October 6th
George D. Anderson Business Award
This award is available to second, third, or fourth year students enrolled full-time in the business program at StFX. Students should exhibit leadership qualities, be a resident of Nova Scotia, be in good academic standing at the conclusion of their first year of study at StFX, and should demonstrate determination, varied interests and stand out as a person who will make a positive impact in the community through leadership. Students must demonstrate financial need and that they otherwise might not be able to attend university. This award will be applied directly to the student's account.
Award Value: up to $2500
Glen Bursary
This award will be paid to full-time students attending StFX at the undergraduate level and who are in good academic standing, in the following order of priority:
i) students who are native or current residents of Glenville, Inverness County, CapeBreton
ii) students whose parent or parents were once residents of Glenville
iii) students who are members of Stella Maris Parish, Inverness, Cape Breton
iv) students who are current residents of Inverness County, N.S.
In the unlikely event that no undergraduate students fit into the categories listed above, students in the same categories who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program may be considered for the award.
i) students who are native or current residents of Glenville, Inverness County, CapeBreton
ii) students whose parent or parents were once residents of Glenville
iii) students who are members of Stella Maris Parish, Inverness, Cape Breton
iv) students who are current residents of Inverness County, N.S.
In the unlikely event that no undergraduate students fit into the categories listed above, students in the same categories who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program may be considered for the award.
Award Value: up to $500
Mary Jane Graham Bursary
This award will be paid to full-time students at StFX who have demonstrated financial need and are studying Human Nutrition.
Award Value: up to $500
James and Mary Whelan Scholastic Award
This award is available to undergraduate full-time students enrolled in the Department of Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics in the Bachelor of Science program at StFX. Applicants must show academic merit and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students from Newfoundland, and with things being equal, preference may be given to descendents of the James Joseph and Mary Angela (Tobin) Whelan families. This is a renewable award provided the successful applicants continue to meet the criteria each year.
Award Value: up to $1000
Rev. Gerald J. Power Bursary
This award is available to full-time students from Louisbourg, Cape Breton, who demonstrate financial need. If no applicants meet this criteria, applicants from the surrounding area will be considered.
Award Value: $500
October 17th
A. P. Beaton Scholastic Award
This bursary is available to full-time students in second and third year enrolled in 30 credits or more in the Gerald Schwartz School of Business and Information Systems who demonstrate financial need. The recipient must be an outstanding student with a strong academic performance preferably named to the Dean's List. Preference will be given to those studying international business or business ethics. The recipient should have a record of leadership and participation in university and community service.
Award Value: up to $1000
This bursary is available to full-time students in second and third year enrolled in 30 credits or more in the Gerald Schwartz School of Business and Information Systems who demonstrate financial need. The recipient must be an outstanding student with a strong academic performance preferably named to the Dean's List. Preference will be given to those studying international business or business ethics. The recipient should have a record of leadership and participation in university and community service.
Award Value: up to $1000
Harry and Martha Bradley Bursary
This award is available to students who demonstrate financial need and are from the town and county of Antigonish.
Award Value: up to $500
Rudy Pace Memorial Jazz Bursary
This award is available to full-time students from the Jazz Studies Program who attended high school in Cape Breton and who demonstrate financial need. The student must be academically good but not necessarily the top of their class. A separate interview and audition will take place with the Dept. of Music to demonstrate musical ability. Preference will be given to students who have not yet received this award. This award can be renewed provided the recipient meets the criteria, reapplies, and that no other applicant can be found.
Award Value: $1500
Dr. Abraham Risk Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need, and who is a graduate from Sydney Academy High School. Students should have been involved in student activities during high school, and has demonstrated leadership abilities.
