Acadia University Renewable Scholarships 2023-2024 | How to Apply

The application details for the Acadia University Renewable Scholarships 2023 have been released and can be found here. Eligible and interested applicants, including International Students aiming to pursue their Bachelor’s Degree in Canada, are encouraged to apply online for this opportunity before the specified deadline-closing date in 2023.

Acadia University Renewable Scholarships 2023 Application Details:

These renewable scholarships are available for up to four years or until the completion of your first undergraduate degree, whichever comes first. To be eligible, you must register as a full-time student, enrolling in a minimum of 24 credit-hours for the September to April academic year, and meet the academic criteria of your scholarship annually. Special permission from your Dean is required for a reduced course load of less than 24 credit-hours, as long as you maintain full-time status.

To have the scholarship/award renewed annually, you must adhere to the following academic criteria:

Scholarship/Award Name – Academic Criteria

• Acadia Renewable Entrance Scholarship/Renewal Residence Scholarship and/or Renewable Scholar-Bursary: Maintain a minimum sessional GPA of 3.50 in year one and a minimum sessional GPA of 3.67 in year two and subsequent years.
• Harrison McCain Scholar-Bursary: Maintain a minimum sessional GPA of 1.67 in year one, 2.50 in year two, and 3.00 in years three and four.
• Roland and Leona Mullen Business Award: Register each year in the BBA or BA Economics program. Maintain a minimum sessional GPA of 2.00 in year one and a minimum sessional GPA of 2.50 in year two and subsequent years.
• Interdisciplinary Technology Award: Register each year in the BACS program. Maintain a minimum sessional GPA of 2.00 in year one and a minimum sessional GPA of 2.50 in year two and subsequent years.
• The Rotary Club of Wolfville-Acadia University Award: Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 after year one, 2.75 after year two, and 3.0 after year three.
• The Tantramar Scholarship/AIL Acadia Scholarship: Maintain a minimum sessional GPA of 3.50 each year.
• The MacNeill Scholar-Bursary: Maintain a minimum sessional GPA of 3.50 each year.

DEFERRALS, CO-OP, APPEALS, WITHDRAWAL, AND MORE:

Appeal Process: If you fail to meet the renewal conditions, we will notify you in early summer. You may appeal by submitting a written request to Financial Aid (financial.aid@acadiau.ca), detailing reasons and providing relevant documentation. The Scholarships, Prizes, and Awards Committee will review your appeal, considering your academic record and any substantive reasons.

Deferral of Scholarship:

You can opt for a gap year for work, volunteering, or travel. The Scholarships, Prizes, and Awards Committee allows deferral for up to one academic year without engaging in further post-secondary education. To defer, email the Scholarships and Financial Aid office at financial.aid@acadiau.ca with your request and reasons.

Entering Certificate/Bachelor of Applied Science Program Students:

If you have a renewable scholarship at Acadia, Dalhousie University guarantees the renewable portion of any further scholarships up to $5000 in your first year at Dal, provided you maintain a GPA of 3.85 or higher in your engineering program and meet Acadia’s renewal requirements.

Scholarship Students on Co-op: During a Co-op work placement, renewable awards can be held. The Scholarships & Financial Assistance Office will collaborate with the Co-op Office to assess renewal eligibility, considering the Co-op work term grade.

Scholarship Students on Study Abroad: For those on direct exchange with fees payable to Acadia, renewable entrance scholarship funds are credited as usual. Assessment for renewal occurs upon receiving transcripts from the University abroad, verifying if academic requirements are met.

How to Apply For Acadia University Renewable Scholarships:

Visit the official website of Acadia University for the application form and additional information about the Acadia University Renewable Scholarships program. The application deadline is specified in the application form.

• CLICK HEREto Access the Official Application Link for the Acadia University Renewable Scholarships.
• CLICK HEREto Visit the Official Webpage of the Acadia University.