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Scholarships Awards and Bursaries

Name Description Maximum Deadline Status Faculty Major
Alberta McNab Daley Estate Scholarship Awarded to a first-year student entering UPEI based on high school grades. Entering 1st Year
Audrey J. Tinney Nursing Scholarship (First-year Nursing) Awarded to a student entering full-time studies (5 courses/15 semester-hours per semester) in the Nursing program at UPEI. $1000.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year Nursing
Avery Scholarship Awarded to an Island high school student entering first year of the Faculty of Arts at UPEI and planning to major in English. Recipient is chosen on the basis of a typed 750-1,000-word essay on a topic chosen by the Board of the L. M. Montgomery Institute. Please contact Student Services for the essay topic. $1000.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year Arts English
Calgary Friends of UPEI Scholarship Awarded to students from Calgary who are planning to attend UPEI. Amounts vary from year to year. Students from Alberta are also considered. $1000.00 May 1 Entering 1st Year
Clan MacPhail Entrance Award Awarded to a first-year student who is a graduate of an Island high school, and selected by the Scholarship and Awards Committee based upon general entrance applications received. $175.00 Entering 1st Year
Claude & Dr. Bernice Bell Award Awarded to a full-time student(s) enrolled in the Music program. The recipient(s) of the award shall have exceptional musical ability and/or potential. The successful candidate will receive the award annually for the four years of study. Renewal of the award is contingent upon maintenance of the passing average. A new recipient of the award shall be determined at least once every four years. $1000.00 Entering 1st Year Arts Music
Doris MacPherson Caseley Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a student entering the Bachelor of Arts program who is graduating from a PEI high school with a minimum average of 75%. In the event of two equally qualified candidates, financial need is the determining factor. $2000.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year Arts
Dorothy Berman Memorial Scholarships Awarded to two (2) academically proficient and deserving students entering the Veterinary Medicine program at AVC. $875.00 Entering 1st Year DVM
Dorothy Corrigan Entrance Bursary Awarded to two students entering full-time study (five courses per semester) at UPEI for the first time, and who have a demonstrated financial need. $2500.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year
Dr. Julian Jaynes Memorial Entrance Scholarships Awarded to first-year students who intend to major in Psychology. $1000.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year
Dr. Ninian N. LeBlanc Alumni Award Awarded to a PEI high school graduate entering first year who has a strong academic record, a demonstrated financial need, and who is not already on scholarship. $2200.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year
Earl & Annie Duffy Scholarship Awarded to a student graduating with the highest academic standing from Kinkora Regional High entering UPEI; selected automatically based on grades. Entering 1st Year
Earl D. Foster Entrance Scholarship Awarded to a student graduating from Colonel Gray who is entering the Bachelor of Science Program, with preference given to a Math or Chemistry major who is involved in the community, with an admission average between 75 and 85% and not already receiving a scholarship of $1,000 or more. $1000.00 Entering 1st Year Science
Eleanor Reesor Wheler Music Scholarship Awarded to a first-year piano, string, or flute Major upon entrance into the Bachelor of Music program. The recipient will demonstrate a high standard of performance and the potential for substantial growth in the Bachelor of Music program. Renewal of the Award will be contingent upon maintenance of 75% in the first year and 80% in the second and third years based on a full course load. $1000.00 Entering 1st Year Arts Music
Eugenie Ann Pineau Memorial Awards Awarded to two students entering the Transition Program at UPEI. $500.00 Aug 31 Entering 1st Year
Evelyn M. Cudmore Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a full-time UPEI student majoring in Child and Family Studies based on demonstrated volunteer leadership and experience in the following areas: Red Cross or other water safety programs as an instructor, supervisor, or in a similar capacity; experience as a youth camp counsellor, leader, or swim instructor; or other notable volunteer activity in outdoor education. Students on scholarships/bursaries of less than full tuition are eligible. $700.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year
Frances Dindial Memorial Entrance Scholarship Awarded to a Music student entering full-time studies whose last year of high school was taken in an Island high school; awarded on the basis of performance in an audition conducted by faculty members of the Music Department, and a theory test. $525.00 Entering 1st Year Arts Music
