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Please see below for information on applying for scholarhips and bursaries.

Applying for Scholarships

The information below comes from the Registrar's Office Awards and Financial AidÌýsection of HÂþ»­'s Money Matters website.Ìý


Each year, millions of dollars in scholarships, awards, bursaries and prizes is distributed through the Registrar's Office to promising HÂþ»­ students.ÌýScholarships are money awarded for academic merit. For some scholarships, assessment is also based on other criteria such as community involvement, leadership and/or financial need.Ìý

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Information for transfer students

  • Transfer students are not eligible for entrance awardsÌýwith the exception ofÌýthe First Nations and Indigenous Black (FNIB) Scholarships. To apply for an FNIB scholarship, please submit theÌýGeneral Entrance AwardÌýapplication.
  • Transfer students are eligible to apply forÌýBursaries.
  • As a transfer student, once you have completed 30 credit hours over 2 academic semesters, you will be automatically assessed for our merit-basedÌýHÂþ»­ In-Course Scholarships.

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Applying for Bursaries

The information below comes from the Registrar's Office Awards and Financial AidÌýsection of HÂþ»­'s Money Matters website.Ìý

HÂþ»­ 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 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 HÂþ»­ 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 15
Summer 2025 May 1 - June 15

*Winter 2025 application is only available who are not registered during the fall term.

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.