External Awards

While Saint Mary's has a large number of awards for new and returning students, all students should be aware of other sources of financial aid. Here are some good places to start:

• Canadian Services Division, Nova Scotia Department of Education 
  Scholarship program for African Nova Scotian Students.
  Post-Secondary Award (for 2nd, 3rd, 4th year university students) - Application deadline: July 25, 2025
• The PREP Academy
  Scholarship database for African Nova Scotian Students.
• North Cover Futures Scholarship - Application deadline: October 31, 2025
• Halifax Community Investment Fund
  A bursary program for new students whose permanent residence is on the streets or in the area of Halifax bounded by Cogswell, North Park/Agricola, North and Barrington Streets.
• BBPA National Scholarship Program
  The Black Business and Professional Association is designed to support Black Canadian students pursuing post-secondary education. This annual scholarship program is open to Black Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at a Canadian college or university. 
• Autism Nova Scotia and The Craig Foundation
  Amy Farnell Education Award(s) are available to eligible Nova Scotian students who identify as autistic/on the autism spectrum, and who have been accepted into a full-time post-secondary program. Each individual award is valued at up to $2,000 a year and is renewable for the regular duration of the chosen program, to a maximum of four years. To renew, the student must be in good academic standing and remain enrolled full-time.
• Indigenous Treaty Partners L'nu Scholarship Funds
• Lebanese Chamber of Commerce in Nova Scotia  
  Scholarship program for college or university students studying within Nova Scotia and of Lebanese descent.
• Scholarships Canada
  Database of scholarships, student awards, bursaries and grants.
• Yconic
  Database of scholarships, bursaries, fellowships, grants and other financial awards available to Canadian students.
• Loretta Saunders Community Scholarship Fund - deadline to apply: July 30
  The Scholarship Fund aims to support Indigenous women in their chosen field of study who are attending a post-secondary institution in Mi’kma’ki, Nunatsiavut, or Atlantic Canada and who have completed the equivalent of one year of post-secondary education in the previous two years. 
  
• Indigenous Treaty Partners Scholarship fund
  Scholarship programs available for Indigenous students. 
• McCall MacBain Scholarships
  Leadership-driven scholarships for master’s and professional degree students. Current students and recent graduates of Canadian public universities must earn the endorsement of their institution.