External Scholarships & Bursaries
Many 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.
| Scholarship/Bursary | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| African Nova Scotian Student University Entrance Scholarships Valued at $4,500, these scholarships are available to African Nova Scotian students who successfully complete Grade 12 in the public school system of NS within the current year and who have been accepted and will attend a university in the academic year immediately following Grade 12. Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time degree program and have obtained an average of 75% in select courses. |
May 31 |
| Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia Open to any student - undergraduate, graduate, or medical - in Nova Scotia who is interested in pursuing research in Alzheimer Disease or related dementia. View application information [PDF - 1 MB]. |
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 Numerous awards available to females studying Engineering at the undergraduate or graduate level. |
January 15 |
| Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) National Scholarship Open to all Canadian residents studying in Canada. Applicants must be sponsored by a CFIG member store. |
May 31 |
| Canadian Federation of University Women (Jean Flemming Memorial Scholarship) Open to female residents of Saint John, New Brunswick who are over the age of 24 and have completed a minimum one year of study at a post secondary institution. |
May 15 |
| Canadian Federation of University Women (Truro Branch) Scholarship Females who are Canadian citizens and at the time of receiving the award, a resident of Truro, the County of Colchester or District of East Hants. Applicants must have been out of high school for at least three years. |
May 14 |
| The Canadian Hard of Hearing Scholarship Program Applicants to this Scholarship Program must be either hard of hearing, deafened or oral deaf. |
March 1 |
| The Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society Undergraduate Scholarships [PDF - 57 kB] 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 [PDF - 78 kB] 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 |
Dr. Florence M. Christie Memorial Bursary |
March 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 |
| EDC International Business Scholarships Eligibility criteria:
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January 30 |
| EFC Foundation Scholarship Program Full-time students enrolled in Engineering, Business Administration/Commerce, Engineering Technologist/Technician, Computer Science, or Phase 2 or 3 of a College/Apprenticeship Program. Applicants must be Canadian citizens who have completed at least their first year of study with a minimum 70% average. |
July 1 |
| 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. Two are open to residents of NS only and two are open to residents of NS, NB and PEI. |
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 31 |
| 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. |
March 15 |
| 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 |
| 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 & February 1 |
| Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Offered by the Taiwan Ministry of Education, this program is tailored for students who wish to focus exclusively on the study of Chinese. Recipients of this scholarship will be given a monthly stipend totalling 25,000 NTD (approximately 800 CAD) for up to one year study at a university-affiliated Chinese language centre. |
March 31 |
| 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 |
| Kin Canada Bursaries Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, graduating from High School or currently studying at a post-secondary institution |
February 1 |
| Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships * Undertaking a business or business-related program * At an accredited university/college/institute * Enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the final year of a Master’s program * Achieved an outstanding academic record during academic studies including business-related subjects * Demonstrated initiative, ambition and commitment to pursuing a career in business |
April 30
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| 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 |
| The Next 36 The goal of The Next 36 is to help launch the careers of Canada’s most promising and innovative undergraduates. The program will identify these students through a rigorous national selection process, and give them the academic foundation, practical skills, role models and networks to become Canada’s next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. |
Early consideration application deadline: September 14 Final application deadline: October 7 |
| Rose Nolan Memorial Scholarship To be eligible, candidates must: 1. Be an Aboriginal woman (First Nations Status) 2. Be a member of a First Nation community in Canada 3. Be a Canadian Resident 4. Have recently completed one year of full-time studies at any post-secondary educational or training institution. |
June 30 |
| 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. |
| Storwell Self Storage's Foster Children Bursary 1. Applicant must have been a foster child with either CCAS or CAS or similar official Canadian foster care program and agrees to having the above organization verify the name. 2. Will be enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada as of Sept 2011. 3. Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. 4. Applicant must be 24 years of age or less at the time of application. |
September 15 |
| Tearmann Society for Abused Women Joanne Kohout Memorial Bursary [PDF - 217 kB] Women who are pursuing studies relevant to issues pertaining to abused women and their children through a recognized educational institution. Applicants must be affiliated with Tearmann Society. |
May 15 |
| 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 Quebec Cegep 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. |
January 31 |
| UCBeyond Scholarship [PDF - 86 kB] Students diagnosed with Crohn's disease or rheumatoid arthritis. |
June 30 |
| Valley Recreation Coordinator's/Director's Association Bursary [PDF - 98 kB] Two $500 bursaries awarded to students entering their first year of a post-secondary recreation program in Nova Scotia either from high school or as a transfer student. Applicants must be from Windsor/West Hants of Hants County, King's County, Annapolis County or Digby County. |
May 14 |
| National Geographic Channel & WorldNomads.com: Travel Photography Scholarship to South Africa * This opportunity is open to any non-professional trying to start a career in Travel Photography - photography students or keen amateurs/pro-amateurs looking for a foot in the door. * Minimum age 18 with a good level of physical fitness. * This is a global opportunity - you may be a resident of any country. * You should be an exceptional photographer with a lust for adventure, have a strong desire to be mentored and grow your photographic knowledge and skills, an ambition to forge a career in Travel Photography, and of course a desire to travel to South Africa. |
November 8 |
