External awards
Looking for additional funding opportunities? Explore these external scholarships, bursaries, and award databases to find options that match your background, interests, and goals.
Offers a variety of scholarships administered on behalf of fundholders. Applications typically open January 1, with varying deadlines.
Search hundreds of scholarships available across Canada specifically for students with disabilities.
Funding opportunities for international students studying in Canada and Canadian students studying abroad.
Bursaries, scholarships, and awards for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students.
A leadership-focused award for students who show strong character, initiative, and a commitment to making a difference. The program includes financial support, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities.
Offers scholarships for union members and their children, grandchildren, or foster dependents enrolled in Canadian public post-secondary institutions.
Supports Canadian students and lifelong learners gaining skills for future careers. Applicants must meet Canadian residency or protected status requirements.
Search thousands of scholarships for Canadian and international students.
Find national and international scholarship programs, including many funded by governments and private sector partners.
An education finance platform offering scholarship and loan support, particularly for students planning to study abroad.
A searchable database that helps you sort scholarship opportunities by province, school, award value, difficulty, level of study, and more.
Prestigious scholarships
Prestigious scholarships are highly competitive, externally funded awards that recognize academic excellence, leadership, and community impact. These programs are nationally and internationally recognized and can support your academic and professional goals.
Dalhousie’s Office of the Provost supports students applying for these awards by providing guidance and resources to strengthen applications.
Learn more about eligibility, deadlines, and application processes:
Please note: Dalhousie University's deadlines are in advance of the scholarship application deadlines; interested applicants should prepare well in advance.