Faculty of Graduate Studies funding


The Faculty of Graduate Studies has a number of graduate scholarships and bursaries available to Master’s students, applied to through the Harmonized Scholarship Process.

The Harmonized Scholarship Process allows for incoming and current students to apply for several Faculty of Graduate Studies-managed scholarships, most notably:

The Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship: $10,000 a year for two years entrance scholarship, available to domestic and international students in areas of priority, currently: ocean-related science and technology, natural resource sectors, life sciences, business sustainability, social innovation and clean technology including renewable energy systems. See details.

Killam Predoctoral Scholarship Level 1: Up to $20,000 per year for up to two years, plus international tuition fees and relocation allowance, if applicable. Dalhousie awards Killam Predoctoral Scholarships on a competitive basis to outstanding graduate students in thesis-based programs (Master's or Doctoral level) in any discipline in the sciences, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. Candidates are selected from the Harmonized Scholarship Process based on departmental support and the results of the university-level review process. See details

There are a number of other available scholarships and bursaries through the Faculty of Graduate Studies both in and outside of the Harmonized Scholarship Process. For a full list see FGS' Master's scholarship, bursaries and awards page. 

National Opportunities

If you have excellent academic qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply for external scholarships (closing mid-December, annually) through granting councils such as:

SRES Opportunities

The SRES Legacy Research Scholarship: $18,000 a year for two years available for eligible research projects.

Funded Student Opportunities (including PhD) - As a funded student (i.e. through a faculty member`s research project), you will have the opportunity to work on real-world research projects relating to issues of pressing concern to society, government and industry.  View current opportunities.

MES Thesis Research Award: Up to $500 to enhance the opportunities for productive and innovative thesis research. Find out more. Find out more.

The Neil Munro Parks and Protected Areas Award: $1,000 to provide support for graduate studies in protected areas planning, design, policy, protection or management. Learn more

The Gerald and Margaret Godsoe Scholarship with support from the Ward family funds: $15,000 to support a highly qualified and motivated individual entering the MES program. Find out more.

The Colin Stewart Scholarship: To support and encourage graduate studies that explores the roles of parks and protected areas in conserving the ecological integrity of the Acadian Forest. Learn more.