Scholarships and Awards Directory
UPEI Scholarship Directory
Awarded to full-time students who demonstrate financial need, good academic standing. Preference will be given to students with an expressed interest in pursuing theological studies.
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a second-, third-, or fourth-year Nursing student from Prince County, or who has received their pre-university education in Prince County, who has a demonstrated financial need and high academic standing.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Nursing
Awarded to a second-year student entering third-year Engineering at UPEI and who, in the judgment of the Department of Engineering, best combines academic performance, need, and qualities desirable in a future Engineer.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to student entering the Education program who has shown great potential in their application through academic accomplishment, community service, and motivation for teaching.
Max Amount:
$400.00
Deadline:
15-Apr
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to a graduating student excelling in French.
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the student with the second-highest standing in the third year of the Science program proceeding to fourth year.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to the student with the second-highest standing in the third year of the Arts program proceeding to fourth year.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a full-time student proceeding to fourth year who stands highest in third-year Science.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the students standing highest in third-year Arts and returning to fourth year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the student with the highest standing in the fourth year of the Arts program.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the student standing highest in the fourth year of the Science program.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to an international student (not including the US) who has used the services of the Webster Centre for Teaching and Learning.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Status:
International
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who demonstrates outstanding proficiency in feline medicine and surgery.
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC exemplifying clinical proficiency in anesthesia.
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to three graduating students in Veterinary Medicine at AVC demonstrating sincere interest in internal medicine and outstanding didactic and clinical expertise in internal medicine, two awards for students interested in Small Animal Internal Medicine and one award for a student interested in Large Animal Internal Medicine.
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who shows outstanding enthusiasm and understanding for diagnostic and therapeutic radiology.
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to two graduating students in Veterinary Medicine from AVC who demonstrate academic and clinical proficiency in small animal surgery and large animal surgery, respectively.
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a deserving student who has graduated from a PEI high school and is entering first year of the four year Sustainable Design Engineering program at UPEI.
Deadline:
01-Mar
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a student in the Internationalization Specialization in Education who best embodies the spirit of internationalism through their course work and fundraising.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
15-Apr
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to the student who, in his or her graduating year from UPEI, has been accepted to study Medicine at a university, medical school, or college.
Max Amount:
$2,950.00
Deadline:
01-Apr
Status:
Other Post Grad
Awarded to a full time graduate student at the Atlantic Veterinary College. Selection will be based on the candidate's application for admission to graduate school, including letters of reference. Primary criterion will be academic record, and secondary will be potential for success in their graduate program. Scholarship is non-renewable and applicants receiving stipend support totalling more than $20,000 annually are not eligible.
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who demonstrates excellence in diagnostic pathology and microbiology during the senior clinical rotations.
Max Amount:
$200.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a student from Atlantic Canada entering their third or fourth year of study in Veterinary Medicine.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a deserving third-year student in Veterinary Medicine from the Atlantic Provinces bringing credit to the profession through involvement in veterinary, collegiate, and community affairs.
Max Amount:
$245.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a student entering full-time studies (5 courses/15 semester-hours per semester) in the Nursing program at UPEI. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who has been a resident of PEI for a minimum of five years; mature students are eligible to apply for this scholarship. *2 Awards Available for 2019/2020 academic year*
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to students from rural PEI, one from each county, based on financial need and achievement in the first year of a university program. Available to second-year students only.
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a student entering 3rd or 4th year whose studies will guide them a vocation in Education, Health and/or Social Services.
Max Amount:
$445.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the student entering third year who achieves the highest aggregate in Computer Science based on a full course load in second year.
Max Amount:
$1,510.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine who has demonstrated extraordinary compassion, outstanding communication skills, and deep respect for the human-companion animal bond while caring for a critically ill animal.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC demonstrating excellence in communication skills during their senior clinical rotations.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a first-, second-, or third-year student in Veterinary Medicine who graduated from a Prince Edward Island high school and who has an interest in large animal veterinary medicine.
