Scholarships
Many Scholarship and Bursaries are offered to Social Work students. Most are awarded annually, unless otherwise stated. Before applying for these awards, please be advised that there are some restrictions. Please note that only successful awardees will be notified.
All application materials MUST be compiled in a single PDF file unless specified otherwise on the website. This includes: your cover letter, your CV, and any additional required documentation (i.e. transcripts, etc.) (please see award criteria + requirements). This PDF MUST be labelled: LastnameFirstname_NAME OF AWARD (year). For example: SmithJohn_JOANCUMMINGS(2024)
The application deadline for all scholarships, bursaries and awards offered via the application process is OCTOBER 15th annually. Please submit your application/s via email to linda.power@dal.ca.
Learn more:
- Major FGS Scholarship Competitions 2024-2025: Info Session [YouTube video]
- Harmonized Scholarship Process | Faculty of Graduate Studies | Dalhousie University
Scholarships/bursaries available for current MSW students:
| Scholarship/Bursary | Application/Nomination Procedure |
| Association of Black Social Workers | By application to the School of Social Work |
| The Akoma Bursary | By application to the School of Social Work |
| Calvin Ruck Scholarship |
By application to the School of Social Work |
| Eva Mary & Judge Farquhar Bursary | By application to the School of Social Work |
| Joan Cummings Memorial Award | Based on enrollment in the Master of Social Work program, good standing and the promise of leadership and service. Preference will be given to a student with a (dis)Ability whose engagement in (dis)Ability scholarship will be evident within the school and community. |
| Lawrence T. Hancock Scholarship | By application to the School of Social Work |
| Margaret Cragg Award | By application to the School of Social Work |
| Ngena Bernard Memorial Dalhousie University Transition YearProgram - Social Work Bursary Fund | By application to the Chairperson of the ABSW Bursary Committee |
| Raoul Leger Memorial Humanitarian Award | By nomination from Faculty and/or MSW Committee |
| Mary and John Eldon Green Scholarship | By application to the School of Social Work |
| School of Social Work Alumni Award | By nomination from Faculty and/or MSW Committee |
| Sonja R. Weil Memorial Bursary | By application to the School of Social Work |
Find a complete listing of other scholarships and awards for graduate students offered through the Faculty of Gradaute Studies.