- no new competitions due to funding

To provide scholarships to high caliber students who are engaged in a research-based graduate program at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College (NSAC) and who are conducting research that will benefit the Nova Scotia’s agriculture and agri-food industry. This initiative is intended to ensure a reliable supply of highly-qualified personnel to meet the future needs of Nova Scotia’s agri-food industry. The value of the awards is $17,300 per year for up to two years for full-time students and $8,650 per year for up to two years for part-time students. Click here for more information.

2. Canadian Dairy Commission Scholarship Program

- Next deadline May 1, 2012

To provide scholarships to high caliber students who are registered in a research-based graduate program at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College (NSAC) and who are conducting a thesis research project that has application to the dairy industry and is in one of the following areas: agricultural economics and policy, food/dairy science or animal science. The value of the awards is $20,000 per year for up to two years for students enrolled in the Master of Science program. In addition, students who receive the scholarship may apply for a one-time maximal additional sum of $5000 for travel costs to further their education or research program on the advice of their thesis supervisor. Recipients of this award must register as full-time students. Click here for more information .

3. Entrance Scholarships

The Nova Scotia Agricultural College offers several entrance scholarships of $5,000 per year to applicants approved (or conditionally approved) for admission to the NSAC/Dalhousie M.Sc. program. All entrance-level students are automatically considered for an entrance scholarship. Recipients of this award must register as a full-time student in the M.Sc. program.

3. Robert P. Longley Graduate Scholarships

Two $7,000 scholarships will be awarded to Nova Scotia students entering the M.Sc. program at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College on a full-time basis. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic performance (cumulative GPA from undergraduate degree). Recipients of NSAC Graduate Entrance Scholarships will not be eligible. Students on employment leave with salary continuation are not eligible. No application required.

4. International Student Fee Waivers

Non-Canadian students are required to pay an additional differential fee on top of regular tuition fees. The Nova Scotia Agricultural College awards several differential fee waivers to international students admitted to the M.Sc. program. Differential fee waivers are available to students in their first year of the program only. Academic Departments award the differential fee waivers based on academic merit and on financial need.