Max Amount:
$700.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 1st Year
Current 2nd Year
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a student in the third year of the Music program who best demonstrates interest and ability in the areas of choral conducting and/or accompaniment.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a full-time student in his or her fourth year at UPEI carrying at least a normal load of five courses per semester and scheduled to graduate the following May. Based on academic performance and financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the graduating student with the second-highest aggregate in the fourth year of the Science program.
Max Amount:
$250.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a Master's or PhD student in any graduate program at UPEI. Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates a commitment to service and social responsibility in their community while achieving a high academic standing.
Max Amount:
$6,000.00
Deadline:
26-Apr
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a graduating student who has exemplified excellence in scholarship in the Diversity and Social Justice Studies program.
Max Amount:
$250.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a full time student entering second year, who achieved the highest average while carrying at least a normal load of five courses per semester in the first year program. This scholarship is stackable with other UPEI awards and recognizes academic performance.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine who has submitted the best case report concerning laboratory animals.
Max Amount:
$250.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a second year student in Veterinary Medicine who demonstrates proficiency in Pathology.
Max Amount:
$100.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to two (2) masters and/or doctoral students who have resided in PEI for 5 of the last 15 years and are pursuing a graduate degree in the area of Arts, Education, Science, Vet Science or Nursing. One award of a minimum $5,000 in the area of Arts or Education and one award of a minimum $5,000 in the area of Sciences or Nursing are available each year.
Max Amount:
$6,000.00
Deadline:
31-Jan
Awarded to a student in any faculty who will engage in an experience living and working with indigenous peoples whether in Canada or internationally. The experience must be for academic credit at UPEI. Examples might include a research-based thesis or dissertation at the masters or doctoral level, or an internship or practicum at the baccalaureate level.
Max Amount:
$2,700.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a third-year student in Veterinary Medicine who demonstrates proficiency and interest in small animal medicine and surgery.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
To recognize the contribution of seniors to the classroom, the Centennial Scholars - Seniors' Bursary program is open to residents of Prince Edward Island aged 60 and over. One Seniors' tuition waiver per year is available to all UPEI seniors for the tuition cost of one undergraduate course. Additional Seniors' Bursaries will be available for up to two undergraduate courses per semester (Fall & Winter) based on financial need, as indicated on the application form, and availability of funding.
Awarded to a fourth year Nursing student in financial need, who reflects the qualities of the Charlottetown Hospital School of Nursing motto: treat every patient, regardless of status, as special and sacred, and fulfill their role with integrity while recognizing the dignity of each patient through all stages of life. Preference for student indicating relationship to CHSON nursing alumnae or staff.
Max Amount:
$450.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the student majoring in Physics who achieved the highest overall average in second year.
Max Amount:
$150.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a full-time student entering third year of the UPEI Music Program who has demonstrated growth and development of musicianship in the previous year and has been recommended by the chair.
Max Amount:
$650.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a third-year student in Veterinary Medicine who demonstrates sustained interest and commitment to improving the well-being of animals.
Max Amount:
$2,500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a first-year student who is a graduate of a Prince Edward Island high school, and selected by the Scholarship and Awards Committee based upon general entrance applications received.
Max Amount:
$240.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to the graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who is selected by their classmates for the best clinical conference presentation.
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a graduating student whose demonstrated leadership has made a considerable contribution to campus life, and particularly to the senior class.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to two first-year students in Veterinary Medicine, selected by classmates and staff, demonstrating exceptional care and compassion for the teaching animals at the Atlantic Veterinary College.
Max Amount:
$930.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 1st Year
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.
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a deserving first-year Engineering student who has achieved well academically and who is not already receiving another first-year Engineering award.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 2nd Year
awarded annually to a maximum of three graduate students to support travel for presentation of their scholarly work at a national or international conference.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
Feb 1st
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a student entering studies at UPEI and is intending to pursue their degree from UPEI. Based on financial need.
