the Student Assistance Program, to provide financial assistance to Dalhousie and King’s students who wish to undertake international placements as part of their educational experience. Students must submit application a minimum of one month prior to departure.
Eligibility: Available to Dalhousie and King's students taking part in an international placement.
Application Type: Contact the International Centre for more information
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Supertemp Bursary
This bursary is awarded annually to a Mature undergraduate student who has demonstrated financial need.
Eligibility: Available to mature 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
Value: $1,000
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TD Bank Financial Group Bursary
This bursary is available to part-time or full-time students who demonstrate financial need. Recipients may be residents of any province or territory in Canada.
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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Arnold and Beatrice Tingley Memorial Scholarship
The Tingley Scholarship commemorates the lives of Arnold and Beatrice Tingley. The scholarship was established by their son Daryl and his family Maureen, Peter, and Martin. Arnold joined the faculty at Dalhousie University in 1953. With the support of his wife Bea, Arnold served Dalhousie, in turn, as mathematics professor, Chair of the Department of Mathematics, Registrar, Secretary of Senate, Secretary of the Board of Governors and Assistant to the President, until his retirement in 1986. He was appointed Professor Emeritus in 1988.
Eligibility: Awarded to an undergraduate student from Atlantic Canada entering the third year of a four year BA or BSc program. Candidates will have high academic standing and will have shown enthusiasm and talent for mathematics (by having taken at least five mathematics or statistcs courses over their two first years of study and being enrolled in any mathematics program).
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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The John L. and Glenna E. Towse Scholarships
A bequest to the University provides for a number of in-course scholarships.
Eligibility: Available to current undergraduate students (excluding the Faculty of Agriculture).
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Dean and Marie Trimper Bursary
Provides one or more bursaries to students who have graduated from the Mason's Point & Head of St. Margaret's Bay area.
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 entering directly from high school. Applicants will have demonstrated financial need, have satisfactory academic standing, and have graduated from the Mason's Point & Head of St. Margaret's Bay area, Nova Scotia.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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Helen Tupper Memorial Bursary
Provides one or more bursaries for students in their first year of an undergraduate degree program at Dalhousie University.
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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Dr. Gerald Turner Bursary
An endowment has been established to provide a bursary to assist a needy student from Cape Breton in first year.
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 be permanent residents of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Application Type: General Online Bursary Application
Application Deadline: October 15
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University Silver Medal
This medal is awarded to the student who is judged to be the leading First Class Honours student among graduates of baccalaureate programs. The recipient cannot have received the Governor General’s Silver Medal.
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Varsity Athletic Awards
Each year the Dalhousie Black and Gold Club funds a number of awards that recognize outstanding student athletes and the contribution they make to university life. Returning students must have been a full time student for at least two semesters in an academic year at Dalhousie with a minimum GPA of 2.00 in three full year courses (18 credit hours) or the equivalent. Entering candidates must have an average of 80% or higher. Participation on a varsity team is a requirement. Applicants should apply through the head coach of their respective varsity teams. Eligibility is verified by the Registrar’s Office.
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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Barry Ward Fawcett Memorial Prize
Established by friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Barry Ward Fawcett who was an associate professor of Computing Science from 1982 until his untimely death at age 50 in 1991. This prize is awarded annually to a student who has completed between 30 and 60 credit hours, registered in a Mathematics or Statistics program, and has achieved the highest grade in MATH/
CSCI 2113 (Discrete Structures II).
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Warr 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 Warr Award must be in a 20 credit BSc program at Dalhousie University or at King's College and be both born in Nova Scotia and bona fide residents of Nova Scotia. The $5,000 award is tenable during the period of May 1 to August 31 and is supplemented by additional funds. The award is distributed to the best applicant(s) on behalf of the John Richard Freeman Warr Memorial.
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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The Waverly Prize
This prize will be awarded annually to the student with the highest standing in Mathematics 1010.
Application Type: Automatic Consideration – No Application Required
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Witherspoon 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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Women’s Division Bursaries
A number of bursaries, based on financial need, will be offered directly from the Women’s Division of the Dalhousie Alumni Association. A separate essay and one page application will also be required to be submitted to the Alumni Office addressed to the Chair of the Scholarship Committee, Women’s Division.
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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