Scholarships & Financial Assistance

With education costs on the rise, enhancing student assistance is a top priority for Acadia. Each year, we award more than $4 million to students in the form of scholarships, scholar-bursaries, bursaries, awards, and prizes. By maintaining a strong scholarship and financial assistance program, we are able to attract, retain and support our students.

As a donor to scholarships and financial assistance, you can direct your gift toward: general award funds or awards for specific departments, faculties, research, or athletic teams; any existing named awards; or you can create a personal legacy by establishing a named award yourself. By supporting scholarships and financial assistance, you can help to ensure access to all of the rewards of an Acadia education.

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MacLean Athletic Awards

TypeAward
Eligible facultiesAthletics
Other eligibility criteriaCanada, Nova Scotia

The MacLean Athletic Awards were endowed in 2022 by Donald MacLean (’57). The awards will be granted to all-around student-athletes from Canada who have demonstrated leadership qualities and an interest in athletic activities. 80% of the disbursement will be designated to a member of the varsity football program and 20% to a member of the women’s rugby program. The awards are made, on the recommendation of the Director of Varsity Athletics. Preference will be given to a Nova Scotia born student-athlete. The recipient shall be passionate about community, possess strong leadership qualities and be in good academic standing.

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Contact

Office of Advancement
Rm 225 University Hall
15 University Avenue
Wolfville, NS, B4P 2R6, Canada
General Inquiries: 902.585.1026
To make a donation: 902.585.1912
Toll Free in North America:
1.866.ACADIA (1.866.222.3428)
advancement@acadiau.ca

Charitable Registration #: 106681893 RR0001