Max Amount:
$220.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a student in the UPEI Faculty of Nursing who has the highest academic achievement in his or her first year of study and who is not already on scholarship. The successful student must be returning to the second year of the program at UPEI.
Max Amount:
$805.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to the third-year student in Veterinary Medicine, selected by his or her classmates, for excellence in leadership, participation in student affairs and academic achievement.
Max Amount:
$800.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a female student who has a high academic average and who is entering third- or fourth-year Business.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Business
This award is a renewable bursary given to a deserving student in veterinary medicine. In most cases, a student in the first year class is chosen who will receive the award in the fall of his or her second year. They would then usually receive the award in the fall of their third and fourth years, then another recipient is chosen.
Max Amount:
$780.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 1st Year
Current 2nd Year
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a student entering the Bachelor of Business in Tourism & Hospitality at UPEI who performed well academically in the two years of the program at Holland College and shows combined qualities of leadership, contribution to the community, and demonstrates a desire to enhance the tourism and hospitality industry.
Max Amount:
$3,590.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded in the fall semester of the Bachelor of Education program to a student who shows a high degree of competence in teaching and relating to students, has achieved high academically, demonstrates a dedication to international/cross-cultural issues, and is not already receiving another major donor-funded scholarship. The award will alternate between each year in the international specialization and those following the standard B.Ed. or B.Ed. French program.
Max Amount:
$265.00
Deadline:
15-Sep
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to a full-time student who is in good academic standing, shows leadership, and is a member of the Men's Hockey team.
Max Amount:
$3,140.00
Awarded to a student who is a Foods and Nutrition, Family Science or Kinesiology Major in the second year of the program and who shows outstanding leadership, achievement, and enthusiasm for their chosen field.
Max Amount:
$150.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to an Atlantic Canadian graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College who demonstrates enthusiasm and achievement in Companion Animal Wellness (i.e., integrative and preventative health care).
Max Amount:
$2,500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a student in Veterinary Medicine who demonstrates excellence and proficiency in anesthesiology and pain management. Students are eligible to receive this award multiple times.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 1st Year
Current 2nd Year
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a graduating student in the Arts faculty with a major or minor in Diversity and Social Justice Studies and who has demonstrated dedication to challenging global inequities and/or promoting positive social change.
Max Amount:
$525.00
Faculty:
Arts
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.
Max Amount:
$2,500.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to two (2) academically proficient and deserving students entering the Veterinary Medicine program at AVC.
Max Amount:
$1,015.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to the graduating student standing first in Nursing 401 (Nursing and Population Health).
Max Amount:
$1,400.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a student entering full time studies (five courses per semester)at the University of Prince Edward Island for the first time, and who has demonstrated financial need. The bursary is for first year, and non-renewable.
Max Amount:
$3,000.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded on the recommendation of the English Department to a returning student who clearly demonstrates a love of reading and books.
Max Amount:
$690.00
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to a full-time first-year Nursing student standing second-highest and continuing on to second year.
Max Amount:
$180.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a graduate student performing outstanding research in the field of molecular virology (not necessarily presented every year, depending on the presence of an outstanding graduate student working in this field).
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a second-year student in Veterinary Medicine who demonstrates proficiency in Virology.
Max Amount:
$335.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to an academically proficient second-year student in Veterinary Medicine from Atlantic Canada who has demonstrated involvement in veterinary, student, or community affairs.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a student in the first year of Veterinary Medicine who demonstrates academic achievement.
Max Amount:
$990.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 1st Year
Awarded to an PEI resident who has attended an PEI high school and is entering the first year of full-time studies at UPEI. The award shall be given on the basis of academic merit to a student who is not on a full tuition scholarship, and who has demonstrated financial need.
Max Amount:
$2,575.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Status:
Current 1st Year
Awarded to a second-year Veterinary Medicine student from Atlantic Canada who demonstrates interest and commitment to bovine veterinary medicine.
