MSVAA Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards

MSVAA Scholarships & Awards

125th Anniversary MSVAA Entrance Scholarship

Established by the Mount Saint Vincent Alumnae Association, this scholarship is for a student entering MSVU in either a full-time or part-time course of study.

Mount Saint Vincent Alumnae Association Scholarship
Awarded yearly to the child of an alumna/alumnus of Mount Saint Vincent who has been accepted into the first year of a degree, diploma, or certificate program at MSVU.

Awarded by the Alumnae Association in memory of Dr. Lillian Wainwright, former faculty member of the Department of Biology.  On the recommendation of the Biology department, this award will be given to a third year biology major (or one who has completed 10 credit units) with a minimum GPA of 3.5, who has demonstrated a strong interest in a particular biology subject.

Awarded by the Alumnae Association in memory of Dr. Mary Schoeneberger, former Education faculty member, to a second year student with outstanding work in the Bachelor of Education program, as chosen by the faculty.

Awarded by the Alumnae Association in memory of Dr. Patrick O'Neill, a former professor, researcher, and coordinator of the Speech and Drama program at Mount Saint Vincent University, to a student with high academic standing in PBRL 2211/COMM 2211 in the previous calendar year, as chosen by the departmental faculty.

Awarded by the Alumnae Association in memory of Sister Rose Celestine, a former member of the French department, to a student in the second year or beyond, who has shown the most progress in French courses at the 2000 level or above.

Sister Francis d'Assisi Prize in History
Awarded by the Alumnae Association in honour of Sister Francis d'Assisi, historian and former President of Mount Saint Vincent University, to a graduating student with outstanding work in History as chosen by the faculty of the History Department.

Sister Marie Agnes Prize in English

Awarded by the Alumnae Association to the graduating English major with the highest academic average.

Awarded annually by the Mount Saint Vincent Alumnae Association in memory of Sister Francis de Sales to a senior undergraduate student (has completed more than 7.5 units) who demonstrates outstanding research skills in using information / sources located or accessible from the MSVU Library when completing a research assignment for course credit at the Mount

Presented annually at Convocation in recognition of superior teaching and in appreciation of faculty member's contributions to the high standards and goals of higher learning.

Awarded jointly at Students’ Awards night by the Alumnae Association and the MSVU Students’ Union, the award recognizes both student involvement and strong leadership skills.