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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Acadia Residence Bursary
Bursary of up to $3,000 | Eligibility: Current 1st year, Current 2nd year, Entering first year, Nova Scotia
The Acadia Residence Bursary supports a first- or second-year student from Nova Scotia who wishes to attend Acadia and be part of the on-campus residence community, in recognition of financial need. This bursary was established by an alum who was a resident of Dennis House throughout their attendance at Acadia. "We can reach our destination, but we're still a ways away." Value: $3,000
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Alex McLaughlin (’14) Memorial Award
Award | Eligibility: Entering first year, Nova Scotia
Established in 2015, to be awarded to an entering full-time student who is a high school varsity athlete showing exceptional commitment to sport. Preference for students from the Dartmouth area.
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Alfred C. Fuller Scholarship
Scholarship | Eligibility: Entering first year, Nova Scotia
The Alfred C. Fuller Scholarship of $960 ($320 a year for up to three years) was endowed by Mr. Alfred C. Fuller of Hartford, Connecticut.
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Annapolis Valley Muslim Community Scholarship
Scholarship | Eligibility: Entering first year, Nova Scotia
The Annapolis Valley Muslim Community Scholarship will be awarded annually to two entering students with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students from the Annapolis Valley.
This award was established in 2009 by the Annapolis Valley Muslim Community in appreciation of becoming part of the community.
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Annie McClelland Smith Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship | Eligibility: Entering first year, Nova Scotia
The Annie McClelland Smith Memorial Scholarship are provided for from the Estate of Malcolm Smith, a friend of the University, in memory of his mother. The scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the University with preference for Annapolis County residents.
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