Applying for Bursaries
Dalhousie University's Undergraduate Bursary program provides funds to assist students in financial need. Bursaries are typically smaller amounts of money, intended to supplement other funding sources. Bursaries won't make up a major part of your funding, but they can fill in the gaps.
2024/2025 Bursary Program
*New for 2024-2025: Students will submit one application for both fall and winter terms.
- Eligible students: Undergraduate, Diploma of Dental Hygiene, PharmD, and Master of Social Work students are eligible to apply for a bursary. See full eligibility criteria.
- Apply online: The application will be available through Dal Online during the dates below. Login to Dal Online, select the "Student Awards and Financial Aid" menu option, then select "Apply for Financial Aid".
- Submit required documents: Submit documentation within the bursary application Microsoft form link.
- Decisions will be sent to your Dalhousie email address approximately one month after the application deadline.
- If you missed the bursary deadline but find yourself in financial need, please contact the Awards and Financial Aid Office at awards@dal.ca to explore your options.
- If you already received a bursary this term but find you are now experiencing unexpected emergency costs please contact the Awards and Financial Aid Office at awards@dal.ca to explore your options.
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Fall/Winter 2024-2025 | September 5 - October 15 |
| Winter 2025* | January 3- February 28 |
| Summer 2025 | May 1 - June 15 |
*Eligible students registered only for the winter term, who did not attend in the fall, can access the bursary application through Dal Online. If you believe you are eligible but do not see the winter bursary application in your Dal Online account, please email awards@dal.ca with a brief explanation of why you think you qualify.
Students in Graduate Programs, Law, Medicine or Dentistry
Students in graduate programs, law, medicine or dentistry apply for bursaries through their faculty:
King's College
Students attending the University of King's College should contact the King's Registrar's Office for information on available bursaries.
Research external options
There are a number of external scholarships offered to university students on behalf of outside organizations.