Dalhousie University Scholarships for International Students 2026–2027 in Canada
Overview
Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, provides multiple scholarships, bursaries, and financial awards for international students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees. These opportunities cover entrance scholarships for incoming graduate students and in-program awards for those already enrolled. The offerings consist of various individual awards rather than a single unified programme, each featuring distinct values, durations, and application procedures.
Featured funding options include the Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship providing CAD $40,000 per year for two years, the Dalhousie Research Excellence Scholarship offering CAD $35,000 annually for up to four years, and the Killam Predoctoral Scholarship Level 2 valued at CAD $42,000 per year for up to three years. Additional awards include the Dalhousie 1-Year Master’s Scholarship at CAD $20,000, The Vitamin Scholarship at CAD $21,000 per year for up to two years, The President’s Awards covering an amount equivalent to tuition fees, the Dalhousie Master’s Research Scholarship, and the Chinese Scholarship Council – PhD Scholarship. The university directory also lists specialised funding such as the Killam International Research Award, Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements, Olivia Lewis and Michael Lonardo Graduate Scholarship, Woman Life Freedom Scholarship, and the A.S. Mowat Prize.
Who can apply
These opportunities are open to international students, and in some cases Canadian students, pursuing thesis-based master’s or doctoral programmes at Dalhousie University. Eligibility criteria vary by specific award and may require candidates to meet conditions related to nationality, such as a preference for Iranian students for the Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship or specific nationality requirements for the Chinese Scholarship Council – PhD Scholarship, alongside gender identity or other targeted criteria. Applicants must satisfy the academic and programme standards set by the relevant award and maintain the appropriate student status.
What you get
Selected candidates receive financial support that varies widely depending on the specific award. Funding can include annual research-based graduate degree stipends ranging from CAD $21,000 to CAD $42,000 per year, multi-year support lasting up to four years, one-time financial assistance of CAD $20,000 for academic expenses, or tuition coverage equivalent to the cost of tuition fees. Other awards offer support for research activities, conference participation, or unexpected financial difficulties.
How to apply
Applicants must consult the official scholarship directory to review each award's value, study level, eligibility criteria, and duration. Candidates need to confirm the admission requirements for their intended master’s or doctoral programme and prepare supporting documentation such as academic records, research information, and references as specified by the individual award. Because there is no single application process or common deadline, applicants must follow the specific instructions and submission routes designated for each distinct scholarship.
Key dates
Application deadlines vary by individual award and do not follow a universal schedule. Specific dates noted in the directory include October 31 at 4 p.m. for several bursaries and scholarships, December 13 at 4 p.m. for certain awards, February 1 for the A.S. Mowat Prize, and August 14 for the Olivia Lewis and Michael Lonardo Graduate Scholarship. Applicants must verify the current application cycle and exact deadlines on the official award pages.