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Master's scholarships, bursaries and awards

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Master's student scholarships, bursaries and awards

Below is a list of scholarships, bursaries and awards for master’s students, including both entrance and in-program awards. Also indicated on each card below are the availability of scholarships to Canadian and/or international students, the application deadline, amount of the award, and the number years it can be renewed. Click on each card for deadline details and application information.

A.S. Mowat Prize

Available to all Master's students • February 1 • In-program scholarship • Canadian or international students • $1,500 • One-time
A.S. Mowat Prize

Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship

Thesis-based master's or doctoral • Entrance or in-program scholarship • International students (Iranian students preferred) • $40,000/yr • 2 years
Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship
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African Nova Scotian Graduate Scholarship

All Master's or Doctoral • Entrance or in-program scholarship • Canadian students • $15,000/yr • Up to 2 years
African Nova Scotian Graduate Scholarship
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Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's

Thesis-based master's • Entrance or in-program scholarship • Canadian students • $17,500/yr • 1 year
Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's

Dr. Paul Anthony & Thelma Johnstone Bursary

All Master's or Doctoral • October 31 at 4 p.m. • In-program scholarship • Canadian or international students • At least $1,000 • One-time
Dr. Paul Anthony & Thelma Johnstone Bursary

FGS Emergency Bursary

All Master's or Doctoral • In-program scholarship • Canadian or international students • Up to $1,000 • Once per year
FGS Emergency Bursary
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Harold A Robertson Scholarship

All Master's or Doctoral • October 31 at 4 p.m. • Entrance or In-program scholarship • Canadian or International students • $5,000 • One-time
Harold A Robertson Scholarship
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Indigenous Graduate Scholarship

All Master's or Doctoral • Entrance or in-program scholarship • Canadian students • $15,000/yr • Up to 2 years
Indigenous Graduate Scholarship
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James Robinson Johnston Graduate Entrance Scholarship for African Canadians

All Master's or Doctoral • Entrance scholarship • Canadian students • $15,000 - $19,000/yr • 2-3 years
James Robinson Johnston Graduate Entrance Scholarship for African Canadians
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John and Lena Graham Commonwealth Bursary

All Master's or Doctoral • October 31 at 4 p.m. • In-program scholarship • International students • At least $1,000 • One-time
John and Lena Graham Commonwealth Bursary
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Ken Saunders Bursary

All Master's or Doctoral • October 31 at 4 p.m. • Entrance or In-program scholarship • Canadian or International students • $2,000 • One-time
Ken Saunders Bursary
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Killam International Research Award

Doctoral • Killam Scholars • $6,000 • In-program scholarship • One-time
Killam International Research Award

Killam Predoctoral Scholarship Level 1 (Master's)

Thesis-based master's • Entrance scholarship • Canadian or international students • $25,000/year plus international tuition fee (if applicable) • Up to 2 years
Killam Predoctoral Scholarship Level 1 (Master's)
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Linda Marie Gillingwater Rainsberry Graduate Scholarship

All Master's or Doctoral • October 31 at 4 p.m. • Entrance or in-program scholarship • Canadian or international students • $3,000 • One-time award • Female students who are single mothers
Linda Marie Gillingwater Rainsberry Graduate Scholarship

Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements

For Tri-Agency Canadian Graduate Scholarship holders • $6,000 • One-time
Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements
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Mitacs Globalink Research Award

Master's or Doctoral • In-program scholarship • Canadian or international students • $6,000 • One-time
Mitacs Globalink Research Award
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Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship - Master's

Thesis-based master's • Entrance scholarship • Canadian or international students • $10,000/yr •Up to 2 years
Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship - Master's
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Phi Kappa Pi Joe Ghiz Memorial Award

All Master's or Doctoral • October 31 at 4 p.m. • In-program scholarship • Canadian or international students • $750 • One-time
Phi Kappa Pi Joe Ghiz Memorial Award

Scotia Scholars Award from Research Nova Scotia

Thesis-based Master's or Doctoral • Entrance or in-program scholarship • Canadian or international students • $10,000/year (master's) and $15,000/year (doctoral) • Up to 2 years (master's) and up to 4 years (doctoral)
Scotia Scholars Award from Research Nova Scotia
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The Vitamin Scholarship - Master's

Thesis-based master's • Entrance or in-program scholarship • Canadian or international students • $19,000/yr • 1 year
The Vitamin Scholarship - Master's
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Travel grant

Thesis-based Master's or Doctoral • In-program scholarship • Canadian or international students • $500 • One-time
Travel grant
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Woman Life Freedom Scholarship

All Master's or Doctoral • October 31 at 4 p.m. • Entrance or In-Program First Year Masters or PhD at Dalhousie • Iranian students • Identifies as a woman &/or another equity-deserving gender identity • $2,500
Woman Life Freedom Scholarship
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Funding application process

Once you’ve found the scholarships you’re eligible for, learn how to apply and eventually accept your awards.

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