Max Amount:
$1,870.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to an AVC graduate student enrolled in the first or second year of the MVSc program based on the quality of presentation at the annual Graduate Studies and Research Days.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
MVetScience
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a student entering third or fourth year studies and has completed at least two courses in Catholic Studies, with the highest average in those courses.
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine who demonstrates excellence in small animal medicine and surgery as well as outstanding interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a Biology student, preferably a graduating student with particular botanical interests.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to a Biology Major or Honours student entering third or fourth year, with preference given to students with marine botanical or botanical interests.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to the Newfoundland or Labrador student in Veterinary Medicine having the highest cumulative academic standing in the first three years of the curriculum.
Max Amount:
$1,865.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a student in veterinary medicine entering their fourth year of study who manifests major skills in innovation, technical knowledge and practical application in diagnostic imaging.
Max Amount:
$985.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a third year student in Veterinary Medicine, selected by their classmates, who best exemplifies the qualities of integrity, courtesy and sincerity that will extend into their future practice of veterinary medicine.
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who best exemplifies the passion and dedication to animals that was so much a part of Dr. Debbie Musgrave's life and purpose.
Max Amount:
$575.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a second-, third-, or fourth-year full-time student who is talented and working toward an Arts or Music degree, and has a demonstrated financial need.
Max Amount:
$2,500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to a returning student based on high academic standing and who demonstrates focus on gender issues in Psychology and Diversity and Social Justice Studies and a commitment to advancing social justice across campus and/or in the community.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Granted to a Mathematics major or honours student who, in the opinion of the SMCS Awards Committee, achieves the highest academic performance in the third year of the program.
Max Amount:
$300.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a deserving graduating student who has made a meaningful contribution to student life and/or community service.
Max Amount:
$1,340.00
Deadline:
01-Apr
Status:
Other Post Grad
Awarded to a meritorious graduating student in Music.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the full-time PEI student majoring in Sociology, Anthropology, or Sociology/Anthropology who is entering fourth year who attained the highest overall average in their previous 20 courses, and who is not receiving any other UPEI scholarship.
Max Amount:
$425.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to graduate students who have demonstrated excellence and are pursuing a Masters or PhD graduate degree in the area of Science at UPEI.
Max Amount:
$12,500.00
Faculty:
MSc
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a deserving second- or third-year student in Veterinary Medicine intending to pursue a career in either wildlife medicine or aquaculture.
Max Amount:
$900.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Business or Faculty of Science who has expressed inquisitiveness and desire to learn, shows leadership, is a team player, contributes to UPEI or the general community in a meaningful manner and is in financial need.
Max Amount:
$425.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a UPEI graduate who has been accepted as a candidate for graduate studies in psychology. Graduates must provide evidence of acceptance from the university where they will be studying.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Apr
Awarded to first-year students who intend to major in Psychology.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to students who have been accepted into the Major program in Psychology. Recipients are full- or part-time students who have the best overall academic record prior to being accepted as a Psychology Major and who are not already receiving a major scholarship.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a Canadian UPEI student entering first-year Dentistry at any dental school, based on academic performance and need.
Max Amount:
$900.00
Deadline:
01-Apr
Status:
Other Post Grad
Awarded to an academically proficient third-year Veterinary Medicine student who is selected by his or her class mates for leadership.
Max Amount:
$1,350.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a student entering Nursing from high school who is involved in the community, and commits to seek employment in PEI following graduation with the intention of working in Nursing for at least three years.
Max Amount:
$3,000.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a Chemistry major/honours student entering fourth year who has taken at least five third-year courses and has the highest average in their third-year Chemistry courses.
Max Amount:
$615.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a graduating Chemistry Major/Honours student with high academic standing who has excelled in the senior Major/Honours research project and who has been accepted to study in either a Master's program; a program at AVC; or in medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy. Special consideration is given to students who are known to be the "first in family" to graduate from university. The recipient is selected based on recommendation from the Dean of Science.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to the top first-year Calculus student based on a combined average for Math 1910 and 1920 during the regular academic year.
