Financial awards
Information about financial assistance for Indigenous students
We’re committed to helping you find ways to fund your education. Below is some information about scholarships, bursaries and awards, available specifically for Indigenous students.
For a complete listing of scholarships and bursaries, please contact the Indigenous Student Advisor or visit Money Matters.
DALHOUSIE SCHOLARSHIPS
Apart from Dalhousie’s regular merit-based entrance scholarships, some are specifically for Indigenous students:
The Indigenous Student Centre Emergency Bursary
The Indigenous Student Centre offers a great space for Indigenous students to gather, meet other students, access supports and services, and engage with programming. While the ISC offers space, services, and programs that attract many students, it is also important to recognize that throughout the school year students can be faced with unexpected financial needs. These can range from academic support in the form of tutors, to not meeting a bill, to travelling home for an emergency. The Indigenous Student Centre is offering a small once-per-term bursary to students experiencing financial need. Funds are limited (Bursary Maximum $250)
Eligibility:
- Dalhousie registered Indigenous student. (Kings students not eligible)
- Full-time (9 credit hours) students will be prioritized with part-time students on a case-by-case basis
- Students are eligible once per term.
Email mgraveline@dal.ca to make an appointment (in-person or virtual) with the ISC Student Advisor to discuss other options.
Dalhousie Indigenous Graduate Scholarship
- Valued at $15,000/year
- Awarded annually to an Indigenous/Aboriginal student who has either recently started or is planning to pursue graduate studies at Dalhousie. More information available on this site
First Nations & Indigenous Black Students Scholarships (Undergraduate)
- $3,000 renewable entrance scholarships
- available to First Nations and Indigenous Black students from the Maritime provinces
Nova Scotia Black and First Nations Graduate Entrance Scholarships
- $15,000 renewable scholarships
- available to Nova Scotia Black and First Nations graduate students (master’s or doctoral level)
Morris Saffron Award
- available to Status or Non-Status Indigenous graduates of Dalhousie’s Transition Year Program
The University of King’s College scholarships
- available specifically for Indigenous students studying at the University of King’s College, including the Dr. Carrie Best Scholarship, the Alumni Media Scholarship, and the ATV Media Scholarship
BURSARIES AND AWARDS
SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY SEARCH TOOLS
Additional scholarships and bursaries can be found through search tools such as the Government of Canada Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool and Scholarships Canada.