Please note: For students applying for bursaries, we will require your student loan assessment letter or letter from your bank indicating how much funding you will recieve for the 2013-14 year.
* You may apply for any first term buraries anytime during the fall term prior to the posted deadlines. Second term bursary applicaitons will not be accepted before December for the January to April term. This allows students to update their applications with any potential increase or decrease in funding. For example, if you receive a bursary in first term, you should add that to the budget section of your bursary applications for second term.
Ambrose-Allen Bursary
This bursary is available to full-time American students who are members of the StFX Varsity Football Team, demonstrate financial need, exhibit leadership qualities, and are involved in campus activities. They must be in good academic standing. This award will be applied directly to the student's account.
Application Due Date: January 19
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Christopher Amirault Memorial Award
This award is available to students in their second, third or forth year of study with preference given to students in their second year of study from Harrison Trimble High School, Moncton, NB, Moncton High School, or North Nova Education Centre (formerly New Glasgow High School) with demonstrated financial need, whoare involved in extra-curricular activities, particularly intramural sports. Awarded to a student in good academic standing, with preference being given to a student named to the academic Dean's List.
Application Due Date: February 2
Award Value: up to $1500
Award Value: up to $1500
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.
Application Due Date: October 27
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
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.
Application Due Date: October 6
Award Value: up to $2500
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.
Application Due Date: October 27
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
TD Bank Scholarship in Jazz Studies
This award will be paid to a full-time Canadian student in Jazz Studies who has demonstrated financial need. This award is available for full or part-time students and is renewable provided the student reapplies and terms continue to be met.
Application Due Date: November 17
Award Value: $1500
Award Value: $1500
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Holly E. Bartlett Memorial Bursary
This award is available to a full-time undergraduate female student enrolled in 30 credits or more. Student must be from Atlantic Canada and have a minimum average of 75. The student must also demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community service and student Application Due Date: February 17
Award Value: up to $500
This award is available to a full-time undergraduate female student enrolled in 30 credits or more. Student must be from Atlantic Canada and have a minimum average of 75. The student must also demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community service and student Application Due Date: February 17
Award Value: up to $500
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.
Application Due Date: October 20
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.
Application Due Date: October 20
Award Value: up to $1000
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.
Application Due Date: October 13
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Rev Donald Belland Bursary
This bursary is available to full-time students who demonstrate financial need and are children of StFX maintenance staff employees.
Application Due Date: February 23
Award Value: up to $250
Award Value: up to $250
Rod and Betty Bilodeau Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time student at StFX who has demonstrated financial need and is in good academic standing but not necessarily at the top of the class. The bursary may be renewed if the student reapplies and continues to meet the established criteria.
Application Due Date: February 23
Award Value: up to $2500
Award Value: up to $2500
Michelle Birks Memorial Award
This award is available to a full-time female student who demonstrates financial need and is entering her second, third or fourth year at StFX. The recipient must be a member of the StFX Women’s Rugby Team. Preference will be given to students registered in the Human Kinetics program. The recipient must have a record of leadership and participation in community activity. Preference will also be given to students who have a strong academic performance and who are placed on the Dean’s List.
Application Due Date: November 10
Award Value: up to $1000
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.
Application Due Date: October 13
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
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.
Application Due Date: October 20
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
Rev. John V. Campbell Bursary
This award will be paid to a student, of the Roman Catholic faith, attending StFX, from St. Joseph's Parish in South West Margaree, Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
Application Due Date: January 26
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
Clarence and Helen Chadwick Bursary
This award is available to full-time students who demonstrate financial need and are from Nova Scotia with preference to those from Antigonish. Recipients must be in good academic standing but not necessarily the top of their class.
Application Due Date: November 10
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
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Alexander Moore Chisholm Bursary
This award is available to a full-time undergraduate student in their third year of study. Student
must be majoring in mathematics.
Application Due Date: February 17
Award Value: up to $1000
This award is available to a full-time undergraduate student in their third year of study. Student
must be majoring in mathematics.
