Awards
I. Faculty of Graduate Studies Scholarships and Fellowships II. University Awards III. Bursaries IV. Teaching Assistantships V. Research and Travel Grants VI. Killam Postdoctoral Fellowships VII. Awards on Graduate Transcripts
PLEASE NOTE: The contents of this awards section are subject to change without notice.
The University reserves the right to publicize the recipients of merit awards.
I. Faculty of Graduate Studies Scholarships and Fellowships
A. General Disciplines
1. Faculty of Graduate Studies Scholarships
Each department has a limited number of scholarships available for students pursuing a degree program on a full-time basis. Scholarships are not offered to anyone on leave from a job with salary continuation. Those wishing to be considered for scholarship assistance are advised to contact the Graduate Coordinator in the department to which they are applying for details on eligibility and deadlines (NOT the Faculty of Graduate Studies). Graduate Coordinator contact information can be found at
http://www.dalgrad.dal.ca/departments/.
In general, Faculty of Graduate Studies Scholarships will be paid to the student in regular monthly payments on the 27th of each month, after University tuition and fees have been deducted. Payments are made by automatic bank deposit. Deposit advice statements are available on dal online. Where warranted, with permission of the Dean of Graduate Studies, a student may receive scholarship funding for a maximum of 12 months while pursuing research off-campus.
Very well qualified scholars who receive awards from federal agencies may also receive Dalhousie supplements within the limits set down by the FGS and/or agencies offering the awards.
There are no appeals on decisions on scholarships, grants or bursaries.
Killam Predoctoral Scholarships
Killam scholars are selected on the basis of nominations made by departments. It is expected that nominees will also have applied for funding from relevant national or international agencies for which they are eligible. Canadian students are eligible for nomination for the Killam Scholarships only if they have applied for the relevant national scholarship (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR, etc.).
Only those students registered in a program with a thesis requirement are eligible to hold the Killam Predoctoral Scholarship.
Killam scholarship holders must be eligible to receive scholarship support for at least two years. This means that at the Masters level only newly entering students will be considered. Renewal is upon evidence of satisfactory performance at a required minimum level. Masters students may hold a Killam Scholarship for 24 months and Doctoral students for up to 36 months except when holding honourary than 48 months. The scholarships will be valued at $20,000 for a Master's program and $25,000 for a Doctoral program. Tuition/fees are not waived and must be paid out of the award, but additional funds to assist with transportation to Halifax, and differential fees for foreign students will be supplied. Killam scholars may perform instructing or demonstrating duties, and, if they do, will be given additional remuneration for these services through the employing department.
Killam scholarships are open to both Canadians and non-Canadians.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates do not apply for these Scholarships. On the basis of the information in a completed application for admission the graduate department concerned may nominate the student to the selection committee. Contact the department Graduate Coordinator for further information.
Eliza Ritchie Doctoral Scholarship for Women
The Eliza Ritchie Doctoral Scholarship was established to commemorate Women's Centennial Year (1985) and to recognise the contribution to Dalhousie of one of its most important nineteenth-century graduates. After completing her undergraduate studies at Dalhousie in 1887, Eliza Ritchie (1856-1933) became one of the first Canadian women to receive a PhD degree (Cornell University, 1889). She cut short her professional career at Wellesley College to return to Halifax in 1899, where she devoted her energies to feminist and cultural causes, and to Dalhousie, for the rest of her life. She was the first warden of a Dalhousie women's residence (Forrest Hall, 1912-13), the first woman to serve as a member of the Dalhousie Board of Governors (1919-25), a founding member of the editorial board of the Dalhousie Review, and the first woman to receive an honourary degree from Dalhousie (LLD, 1927). Scholarships are awarded to Canadians and permanent residents only and preference given to candidates from the Atlantic Provinces. Among such applicants preference will be given to those in disciplines in which women are under represented. The award will have a value of $24,000 for a 12-month academic period at Dalhousie and is renewable (upon application) for two additional years. One scholarship may be awarded each year. The deadline for receipt of the prescribed applications is March 15th. Additional information and application forms (new or renewal) are available on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website at
http://www.dal.ca/grad/currentstudents/funding/eliza.
James Robinson Johnston Graduate Scholarship for African Canadians
The James Robinson Johnston Graduate Scholarship is supported by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Endowment for the James Robinson Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies at Dalhousie as part of the commitment of the Johnston endowment and the university to support the development of Black Canadian scholars in graduate studies and the professions. James R. Johnston was Dalhousie's first black graduate in the Law Faculty in 1898 and was a major figure in the legal profession and the Black community throughout his short life. Today young African Canadians can be found pursuing studies in the arts, sciences, health professions and management as well as the traditional professions of law, dentistry and medicine. This scholarship is intended to provide an opportunity for promising African Canadian students to pursue their work at the graduate level.
To be eligible, applicants must have been accepted, by the application deadline, into a program of study in any discipline in which Dalhousie offers a graduate degree. Successful applicants are normally expected to have attained scholarship standing.
Successful candidates for an initial award and for renewals will be identified by the James Robinson Johnston Scholarship Committee. The general rules for Dalhousie Graduate Scholarships will be applied except that, in the case of this scholarship, the award must be taken up initially in the first year of the degree program.
Scholarships are valued at $15,000 (Masters level) and $19,000 (Doctoral level) per year for a twelve-month academic year of full-time study. The tuition and fees are not waived and must be paid out of the award. Scholarships may be renewed, subject to satisfactory annual progress review, for one additional year (Masters level) or two additional years (Doctoral level). Scholarship awards can not extend beyond two years of Masters level study or four years of doctoral level study. Renewal is not automatic, but must be applied for using the renewal application forms. Application forms for new and renewal awards are available from the Faculty of Graduate Studies website at http://www.dal.ca/grad/currentstudents/funding/jrj. The deadline for receipt of new and renewal applications is March 15th.
Nova Scotia Black and First Nations Students Graduate Entrance Scholarships
Dalhousie University offers two entrance scholarships, awarded annually, to First Nations and Indigenous Black students entering a Dalhousie graduate program for the first time following graduation from a Dalhousie University undergraduate program. The objective of these scholarships is to increase the representation of Indigenous Black and First Nations communities in the university's wide diversity of graduate programs, and ultimately in the academy and in advanced professional occupations.
To be eligible, applicants must have been accepted, by the application deadline, into a graduate program at Dalhousie. This may be at the Master's or Doctoral level, and may include professional, course-based or thesis-based programs. Students must have been accepted with an admission GPA of 3.3 (B+) or higher. Admission GPA's are based on the last two years (six terms) of undergraduate study. Recipients of this scholarship must begin full-time academic study at Dalhousie in the academic year for which it has been awarded.
Successful candidates for an initial award and for renewal will be evaluated by a special Scholarship Committee constituted by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The general rules for Dalhousie Graduate Scholarships will be applied except that, in the case of this scholarship, the award must be taken up in the first year of the degree program.
These scholarships are valued at $15,000 each and are renewable for a maximum of one year (three academic terms) for students maintaining good standing in the first year of their program. Renewal is not automatic, but must be applied for using the renewal application forms. Eligibility, conditions and application forms for new and renewal awards are available from the Faculty of Graduate Studies web site at
http://www.dal.ca/grad/currentstudents/funding/nsbfn. The deadline for receipt of new and renewal applications is May 15th.
President's Award
At Dalhousie we actively recruit the brightest minds and deepest thinkers; graduate students who will push the innovation agenda and shape the future. The President's Awards provide a competitive edge at Dalhousie to attract and retain those PhD students who are successful in the competition for national scholarships.
This award is targeted to students starting PhD programs who have a full doctoral scholarship from one of the specified agencies. The Specified Agencies are NSERC (PGSD or CGSD), SSHRC (Doctoral or CGSD), CIHR (Doctoral or CGSD), and/or Killam (Doctoral). The award will cover tuition but not international differential fees or other student fees. It will be granted for up to the first two years for PhD students.
The award will be granted for each term that the student is registered as a full time student, paying full tuition (i.e., not continuing fees) provided that the student is receiving a full doctoral scholarship from one of the specified agencies and that tuition is not covered by any other award, agency or government.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies will notify eligible students and departments following admission. The Award will be verified and applied to the student's tuition each term for the duration of the award.
The Vitamin Scholarship
The Vitamin Scholarship was established for research and education related to vitamins and vitamin products (vitamins A, B1 to B6, B8, B9, B12, C, E, H, -carotene, canthazanthin, methionine, and products containing or being derived from these vitamins). Applications from students interested in pursuing research and/or educational activities in nutritional or food related programs, or consumer services and protection activities are also considered.