Award Value: up to $500
James Jarvis Stewart Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time student at StFX. Preference will be given to residents of Prince Edward Island and those who have demonstrated financial need, who are Christian, and who are enrolled in at least one religious studies course, or who actively participate in one of the campus ministry committees, or who are active in their own church as confirmed by their Minister or Priest. The student must demonstrate leadership abilities and must be in good academic standing with an average of at least 65%. The student must also be involved in extracurricular activity such as varsity athletics, student government, residence staff, community based charities, etc. All other things being equal preference will be given to female basketball players.
Award Value: up to $700
Students’ Union Bursary
This award is available to full-time students with demonstrated financial need who are participating in volunteer work. Preference will be given to those participating in volunteer work with the Student Union.
Award Value: up to $500
October 22nd
Bauer Bursary
This bursary is available to full-time students who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to relatives of Fr. Bauer. This bursary may be renewable if the applicant continue to meets the criteria, but they must apply for it each year.
Award Value: up to $1000
This bursary is available to full-time students who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to relatives of Fr. Bauer. This bursary may be renewable if the applicant continue to meets the criteria, but they must apply for it each year.
Award Value: up to $1000
The Bishop Bray Bursary
This award is made to High School graduates who are from one of the parishes in the St. John diocese, are full-time StFX students, and who have demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to first year students.
Award Value: up to $500
October 26th
Anderson Environmental Award
This award is available to full time fourth year students in the BSc program with preference going to students majoring in Earth Sciences and next to those taking courses in that subject area. This award is limited to those from the provinces of NS, NL and PE. The recipient must be on the Dean's List.
Award Value: up to $1000
Antigonish Diocesan CWL Bursary
This award will be paid to a female student who is a member of one of the Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Antigonish and who is a full-time student at StFX.
Award Value: up to $500
Rev. John W. Chisholm Bursary
This award will be paid to a student from the Antigonish County area, in good academic standing, who has demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to first year students.
Award Value: up to $350
General Motors of Canada Ltd. Women in Science Bursary
This award will be paid to a female student in science who has demonstrated financial need. Priority will be given to women in Engineering. The recipient should demonstrate leadership potential and be in good academic standing. This award will be applied directly to the student's account.
Award Value: up to $2500
Fr. Edward Grant Bursary
This award will be paid to full-time students at StFX who have demonstrated financial need and are from the Halifax Regional Municipality, with preference given to students from Dartmouth and Bedford. Students should be involved in extracurricular activities and demonstrate that they are doing their best to put themselves through university.
Award Value: up to $500
Mary McNair MacIsaac Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need, who is in good academic standing, and who is a student in the faculty of Education.
Award Value: up to $1000
October 29th
Walker Wood Foundation Bursary
This award is available to full-time students in any program attending StFX. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have an entrance average of 85 and maintain an average of 80 to be eligible to receive the bursary in second, third and fourth years. Preference will be given to students entering from a high school in Cape Breton and to students involved with extra-curricular activities (i.e. community participation, leadership programs).
Award Value: up to $2000
NEW
Walker Wood Foundation Bursary for Bachelor of Arts Students
Walker Wood Foundation Bursary for Bachelor of Arts Students
This award is available to full-time Bachelor of Arts students attending StFX. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have an entrance average of 85 and maintain an average of 80 to be eligible to receive the bursary in second, third and fourth years. Preference will be given to students entering from a high school in Cape Breton and to students involved with extra-curricular activities (i.e. community participation, leadership programs).
Award Value: up to $1500
The Honorable Hugh J MacDonnell Memorial Bursary
This award is available to a full-time undergraduate student in their second year of study. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be in good academic standing, maintaining an average at the Dean’s list standard, and be involved in student activities. This award will be renewable if the student reapplies and continues to meet the criteria.
Award Value: Up to $1000
Shirley Martinello Grinnell Bursary
The Shirley Martinello Grinnell Bursary honoring Ann and Louis Martinello will be paid to a full-time student who is enrolled in 30 credits in any program of study. Applicants must be from Cape Breton and demonstrate financial need and excellent academic achievement. Also, the candidate must be a practicing Christian.
Award Value: Up to $700
