Aboriginal Student Bursary
Established by the Sisters of Charity – Halifax, the Aboriginal Student Bursary is awarded annually to an Aboriginal student. Preference will be given to a woman returning to studies as a mature student.

TD Aboriginal Student Bursaries
Established by the TD Bank Group to provide the opportunity for Aboriginal learners to pursue post-secondary studies, the TD Aboriginal Student Bursaries are awarded annually to Aboriginal students with demonstrated financial need enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs at MSVU.

Lily On-Ping Wong Chan Endowed Bursary
Established by Lily O.P. Wong Chan, BA ’61, this bursary is awarded annually to a female, full-time, third or fourth year, Indigenous, African Nova Scotian or other students who identify as Black or a person of colour in a Bachelor of Arts degree program (this may also include BA Child & Youth Study) who is planning to pursue a career in social work or teaching.

Bernice Jacobson Chatt Endowed Memorial Bursary
Established by friends and family in memory of the late Bernice Jacobson Chatt (1947-1987), a Mount alum, the bursary is awarded annually to a mature woman student who has successfully completed three credits, with a preference given to those students who belong to a visible minority and/or are physically challenged.

Scott McCain and Leslie McLean L’nu Student Success Bursary Fund
This fund supports full-time undergraduate Indigenous students across all programs at MSVU through renewable bursaries and an L’nu Emergency Fund.

  • The bursaries will be awarded to Indigenous students at MSVU from Canada each year and will focus on supporting students facing financial barriers in the pursuit of a post-secondary education. Each will be renewable for up to four years.
  • The L’nu Emergency Fund will provide support to Indigenous students at MSVU who are faced with financial needs due to unforeseen circumstances, for example, emergency housing, travel, child care, or technology needs.

The “Putu’s” Award
Established by Janet MacMillan, BPR ’81 to encourage aspiring Indigenous students to pursue studies and careers in communications. To the degree possible, they will seek to use their knowledge and skills in communications to positively contribute to their community.  This award is for Indigenous students in any degree program within MSVU’s Department of Communications Studies. Preference will be to female students.

Eleftherios and Anne-Marie Michalopoulos Education Award
Established by Eleftherios Michalopoulos, MEd ’21 in memory of his beloved wife, Anne-Marie. Eleftherios started university studies at the age of 66 to fulfill a promise to Anne-Marie that he would pursue an education and support the betterment of society. This award is presented annually to an Indigenous student with strong performance in both course work and practicum in the second year of the Bachelor of Education degree program at Mount Saint Vincent University. Preference to a Mi’kmaw student.

Enterprise Holdings Indigenous Student Award
Established by Enterprise Holdings to be awarded annually to a graduating Indigenous student in the Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management degree program at Mount Saint Vincent University.

How to Apply for in-course bursaries:

Applications are available during the month of October and the deadline to apply is the first Monday in November. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office:

Evaristus Hall, Room 207
Phone: (902) 457-6351 |Toll Free: 1-877-733-6788
Email: financial.aid@msvu.ca

MSVU offers a robust scholarship and bursary program. Learn more at msvu.ca/scholarships