Application Due Date: February 17
Award Value: up to $1000
A. W. Chisholm Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time first degree student who is a resident of Heatherton or St. Andrews, Antigonish County, in good academic standing, and who has demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students studying mathematics. This award is renewable upon application.
Application Due Date: January 5
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
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.
Application Due Date: October 27
Award Value: up to $350
Award Value: up to $350
Rosemary Landry Clark Memorial Award
This award will be paid to a full-time student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need, is an outstanding student and has been named to the Dean's List. The recipient should have a record of leadership and participation in university and community activities.
Application Due Date: January 12
Award Value: up to $2500
Award Value: up to $2500
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Class of '55 Bursary
This award will be paid to a full or part-time student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need. Recipient must be in good academic standing but below the minimum level needed for a StFX academic scholarship.
Application Due Date: February 18
Award Value: up to $500
Class of '63 Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need, is enrolled in second, third, or the final year full time (30 credits or more), and is academically a good student with an average of above 70% and below the minimum average required for an academic scholarship. The student must be involved in some non-academic activities.
Application Due Date: March 8
Award Value: up to $1500
Gerald P. Coleman, Q.C. Award
This award will be paid to a full-time student from Nova Scotia who has maintained an average of 65%, and who can demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to single parents or children of a one-parent home. The student must be involved in extra-curricular activities/sports, and be able to provide two written references that describe their character and leadership abilities.
Application Due Date: January 12
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Jean E. Cooke Memorial Bursary
This award is available to first year students who attended North Nova Education Centre (formerly New Glasgow High School) with demonstrated financial need, who have a minimum entrance average of 75%. The award is renewable each year if the student maintains an academic average of at least 70%.
Application Due Date: February 6
This award is available to first year students who attended North Nova Education Centre (formerly New Glasgow High School) with demonstrated financial need, who have a minimum entrance average of 75%. The award is renewable each year if the student maintains an academic average of at least 70%.
Application Due Date: February 6
Award Value: up to $2000
Rev. Cornelius J. Connolly Bursary
This award is intended for full-time students with demonstrated financial need and good academic performance.
Application Due Date: February 23
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
Dr. Louis Connolly Bursary
This award will be paid to worthy and deserving students who have demonstrated financial need and who are members of the parish of Our Lady of Lourdes, Stellerton, N.S., and who are full-time students at StFX.
Application Due Date: February 23
Award Value: up to $700
Award Value: up to $700
Arleen Power Corey Memorial Award
This award will be paid to a first year full-time female student from Newfoundland with preference given to students from Stephenville High School. In the event there is no qualified candidate from Stephenville High School, female students from anywhere in the greater Western Newfoundland region will be considered. The student must demonstrate a strong scholastic standing and have attained a grade average of 70% or higher.
Application Due Date: January 12
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
General Romeo Dallaire African Leadership in Education Award
This award is for African students who are full time (minimum of 24 credits or more) and in an undergraduate program leading to a degree. The student must be in good standing and have demonstrated financial need. While this bursary is equivalent to the differential tuition paid by international students the recipient is responsible for the normal StFX tuition and other expenses. This award will be applied directly to the student's account.
Application Due Date: December 1
Award Value: equivalent to the differential tuition paid by international students which for the 2010-11 year was $6205
Award Value: equivalent to the differential tuition paid by international students which for the 2010-11 year was $6205
Edward Patrick Delaney Endowment
This award is available to full-time students who demonstrate financial need and are from Nova Scotia. Preference will be given to those from Cape Breton.
Application Due Date: November 10
Award Value: $1500
Award Value: $1500
Development Studies Internship Bursary
This award is available to full-time students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in Development Studies 312 having completed the introductory 200 level Development Studies course. The student must have a high academic standing. Preference will be given to students who are majoring in the Development Studies Program.
