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Sobey Family Scholarship
$50,000.00
Intro — automatic consideration and no separate form for general awards General entrance scholarships are awarded according to your admission average and do not require a separate scholarship form. Any secondary-school applicant seeking September entry into King’s (programs: BA, BSc, BJ(Hons) / BJH, or BMus) will be assessed automatically for these awards when they apply for admission. Important deadline March 1, 11:59 p.m. (AST) How to be considered for general entrance scholarships 1. Submit an application for September admission. 2. Supply all required documentation, including official first-semester or mid‑year grades. (Consult Admission Requirements for details.) Major entrance scholarships — application...
Deadline
Feb 03, 2026
The Sobeys Scholar Award
$50,000.00
Overview Saint Mary’s University recognizes outstanding academic achievement through a competitive admissions scholarship program. Applicants who apply and are offered admission by February 15 for the September intake will be evaluated for admissions scholarships within the applicant candidate pool. Note that the Entrance Awards Program is a separate process and requires its own application; awards from that program are determined using criteria such as academic merit, financial need, and community or extracurricular involvement. Eligibility - Open to admitted applicants to the Sobey School of Business across Canada. - Minimum academic threshold: a 90% or higher admission average, or an International...
Deadline
Feb 15, 2026
Halifax Friends of UPEI Entrance Scholarship
$1,500.00
Introduction This scholarship is presented to a full-time, first-year student beginning studies at the University of Prince Edward Island. Preference is given to applicants from the Halifax region. Eligibility - Must be a full-time, first-year entrant at UPEI. - Minimum academic average of 85%. - Demonstrated participation in community service activities while in high school. - Not currently holding another scholarship in excess of $2,500. Background The Halifax Friends of UPEI Scholarship was created in 2004 by a collective of UPEI alumni and former Islanders.
Deadline
Mar 01, 2026
John and Isabel Copan Entrance Scholarship
$1,100.00
Description This bursary is intended for a full-time student beginning their first year at the University of Prince Edward Island who comes from Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a strong high school academic record. If two or more applicants are equally qualified, priority will be given to the student with the greater financial need rather than the one with the higher academic standing. Should there be no eligible or applying students from Pictou County, the award may be granted to another qualifying student from elsewhere in Nova Scotia. Background The Copan Family established this...
Deadline
Mar 01, 2026
Carrie and Ralph Wright Memorial Scholarship
$39,000.00
Overview This scholarship supports students enrolled in the Foundation Year Program. Eligibility - Open to all applicants to the Foundation Year Program. - Candidates must demonstrate strong academic achievement. Academic requirement - Minimum high school average: 85% or higher. Award details - Total duration: up to 4 years. - Number of awards: 1. - Value: - Year 1: $12,000 - Years 2–4: $9,000 per year - Renewable: Yes — the award can be renewed for the remaining years provided the recipient maintains scholarship standing. How to apply - Deadline: March 1 at 11:59 p.m. AST. - A scholarship application is...
Deadline
Mar 01, 2026
Dr. P. Anthony Johnstone Entrance Scholarship
$6,000.00
Introduction Established by the Province of Nova Scotia in 1991, this entrance scholarship promotes awareness and study of human rights issues in Canada. It commemorates the late Dr. P. Anthony Johnstone, who served as Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. Award details - Value: $6,000 (one-time, non-renewable) - Term: Applicable only to the first year of undergraduate study Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following: - Be a graduate of a Nova Scotia high school in the current academic year (graduates through upgrading are not eligible); - Be a resident of Nova Scotia; - Be entering...
Deadline
Mar 31, 2026
Currie Undergraduate Scholarship in Engineering
$75,000.00
Overview - Field: Engineering (for other programs, see "Currie Undergraduate Scholarship" below) - Total value: $75,000 - Number of awards: Up to 4 - Length: 4 years - Value applies to new recipients starting Fall 2025 Eligibility - Open to students who are beginning a Bachelor of Engineering degree after graduating from a high school in any of the four Atlantic Provinces. - Applicants must be Canadian citizens and residents of an Atlantic Canadian province, as defined by that province’s Student Financial Services guidelines. - Recipients must live in university residence during their first year. Selection criteria and requirements -...
Deadline
Mar 01, 2026
Quest for Excellence Scholarship Program
$1,000.00
Overview REMAX Canada’s Quest for Excellence scholarship awards cash prizes to recognize students who demonstrate leadership and ongoing contributions to their communities. For 2026, REMAX Canada will distribute forty $1,000 scholarships to eligible students across Canada (Quebec excluded). Program themes and essays The 2026 program asks applicants to submit an original online essay (minimum 500 words) addressing one of the following prompts: - What does a bright future mean to you? - In what ways have you shown leadership or charitable action to improve your community? - What solutions would you propose to ensure safe, secure and affordable housing for...