Thesis Masters and Doctoral students with a first class average who intend to pursue studies and research related to vitamins and vitamin-related products are eligible to apply. Masters level scholarships will be for one year only, while doctoral level scholarships may be renewed for one additional year. Award recipients will be identified by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Scholarship Committee.
The general Dalhousie Graduate Award Rules are applied, except that the Award must be taken up upon commencing the first year of the degree program. The Award is valued at $19,000 (Masters) and $21,000 (Doctoral) (2008-2009) for a twelve-month academic year (1-2 awards per year). It is tenable only at Dalhousie University. This award is not available for the 2012/13 academic year.
Fees are not waived and must be paid out of the award and students must be accepted to Dalhousie before they apply.
The application and annual renewal request deadline is February 15th.
B. External Scholarships
There are numerous scholarships available from external funding agencies that can be held by students pursuing graduate studies at Dalhousie (and other Universities). A database containing information about these scholarships is available at
http://www.dal.ca/grad/currentstudents/funding/external.
C. Specific Disciplines
1. Architecture
The Henry Adams Medal and The Henry Adams Certificate
Field of Study: Architecture.
Eligibility: Students graduating from the MArch program.
Number and Value: One medal with a certificate, and one certificate of merit.
Basis of Award: Top-ranking students who have achieved general excellence throughout the four years of the professional program.
Donor or Awarding Agency: American Institute of Architects, Washington, DC.
Selection: School of Architecture
Application: Application not required.
Adjeleian Award in the Aesthetics of Structures
Field of Study: Architecture or Structural Engineering.
Eligibility: A graduating student in either the MArch program or the Civil Engineering degree program. The award alternates between Architecture and Civil Engineering. (It will be made to Architecture next in 2013.)
Number and Value: One, $1,000 (subject to annual review).
Tenure: One year.
Basis of Award: The award will be granted to the graduating student who demonstrates in a project both aesthetic principles in buildings or bridges and unified roots of Architectural and Structural Engineering.
Donor or Awarding Agency: Dr. John Adjeleian.
Selection: School of Architecture.
Application: For Architecture, an application is not required.
H. Allen Brooks Traveling Fellowship
To provide a periodic award, to be made to an exceptionally promising student, graduating from, or recently graduated from the professional architecture or planning degree programs in the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, for the purpose of study by travel and contemplation while observing, sketching, reading, or writing, and have time free to think and mature while acquiring knowledge useful for the award holders future work, and contribution to the profession, and to society. The award is intended to be a special honour for the recipient.
The Alpha Rho Chi Medal
Alpha Rho Chi, National Social-Professional Fraternity of Architecture, awards the Alpha Rho Chi Medal to a graduating senior of the School of Architecture who has shown an ability for leadership, performed willing service for the School, and gives promise of real professional merit through attitude and personality.
The Alumni Memorial Award
This award, which was initiated in 1984 in the memory of Mr. Michael Kravosky, B.Arch.'83, is awarded each year to a graduating student elected by the graduating class for outstanding service to the school in student activities and affairs. The award is made from the proceeds of the Architecture Alumni Memorial Fund, and is subject to annual review.
The Architects Association of New Brunswick Scholarship
This scholarship of $1000 was established by colleagues to the Heinz Fleckenstein Memorial Fund, with additional contributions from the AANB and Dalhousie Architecture Alumni. The scholarship is awarded to a student who is a permanent resident of New Brunswick and is entering the Master of Architecture program. The recipient must demonstrate strong design ability with functional solutions, and an aptitude and knowledge in areas beyond design. The scholarship is awarded in September. No application is required.
Design and Construction Institute Engineering and Architecture Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student who shows a commitment to pursuing a career in the design and construction industries in Nova Scotia. The award alternates between the Faculty of Engineering and the School of Architecture, starting with Engineering in 2011. The selection will be based on academic achievement and recommendations from professors.
Jonathan Hart Memorial Fund
This fund was established in memory of Jonathan Hart, MArch 96, by Mr. Justice Gordon Hart and Mrs. Catherine Hart, following Jonathans request to support architecture in the community. Proceeds from this fund are used periodically to bring architectural work to the public, and to encourage young architects and businesses to work together on projects for the betterment of the community. Selection is made by the School of Architecture.
Barry Johns Scholarship for Design
This $1000 scholarship, donated by Barry Johns (BArch 1972), is awarded to the student entering the Master of Architecture program who completed the entire BEDS program at Dalhousie University with the highest average grade in Design courses. No application is required. The selection is made by the School of Architecture Scholarship Committee.
George Lawen / Dexel Developments Scholarship
Dexel Developments is an award-winning mixed-use property developer focused primarily on residential apartments and the regeneration of existing heritage properties located in the Halifax business district. The George Lawen / Dexel Developments Scholarship was created in 2010 by Louis Lawen to recognize and support the crucial role of planning to the future development of Halifax and the surrounding area by supporting a student who intends to pursue a career in the Maritimes. The scholarship is named in honour of Louis's father, George Lawen. The scholarship will provide a $5,000 award to a student entering the final year of the Master of Planning program, with second preference to a student entering the final year of the Master of Architecture program. The student will have demonstrated active involvement in community service, and will have a high academic standing and an interest in urban design or urban planning.
William P. Lydon Scholarship
This scholarship of $1200 was established in memory of William P. Lydon, a founder of Lydon Lynch. An insightful natural leader, Bill gently encouraged people to realize their potential. He understood the societal value of architecture and its capacity to uplift the human spirit. Bill himself, it seemed, elevated nearly all who knew him. The award is given to a student who has completed the Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies and is entering the Master of Architecture program. The recipient must demonstrate goodwill, kindness, generosity and respect for others, qualities that defined Bill's character, be actively involved in community services, and have a higher than average academic standing. The scholarship is awarded in April.
Maritime Hobbies and Crafts Bursary
This $500 bursary, donated by Maritime Hobbies and Crafts, provides financial assistance to a full-time student entering the winter term of the BEDS program or MArch program in the School of Architecture. Applicants must be making satisfactory academic progress and must demonstrate financial need by submitting a bursary application. The selection is made by the School of Architecture Scholarship Committee.
Nova Scotia Association of Architects - Ojars Biskaps Award
The Ojars Biskaps Award honours the memory of Professor Ojars Biskaps, who provided distinguished service to both the academic and professional architecture communities of Nova Scotia. Professor Biskaps was a beloved teacher at the School of Architecture, a significant designer working in collaboration with local architecture practices, and past president of the Nova Scotia Association of Architects. His love of drawing, as a means of documentation, inquiry, storytelling, and humour, characterized his work and life. This $1000 award is given by the School of Architecture to a student who has completed the BEDS program and is entering the MArch program, based on a Year 4 portfolio that integrates academic study and design practice, and uses drawing for architectural inquiry and expression.
The Nova Scotia Association of Architects Prize
The Nova Scotia Association of Architects gives a prize to a student who, in the final year of the MArch program, displays an outstanding awareness of the architect's responsibility to society by demonstration in his/her scholarly and design work.
Nova Scotia Association of Architects Scholarship
Field of Study: Architecture.
Eligibility: A student entering the final year of the MArch program who is a native of Nova Scotia or has had his/her permanent residence in Nova Scotia for some years, and who plans to enter the architectural profession upon graduation.
Number and Value: One, $2,000 (subject to annual review).
Basis of Award: Record of academic excellence.
Donor or Awarding Agency: Nova Scotia Association of Architects.
Selection: School of Architecture.
Application: Application not required.
The William Nycum & Associates Limited Scholarship
Field of Study: Architecture
Eligibility: A student who has successfully completed the first term of the MArch program.
Number and Value: One, $1,000.
Tenure: One year.
Basis of Award: This scholarship is awarded to the student who most strongly demonstrates creative thinking and a passion for architecture. The scholarship is given to assist the recipients studies. Candidates are requested to submit a one-page application demonstrating commitment to architecture.
Donor or Awarding Agency: William Nycum & Associates Limited.
Selection: School of Architecture.
Application: Apply to Director, School of Architecture.
Application Deadline: December 1.
George W. Rogers Award
This award of up to $1000 was established in memory of Donald L. Dunkee, Professor of Architecture at the University of Manitoba for 25 years. The award was named in honour of his student, George W. Rogers, a successful Halifax architect who has been an RAIC member, active in the community, and has received a Governor Generals Award for Architecture. The award is given to a Canadian student who has earned a Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies degree and is entering the MArch program. The recipient must be active in student life, extra-curricular and community activities; demonstrate potential to contribute to the architecture profession; and display exceptional academic standing. Financial need may be a consideration. The scholarship is awarded in April. No application is required.
Bruce and Dorothy Rosetti Scholarships
Field of Study: Architecture.
