Scholarships at Mount Saint Vincent University

Established by BMO Financial Group in support of the University’s capital campaign, Building Tomorrow Together. This scholarship recognizes the Bank’s commitment to academic excellence and to its passion for learning. Awarded annually to full-time students entering a Masters of Arts or Science program who have demonstrated academic achievement and qualities of leadership. This scholarship is awarded based on the recommendation of the GSSAAC. This scholarship is awarded in September. Students entering at any of the three semesters are considered and an application is required.

Established by Dr. Sheila Brown, along with her colleagues and many friends, this scholarship honours Dr. Brown’s leadership and contribution to Mount Saint Vincent University as the University’s ninth President and Vice-Chancellor (1996-2006) and recognizes her commitment to the enhancement of the University’s Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time student entering any undergraduate degree program of study who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in her/his entering grades.

The International Graduate Student Scholarship, established by Mount Saint Vincent University, is intended to support international students who are attending MSVU. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time student in any master’s level program of study. Students entering at any of the three semesters are considered and an application is required.

Awarded yearly to the child of an alumna/alumnus of Mount Saint Vincent who has been accepted into the first year of a degree, diploma, or certificate program at the Mount. The qualifications for the scholarship are the same as for the University entrance scholarships. There are now more than 28,000 alumni world-wide.

This scholarship is to be awarded to a female student entering Mount Saint Vincent University in the Bachelor of Arts, intending to major in a discipline in the humanities.

Established by Shirley Forde (BSc ‘57, BEd ‘62, MAEd ‘62) as a lasting tribute to the spiritual and educational dedication of Sister Frances Carmel to Mount Saint Vincent College. Awarded annually to a female student entering Mount Saint Vincent University and enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts program who is in financial need and who has displayed interest in the cause of humanity by her participation in the community. Applicants must submit a résumé and a letter demonstrating financial need.

Established by Suzanne M. Reynolds in recognition of Sister Romaine’s many years of teaching both in the City of Halifax and within the Sisters of Charity. Her strength of character and leadership in addition to her warmth and personal example inspire all who know her. Awarded annually to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in their entering grades to Mount Saint Vincent University.