Support for diverse students

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Building an inclusive community

�¼��ϲʿ��ֱ�� is committed to growing the number of diverse scholars pursuing graduate degrees at the university. We encourage you to complete the self-identification section of the scholarship application. This information supports our efforts to prioritize your application in the evaluation processes for major awards.��

In particular, we are working to ensure access for students of African Nova Scotian and Mi’kmaq decent. To help build a pathway for these students, each year we reserve Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarships at the��ٱ��’s��Ի��doctoral��level for eligible African Nova Scotian and Mi’kmaq applicants.

We also offer dedicated scholarships, including the��African Nova Scotian Graduate Scholarship,��James Robinson Johnston Graduate Entrance Scholarship for African Canadians, and the��Indigenous Graduate Scholarship, which you will find among the funding opportunities below. Click on each card for deadline details, eligibility criteria and application information.

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Need help navigating the scholarship process?

Contact our Scholarship Liaison Officer

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

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

�¼��ϲʿ��ֱ�� Research Excellence Scholarship

Doctoral • Entrance scholarship • Canadian and international students • $35,000 per year • Up to four years

�¼��ϲʿ��ֱ�� Research Excellence Scholarship

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

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

Linda Marie Gillingwater Rainsberry Graduate Bursary

All Master's or Doctoral • October 31 at 4 p.m. • In-program bursary • Canadian or international students • Minimum of $3,000 • One-time award • Female students who are single mothers

Linda Marie Gillingwater Rainsberry Graduate Bursary

Linda Marie Gillingwater Rainsberry Graduate Scholarship

All Master's or Doctoral • October 31 at 4 p.m. • In-program scholarship • Canadian or international students • Minimum of $3,000 • One-time award • Female students who are single mothers

Linda Marie Gillingwater Rainsberry Graduate Scholarship