These External Scholarship and Bursaries are offered to university students on behalf of outside organizations. *Most are awarded annually, unless otherwise stated. Before applying for these awards please be advised that there are some restrictions. The Guidelines, Policies, and Application Procedures for each award can be found by clicking on the individual award name. Deadlines will vary.
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Scholarship/Bursary |
Description (Who can apply) |
Deadline Date* |
Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia |
Any student - (undergraduate, graduate, or medical) - in Nova Scotia who is interested in pursuing research in Alzheimer Disease or related dementia. Click here for application information. | March 31 |
Atlantic Canada Marine Biodiversity Essay Contest |
Open to any student currently enrolled in Grade 12 at a Canadian high school in the Atlantic Region. | March 26 |
BMO Financial Group/Lime Connect Canada Scholarship & Internship Program for Students with Disabilities |
Full-time students with a disability who are interested in a career in financial services. | January 31 |
Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation Scholarships (CEMF) |
Numerous awards available to females studying Engineering at the undergraduate or graduate level. | January 15 |
Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers National Scholarship Program |
Canadian residents studying in Canada enrolled or expecting to enrol in a post-secondary program of at least two years. Applicants should be interested in a career in the food industry. Relevant programs include business, management, pharmacy, food science, etc. | May 31 |
Canadian Federation of University Women Scholarship |
Females who are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and have been out of school or university for at least five years prior to embarking on present program of study (see criteria PDF). | June 15 |
The Canadian Hard of Hearing Scholarship Program |
Applicants to this Scholarship Program must be either hard of hearing, deafened or oral deaf. | February 1 |
The Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society Undergraduate Scholarships |
Open to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants in their third year of undergraduate study who are planning a career in atmospheric, hydrological, oceanographic or limnological sciences. | March 15 |
The Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society "The Weather Network" Scholarship |
Open to female students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents in their third year of study in an atmospheric science program at a Canadian university. | March 15 |
The Canadian Northern Studies Trust Awards |
Various awards for students who are either residents of Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon or the Provincial North or who are pursuing studies that contribute to various northern topics. | March 17 |
Canadian Sanitation Supply Association Scholarship Foundation |
Applicants may be students who will be graduating high school, or individuals who are already enrolled in a college or university. | June 1 |
Chevalier Award |
Open to dependents of an eligible employee of a Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association (CCSPA) "active member" company. | May 31 |
Communications Nova Scotia Diversity Bursary |
Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, African Nova Scotians, racially visible people. | October 30 |
The Dalton Camp Award |
Up to two Canadians are selected to win a $5,000.00 prize for excellence in essay-writing on the link between democratic values and the quality of the media in Canada. | March 15 |
Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia Bursaries & Scholarships |
Four $500 scholarships/bursaries available to students who are under the care of a physician for the treatment of epilepsy. | May 15 |
Export Development Canada (EDC) International Business Scholarships |
Available to second, third or fourth year undergraduate students who are enrolled in studies in international business, economics, or combined business with sustainable management or environmental studies. | January 25 |
GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program |
Aboriginal peoples, women in engineering programs, or persons with disabilities who are Canadian citizens in their first-year of full-time study in engineering or business/management. Applicants must have high academic performance and demonstrate financial need. | January 31 |
George F. Flood Memorial Scholarship |
Open to members of the Saint John Construction Association (SJCA), employees of members of the SJCA, and members of staff of the SJCA. Two $5,000 scholarships awarded based on academic standing and/or need. | July 31 |
Glamour's Top 10 College Women Competition |
Open to current second year female students. Ten $3,000 scholarships. | December 1 |
Global Television Broadcasters of the Future Awards |
Three separate awards open to students of a visible minority, with a physical disability or an Aboriginal Canadian | May 31 |
Google Canada Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship |
A number of $5,000 scholarships available to female students (fourth year undergraduate or graduate) who are studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related technical field | February 1 |
Halifax Womens Network Bursary |
Women residing in Nova Scotia for the intended school year who have successfully completed at least one year of post-secondary education. | May 15 |
Hamilton Community Foundation Bursaries |
Available to post secondary full time students who are able to demonstrate a financial need and have completed their high school requirements in publicly-funded secondary schools in the City of Hamilton (Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth). | October 1 and February 1 |
International Initiatives in Deaf Studies Award |
Recipient must be a post-secondary student, either full or part-time, whose educational pursuits and/or volunteer work indicates an interest in international initiatives in deaf studies and/or hearing impairment. | November 30 |
It's Your Future Scholarship |
Open to grade 12 students attending a Nova Scotia high school and admitted to an IT related degree at a Nova Scotia university for fall 2009. At Dal, this includes Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Informatics. | June (check the "It's Your Future" website) |
Jean Flemming Memorial Scholarship for Mature Students |
Open to mature female students pursuing degree studies at a Canadian university. See criteria PDF for more details. | May 30 |
Kin Canada Bursaries |
Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, graduating from High School or currently studying at a post-secondary institution | February 1 |
Leo J. Krysa Family Undergraduate Scholarship |
Awarded annually to a student in the faculty of Arts or Education about to enter the final year of study in pursuit of an undergraduate degree. Applicant’s programs must emphasize Ukrainian and/or Ukrainian Canadian studies. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. | March 1 |
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Canada Bursary Fund |
Restricted to students who have had a parent or guardian killed in an impaired-driving crash. | May 31 |
Maritime Dairy Industry Scholarship |
Two scholarships of $2,000 each. Must have completed 2 years of post-secondary education, resident of NS, NB or PE and be enrolled in a program that has application to the dairy industry. | January 31 |
Rhodes Scholarship |
Applicants must:
(1) be a Canadian citizen or a person domiciled in Canada; (2) have been born between October 2, 1985 and October 1, 1989; (3) except for medical students, have received an undergraduate degree before taking up the scholarship, (4) have proven intellectual and academic attainment of a high standard, show integrity of character, sympathy and protection of the weak and the ability to lead. |
Interested students should contact the Dean of their faculty at the end of the winter term concerning the nomination/application process. |
SAP North America Scholarship Program |
Full-time undergraduate students in their third or fourth year of study in Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Engineering with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.76 on 4.30 scale. | June 1 |
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award |
Awards recipients must meet the following criteria: involvement in voluntary humanitarian work, Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, undergraduates studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution in Canada, maintain a satisfactory academic standing and continued involvement in voluntary humanitarian and community work. | February 1 |
Toyota Earth Day Scholarship |
This scholarship is open to students who are currently in their graduating year or have graduated in the last two years from a Canadian high school or Québec Cégep and are entering their first year of full-time studies at an accredited Canadian college or university. Applicants must have demonstrated outstanding environmental commitment, community service and leadership during the course of their studies. | February 28 |
Tylenol Scholarship |
$5,000 - $10,000 scholarships available to students who are pursuing careers in the medical field. Awards made based on leadership qualities and academic performance. | May 15 |
UCBeyond Scholarship |
Students diagnosed with Crohn's disease or rheumatoid arthritis. | June 30 |