Eligibility: One or more students in the first year of the MArch program with a consistently high record of performance.
Number and Value: Up to five per year, up to $4,000 each (subject to annual review).
Basis of Award: To assist students in carrying out supervised research.
Donor or Awarding Agency: Estate of Bruce and Dorothy Rosetti.
Selection: School of Architecture.
Application: Apply to Director, School of Architecture.
Application Deadline: Third Friday in November.
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Student Medal
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canadas Student Medal is awarded annually to a student graduating from a professional degree program in each School of Architecture in Canada who, in the judgment of the faculty of the respective School, has achieved the highest level of academic excellence and/or has completed the outstanding final design thesis for that academic year.
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Honour Roll
For each School of Architecture, a maximum of four students, from the top ten percent of the graduating class in the professional degree program, shall receive honour roll certificates from the RAIC, in addition to the student who receives the RAIC Student Medal.
School of Architecture Thesis Prize
The School of Architecture awards a book prize to one or more students who have completed an outstanding design thesis in the MArch program.
Steel Structures Education Foundation Scholarship for Excellence in Steel Design
This $3,000 scholarship, donated by the Steel Structures Education Foundation, is awarded to a Master of Architecture student who has completed MArch Thesis Preparation. It is intended to support subsequent thesis design work that uses structural steel in a critical way. Applications are due on the first Friday in January. Selection is made by the School of Architecture. Following the completion of the thesis, a report is required for publication by SSEF.
Walter Gardner Stanfield Scholarships
Field of Study: Architecture or Planning.
Eligibility: Students entering the first term of a graduate program in the School of Architecture or in the School of Planning.
Number and Value: One $1,000-$2,000 (subject to annual review).
Basis of Award: Applicants will be expected to have demonstrated, in the quality of work submitted in support of their application, both academic excellence and outstanding preparedness for the program to be undertaken in the Faculty.
Donor or Awarding Agency: Estate of Walter Gardner Stanfield.
Selection: Faculty of Architecture and Planning. Selection will be made by the appropriate admissions committee. All applications for graduate study received by the first day of the summer term prior to entering the program will be considered automatically, and recipients will be notified two weeks later.
John D. Watson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded in remembrance of John D. Watson (MArch 1990), who passed away in 1998. It provides $2,500 for a Master of Architecture student to pursue thesis-related research in green design, sustainability, and/or new technologies. These funds may be used for travel. Applicants must have a satisfactory academic record, demonstrate financial need, and submit a proposal of study to be carried out during the following work term, followed by a research report a month after the end of the work term. Apply to the School of Architecture by November 30.
The Ernest Wilby Memorial Scholarship
Field of Study: Architecture.
Eligibility: A student entering the penultimate year receives this award. The award is given annually, commencing with the most easterly school in Canada and continuing each year to the most westerly, then repeating. (The scholarship was last awarded in 2004, and is expected to be awarded again in 2014.)
Number and Value: One, $1,000.
Basis of Award: Financial need, as well as definite promise and talent.
Donor or Awarding Agency: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, on behalf of the Wilby Foundation.
Selection: School of Architecture.
Application: Application not required.
2. Business Administration
Centre for International Business Studies First Year Graduate Scholarship
One scholarship of $1000 is offered to a first year MBA student majoring in International Business. The scholarship recipient is selected on the basis of a career interest in international business and academic performance.
Dover Mills Fellowship in International Business
The Dover Mills Fellowship in International Business was created with a generous endowed gift to Dalhousies Capital Ideas Campaign by Dover Mills Limited. The $5000 fellowship is available to three full-time Atlantic Canadian students entering the final year of MBA studies, who are specializing in international business. Fellowship recipients will be selected on the basis of a career interest in international business and academic performance to date.
Goldberg-Schulich Award for Entrepreneurship
The Nevada Capital Corporation in 1984 donated the sum of $29,000 to establish an award in memory of Meyer Goldberg of Halifax, NS This award is available to a student entering the second year of Dalhousie University's MBA Program. Deadline for receipt of application is March 15th.
NORTHSTAR Trade Finance - Mary Grover LeBlanc Memorial Fellowship - International Business
The Northstar Trade Finance-Mary Grover LeBlanc Memorial Fellowship in International Business was created by Scott Shepherd, MBA 83. The $3000 fellowship is available to two students studying international business. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, and have a strong academic record to date.
3. Chemistry
Donald R. Arnold Scholarship
The Donald R. Arnold Scholarship is awarded to the student with overall excellence in chemistry, especially in the field of organic photochemistry, and who has demonstrated exceptional aptitude for research. Application not required.
Gerry Dauphinee Graduate Scholarship in Chemistry
The award recognizes the contribution of Professor Dauphinee to the Department of Chemistry at Dalhousie University. This scholarship rewards a graduate student in chemistry who has shown excellence in research and in teaching. Application not required.
Kenneth T. Leffek Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Chemistry
This prize was established in recognition of Professor Leffeks contribution to Dalhousie University and to the profession of chemistry in Canada. This prize is given to the student who has submitted and defended the best PhD thesis in chemistry. Normally, one award is made each year. Application not required.
Douglas E. Ryan Prize for Excellence Graduate Studies in Chemistry
This prize honours the contributions made by Professor Douglas Ryan to Dalhousie University and to analytical chemistry. It is awarded on the basis of merit for work carried out in the graduate program in Chemistry at Dalhousie University, including class work, research, the preliminary oral examination and demonstrating duties. Application not required.
Anna Wilson Scholarship in Chemistry
An endowment has been established to award a scholarship to a female graduate student studying for the MSc or PhD degree in Chemistry at Dalhousie University. The Scholarship commemorates the distinguished career of Anna Wilson (BSc 27, MSc 28), a long-time employee of Merck in Montreal and a founding member of the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology. Application not required.
4. Economics
Robert L. Comeau Scholarship
This scholarship honours the memory of Dr. Robert L. Comeau by providing scholarships to one or more students studying in the Department of Economics. Dr. Comeau was a member of Dalhousies Economics Department for 27 years, retiring in 1990. He served as Chair from 1978 to 1983. He was a dedicated teacher and had long-standing concern for the financial needs of students. Applicants must have attained a first-class standing in their University Economics studies to date. The financial need to applicants will be taken into consideration by the Selection Committee. Applicants must be graduate students. Students may apply directly by submitting a signed letter to the chairperson of the Economics Department or may be nominated by the Graduate Coordinator in the Department. The application deadline is January 15.
Professor George A.B. Kartsaklis Memorial Scholarship
Family, friends and colleagues of Professor Kartsaklis established this fund to provide financial assistance to one or more graduate students from Third World countries currently enrolled in the Department of Economics. The scholarship is most commonly awarded to students near the end of their programs and who need assistance while completing final degree requirements. The Department decides when and to whom the award with be given.
U.L.G. Rao Memorial Prize in Economics
Family, friends, former students and colleagues of the late Professor U.L. Gouranga Rao established the U.L.G. Rao Memorial Prize in Economics in his memory. Gouranga Rao was a member of Dalhousies Department of Economics from 1968 to 2002. This annual prize is awarded to the Masters student(s) in Economics with the highest GPA in the MA Core Classes.
Zella Crowe Spencer Memorial
The Zella Crowe Spencer Memorial Scholarship is an annual award that will be used to top-up a regular Dalhousie Scholarship award going to a new or continuing female graduate student in economics. Candidates must have first-class standing in their university economics studies to date. It is open to students already in or applying to any graduate program offered by the Department of Economics. Separate application for the scholarship is not required.
5. Engineering
APENS Engineering Centennial Scholarship
Number and Value: One, $3000 (subject to annual review)
Tenure: Normally two years (may be extended to a third year).
Basis of Award: The scholarship is awarded on the basis of the applicants academic achievement in the Bachelor of Engineering program at Dalhousie.
Eligibility: The candidate must be a Nova Scotian who has graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering from Dalhousie and who has been accepted into a graduate program in a field of engineering related to space technology.
Field of Study: Engineering
Selection: Selection is carried out by the Faculty of Engineering, Graduate Studies Committee.
Donor or Awarding Agency: The Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia established this Scholarship as an on-going reminder and celebration of the 1887 to 1987 Centennial of Canadian Engineering.
Apply to: Engineering Graduate Studies Coordinator
Deadline: March 31.
The Dr. L.F. Kirkpatrick Scholarship
Number and Value: One/$1,000.
Tenure: One year.
Basis of Award: The award is based on the academic record of the applicant during the final two years of the undergraduate engineering curriculum at a recognized university. Preference will be given to a candidate with an interest in doing research in the power utility field.