Application Due Date: January 26
Award Value: $500
Award Value: $500
Faculty Staff Scholastic Award Endowment Fund
This award will be paid to a full-time student at StFX who has demonstrated financial need and is in his or her second, third or fourth year of study. The student must be involved in extra-curricular activity, on the Dean’s List, demonstrate leadership ability and be actively involved in student life. Previous recipients who still meet the criteria can reapply.
Application Due Date: February 2
Award Value: $1000
Award Value: $1000
Fiset Bursary
Awards from this fund are given to the relatives of Father Fiset, upon identification and verification.
Application Due Date: February 23
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Florida Alumni Bursary in Honour of Jim Kenney
This award will be paid to full-time students at St FX who have demonstrated financial need in good academic standing.
Application Due Date: February 23
Award Value: up to $750
Award Value: up to $750
Hugh A. Fraser Bursary
This award will be paid to full-time students at St FX who have demonstrated financial need and are from the Havre Boucher area.
Application Due Date: January 12
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
Douglas P. Furlott Award
This award is available to full-time students in second, third or fourth year of study. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be in good academic standing, and show leadership ability. Preference will be given to those applicants studying in Geology.
Application Due Date: January 5
Award Value: up to $1000
Application Due Date: January 5
Award Value: up to $1000
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.
Application Due Date: October 27
Award Value: up to $2500
Award Value: up to $2500
Joseph and Tessie Gillis Bursary
This award will be paid to full-time students at StFX who have demonstrated financial need and are in their third or fourth year of pre-med.
Application Due Date: January 19
Award Value: up to $250
Award Value: up to $250
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.
Application Due Date: October 6
Award Value: up to $500
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.
Application Due Date: October 6
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
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.
Application Due Date: October 27
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
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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.
Application Due Date: October 29
Award Value: up to $700
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.
Application Due Date: October 29
Award Value: up to $700
Heaslip/MacDonald Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time Canadian student at StFX who has demonstrated financial need. The award is renewable, on the condition that all years of study must be at StFX. If the student does not pass all of their courses, the award will be revoked. The student should meet the requirements of the University leadership awards. The award will not be made on the basis of academic merit alone, but the students should demonstrate determination, varied interests, and stand out as people who have made a positive impact on their community, either through athletics or community leadership. This award will be applied directly to the student's account.
Application Due Date: January 5
Award Value: up to $3500
This award will be paid to a full-time Canadian student at StFX who has demonstrated financial need. The award is renewable, on the condition that all years of study must be at StFX. If the student does not pass all of their courses, the award will be revoked. The student should meet the requirements of the University leadership awards. The award will not be made on the basis of academic merit alone, but the students should demonstrate determination, varied interests, and stand out as people who have made a positive impact on their community, either through athletics or community leadership. This award will be applied directly to the student's account.
Application Due Date: January 5
Award Value: up to $3500
IBEW Local 625 Nursing Bursary
This award will be paid to full-time BSc in Nursing students in the second term of their second year who demonstrate financial need. There are two bursaries available. One recipient must be a resident of Antigonish town or county and a graduate of an Antigonish town or county high school. The second can be from anywhere on the mainland of Nova Scotia. The recipient must be involved in student activities and an academically good student but not necessarily at the top of their class.
Application Due Date: March 1
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
Julie-Anne Award
This award is available to full-time students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Science or the Gerald Schwartz School of Business and Information Systems. Applicants must be from the Maritime Provinces and Canadian born within the last 20 years. Applicants cannot have a history of drug or alcohol abuse, and they must demonstrate financial need, leadership potential and be in good academic standing.
Application Due Date: January 26
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Alex and Mary Kell Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time student in their final year at StFX who is intending to enter a seminary for the purpose of studying towards the Catholic Priesthood. In the event that in any given year there is no qualifying student the funds are to be distributed to any senior student in financial need.
