Undergraduate Funding Opportunities
Although every effort is made to maintain the accuracy of information on this site, it is the responsibility of the student to confirm the eligibility and deadlines for each award, each year.
Additional scholarships may be available through the Dalhousie University Admissions website here.
| Name | Length | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
| Summer Studentships | ||||
| IWK Undergraduate Student Summer Research Program | 12 weeks | $5000 | Must be enrolled in undergraduate program, supervisor must be member of IWK | January 15th |
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16 weeks (May-August) | At least $8,350 |
A- or better, full time student in BSc program, completed 2nd year as of upcoming May, Canadian Citizen, 4th years must be enrolled in graduate studies program to be eligible. | January 26th |
| Imhotep’s Legacy Academy (ILA) Summer Student Research Scholarship | 16 weeks (May-August) | Enrolled in BSc, supports students of African Descent (preference for those who have participated in Imhotep's Legacy Academy), based on academic performance, research ability and community involvement | March 24th | |
| Dalhousie Internal Scholarships | ||||
| Aramark Leadership Award | - | $4,000 | Must be full time Dalhousie Student and enrolled full-time for the upcoming year, Applicants must demonstrate a significant level of involvement and dedication to the Dalhousie community through the areas of leadership, citizenship, and/or sportsmanship. | Open in the Fall |
| W. Andrew MacKay Alumni Scholarships | - | $1500-$3000 | Must be nominated by Department Head, only 1 nomination per department, must have been registered full-time for the last academic year with a cGPA of 3.30 or greater. | March 10th |
| External Scholarships | ||||
| BHCRI Studentship Award | - | - | Undertaking cancer research. Must be registered, at the time of application, in a full-time undergraduate program and planning to return to full-time studies following tenure of the award. Supervisors must be a Scientist, Senior Scientist, Associate Member or Honorary Member. | Information on the next competition will be announced in December 2024. |
| CSM Undergraduate Awards | - | $500 + Certificate | Full-time Undergraduate Student Enrolled in a Canadian University with a CSM membership. | January 19 |
| Kin Canada Bursary | - | $1,000 | Must be Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, currently registered at a post-secondary institution | February 1st |
| Novus Biologicals Scholarship | - | $1,500 | Enrolled in post-secondary institution, with declared major in Science, | TBD |