Scholarships & Bursaries
University Scholarships
- Dr. Stan Heaps Memorial Scholarships: Awarded to students entering their third year of our Computer Science program
StFX Bursaries
James and Mary Whelan Scholastic Award
This award is available to undergraduate full-time students enrolled in the Department of Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics in the Bachelor of Science program at StFX. Applicants must show academic merit and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students from Newfoundland, and with things being equal, preference may be given to descendents of the James Joseph and Mary Angela (Tobin) Whelan families. This is a renewable award provided the successful applicants continue to meet the criteria each year.
Application Due Date: October 7
Award Value: up to $1000
Thomas J. and Lieselot Scales Bursary
This award is available to full-time students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program studying biology, chemistry, earth science, engineering, mathematics and computer science, nursing or physics. Students must be graduates of Sydney Academy.
Application Due Date: January 13
Award Value: $500
A. W. Chisholm Bursary
This award will be paid to a full-time first degree student who is a resident of Heatherton or St. Andrew's, Antigonish County, in good academic standing, and who has demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students studying mathematics. This award is renewable upon application.
Application Due Date: January 6
Award Value: minimum of $1000
The James M. And Evelyn MacDonald Bursary (Formerly Called the MacDonald in Memory Bursary)
This award is available to full-time students from Cape Breton, with preference for those whose normal residence is in Sydney or the immediate surrounding area. Applicants should be studying either: Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Business Administration or Information Systems or in the Health Sciences field. The award is not available to education students. Applicants must be in an academic program that is leading towards a first degree and must be studying in a wealth creating field. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a sincere effort and commitment to their academic endeavor. This award is renewable.
Application Due Date: January 27
Award Value: up to $3000
External Awards, Scholarships & Bursaries
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