Application Due Date: September 29
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
Angus J. Kell Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time first year student of StFX who has been a resident of the town or county of Antigonish for at least five years. Applicants must present letters of recommendation from the school principal and two teachers. Applicants must have combined a satisfactory academic record with leadership in cultural, athletic or community service. Preference will be given to sons and daughters of employees of Kell Enterprises, Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
Application Due Date: September 29
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
Colleen M. Kennedy Memorial Bursary
This bursary will be given to a full-time Education student who is in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to relatives to Colleen M. Kennedy. Secondary preference will be given to students from the Antigonish area.
Application Due Date: February 17
Award Value: up to $500
Killam American Fund
This award will be paid to a full-time American undergraduate student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need.
Application Due Date: November 10
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Martin Luther King Junior Award for Academic Achievement
This award will be paid to a full-time African Canadian student of StFX from Nova Scotia who has demonstrated excellence academically.
Application Due Date: March 1
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Livingstone/Topshee Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time undergraduate student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need, and who had participated in either athletics or a leadership activity during their high school education. Education students are not eligible for this award. All other things being equal, preferences will be given to descendants of the Livingstone or Topshee families. Applicants should be active participants in campus activities. This award will be applied directly to the student's account.
Application Due Date: November 2
Award Value: up to $2500
Award Value: up to $2500
Senator John MacCormick Scholarship
This award will be paid to a full-time student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need
Application Due Date: December 1
Award Value: up to $250
Angus R. MacDonald Bursary
This award will be paid to full-time students at StFX from the parish of St. Margaret of Scotland, Arisaig, N.S. or members of the mission churches of St. Mary's, Lismore or St. Andrew's, Egerton. Preference will be given to those who express a desire to study for the priesthood and to students who are relatives of the late Angus Ronald MacDonald. This award is based on financial need and limited amounts are distributed each year. This award will be applied directly to the student's account.
Application Due Date: November 2
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
The James M. and Evelyn MacDonald Bursary (formerly called the MacDonald in Memory Bursary)
This award is available to full-time students from Cape Breton, with preference for those whose normal residence is in Sydney or the immediate surrounding area. Applicants should be studying either: Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Business Administration or Information Systems or in the Health Sciences field. The award is not available to Education students. Applicants must be in an academic program that is leading towards a first degree and must be studying in a wealth creating field. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a sincere effort and commitment to their academic endeavor. This award is renewable if the student reapplies.
Application Due Date: January 26
Award Value: up to $3000
Award Value: up to $3000
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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.
Application Due Date: October 29
Award Value: up to $1000
John H. MacDougall Bursary
This award is available to students who can demonstrate financial need and are enrolled full time in the Engineering program. The applicant should be a resident of the Antigonish area. However, if the bursary quota cannot be filled from Antigonish, then residents of other areas of Nova Scotia will be considered.
Application Due Date: September 29
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Rev. R. K. MacIntyre Bras d'Or Scholarship
This award will be paid to a full-time student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need from the Bras d'Or Parish.
Application Due Date: November 3
Award Value: up to $250
Award Value: up to $250
Honourable Angus MacIsaac Democracy 250 Veterans Memorial Leadership Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time student (30 credits or more) in any undergraduate program or the Bachelor of Education program who is a resident of Antigonish County, Nova Scotia and demonstrates financial need. The student should exhibit leadership, participate in community and/or student activities and must be in good academic standing with an average of at least 65%. This award will be applied directly to the student's account.
Application Due Date: December 8
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
John C. MacIsaac Memorial Bursary
This award is available to full-time students studying towards a first degree. The bursaries are to be directed firstly to the applicants whose normal residence is on Cape Breton Island, however, if the bursary quota cannot be filled from Cape Breton residents, then residents of other areas of Nova Scotia will be considered. Applicants must have demonstrated sincere effort and commitment to their academic endeavor and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from someone who is personally familiar with their qualifications. Applications without letters will not be considered.
Application Due Date: January 19
Award Value: up to $1500
Award Value: up to $1500
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.
Application Due Date: October 27
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Minnie MacIsaac Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need, and who is considering entering the priesthood or other theological employment.
