Beatrice Spence-Ross Scholarship

Scholarship of up to $835 | Eligibility: Arts, Pure and Applied Science, Psychology, Sociology, Current 3rd year, Current 4th year

The Beatrice Spence-Ross Scholarship was established by Dr. Beatrice Spence-Ross, social psychologist and historian, counsellor and popular writer, and a former member of the Acadia University Department of Sociology. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Sociology or the Department of Psychology to a student with high academic standing in the third or fourth year of undergraduate study, majoring in one of these departments and who intends to proceed to post baccalaureate study in gerontology. Preference may be given to a female student who is a resident of Annapolis or Hants Counties.

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Bernard N. Cain Memorial Scholarship (Engineering)

Scholarship of up to $2,095 | Eligibility: Pure and Applied Science, Applied Science, Current 2nd year

The Bernard N. Cain Memorial Scholarship (Engineering) was established in 1980 by alumni, friends and family of Professor Cain (E.C. Acadia, 1933; B.Eng. N.S.T.C., 1935) who joined the faculty of the School of Engineering in 1938 and was Dean from 1953 to 1961. It provides one or two scholarships each year to be awarded on the recommendation of the School of Engineering to students who have completed at least one year of study at Acadia, who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and who show strong potential for the practice of engineering.

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Beulah Wry Noble Memorial Scholarship in Music

Scholarship | Eligibility: Pure and Applied Science, Music, Entering first year

The Beulah Wry Noble Memorial Scholarship in Music was provided through the generosity of Otto A. Noble (B.Sc. Acadia, 1926) in memory of his wife. The renewable entrance scholarship of $1250 is awarded to a superior student on recommendation of the Director of the School of Music. The late Mrs. Noble was born in Sackville, New Brunswick, and graduated from Acadia Ladies Seminary in 1926 with diplomas in piano and voice and later studied fine arts at Mount Allison. Throughout her life she devoted much time and energy to active church work.

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Beveridge Science Scholarship

Scholarship of up to $2,000 | Eligibility: Pure and Applied Science, Entering final Year

The Beveridge Science Scholarship in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science is awarded annually to a student entering their final year of an undergraduate degree program in the Faculty. The criterion for the scholarship shall be broadly based on academic excellence and is awarded to a student who best exemplifies the qualities, initiative, experimental learning, leadership and enthusiasm for their area of study, as determined by the previous year’s marks and on the basis of an interview and a dossier which will be reviewed by an examining committee. Dr. J.M.R . Beveridge (BSc Acadia ’37; PhD Toronto ’40; MD Western ’50), was the President of Acadia University 1964-78. The award is provided by the Associated Alumni of Acadia University.

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BioMedica Diagnostics Science Award

Award of up to $5,200 | Eligibility: Pure and Applied Science, Entering first year

Established in 2021 BioMedica Diagnostics, this renewable entrance award is available to a science student demonstrating financial need and strong academic success. Students of BIPOC background who have experience contributing to community or family needs in a volunteer capacity are preferred. Considering a career in science, the recipient will have the opportunity to meet with staff at BioMedica Diagnostics and explore the possibility of a work term if the recipient has enrolled in Acadia’s Co-op program at the beginning of second year.

Value: $5,200 annually for 4 years

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Bruce Andrej Maclean Memorial Scholar-Bursary

Scholar-Bursary | Eligibility: Pure and Applied Science

The Bruce Andrej Maclean Memorial Scholar-Bursary established in 2002 by family and friends, is awarded annually to a student entering a first-year Bachelor of Science degree program at Acadia who demonstrates financial need.

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Bruce Beliveau Athletic Award

Award | Eligibility: Athletics, Pure and Applied Science, Education

To be awarded to a student-athlete with Soccer, Basketball or Volleyball in any year of study. Preference will be given to students enrolled in education or science. The successful recipient must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need. The recipient shall be chosen by the Director of Varsity Athletics in consultation with the Head Coach of the respective programs as outlined above.

Bruce Beliveau was a multi-sport athlete at Acadia and excelled academically. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Biology in 1973 and a Bachelor of Education degree in 1974. During his time at Acadia, he was a member of the Junior Varsity Basketball team, Varsity Volleyball and Soccer teams. He was honoured as Soccer Team MVP in his final year. Following graduation, Bruce began his lifelong career as an Educator in Alberta. For over 40 years, he taught students a love of science, coached high school and community sports, led school communities as a Principal, and finished up his career as a District Superintendent. His lifelong love of sports has never stopped - he has continued to coach and play a variety of sports and is still an active member of a men's volleyball team that has played together for decades. These days, he is most often seen on the golf course or as a cheerleader on the sidelines for his grandchildren as they enter into the world of sport themselves.

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