Eligibility: Accepted as a full-time graduate student in engineering at Dalhousie.
Field of Study: Power Engineering.
Selection: Selection will be carried out by the Faculty of Engineering Graduate Studies Committee.
Donor or Awarding Agency: The Nova Scotia Power Inc. established this scholarship in 1982 in recognition of dedicated service rendered by Dr. L.F. Kirkpatrick as President of Nova Scotia Power Inc.
Apply to: Engineering Graduate Studies Coordinator
Application Deadline: March 31.
The Dr. S.K. Malhotra Graduate Scholarship
Number and Value: One, $2,500. (Subject to annual review)
Tenure: One year.
Eligibility: Accepted in the Civil Engineering Graduate Program, Faculty of Engineering. The area of research carried out shall be in the field of Structural Engineering. First preference will be given to a student from India.
Selection: Selection is carried out by the Faculty of Engineering, Graduate Studies Committee.
Donor: The scholarship was established in memory of Dr. S.K. Malhotra, former Dean of Graduate Studies and Professor of Civil Engineering at TUNS from 1965 to 1990, by his family and friends.
Apply to: Engineering Graduate Studies Coordinator
Application Deadline: March 31.
The Dr. Stirling Whiteway Graduate Scholarship in Materials Engineering
Number and value: One/$1200. (Subject to annual review)
Tenure: One year
Basis of Award: The award is based on the academic record of the applicant during the final two years of the undergraduate engineering program at a recognized university. Preference will be given to a candidate from Nova Scotia who is registered in the Materials Engineering graduate program.
Selection: Selection will be carried out by the Faculty of Engineering Graduate Studies Committee.
Donor: This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Stirling Whiteway, former
Principal Research Officer, NRC Halifax and adjunct professor of Metallurgical Engineering.
The Medjuck Scholarship in Energy Studies
Number and Value: One/approximately $1,000. (Subject to annual review)
Tenure: One year, may be renewed subject to satisfactory progress.
Basis of Award: The scholarship is awarded on the student's academic achievement.
Eligibility: Accepted in a recognized graduate program in the Faculty of Engineering with a research project in the area of Energy Studies.
Field of Study: Engineering.
Selection: Selection will be carried out by the Faculty of Engineering Graduate Studies Committee.
Donor or Awarding Agency: Scotia Energy Resources Limited, and affiliate of The Centennial Group of Companies Limited.
Apply to: Engineering Graduate Studies Coordinator
Application Deadline: March 31.
G.G. Meyerhof Graduate Fellowship
Number and Value: One/approximately $4,000 per year. (Subject to annual review)
Tenure: One year; possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
Eligibility: Accepted in a graduate program in Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering. Preference is given to Canadian citizens who are graduates in engineering of recognized Canadian Universities.
Field of Study: The subject of research carried out shall be in the field of Geotechnical Engineering.
Selection: Selection will be carried out by the Faculty of Engineering Graduate Studies Committee.
Donor or Awarding Agency: Board of Governors of Dalhousie.
Apply to: Engineering Graduate Studies Coordinator
Application Deadline: March 31.
Exxon Mobil Canada Ltd. Post-Graduate Scholarship
Number and Value: One; $5,000
Tenure: One year
Basis of Award: The award is based primarily on the academic record of the applicants undergraduate program. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
Eligibility: Eligible for admission to a graduate program in the Faculty of Engineering leading to an advanced research degree.
Field of Study: Any field of study offered in the Faculty of Engineering.
Selection: Selection will be carried out by the Graduate Program Committee of the Faculty of Engineering.
Donor or Awarding Agency: Mobil Oil Canada
Apply to: Engineering Graduate Studies Coordinator
Application Deadline: March 31.
George C. Reid and Lucille M. Reid Scholarships
Number and Value: 5/$5,000 maximum each. (Subject to annual review)
Tenure: One year renewable.
Basis of Award: The Scholarships are open to students who are accepted into the graduate program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The field of study within Mechanical Engineering is not limited although the student must be registered in a research degree program. Preference will be given to new applicants for the MASc degree. The scholarship may be renewed based on satisfactory performance, one for the MASc degree and twice for the PhD degree.
Selection: The decision of the award will be made by the Engineering Graduate Studies Coordinator, based on recommendations from the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Application Deadline: Consult Department.
Bruce and Dorothy Rosetti Engineering Research Scholarships
Number and Value: Varies/up to $6,000. (Subject to annual review)
Tenure: One year, may be renewed subject to satisfactory progress.
Basis of Award: The Scholarship is awarded on the basis of the student's academic achievement and on letters of reference. Normally a foreign student is not eligible for this scholarship during the first year of graduate study at the University. In the awarding of this Scholarship the level of other financial support for each applicant will be considered in order to ensure the broadest distribution of scholarship funds.
Eligibility: Accepted in a recognized graduate program in the Faculty of Engineering.
Field of Study: Engineering, Food Science.
Selection: Selection will be carried out by the Faculty of Engineering Graduate Studies Committee.
Donor or Awarding Agency: Bruce and Dorothy Rosetti Bequest.
Apply to: Engineering Graduate Studies Coordinator.
Application Deadline: March 31.
6. English
The Malcolm Ross Award in Canadian Literature
Established to honour the late Malcolm Ross, founding editor of the New Canadian Library and long-time member of the Department of English, a prize of $200 to be awarded to an outstanding MA or PhD thesis on Canadian Literature. McClelland and Stewart have generously provided the funding to recognise Professor Rosss role in forwarding the study of Canadian literature.
The Malcolm Ross Graduate Scholarship in English
Established by his colleagues and friends in memory of Malcolm Ross, distinguished literary scholar and editor and long-time member of the English Department. A graduate scholarship in the approximate amount of $1,200 to be awarded by the departments Graduate Committee to an outstanding student entering the M.A. program in English. Applicants to the MA program are automatically considered for this award.
The James W. Tupper Graduate Fellowship in English
Two fellowships, of an annual value of approximately $5,500 each, are awarded by the English Department, on the recommendation of the Undergraduate Committee, to students selected on the criteria of the GPA of all English classes at the 2000 level and beyond and a clear indication that the student(s) will go on to do graduate work. The work must be done at a university approved by the faculty; it need not be held at Dalhousie. Students registered at both Dalhousie and Kings are eligible.
7. Environmental Studies
The Gerald and Margaret Godsoe Scholarship
Established by the Godsoe family to support a highly qualified and motivated individual entering the Master of Environmental Studies (MES) program at Dalhousie. The recipient must hold an honours degree in natural or social sciences, engineering, architecture or its equivalent, with first-class standing in his/her course of study or have proof of exceptional merit. Further, the recipient must have made significant contributions through community service, leadership and education on environmental issues. Eligibility is limited to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada living in the country. The recipient will be selected by the Admissions Committee at the School for Resource and Environmental Studies. Students wishing to be considered for this award must append a clearly marked, separate typewritten page to the admission application containing a brief description of activities and community involvement in environmental issues.
8. School of Information Management
Alumni Scholarship
Sponsored by the School's Associated Alumni. Awarded to one incoming student on the basis of academic excellence and evidence of a commitment to a career in librarianship. No application necessary.
Barbara A.M. Patton Scholarship
Awarded to one incoming or returning student on the basis of academic merit (A- or better) and a demonstrated interest in international development, local community support, or law librarianship.
To be considered for this award please submit to the MLIS Program Coordinator, by May 1st, a statement (including the names of two references) demonstrating your interest in international development, local community support, or law librarianship.
Stephanie Downs Memorial Award
Awarded to a returning/2nd year MLIS student who has worked, volunteered or studied in an international environment outside his/her home country. The student must demonstrate a strong work ethic and leadership potential in any setting, preferably including the MLIS Program at Dalhousie University.
To be considered for this award, please submit, by May 1st, a one-page statement of interest via email attachment demonstrating your fit for this award, and a current CV. Submit applications to the Stephanie Downs Memorial Award.
H. W. Wilson Foundation Award
Awarded to one incoming student on the basis of academic merit. No application necessary.
9. Marine Affairs Program
The Douglas M. Johnston MASC Scholarship in Marine Affairs
This is an annual scholarship in the amount of $5,000 established by the Maritime Awards Society of Canada (MASC) for a Canadian citizen to pursue the Master of Marine Management (MMM) degree. The criteria for conferral of the scholarship include the following: applicants must be Canadian citizens; must demonstrate superior academic records; and may undergo a financial needs assessment. Qualified applicants to the MMM are automatically considered for this scholarship upon completion of their application; no separate application is necessary.