Application Due Date: January 12
Award Value: up to $250
Award Value: up to $250
Rev. Charles MacIsaac Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need, and who are children of the support staff at StFX, as defined by members of the Physical Plant, Security Department, food services staff, office secretarial, and clerical secretarial.
Application Due Date: February 17
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
Hugh MacKinnon Bursary
This award is available to full-time students with demonstrated financial need who are of the Catholic faith.
Application Due Date: February 17
Award Value: up to $250
Award Value: up to $250
Roderick D. MacLean Award
This award is available to full-time students who are maintaining a minimum grade average of 75% and from Moncton, New Brunswick. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be involved in extra-curricular activities and demonstrate leadership ability.
Application Due Date: January 26
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
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Duncan Hugh and Millie MacLellanBursary
This bursary was established by Hugh and Pat Maccagno in honour of Pat’s parents. Duncan Hugh and Millie MacLellan lived exemplary lives. Besides raising 8 children, they organized and participated in sports, community and church activities. They helped many in need, including preparing and serving suppers for society’s lost people. They had a love of Celtic music, especially as played at Cape Breton “Ceilidhs” by local musicians. This tradition and culture flowed from Duncan’s parents, Angus Y and Maggie MacLellan. Angus, during his spare time as Margaree Island lighthouse keeper, wrote wonderful poetry and songs in his ancestral Gaelic. Some of his songs have been recorded by celebrated Nova Scotia musicians. This award is available to one full-time student per year with a minimum average of 75. The student must demonstrate financial need. The award will alternate in 4 year cycles between students majoring in Celtic Studies and students in the Bachelor of Science program. The award will be renewable if the applicant continues to meet the criteria. Preference will be given first to students from Nova Scotia, then Atlantic Canada. For the 2012-13 academic year we are accepting applications from third year Celtic Studies students.
Application Due Date: November 2
Award Value: up to $3000
Application Due Date: November 2
Award Value: up to $3000
Joseph and Mary (MacNeil) MacLellan Bursary
This award will be paid to any descendants of Mary (MacNeil) and Joseph MacLellan. If this criteria is not fulfilled other fulltime students with demonstrated financial need will be considered. This award is renewable, on the condition that the previous recipient continues to be the most qualified applicant. Fathers of recipients must be members of the Knights of Columbus, in good standing.
Application Due Date: September 29
Award Value: up to $2000
Award Value: up to $2000
Rev. J. D. MacLeod Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need, and is a member of St. John the Baptist Parish, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Awards will also be given to members of the Rev. J.D. MacLeod's brother's family. Preference will be given to students who show signs of a religious vocation.
Application Due Date: January 5
Award Value: up to $400
Award Value: up to $400
Donald and Mary MacNeil Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need, and who is considering entering the priesthood or other theological employment.
Application Due Date: January 5
Award Value: up to $750
Award Value: up to $750
John V. MacNeil Bursary
This award is available to full-time students with demonstrated financial need who is either from Christmas Island, Cape Breton or is considering entering the priesthood or other theological employment.
Application Due Date: January 26
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
J.B. MacSween Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time senior student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need, and who has excelled in journalism while on campus. The work in journalism must be completed on this campus.
Application Due Date: March 1
Award Value: up to $250
Award Value: up to $250
James A. Martin Award
This award will be paid to a full-time Canadian First Nations student who has worked for peace and the welfare of his or her neighbors as well as excelled academically. This award will be applied directly to the student's account.
Application Due Date: January 19
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Mascoll Scholarship Fund
This award will be paid to a full-time African Canadian student of StFX who is in academic good standing.
Application Due Date: March 1
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Rev. Roderick McInnis Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time male Catholic student who has demonstrated financial need and is in the Faculty of Arts. Preference will be given to those from the Diocese of Antigonish.