Fred Bagnall Memorial Scholarship Awarded to an incoming student with high academic standing, automatically selected based on grades. Entering 1st Year
Frederick M. Davison Award for Excellence Awarded to the student entering UPEI who, in the judgement of the Scholarship and Awards Committee, best reflects the following criteria: will have achieved well academically, though not necessarily the highest aggregate in high school; and exhibits dedication and a desire to make a difference in the community. $5000.00 Entering 1st Year
Friends of UPEI Calgary Bill and Denise Andrew Scholarship in Nursing Awarded to a student from Calgary entering first-year Nursing. $5000.00 Aug 31 Entering 1st Year Nursing
Friends of UPEI Calgary Lou MacEachern Scholarship in Business Awarded to a student entering first- year Business who is from Calgary. $5000.00 Aug 31 Entering 1st Year Business
Garden Home Scholarship in Nursing Awarded to a student entering first year of the UPEI Nursing program who demonstrates leadership qualities and an interest in gerontology. $5000.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year Nursing
Gertrude Cotton Memorial Scholarship Awarded to an incoming student with high academic standing, automatically selected based on grades. Entering 1st Year
H. Wade MacLauchlan Raised Expectations Entrance Awards Awarded to a minimum of five (5) students graduating from a PEI public school who have demonstrated the greatest academic improvement from grade 10 to completion of grade 12 and are entering UPEI in the fall of their graduating year. $1000.00 Mar 1st Entering 1st Year
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Halifax Friends of UPEI Entrance Scholarship Awarded to a full-time first-year student entering UPEI from the Halifax region. The recipient will have a minimum average of 85%, will have participated in community service activities during high school, and is not in receipt of another scholarship of more than $2,500. $1500.00 Mar 10 Entering 1st Year
Harrison McCain Scholarships Awarded to students based on financial need and academics. $4000.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year
Hart-Gorrill Entrance Award Awarded to a first-year student graduating from an Island high school who is of good character, as demonstrated through extracurricular activity, and is pursuing 10 courses (30 semester-hours) from September to May in the Faculty of Arts. $315.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year Arts
Inspiring Excellence Awards Awarded to all students entering UPEI from high school who have a cumulative average of 85% based on the five courses used for admission to UPEI. $1000.00 Entering 1st Year
Island International Baccalaureate Scholarship Awarded to a student who has successfully completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma program at a Prince Edward Island high school at the time of his/her graduation and intending to enter UPEI as a first time first entry student. Mar 1 Entering 1st Year
J. Elmer & Elise Hynes Aboriginal Student Achievement Entrance Award Awarded to an Aboriginal student entering UPEI in fll-time undergraduate studies who is positively and actively involved in their community, and who has a high school academic record that reflects his/her perseverance in studies. $1000.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year
John and Isabel Copan Entrance Scholarship Awarded to a full-time first-year student entering UPEI from Pictou County, Nova Scotia, who is in financial need and has a good high school academic record. In the event of equally qualified candidates, the degree of financial need takes precedence over academic standing. If no student from Pictou County applies or is eligible, the Scholarship will be awarded to another student from Nova Scotia. $1000.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year
John S. Macdonald Memorial Entrance Scholarship Awarded to an incoming student from Montague Regional High School who maintained an 80% or geater average in their grade 11 year and displays an interest and enthusiasm for life-lon learning and an interest/commitment to their community and has financial need. $5000.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year
John Tremblay Awards in Business Administration Awarded to a student, upon recommendation from their high school principal(s), who graduated from a PEI French-language high school; based on good academic standing and not already on scholarship of $1,000 or more. Preference is given to students entering the Business Administration program at UPEI. $2500.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year
Kensington Prize Awarded to a graduating student from Kensington Intermediate/Senior High. $500.00 Entering 1st Year Science
Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships Awarded to first-year students entering UPEI directly from high school who have a minimum average of 80% in grade 12 and proven leadership ability. Students must pursue 10 courses (30 semester-hours) from September to May. $2000.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year
Lettie M. Passmore Scholarship Awarded to a first-year student with high academic standing; automatically selected based on grades. $1500.00 Entering 1st Year
Marilyn Buist Entrance Scholarship in Nursing. Awarded to a first-year student who is entering Nursing. Entering 1st Year Nursing
Mary C. McInnis Entrance Scholarship in Nursing Awarded to a deserving student graduating from an Island high school who is entering the School of Nursing with a high academic average. $1500.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year Nursing
Mary O. Kinch Entrance Awards Awarded to first-year Music students in varying amounts based on recommendations from the Music Department. Entering 1st Year Arts Music
Mary O. Kinch Entrance Scholarships Awarded in memory of Mary O. Kinch to students entering first-year Music. $1500.00 Entering 1st Year Arts Music
Michael S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a first-year student, who in the judgement of the Scholarship and Awards Committee, best demonstrates characteristics of leadership, community involvement, outstanding athletic ability, and academic excellence. Mar 1 Entering 1st Year
Mildred I. and Earl W. G. Foster, Sr., Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a graduating Colonel Gray student who is entering first year at UPEI with an average of 75-85% who is not already receiving a scholarship of $1,000 or more. The individual must be involved in music, especially singing, dancing, and piano, and intend to pursue a career in Education $1500.00 Entering 1st Year
Music Alumni Entrance Scholarship ($250) Awarded to full-time students entering the Music program who are taking a minimum of three Music courses. Awarded on the basis of performance in an audition, as well as a theory test. $250.00 Entering 1st Year Arts Music
Music Alumni Entrance Scholarship ($400) Awarded to full-time student entering Music who is taking a minimum of three Music courses. Awarded on the basis of performance in an audition, as well as a theory test. $400.00 Entering 1st Year Arts Music
Norma and William (Bill) Phelan Entrance Renewable Bursaries Awarded to a student entering the first year of the Veterinary Medicine program who demonstrates financial need. $22000.00 Entering 1st Year DVM
Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association Award Awarded to a deserving incoming Veterinary Medicine student who graduated from a Nova Scotia high school. $1000.00 Entering 1st Year DVM
Orin Carver Scholarships Entering 1st Year
Percy and Helen Murphy Scholarship Awarded to a student graduating with the highest academic standing from Souris Regional High entering UPEI; selected automatically based on grades. Entering 1st Year
Prince of Wales College Scholarship Awarded to the student entering UPEI from a PEI high school who has been judged by the Scholarship Committee to best exemplify PWC's tradition of excellence. The recipient must maintain an average of at least 80% or higher each year in order for the scholarship to be renewed. $2000.00 Entering 1st Year
R. H. Webster Foundation Scholarship Awarded to a first-year student based on high school grades. Entering 1st Year
Russell S. Ramsay Memorial Trust Scholarship Awarded to a graduating student from Westisle Composite High who is entering the first year of the Bachelor of Nursing program or the Bachelor of Business Administration program at UPEI. Recipient will be the student with the highest academic standing entering either of the above programs. The recipient should also show a concern and compassion for the welfare of others. $1000.00 Entering 1st Year Nursing
St. Dunstan's Scholarships Entering 1st Year
UPEI Entrance Awards Awarded to first-year students who are not already receiving full-tuition scholarships. Entering 1st Year
UPEI Entrance Scholarships Awarded to the students with the highest academic average upon entry to UPEI from high school; renewable. Entering 1st Year
UPEI Faculty Association Scholarships Awarded to two Island high school students entering UPEI who are in good academic standing with a high average and not already on scholarship. Entering 1st Year
UPEI Women's Group Scholarships Awarded to students entering UPEI from a PEI high school. $1500.00 Entering 1st Year
Wanda Wyatt Entrance Scholarships Awarded to three top students graduating from PEI high schools who are selected by a committee of five prominent Islanders, including the UPEI Registrar. $5000.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year
Wilbert C. McInnis Entrance Scholarship in Business Awarded to a student who has graduated from an Island high school and is entering the School of Business, has a minimum average of 75%, and contributes to the community through volunteer work. $1500.00 Mar 1 Entering 1st Year Business