Dalhousie General Entrance Awards 2027: Cad 80,000

Dalhousie University General Entrance Awards 2027 in Canada: Up to CAD 80,000 for First-Year International Students Applications are now open for Dalhousie University's General Entrance Awards for 2027/28 entry, a major route to funding for students starting an undergraduate degree in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Fall 2027. Dalhousie offers more than 2,000 entrance awards each year, and both domestic and international students are eligible to apply through a single General Entrance Award application. Key facts at a glance - University: Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada - Scholarship: General Entrance Awards 2027/28 (for Fall 2027 entry) - Value: Approximately CAD 1,000 to CAD 80,000, as a yearly range and over four years, depending on the award — Dalhousie states that awards may be one-time or renewable for up to four years - Number of awards: 2,000+ entrance awards each year - Study level: Undergraduate, starting in the Fall term - Who can apply: Students applying directly from high school, or mature students with no transferable post-secondary study; transfer students are generally not eligible - International eligibility: Yes — Dalhousie's official page states that all students, domestic and international, are eligible to apply - Typical academic requirement: An 80% average, or 26 predicted/anticipated International Baccalaureate points (averages are calculated using the five courses required for the programme applied for) - Application opened: 1 October 2026 - Deadline: 15 February 2027 — complete the application and submit all required documents before this date - Funding type: Partial funding — a mix of scholarships, bursaries and hybrid awards, not a single fully funded scholarship. The value depends on the award offered. What the awards cover Through the General Entrance Award application, you are considered for hundreds of awards, including: - Scholarships, based primarily on academic achievement - Bursaries, based on financial need - Hybrid awards, based on a combination of merit, leadership and need Awards are assessed on a combination of academic achievement, leadership and initiative, extracurricular involvement, community service, financial need and cultural identity. Each student is assessed individually on their full application. Some awards require a separate application, which you can complete after applying to Dalhousie. Awards are paid to your student account in two equal instalments, in mid-August and mid-December. To receive the funds, you must be registered full-time — a minimum of 9 credit hours per term for degree students, and 6 credit hours per term for technology students — for the term(s) in which the award is given. If money remains after tuition and fees are paid, you can request a refund from Student Accounts after the last day to add classes in each term. Who is eligible? You are eligible to apply if you: - Are applying directly from high school, or are a mature student with no transferable post-secondary study - Are applying to start in the Fall term - Meet the academic requirements — typically an 80% average or 26 predicted/anticipated IB points - Are a domestic or international student — Dalhousie states explicitly that all students are eligible to apply Gap-year students can still apply, as long as they have not completed transferable post-secondary study. You can apply even if you are not eligible for financial aid, as many awards are based on merit or involvement. For the First Nations and Indigenous Black Student Scholarships, the admissions average is not taken into consideration. Transfer students are generally not eligible, with the exception of Indigenous Black and First Nations students from the Maritimes who wish to be considered for the First Nations and Indigenous Black Student Scholarship. How to apply 1. Apply for an undergraduate programme at Dalhousie for Fall 2027 entry through Dalhousie's application portal. 2. Complete the General Entrance Award application in the same application portal. 3. Pay the CAD 70 admissions application fee, if you have not already done so. 4. Submit your official first-semester transcript, or your provincial student ID number (for Nova Scotia and Ontario applicants), before the deadline. 5. Complete your application and submit all required documents by 15 February 2027. Dalhousie reviews entrance award applications after the 15 February deadline and notifies successful applicants in the spring. You accept your award by accepting your relevant offer of admission through the application portal and paying your admission deposit. Important deadline reminder Do not confuse the award deadline with the general admission timeline: the 2027/28 General Entrance Award programme opened on 1 October 2026 and closes on 15 February 2027. Admission alone does not put you in the running for these awards — you must also complete the General Entrance Award application and submit the required documents by 15 February 2027. Official link Check the full eligibility details, award types and application steps on the official Dalhousie University page: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/scholarships-financial-aid/scholarships/future-undergraduate-student-awards.html Always confirm the details on the official page before applying, as scholarship conditions can change.