Application Due Date: December 1
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
Yancy Meyer Memorial Bursary
This award is available to full-time students registered in 30 credits in their second, third or fourth year with demonstrated financial need. The student must demonstrate commitment to working against the conditions that foster violence in their school or community, primarily through community service. They must be currently or have had recent part-time employment and an academic average of at least 75% from the previous year. This award is open to all undergraduates and students in the Bachelor of Education and Master of Education programs.
Application Due Date: February 9
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Myles Mills Class of '59 Leadership Award
This award is available to full-time students in their senior year who have an academic average of at least 65%. Applicants must demonstrate leadership qualities and financial need. Not open for Education Students. This award will be applied directly to the student's account.
Application Due Date: September 29
Award Value: up to $2500
Award Value: up to $2500
Moncton Student Fund
This award will be paid to a full-time student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need, and who is from the Moncton, New Brunswick area.
Application Due Date: March 1
Award Value: up to $250
Award Value: up to $250
Morrissey Sisters Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need and is from Prince Edward Island. If no qualified applicants are found then students from Antigonish will be considered. Preference will be given to students studying in the Department of Human Nutrition. The recipient must be able to demonstrate leadership ability.
Application Due Date: March 1
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Nasha Murphy Award
This award is available to a mature or returning female student, enrolled full-time (minimum 3 courses at StFX), from Nova Scotia, who is in good academic standing with demonstrated financial need.
Application Due Date: November 3
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
Paul & Miki Norris Bursary
This award is available to full-time students who demonstrate financial need, are involved in student activities and are academically good students but not necessarily at the top of the class. Students must have come to StFX directly from high school to apply.
Application Due Date: February 2
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
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.
Application Due Date: October 13
Award Value: $1500
Award Value: $1500
Rev. Gerald J. Power Bursary
This award is available to full-time students from Louisbourg, Cape Breton, who demonstrates financial need. If no applicants meet these criteria, applicants from the surrounding area will be considered.
Application Due Date: October 6
Award Value: up to $500
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.
Application Due Date: October 13
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
Helen and Cyril Ross Bursary
The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a full-time female student from New Brunswick who is enrolled for 30 credits. The recipient must be in good academic standing, but not necessarily at the top of their class. The award may be renewed if the student reapplies and continues to meet the criteria.
Application Due Date: January 12
Award Value: up to $2500
Application Due Date: January 12
Award Value: up to $2500
Albert and Mary Sampson Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time senior student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need.
Application Due Date: January 12
Award Value: up to $450
Award Value: up to $450
Thomas J. and Lieselot Scales Bursary
This award is available to full-time students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program studying Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Nursing, or Physics. Students must be graduates of Sydney Academy.
Application Due Date: January 12
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
Scots' College Fund of Canada
This award is available to full-time students of Catholic Highland Scottish descent who are preparing for the priesthood or who have been active in another form of ministry. Recipients are required to include courses in theology and/or philosophy in their program of studies. An application form is available from the Financial Aid Office. For more information contact StFX Chaplain Fr. Daniel MacLennan. *Please note this bursary requires a separate, special application form which may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.
Application Due Date: November 17
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Dr. William S. Shaw Bursary in Earth Sciences
This award will be paid to a full-time student at StFX who has demonstrated financial need and is in the second, third, or fourth year of study in the BSc Earth Sciences program. The recipient must be in academic good standing and intending to pursue a career in the Earth Sciences field. Preference will be given to students from Cape Breton. Applicants should have a record of leadership and participation in university and community activities.
Application Due Date: November 17
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Single Mothers/Married Students Bursary
This award is available to full-time students with demonstrated need who are single mothers. If that criteria cannot be filled, then married students will be considered
Application Due Date: September 8
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
Sisters of Saint Martha Centennial Diocesan Bursary for Women
*Please note that this bursary requires a special application, which can be obtained from the Wellspring Centre or the Financial Aid Office.*
This award is for women in full-time studies at St. Francis Xavier University in the fields of Religious or Catholic Studies (minor, major or honours) requiring financial assistance. The student must have good academic standing and show potential in the areas of responsibility, leadership, and commitment to community by way of having a desire to make a positive contribution to society. In keeping with the spirit of the Sisters of St. Martha, this student would exemplify commitment to be about the development of persons. Please provide a short explanation of your financial situation, including other bursaries or scholarships, courses of study, and aspirations for the future including a list of courses you plan to take next term, and a list of extracurricular activities. Summarize in a few paragraphs why you are a suitable candidate for this Bursary. Please include an academic transcript.
