Mount Saint Vincent University

A small, supportive community with a big-city experience

Located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq People, Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) is strongly committed to fostering equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). MSVU is an institution that was established by women for the advancement of women with social responsibility and social justice at its core. MSVU embraces the diversity of its community and is committed to efforts that enhance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility across all facets of the university, within its local community, and in society at large.

MSVU is made up of more than 4,000 students (representing close to 70 countries), 600 faculty and staff, and more than 35,000 alumni. Its research centres provide unique learning opportunities for students while facilitating critical advancements in food security, healthy aging, Alzheimer’s disease, literacy, childhood development, and more. Faculty members and departments offer early access to hands-on research opportunities enabling both graduate and undergraduate students to enhance their education by working alongside forward-thinking researchers. As a university committed to scholarship that nurtures global citizenship, leadership, and promotes the advancement of women, MSVU seeks to enhance and enrich its models of teaching and research.

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Scholarship

Scholarships for MSVU Students

We have many scholarship opportunities that recognize outstanding academic performance and help with the cost of going to university.

What are the different types of scholarships?

The Mount has a number of different scholarships available and some of these require you to complete an application.

How do I apply?

  • Look up whether you are eligible for undergraduate or graduate scholarships (based on program)
  • Review the requirements for entrance (starting the program) or in-course (continuing student) scholarship
  • Read each scholarship’s information to see whether you are automatically considered, or if there is a specific application that needs to be completed
  • Ensure that your application is completed before the deadline

International Student Funding

International students are eligible for most funding through the Mount in both scholarships (merit-based awards) and bursaries (awards based upon your finances). If you are coming directly from high school, you may be eligible for entrance scholarships which are automatically considered based upon admission, and can also apply for our bursary programs (see Financial Aid for more information). Government Student Loan funding in Canada is not available to International students.

Awards & Prizes of Merit

Prizes and awards are given to in-course students for particular achievements. Please note that the listing of awards and prizes is accurate, but that changes may occur.

Assistantships

An assistantship is funding that enables graduates or undergraduates to work with individual professors.

Programs

Halifax, Canada

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