Master of Marine Management Gold Award
The award is named in honour of Dr. Edgar Gold, CM, QC, one of the founders of the Dalhousie Ocean Studies program. An annual financial award is presented to the most deserving MMM graduates at the end of each academic year in October. The candidates will be identified within the annual peer group of MMM graduates according to academic performance and overall ability to reflect the ideal graduate as the honest broker - i.e. one who is mindful of the complementary and competing multi- and inter-disciplinary interests which influence the design, implementation, and outcome of the management process in marine affairs.The Gold Award recipient is the student who best exemplifies MAPs objectives with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be a leader in the field of Marine Affairs. Students must have met all requirements to graduate by September 1 of each year in order to be eligible for award consideration.
10. Mathematics and Statistics
The Professor Michael Edelstein Memorial Graduate Prize
Dr. Edelstein was an outstanding Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics from 1964 to 1982. He was instrumental in the transformation of the department to the research department it is now, with a strong graduate component. A fund was established by his family to provide an annual prize to be awarded to a graduate student who shows great promise in the mathematical sciences. In order to encourage mathematical talent in both genders, the prize will alternate between male and female recipients.
Heller-Smith Foundation Graduate Scholarship in Mathematics & Statistics
The Scholarship was established to provide financial support and recognition to a graduate student. This scholarship will be awarded annually on the basis of academic achievement as determined by the faculty committee in the department of Mathematics and Statistics.
The Patrick F. Lett Graduate Student Assistance Bursary in Mathematics and Statistics
This bursary is to aid graduate students who are having difficulties getting sufficient assistance from other sources. Students must demonstrate financial need in conjunction with supportive information from their supervisor or the Chair of the Department.
11. Nursing
Alexandra Hirth Award for Excellence in Nursing Research
This award was established in memory of and in recognition of Alexandra Hirths commitment to excellence. The award will provide financial support for students in the thesis stream of the Master of Nursing program. The annual award will be made to an outstanding student whose thesis has the potential to contribute to the development of nursing knowledge and whose research is focused on issues related to individuals or families living with chronic illness. Deadline for applications is May 31.
Electa MacLennan Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship pays tribute to Dr. MacLennans outstanding contribution to nursing education. Applicants must be a graduate of the School of Nursing, Dalhousie University baccalaureate or Masters program, have a grade point average of 3.66 or greater, clearly state her/his career and educational goals and how the particular program will contribute to their development, be accepted as a full-time student or have completed 3 full credits in a recognized School of Nursing, and demonstrate potential for or show active involvement in advancing the nursing profession in Canada. Deadline for application is May 31st. Information is available from the School of Nursing.
Katherine and Robert MacDonald Scholarship
The scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to a student who is studying in a non-thesis option of the Master of Nursing program at Dalhousie University and who has demonstrated excellence in clinical nursing practice at the end of the first year of study. The applicant must have a grade point average of 3.6 or greater, have completed a minimum of one credit of nursing clinical classes and demonstrated excellence in nursing practice, and must supply a statement of career goals explaining how the selected graduate program will contribute to excellence in clinical nursing practice. Deadline for application is May 31st. Information is available from the School of Nursing.
Margaret Cragg Award
This award was established by the family and friends in honour of Margaret M. Cragg, who pioneered the movement against violence toward women and in the practice of preventative interdisciplinary health care. An annual financial award is made available to a graduate student in Nursing. Further information is available from the School of Nursing.
Margaret Inglis Hagerman Graduate Scholarship in Nursing
The scholarship is awarded annually to a Master of Nursing student at Dalhousie University who has demonstrated leadership.
Lottie M. Morrison Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded to a student(s) entering a Dalhousie University graduate Nursing program who intends to further their studies in the area of Mental Health.
Dr. R.M. MacDonald Scholarship
The scholarship pays tribute to Dr. MacDonald's concern to prepare students for the nurse practitioner role. The scholarship is awarded annually to one or more students entering the nurse practitioner stream.
Ruth May Award
The scholarship recognizes Dr. May's commitment to the education of outpost nurses and nurse practitioners. The award is given annually to one or more nursing students in the nurse practitioner stream in recognition of clinical excellence and professional growth.
Anna Trenholm Memorial Prize
The prize is awarded to one or more graduates of the nurse practitioner program who in the judgment of the faculty shows the most promise for contributing to the health of a disadvantaged Canadian community.
Sigma Theta Tau International Rho Rho Chapter Award
The award recognizes outstanding scholarship by qualified nurses and/or nursing students that will advance knowledge in the area of nursing science and practice. The applicant must be an active member of the Rho Rho Chapter.
School of Nursing MN Scholarship
One or more annual scholarships are awarded to students entering, for part-time study, the Master of Nursing program at Dalhousie University. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.66 and submit an application letter outlining the contribution they can make to nursing and health care as an outcome of graduate study in nursing.
School of Nursing PhD Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded annually to one or more full-time students enrolled in the PhD (Nursing) program who demonstrates potential for and/or shows active involvement in advancing the nursing profession in Canada.
Helen Watson Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time student enrolled in the PhD in Nursing program who demonstrates potential for or shows active involvement in advancing the nursing profession in Canada. Applicants must normally have a grade point average of 3.66 in their previous work (baccalaureate or masters). Their letter of application will outline their contribution to nursing leadership and how their research will improve health outcomes and influence health and social policy.
12. Occupational Therapy
The following awards are offered in both the MSc(OT- Post - Professional) and MSc(OT) Entry level Program. These awards are awarded at the School's Graduation celebration unless otherwise stated.
Elizabeth Bell Scholarship MSc(OT) Entry level and Post-Professional Awards
This award was established to encourage students at all level of occupational therapy education to promote the integration of theory and practice in occupational therapy. The Elizabeth Bell Scholarship supports the rapid expansion of occupational therapy knowledge development and knowledge transfer through entry level, post-professional and PhD studies. In the Entry-level program, the award will be given to a student who has achieved excellent evaluations in all fieldwork courses. Occupational therapists in the Post-professional masters who achieve a grade of A or higher in
OCCU 5020 are eligible for this award. Occupational therapists in a Dalhousie PhD program are eligible for consideration based on their PhD application Statement of Interest.
Fred Sammons Scholarship (MScOT Entry level and Post-Professional Awards)
In 1986, Fred Sammons an occupational therapist and entrepreneur, donated money to Dalhousie University to establish a scholarship award for student research. With the closure of the BSc(OT) program in 2007, the Fred Sammons Scholarship was revised. The purpose of the revised, combined Fred Sammons Scholarship is true to the spirit of the original awards. The two Fred Sammons Scholarship awards will a) inspire students learning about research as they enter occupational therapy through Dalhousie's MSc(OT) degree, and b) inspire clinicians in Atlantic Canada who are advancing their research background through completion of Dalhousie's MSc(OT - Post-Professional) degree.
In the spirit of the existing two endowed awards supported by Mr. Fred Sammons, a Fred Sammons Scholarship will be awarded annually to:
i. one full-time student in Year 2 of the MSc(OT) program, and has the highest academic standing in the following Year 1 courses:
OCCU 5006.03, Wellness and Inclusion by Design and Technology,
OCCU 5005.04 Enabling Occupation 2 will also be considered given that its course content also includes technology and design elements.
AND
ii. one full-time OR part-time qualified occupational therapy clinician who is registered to practice in one of the four Atlantic Provinces, enrolled in the MSc(OT - Post-Professional) thesis program. Priority will be given to the student whose proposed research combines excellence in research design, relevance to Atlantic Canada, and interests related to technology and design solutions that promote health well-being and inclusion in everyday living.
The following awards are offered in the MSc(OT- Post - Professional) Program. These awards are awarded at the School's Graduation celebration unless otherwise stated.
School of Occupational Therapy Graduate Scholarships
This scholarship supports full or part-time students who are entering the Schools Master of Science program. Selection will be based on the students scholarly achievement to date and is decided by the Committee of the Whole, School of Occupational Therapy, or a sub-committee of selected faculty. One or more scholarships of approximately $250 each are offered annually.
Barbara OShea Graduate Award (Post-Professional Award)
This award was established in recognition of contributions made by Barbara OShea to the School of Occupational Therapy as founding director and to the profession of occupational therapy. This award will be awarded to one or two full time or part-time students entering the first year of the Post-Professional Master of Science program at Dalhousie University. Selection will be based on the students scholarly achievement to date and on a combination of contribution to the profession and potential for graduate studies (evidence taken from the Letter of Intent). In selecting, preference will be given to graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) program, Dalhousie University.
The following awards are offered in the MSc(OT) Entry Level Program. These awards are awarded at the School's Graduation celebration unless otherwise stated.
NSSOT Student Society Award
This award recognizes outstanding contribution with the Dalhousie Occupational Therapy Student Society (DOTSS) and involvement with the NSSOT.