Application Due Date: February 10
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 8
Sisters of St. Martha's Bursary for Single Mothers
This award is available to full-time students with demonstrated need who are single mothers.
Application Due Date: September 8
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
St. Francis Xavier Association of University Teachers Bursary
This award is available to undergraduate students. The amount of the bursary will be equal to the cost of one 6-credit course. Recipients will be chosen based on their demonstration of financial need, which should be outlined in their essay.
Application Due Date: September 22
Award Value: equal to a 6-credit course
Award Value: equal to a 6-credit course
St. Martha's Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Bursary
This bursary is available to full-time students who demonstrate financial need. The recipient must be a hard working student who is registered in the BSC in Nursing program at StFX entering their second, third or fourth year and have achieved a minimum average of 70% during his or her previous year of study.
Application Due Date: August 20
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
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.
Application Due Date: October 13
Award Value: up to $700
Award Value: up to $700
StFX Halifax Alumni Kehoe Bursary
This award is available to undergraduate students or Bachelor of Education students who demonstrate financial need and are from the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Application Due Date: February 9
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Students for Life Bursary
This award is available to a young single mother who is a pregnant, single parent, or young parent who has demonstrated financial need. She must be full-time in an undergraduate degree. This award will be applied directly to the student's account.
Application Due Date: January 19
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
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.
Application Due Date: October 13
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
Students’ Union On-Campus Day Care Bursary
This award is available to full-time students who have a child (children) enrolled in the On-Campus Day Care Program for the whole academic year and have demonstrated financial need. The bursary will be awarded in two installments, once per term. If the enrollment ceases in the second term the student will forfeit their second installment.
Application Due Date: September 15
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Rev. John F. Toomey Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time student who has demonstrated financial need and is in good academic standing.
Application Due Date: November 17
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
Toronto Alumni Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need, is from the Toronto area, is involved in extracurricular activities and demonstrates leadership. Must be in good academic standing. Preference will be given to first year students.
Application Due Date: February 2
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Arthur P. Tully Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time male student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need, and who is considering entering the priesthood or other theological employment.
Application Due Date: February 2
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Katherine Tully Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need.
Application Due Date: February 23
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Ada McNeil Wallace Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time female student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need.
Application Due Date: February 9
Award Value: up to $1000
Martin J. Walsh Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need.
Application Due Date: November 10
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
Katie Wdowiak Bursary
This award will be paid to a Canadian full-time (30 credits or more) student of StFX who has demonstrated financial need. Recipients must have an academic average of at least 65% with preference going to those who are actively practicing Christians, Jews or Muslims. The recipients should also be volunteering with caring organizations such as L'Arche, X-Project, nursing homes or other such institutions. This bursary is renewable provided the recipients reapply and continue to meet the criteria.
Application Due Date: February 9
Award Value: up to $3000
Award Value: up to $3000
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.
Application Due Date: October 6
Award Value: up to $1000
Award Value: up to $1000
Walker Wood Foundation Bursary
This award is available to full-time 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).
Application Due Date: October 29
Application Due Date: October 29
Award Value: up to $2000
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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
Angus F. and Jean A. Young Award
This award is available to full-time Engineering students in their second year of study. Students must demonstrate financial need.
Application Due Date: September 29
Award Value: up to $300
Award Value: up to $300
John Young Endowment Fund
This award is available to full-time students with demonstrated financial need. Special consideration will be given to: scholastic standing and other achievements, demonstrated leadership qualities, participation in extracurricular activities or community involvement.
Application Due Date: February 9
Award Value: up to $500
Award Value: up to $500
