Dalhousie University Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded)

If you plan to study in Canada with financial support, the Dalhousie University scholarships are one of the best opportunities for international students. This scholarship provides fully funded programs at Canadian universities across a wide range of fields. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about the Dalhousie University scholarships, including their benefits, eligibility criteria, required documents, and a detailed step-by-step application process to help you apply successfully.

The Dalhousie University Scholarship 2026-2027 is offered for master’s and PhD studies. This scholarship is valued at $40,000 and covers a monthly stipend, accommodation costs, a fee waiver, and health insurance.

The Harmonized Scholarship Process allows for a current/prospective student to be considered for several FGS-managed scholarships using a single application, including

Applicants, please consult your intended program of study for its internal deadline, which generally occurs in early December. You should submit all required application materials to your program of study by this internal deadline. Late submission may render your application ineligible for review, which could significantly impact your chances of admission to the program.

The university is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which is ranked among the most friendly towns in the world. Founded in 1818, it is one of Canada’s oldest universities.

Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: Master’s, PhD
Institution(s): Dalhousie University
Study Destination: Nova Scotia, Canada
Opportunity Focus Areas: Graduate Programs Offered at Dalhousie University. Please click here.
Program Period: Two years for a master’s and three years for a PhD.
Deadline:
- For September admission: April 1
- For January admission: August 31
- For May admission: December 31

Scholarship Coverage

Dalhousie University scholarships are of the following types:

Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship

The master’s level award is valued at $10,000/year for 2 years (subject to annual renewal).
Doctoral-level awards are valued at $15,000/year for 4 years (subject to annual renewal).

Killam Predoctoral Scholarships

Master’s (Level 1): Up to $42,000 per year for up to two years, plus $2,500 toward international tuition fees and relocation allowance, if applicable.
Doctoral (Level 2): Up to $42,000 per year for up to three years, plus $2,500 toward international tuition fees and relocation allowance, if applicable.

Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship

The scholarship is valued at $40,000 per year for up to two years for both master’s and PhD programs.

James Robinson Johnston Graduate Entrance Scholarship for African Canadians

$15,000 per year for up to two years (master’s) or $19,000 per year for up to three years (PhD).

Dalhousie Research Excellence Scholarship

$35,000 per year for up to four years (PhD).

Also, check the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria for Dalhousie University Scholarships

To be eligible for Dalhousie University scholarships, the applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

Required Language: English.
Eligible Countries: All countries in the world.

For applications in the Master’s Competition:

Please review the CGS-M Evaluation Criteria, which form the basis for ranking applications.
The criteria are written in clear, plain language, avoiding the use of jargon.
Consider reviewing the “Outline of proposed research (attachment)” section of the CGS-M instructions for recommendations on what to include in a strong research proposal.

For applications in the doctoral competition:

Please review the selection criteria for the Harmonized CGS-Doctoral programs.
Consider reviewing the research proposal instructions for the Vanier doctoral competition or the Tri-Agency doctoral competition instructions for recommendations on what to include in a strong research proposal.

How to Apply for Dalhousie University Scholarships?

Please follow the steps below to apply for Dalhousie University scholarships.

(1) To apply, complete the online application form and pay the $115 application fee. Payment must be received before your application is processed.

(2) Create a new scholarship application or edit an existing one by selecting from the “My Applications” list on your home page. Only one application per competition will be accepted from each applicant, so please do not submit multiple Harmonized Scholarship applications.

(3) Master’s applicants who have applied for the Tri-Agency CGS-M competition may choose to opt in to use their CGS-M application within the Harmonized Scholarship Process. To do so, please select “Master’s Level– CGS-M Opt-In” as the submission category and proceed through the application. The Faculty of Graduate Studies will link your CGS-M application to your opt-in form, including reference letters and transcripts submitted for the Tri-Agency CGSM competition. The deadline to opt in is December 1st (coinciding with the CGS-M application deadline set by the Tri-Agency). If you do not opt in with your CGS-M application, you must complete a full Harmonized Scholarship Application to be considered for other awards.

(4) All applicants are encouraged to complete the self-identification questionnaire found in the Online Scholarship Platform. This allows administrators to ensure applicants are sorted into the review process for award opportunities with specific eligibility criteria. Information provided in this questionnaire is not visible to reviewers and will remain strictly confidential.

(5) Click “Next” at the bottom of each page to move through the application. Clicking “Save” will allow the applicant to close the application and return to it later to edit or update it.

The applicant is required to obtain and upload official transcripts directly into the scholarship portal, following the instructions provided in the application. FGS will not provide copies of transcripts from admission applications. Transcripts from multiple institutions must be combined into a single PDF before uploading. Unofficial grade reports for current Dalhousie students may be used instead of official transcripts for the harmonized scholarship process.

(7) All reference letters must be submitted in the portal by the application deadline. The application portal will close to applicants and referees after this date, and incomplete applications will not be forwarded for review. Reference letters will not be accepted by email or in hard copy. It is highly recommended that applicants advise their referees of a deadline a few days to one week before January 14 in case of unforeseen emergencies or technical issues. Applicants will receive an email notification from the portal, and a “received” notation will appear in red by each referee’s name once their reference has been completed. Please check the status of references frequently before the deadline.

(8) Agree to the terms and conditions and click “Save and Finalize” to complete and submit the application.

Note: You may withdraw your application to make changes up until the application deadline, including updating your transcripts with fall grades or making edits based on feedback received from your department. If you withdraw your application, it must be resubmitted by the application deadline to be considered.