NBAOT Awards for Fieldwork
This award recognizes high achievement on fieldwork performance ratings, quality of application of theoretical knowledge and therapeutic principles in a variety of fieldwork settings in New Brunswick.
Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board Prize
This award is given to the Newfoundland and Labrador student with the highest G.P.A. throughout the standard two year MSc(OT) occupational therapy program.
P.E.I. Occupational Therapy Society Award for Community Occupational Therapy
This award is given to the student who shows interest, enthusiasm, sensitivity and advocacy for community practice together with high academic achievement.
CAOT Student Award
This award is given to the student who has achieved the highest academic standing in occupational therapy theory courses.
Sheila Poole Run for the Rock Award
This award is given to the student who clearly demonstrates balance among sound academic achievement, professional growth, athletics and community involvement.
Cardwell Robinson Award
This award is given to the student who demonstrates academic achievement, aptitude and interest in courses related to psychiatry and mental health with at least one full-time fieldwork placement in a mental health setting.
Elsevier Canada Award
This award is given to the student with the second highest cumulative grade point average (GPA) and percentage score throughout the program.
Nova Scotia Society of Occupational Therapists (NSSOT) Book Prize
This award is given to the student who has demonstrated outstanding promotion of class spirit and contribution to extracurricular activities (professional and social) in the School of Occupational Therapy and the community.
Grainger Award
This award is given to a second year MSc(OT) student who has shown outstanding demonstration of application and integration of theoretical biomedical knowledge with professional therapeutic application.
Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Occupational Therapists (NLAOT) Book Prize
This award is given to a MSc(OT) student from Newfoundland with the highest cumulative grade point average (GPA) entering the second year of the standard MSc(OT) program sequencing. A student is determined to be from Newfoundland based upon their admission residency.
Dalhousie Occupational Therapy Student Involvement Award
This award is given to a second year MSc(OT) student in good academic standing, who is a member of the Dalhousie Occupational Therapy Student Society (DOTSS) and has clearly demonstrated leadership qualities, actively participated in DOTSS and the promotion of School &/or DOTSS spirit.
Phyllis Kennedy Memorial Bursary
This is awarded to a deserving 2nd year MSc(OT) entry level program student who is in good academic standing and who demonstrates an interest in their studies and the School.
13. Oceanography
The Kathy Ellis Memorial Book Prize
This prize was established through the support of Kathys friends and colleagues who expressed the wish she be remembered and agreed that a fitting manner would be through the award of an annual book prize in Oceanography, given in her name. Kathy had a deep commitment to the principles of high quality scientific research and the communication of this knowledge to students and professionals in developing nations. This prize is presented annually to the Department of Oceanography graduate student, in their first year, who achieves the highest average in the Oceanography core courses.
The Professor F. Ronald Hayes International Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established in memory of Professor F. Ronald Hayes, founder and first director of the Institute of Oceanography of Dalhousie University, and in commemoration of the Joint Oceanographic Assembly which was held at Dalhousie during August, 1982. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial support for a new graduate student in the first year of a MSc or a PhD program in the Department of Oceanography. The recipient must be from a developing country (developing country shall be defined as one belonging to the United Nations Group of 77), from a state of the former Soviet Union, or from an economically disadvantaged country such as: Albania, Bulgaria, Romania and the former Yugoslavia. The recipient will be nominated through the normal screening process by the Departmental Graduate Admission Committee. For further information contact the Department of Oceanography.
14. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
John P. Laba Memorial Research Award
The income earned from a fund established in memory of John P. Laba by family, friends, patients and colleagues, will provide for this award which may be given annually. The recipient will be the dentist accepted in the Graduate Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and will be given exclusively for the presentation, dissemination and/ or publication of research related to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. For further information please contact the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
15. Philosophy
The Douglas Butler Memorial Prize
The Butler Memorial fund was established in memory of Dr. Douglas Butler, a good friend of the Philosophy Department who had taught Summer Session classes with us, and who died suddenly in Halifax in 1991 at the age of 34. The prize is awarded annually for the best MA student term paper.
16. School of Physiotherapy
All prizes and awards given by the School of Physiotherapy are awarded at Convocation.
Canadian Physiotherapy Association Award
A certificate and first-year membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association constitute this annual award. It is presented to the student who has achieved the highest aggregate percentage in academic and clinical physiotherapy education.
Canadian Physiotherapy Cardio-Respiratory/CPA Student Excellence Award
This award is given at convocation in recognition of outstanding achievement in cardio-respiratory physiotherapy.
Ken Hill Electrotherapy Award
This award, established by the ERP Group, is in honour of Mr. Ken Hill, retired Professor of Dalhousie University and who also received an honourary Doctorate from the University in 2002. The award is given to the member of the graduating class who demonstrates excellence in electrotherapy.
Morris B. Kohler Award in Physiotherapy
This prize is awarded to the student who has demonstrated the greatest interest in the treatment of long-term rehabilitation patients, while attending the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre.
Hazel Lloyd Memorial Prize
The Hazel Lloyd Foundation was established by Miss Aphra Lloyd in memory of her sister, Miss Hazel A. Lloyd (1930-1985), Associate Professor, School of Physiotherapy. Friends, associates and alumni have made additional contributions. The purpose is to foster interest in geriatrics and gerontology, Professor Lloyds major areas of interest. The Foundation awards an annual Prize to the student with the highest standing in Integrated Practice.
Jean McAloney Memorial Prize
This prize is awarded annually to the student in the graduating class who has demonstrated the highest clinical standing. The prize is sponsored by the College of Physiotherapists of New Brunswick.
Donna Myers Memorial Award
This award is given by the Nova Scotia Branch of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in memory of Donna Myers, one of the founding members of the Physiotherapy Professional Association of Nova Scotia. This award is presented to the student who exemplifies dedication and professionalism by achieving the greatest improvement in overall academic standing who consistently demonstrates professionalism and enthusiasm for physiotherapy. Recipient must be a student CPA member.
New Brunswick Student Professionalism Award
This award was established to recognize the graduating student who exemplifies professional behaviour and attributes within the academic and clinical settings. It is sponsored by the New Brunswick Physiotherapy Association.
Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapy Prize
This prize is given to the student in the graduating class who has attained the highest academic standing in Musculoskeletal studies.
Newfoundland and Labrador Physiotherapy Association Prize
This prize is awarded to the member of the graduating class who has attained the highest standing in Neuroscience studies.
Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists Prize
This is an annual award given to a graduating student who has demonstrated the greatest degree of leadership within their class. The recipient is chosen by his/her classmates by secret ballot.
Nova Scotia Section of Orthopedic Division, CPA Award
Established by the Nova Scotia Section of the Orthopedic Division of CPA, this annual award is given to the student in the graduating class with the best overall achievement in all Orthopedics / Musculo-Skeletal components of the Physiotherapy Program. The recipient of this award has demonstrated a consistently high skill level in the practical and clinical components of musculo-skeletal physiotherapy.
Prince Edward Island Physiotherapy Association Prize
This prize is awarded annually to the student of the graduating class who has the highest academic standing in Human Anatomy.
School of Physiotherapy and CPA Pediatric Division
This award is given by the School of Physiotherapy and CPA Pediatric Division to recognize a graduating student who has shown a keen interest in pediatrics physiotherapy. The recipient is selected chosen based on both academic and practical excellence in the pediatric portions of the physiotherapy program.
The Patricia Stanfield Covert Award in Physiotherapy
An endowment has been established to provide an annual prize to a physiotherapy student who is entering the final year of the program. The recipient is to be nominated by classmates on the basis of extra curricular activities, interpersonal skills and scholarship proficiency.
Unsung Hero Award
This award is given to the graduating student who has generously contributed her/his time and efforts to School activities and has demonstrated a positive and enthusiastic school spirit.
Cardio-Respiratory Award
This award initiated by an anonymous donor recognizes excellence in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. It is awarded to the student who achieves the highest academic and clinical standing in all components of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.
Student Research Award
This award is given annually by the School of Physiotherapy. It recognizes student research efforts, and is presented to the research group who achieves the highest evaluation on their podium presentation at the School of Physiotherapy Annual Research Day.
17. Physics
The William Leiper Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Leiper was an outstanding Professor in the Department of Physics from 1968 until his death in 1980. An endowment was established from funds donated by family, colleagues and friends of Dr. Leiper after his death to provide an annual scholarship to a student(s) with special ability pursuing a graduate degree in Physics. The scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Physics and Atmospheric Science Department and is normally granted to a student already engaged in graduate studies at Dalhousie. The scholarship amount is to a maximum of $500.
