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Scholarships and bursaries

Make Dal education accessible

Scholarships and bursaries generate a wealth of rewards for student recipients. They open doors and make a ±«Óãtv education more accessible, especially for those who face barriers. They instill confidence, inspire engagement, drive academic success, and grow a student’s potential. 

Scholarships are often designed to reward excellence and achievement in academics, community service, athletics, or leadership. 

Bursaries help students with financial need. ±«Óãtv’s bursary program provides funds designed to supplement other funding sources.

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Scholarships and bursaries change lives

Each year, over $27 million in undergraduate scholarships, awards, bursaries, and prizes is awarded to students. Read about how gifts from donors like you have changed the lives of promising Dal students from many different walks of life.

Financial support keeps FASS student’s focus on the write path

Destiny Renzelli is proud to be the first person in her immediate family to complete a university degree when she graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing.

Read Destiny's story
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Entrance scholarship allowed non-status Indigenous student to achieve childhood dream

Karleigh Webb is in her second year of veterinary technology at ±«Óãtv’s Agricultural Campus and says she would not have been able to start her studies without financial assistance from ±«Óãtv donors.

Read Karleigh's story
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Thinking of contributing to a scholarship or bursary?

There are many flexible options to choose from. Direct your donation to support specific groups of students based on: 

  • Faculty, department or program 
  • Geographic region
  • Cultural or special interest group