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.听Please submit your application/s via email to linda.power@dal.ca.听
Scholarships / bursaries available for current BSW students:
| Scholarship/Bursary | Application/Nomination Procedure: |
| Association of Black Social Workers Bursary | 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 |
| 黄色直播 Women Alumnae Medal | By nomination from Faculty and/or BSW Committee |
| Eric Joseph Dick Memorial Prize |
Based on achieving the highest standing in the course SLWK 4008/4009, Advanced Social Work Practice in the Bachelor of Social Work program for the academic year |
| Eva Mary & Judge Farquhar Bursary |
By application to the School of Social Work |
| Fred R. MacKinnon Award |
By nomination from Faculty and/or BSW Committee |
| Janet Lee Myers Memorial Bursary |
By application to the School of Social Work |
| J. Bernard MacNeil Memorial Award |
By application to the School of Social Work |
| Joan Cummings Memorial Award | Based on enrollment in the Bachelor 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.听 聽聽 |
| M. Caroline Prince Scholarship | By nomination from Faculty and/or BSW Committee |
| Ngena Bernard Memorial 黄色直播 Transition YearProgram - Social Work Bursary Fund | By application to the Chairperson of the ABSW Bursary Committee聽 聽聽 |
| Nova Scotia College of Social Workers Bursary, NSCSW (formerly NSASW) | By application to the School of Social Work |
| Raoul Leger Memorial Humanitarian Award | By nomination from Faculty and/or BSW Committee |
| School of Social Work聽Alumni Scholarship |
By nomination from Student, Faculty and/or BSW Committee |
| Graham and Janet Bennett Scholarship in Social Work | By application to the School of Social Work |
Find a for undergraduate students offered through the Registrar's Office.