Deadline
Mar 06, 2026
How to Become an Accountant or Auditor
EXPECTED WAGE:
$59,430.00
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2.2%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Producer or Director
EXPECTED WAGE:
$64,430.00
Directors and producers are responsible for ensuring a project stays on budget and on schedule. The majorities have a bachelor's degree and have finished numerous years of work experience in...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 4.2%
Education: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience
How to Become an Actuary
EXPECTED WAGE:
$84,810.00
In order to become certified professionals, Actuaries require a bachelor's degree and have to pass numerous exams. Bachelor's degrees are typically taken in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or some form...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1.1%
Education: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience
How to Become an Advertising, Promotions, or Marketing Manager
EXPECTED WAGE:
$105,960.00
Typically, these managers bring previous work experience to the table including: sales, advertising, promotions or marketing. For most of these promotions, advertising and related marketed management positions, a bachelor's degree...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3.1%
Education: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience
How to Become and Aerospace Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$101,000.00
Aerospace engineers use the principles of calculus, trigonometry, and other advanced topics in mathematics for analysis, design, and troubleshooting in their work. Aerospace engineers must have a bachelor’s degree in...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1.5%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become an Agricultural Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$76,000.00
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become an Airline or Commercial Pilot
EXPECTED WAGE:
$111,680.00
The majority of airline pilots start their career flying commercially. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Most pilots need a bachelor's degree. The FAA or Federal Aviation Administration...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become an Anthropologist or Archaeologist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$57,000.00
Commonly, archaeologists and anthropologists live in the community they are studying. A PhD or a master's degree is required in archaeology or anthropology; however, bachelor degree holders may obtain employment...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3.7%
Education: Master's degree
How to Become an Architect
EXPECTED WAGE:
$70,320.00
Typically, there are 3 specific steps in order to become a licensed architect including: finishing a professional degree in architecture, working under a paid internship to gain relevant experience and...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1.5%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Curator
EXPECTED WAGE:
$45,020.00
It is common for curators to specialize in one particular time period. The majority of curator, archivist or conservator positions require a minimum of a master's degree that is related...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3.2%
Education: Master's degree
How to Become an Art Director
EXPECTED WAGE:
$78,000.00
Numerous art directors initiate their career as photographers, graphic designers and fine artists. They may have previous work experience as editors or experience in design occupation prior to becoming art...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 4.1%
Education: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience
How to Become an Atmospheric Scientist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$81,290.00
Atmospheric scientists are responsible for issuing severe weather warnings. They typically have a bachelor's degree in meteorology or a similarly related field in earth sciences. Those interested in research positions...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1.4%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become an Audiologist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$62,030.00
Audiologists work with patients on a regular basis to check their hearing and balance. They may continue with the current treatment plan or make appropriate changes. Audiologists require a doctoral...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 0.4%
Education: First professional degree
How to Become an Editor
EXPECTED WAGE:
$53,070.00
Typically, a college degree is required for a person to be an editor. A bachelor's degree in English, journalism or communications is common. An editor must additionally be computer literate.
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 4.4%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Biochemist or Biophysicist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$88,000.00
In order to work in development and research positions, biophysicists and biochemists are required to hold a Ph.D. The majority of Ph.D. holders initiate their careers in temporary postdoctoral research...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3%
Education: Doctoral degree
How to Become a Biomedical Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$85,000.00
Biomedical engineers commonly work in quality assurance or in research and development modes. Typically, these engineers require a bachelor's degree from an accredited program in biomedical engineering in order to...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2.8%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Chemical Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$91,000.00
A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering is required for one to become a chemical engineer. Ideally, education is supplemented with practical experience. Numerous facilities offer cooperative engineering programs where students...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2.8%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Chemist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$80,230.00
The majority of materials scientists and chemists work in laboratory settings. These careers require a minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related subject. Those wishing to pursue...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2.4%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Chiropractor
EXPECTED WAGE:
$66,490.00
Those who wish to become a chiropractor need to earn their D.C. degree or Doctor of Chiropractic designation. Licensing needs to be obtained prior to working on people. Most chiropractors...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 0.3%
Education: First professional degree
How to Become a Civil Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$79,000.00
In order to become a civil engineer, a bachelor's degree is required in civil engineering or one of its related specialties. For senior positions, a graduate degree and licensure is...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1%
Education: Bachelor's degree