The James Gordon MacGregor Memorial Teaching Fellowship in Physics
Relatives of the late Dr. J. G. MacGregor contributed to the James Gordon MacGregor Memorial Fund to provide awards to both undergraduate and graduate students in the study of physics. The graduate fellowships are offered to candidates pursuing a Masters or Doctoral degree in Physics. The holder of this fellowship is expected to provide instruction to undergraduate students during the academic session. The fellowships will be awarded at the discretion of the Physics and Atmospheric Science Department. Application is not required.
The Dr. A. Stanley MacKenzie Teaching Fellowship in Physics
This fellowship was established in memory of Dr. A. Stanley MacKenzie, who was a Professor of Physics from 1905 to 1910 and President of Dalhousie University from 1911 to 1931. The annual fellowship is offered to a candidate pursuing a Masters or Doctoral degree in Physics who shows special ability in providing instruction to undergraduate students during the academic session. The fellowship will be awarded at the discretion of the Physics and Atmospheric Science Department. Application is not required.
18. Planning
Atlantic Planners Institute Student Award
Field of Study: Planning.
Eligibility: A full-time student in his/her graduating year in a planning school accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners in the Atlantic Provinces.
Number and Value: One, a trophy or plaque engraved with the recipients name, supplemented by a cash award of $500.
Tenure: One year.
Basis of Award: Academic achievement and contribution to planning in the community.
Donor or Awarding Agency: Atlantic Planners Institute.
Selection: Atlantic Planners Institute
Application: Each eligible planning school should submit a recommendation for the student it believes is most deserving of the award.
Deadline: April 15, unless otherwise determined by API Council.
Canadian Institute of Planners Student Award for Academic Excellence
Field of Study: Planning
Eligibility: A full-time student member of the Canadian Institute of Planners.
Number and Value: One, a certificate bearing the CIP seal and a book prize.
Basis of Award: The award is made to the student who has achieved the highest academic standing over the length of the MPlan program.
Donor or Awarding Agency: Canadian Institute of Planners.
Selection: School of Planning
Application: Application is not required.
Canadian Institute of Planners Student Scholarships (4)
Value: $2,000 to $4,000.
Basis: Will be awarded annually in recognition of a thesis, practicum, or major research paper which may be proposed or in progress.
Eligibility: An individual may apply to the Canadian Institute of Planners. Applicant must be a student member in good standing with the CIP and must be enrolled full-time in a recognized planning program.
Field of Study: Planning.
Selection: Submission will be judged on the basis of its potential contribution to the planning profession (in theory or practice) or its potential service to a community or a community group.
Apply to: Application forms may be obtained from the School of Planning and must be received in the CIP national office by the date specified on the application form.
George Lawen / Dexel Developments Scholarship
Dexel Developments is an award-winning mixed-use property developer focused primarily on residential apartments and the regeneration of existing heritage properties located in the Halifax business district. The George Lawen / Dexel Developments Scholarship was created in 2010 by Louis Lawen to recognize and support the crucial role of planning to the future development of Halifax and the surrounding area by supporting a student who intends to pursue a career in the Maritimes. The scholarship is named in honour of Louis's father, George Lawen. The scholarship will provide a $5,000 award to a student entering the final year of the Master of Planning program, with second preference to a student entering the final year of the Master of Architecture program. The student will have demonstrated active involvement in community service, and will have a high academic standing and an interest in urban design or urban planning.
Dorothy Leslie Prize
This prize, named after the former secretary of the School of Planning, is awarded to a student finishing the first year of the Masters program who has made a significant contribution to the life of the School.
The Master of Planning Prize
This is a book prize given to a graduating student on the basis of academic excellence as well as a demonstrated commitment to community planning.
Nova Scotia Planning Directors Association Award (NSPDA)
Nova Scotia Planning Directors Association Award is given to a student of Planning who has demonstrated academic excellence and leadership. Value $500, awarded annually in April. Selection: School of Planning Faculty.
Bruce and Dorothy Rosetti Scholarships
Field of Study: Planning.
Eligibility: Students registered in the Master of Planning program.
Number and Value: One or more, $6,000 total (subject to annual review).
Basis of Award: To assist students in carrying out their programs of study. Awards will be given on the basis of academic excellence.
Donor or Awarding Agency: Estate of Bruce and Dorothy Rosetti.
Selection: Faculty of Architecture and Planning.
Application: Apply to School of Planning.
Application Deadline: April 15.
School of Planning Achievement in Planning Studies Award
This prize is awarded in recognition of academic excellence upon completing the first year of the Master of Planning degree program.
The School of Planning Prize
The School of Planning awards a book prize to a student who has achieved academic excellence in the program and contributed to the life of the school.
The School of Planning Project Prize
The School of Planning Project Prize is awarded to the graduate who has produced the best individual project.
School of Planning Team Project Prize
The prize is awarded to graduating students in the team completing the most outstanding senior team project.
Walter Gardner Stanfield Scholarships
Field of Study: Architecture or Planning.
Eligibility: Students entering the first term of a graduate program in the Faculty of Architecture and Planning.
Number and Value: One or more, $2,000 total.
Basis of Award: Applicants will be expected to have demonstrated, in the quality of work submitted in support of their application, both academic excellence and outstanding preparedness for the program to be undertaken in the Faculty.
Donor or Awarding Agency: Estate of Walter Gardner Stanfield.
Selection: Faculty of Architecture and Planning. Selection will be made by the appropriate admissions committee. All applications for graduate study received by the first day of the summer term prior to entering the program will be considered automatically.
Application: Application not required.
19. Psychology
The Clinical Citizenship Award
The Clinical Citizenship Award will be awarded annually to the graduate student in the Clinical Psychology PhD Program who is deemed to have been the best citizen and the most positively helpful or supportive to fellow students (graduate or undergraduate) during their time in the Program. The award will be decided on by a committee of students and others chosen and headed by the Clinical Program Co-ordinator. The award is to honour the outstanding contributions of Beatrice Hanisch to the Clinical Psychology PhD Program since its inception in 1989.
The Dr. Mabel E. Goudge Scholarship in Psychology
In her Will, the late Dr. Mabel Goudge bequeathed a sum of money to endow a scholarship for the most outstanding woman graduate student in experimental or clinical psychology.
The D.O. Hebb Post-Graduate Prize
To honour the memory of Donald Olding Hebb (BA 1925), Professor Emeritus (1977-1985), the Psychology Department established the D.O. Hebb Post-Graduate Prize (valued at $1,000), which is awarded by the Graduate Program Committee, to an entering Masters and/or PhD student who has demonstrated the best potential to make a significant scientific contribution to the field of psychology.
20. Social Work
Check the website for more detailed information:
http://socialwork.dal.ca/current20%students/
Association of Black Social Workers of Canada Bursary.
To assist full and part time African Canadian students who are attending the Dalhousie School of Social Work and who are studying towards a social work degree.
Calvin Ruck Scholarship
This scholarship is for BSW and MSW African Nova Scotian students who have demonstrated a desire to improve the social conditions and further the interests of African Nova Scotian/Canadian people and their communities through the study and practice of Social Work. Careful consideration will be given to the purposes and vision of NSAACP and to the qualities of courage, generosity, persistence, and leadership that characterizes Dr. Ruck's life and work.
Hanna G. Matheson Bursaries
These bursaries are available to students enrolled in the BSW or MSW degree programs on the basis of need. The fund is administered by the Registrar's Office, from which application forms are available.
The Lawrence T. Hancock Scholarship
The Hancock Scholarship was established to honour Dr. Lawrence T. Hancock for his devoted work as the first full time director of the Maritime School of Social Work, 1949 to 1973, and for his service to the profession and community. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student in the Master of Social Work program who has demonstrated a high level of academic achievement and a potential for leadership in the field of social work. Letters of application are to be submitted by October 15th.
Margaret Cragg Award
This award was established by family and friends in honour of Margaret M. Cragg, who pioneered the movement against violence toward women and in the practice of preventative, interdisciplinary health care. An annual financial award is made available to a graduate student in Social Work. Letters of application are to be submitted by October 15th.
Raoul Leger Memorial Humanitarian Award
This award was established to honour the memory of Raoul Leger, who received a Master's degree in Social Work from Dalhousie University in 1977. His work at home and abroad exemplified his commitment to community development, peace and social justice. The award presented to a graduating BSW or MSW student, who is nominated on the basis of achievement with a continued involvement in critical social issues.
Sonja R. Weil Memorial Bursary
Family and friends established this endowment in memory of Sonja Weil and in tribute to her work as a social worker and psychotherapist. This bursary is open to students in the BSW and MSW programs, although first priority is given to graduate students who demonstrate financial need, satisfactory academic standing and interest in those areas which most closely reflect Sonja Weil's work in child and family therapy. Letters of application are to be submitted by October 15th.
The School of Social Work MSW Alumni Scholarship
This Alumni award has been established to support financial scholarships to be given to students in the Master of Social Work degree program who demonstrate the highest values of humanity, community, and service in the study of Social Work as reflected in contributions to the learning environment of the School. A student must be nominated for this award.
Eva Mary and Judge Hiram S. Farquhar Bursary
To provide an annual bursary(s) for one (or more) student(s) enrolled in the Bachelor or Master of Social Work Program at Dalhousie University who demonstrates financial need. Preference given to a student born in or a resident of Hants County.
II. University Awards
The Irving and Jeanne Glovin Award
The Oskar Schindler Humanities Foundation established this award in 2003 to support research into the meaning and principles underlying good human conduct. The research submitted will seek to define the meaning of good human conduct with which all persons could agree, to explore its sources, and develop pragmatic educational strategies and ways of teaching children, to show by action, respect and acceptance of others of any circumstances and/or background. The Irving and Jeanne Glovin Award will enable collaborative research by students, in the final year of undergraduate study or graduate study, in any major discipline or interdisciplinary program, together with a professor or mentor. The recipient will be preferably one who has a broad general education and interdisciplinary interests appropriate to the research topic chosen. A copy of the research essay, accompanied by a letter of recommendation from the faculty member, must be submitted by April 15th each year to the Dean of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, or the Dean of Graduate Studies. The recipient will be asked to present the research essay.
The Dr. Ron Stewart Award for Student Leadership in Global Health
Awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated leadership in global health and a commitment to improving the health of marginalized communities. This Award is coordinated through the International Health Office.
III. Bursaries
A. General Information about Bursaries
Canada Student Loans (with or without provincial bursaries and/or loans) are expected, by provincial authorities, to meet the financial deficiencies of the students. Bursaries subsequently awarded by the University must be reported and are liable to be deducted (in part or in whole) from the amounts originally allocated under the Canada Student Loan Plan or provincial aid program.
B. Government Notification
Holders of Dalhousie University bursaries should note that the University is required, upon written request, to report its award winners to the respective Provincial Student Aid Authority.
C. Faculty of Graduate Studies Bursaries
Students may apply to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for university bursaries made available through Dalhousie's Student Assistance Program. Bursary awards are based on eligibility and need. They are normally meant to help students overcome temporary financial emergencies such as medical costs or other unforeseen expenses. In exceptional circumstances a Faculty of Graduate Studies Bursary may be awarded for a chronic shortfall in the student's annual budget, and then only for students beyond their first year of graduate study at Dalhousie University who do not receive full scholarship support as defined by Faculty of Graduate Studies for Master's or PhD programs.
Students must be registered in order to receive a bursary. Students eligible for government loans must have applied for such loans and provide evidence of the assessment before a bursary application can be considered.
Applications from international graduate students (students who are not Canadian citizens or landed immigrants) are not considered by the FGS Bursary Committee but must apply through the office of International Student and Exchange Services for emergency financial assistance.
Bursary applications are considered monthly throughout the year by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Bursary Committee (section II.4.5.7). Awards are for a maximum of $600, lower amounts may be awarded. Normally students cannot receive more than one bursary award in an academic year. Decisions of the Bursary Committee are not subject to appeal.
The total available for bursaries in a given year depends on the amount available through the Student Assistance Program of the office of the Vice-President Student Services.
D. Other Awards and Bursaries
The Phi Kappa Pi Joe Ghiz Memorial Award
A prize of $750.00 will be awarded to a student studying at the Masters or Doctoral level, in any discipline at Dalhousie University. The student must have a first-class standing (GPA 3.7/4.3) or higher in the last two years of previous study (graduate and/or undergraduate) and demonstrate both community involvement and university life involvement. Application forms are available on the Faculty of graduate Studies website and should be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies by the October 31st deadline.
The John and Lina Graham Commonwealth Bursary
The donors established this fund to mark the 75th anniversary in 1988 of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. It is used to assist graduate students who find themselves in need of financial aid while in Nova Scotia. Recipients will be residents of Commonwealth countries, other than Canada, who in the opinion of the selecting body demonstrate need. Contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies office for further information.
The Dr. P. Anthony Johnstone Memorial Bursary
The donors established this fund in 1994 to honour the memory of Dr. P. Anthony (Tony) Johnstone (1931-1989), scholar, educator and Director of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, 1985-1989. It is used to assist a humanities or social science graduate student who has a record of interest and involvement in social justice and human rights. Contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies office for further information.
The Linda Marie Gillingwater Rainsberry Bursary
The bursary was established in 2009 to honor the memory of Linda Gillingwater Rainsberry - student, writer, editor, educator, fundraiser, conflict mediator, television producer and curriculum designer. The bursary, valued at $1000, will be used to assist single mothers whose area of study is in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and whose research incorporates a social justice analysis. Preference is given to a student whose research is on women studies, however, single mothers enrolled in any graduate program at Dalhousie, are eligible to apply. Contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies for the deadline date and for information on making application.
IV. Teaching Assistantships
Most departments offer Teaching Assistantships. The number, amounts and conditions vary. Enquiries should be directed to the department or school.
The President's Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards
Dalhousie University recognizes and applauds the important contributions of Graduate Teaching Assistants to the educational mission of the University. The work of TAs, in the classrooms, laboratories and behind the scenes, provides crucial support for faculty members and greatly enhances the learning process for undergraduate students. Each year, the President's Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards are presented to those TAs who have achieved outstanding success in the area of undergraduate instruction.
Nominations are accepted at the Centre for Learning and Teaching. The winners are chosen in the Spring of each year.
V. Research and Travel Grants
A. Research Grants
Research grants to assist thesis research are available for graduate students in disciplines where such funding would not be available through the research grant(s) of their supervisor or through external grants or awards to the student. In most cases this will be for minor research expenses in disciplines covered by the mandate of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Students in other disciplines may also apply to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for research grants but in all cases Faculty of Graduate Studies grants can be awarded only when the student has not secured external funding, the supervisor does not have research grant support and no funding is available from the department.
Guidelines and application forms are available on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website at http://www.dalgrad.dal.ca/currentstudents/funding/grants. If applicable, students must secure Ethics approval for their research. Further information is available from the Office of Research Ethics Administration Website at http://researchservices.dal.ca/research_1482.html. Students may simultaneously apply for a research grant and ethics approval; however, funds will not be approved until Ethics Approval has been received. Research grants will be established under their supervisors signing authority.
B. Conference Travel Grants
Conference travel grants can be awarded to graduate students in thesis programs. In order to be eligible, students must be presenting a poster or paper based on their current program thesis research at a scholarly meeting or conference.
A letter of acceptance from the conference organizers, or a copy of the conference program with registration cost must accompany the application. The letter of acceptance or conference program must include the name of the applicant, the title of the poster or paper to be presented, and the dates and location of the conference. Department approval must be given to applications.
Travel costs can be claimed only for travel from Halifax to and from the location of the conference, and must be based on the lowest available fares. For conferences held in Nova Scotia only registration costs can be claimed, travel costs and per diem costs are not eligible.
Applications must be received in the Faculty of Graduate Studies office a minimum of one month in advance of the conference. Applications will not be accepted retroactively or for a conference that occurs in the term following the completion of their degree requirements.
Students are eligible to apply for one travel grant during the period of their graduate degree program at Dalhousie.
Guidelines and application forms are available on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website at http://www.dalgrad.dal.ca/currentstudents/funding/grants.
VI. Killam Postdoctoral Fellowships
Killam funds provide for postdoctoral fellowships in many fields of study. The annual stipend is $44,000 (2011) plus travel and research grants. There are no restrictions regarding nationality of applicants, but non-Canadian candidates must meet all Canadian Immigration requirements. Qualifying applicants should have recently completed a PhD degree at a recognized university and should not hold a permanent academic position to which they will return. Since these Fellowships are intended to attract new scholars to Dalhousie, scholars already at Dalhousie are not eligible to apply, including Dalhousie PhDs, Dalhousie or King's employees, and researchers in residence at Dalhousie or Kings with external sources of funding. These awards may be taken up between May 1st and January 15th. Fellows may engage in limited teaching duties in the University. Completed applications and supporting documents must be submitted to the Department in which the applicant wishes to work, no later than December 15th. The results of the competition are usually announced in mid-February, and all applicants are notified of the results.
VII. Awards on Graduate Transcripts
A select number of scholarships and awards are recorded on the official Dalhousie transcript for graduate students. The list of such scholarships and awards is available from the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