Max Amount:
$200.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a student chosen by their classmates and recommended to the faculty.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the student with the highest academic record entering the UPEI Accelerated Nursing Program.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Awarded to a student entering the UPEI Faculty of Nursing who has a demonstrated financial need.
Max Amount:
$530.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 1st Year
Awarded to the student with the highest academic standing upon completion of the UPEI Accelerated Nursing Program
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Awarded to the Nursing student with the highest overall standing in fourth year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a third-year Veterinary Medicine student at AVC who is from Atlantic Canada, and who demonstrates proficiency in small animal medicine and surgery as well as leadership in student or community affairs.
Max Amount:
$745.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
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 a renewable scholarship. This award is renewable for four years consecutively, provided they maintain full-time registration status and the academic requirements of 75% in first year and 80% in subsequent years.
Max Amount:
$2,200.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a full-time student in his or her fourth year at UPEI who is carrying at least a normal course load of five courses per semester and is scheduled to graduate the following May. Based on academic performance and need.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who stands first in the class in academic excellence, clinical competence, and general interest in bovine medicine.
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to three third-year Veterinary Medicine Canadian students who demonstrate interest and/or commitment to bovine practice and a willingness to engage in an external elective outside of Atlantic Canada in the area of bovine practice.
Max Amount:
$765.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded annually to one or more graduate students to cover travel costs associated with attending a scientific meeting to present research results. Selection is based on financial need and quality of presentation of research results delivered during the annual AVC Graduate Studies and Research Days.
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated to an outstanding degree the qualities of scholarship and leadership within the University community, and who is not receiving a Governor General's Medal. Cash prize and medallion.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Apr
Status:
Other Post Grad
Awarded to a full time student pursuing research in a graduate program within the Faculty of Science Department of Chemistry. The candidate will have an undergraduate record of distinction.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
03-Apr
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a deserving student who is taking Latin, Greek, or a classical program, or taking arts courses in History, Languages, English, or Philosophy. (in order of preference).
Max Amount:
$1,475.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a PEI student who has completed second year of the radiography program and who achieved the highest academic standing while not on any other scholarships for that particular year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a student entering third-year or fourth-year from rural PEI who has expressed an interest in health care; the student must have maintained at least an 80% average in the last two semesters of study; based on financial need
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a graduate of the UPEI Faculty of Nursing who is pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing. PhD Nursing candidates shall have preference.
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
Deadline:
31-Jul
Faculty:
MNurs
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to an International student enrolled in their second year of study as a full time undergraduate student in good academic standing who demonstrates involvement, both on and off campus.
Max Amount:
$1,100.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Status:
International
Awarded to the student in Astronomy who, in the opinion of the Physics Department, best exemplifies the spirit of astronomers everywhere.
Max Amount:
$200.00
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to an incoming student from Kinkora Regional High School who has the highest academic average based on admission to UPEI. In the case of two equally qualifying candidates, preference will be to a student entering the Faculty of Science. This scholarship may be renewed for second, third, and fourth year of study based on the Celebrating Student Achievement Program at UPEI.
Max Amount:
$3,000.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
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.
Max Amount:
Amount Varies
Deadline:
01-Mar
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a full-time student in his or her fourth year at UPEI carrying at least a normal load of five courses per semester and scheduled to graduate the following May. Based on academic performance and financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a Nursing student who, in the second year of the Nursing program, has demonstrated clinical excellence in the care of children and families while maintaining an average of at least 75% in the two Nursing courses of that year (N213 and N223).
Max Amount:
$440.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a third-year student in Veterinary Medicine who demonstrates proficiency and interest in swine health management.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a first-year student in Veterinary Medicine who demonstrates excellence in the study of parasitology.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a third year student in veterinary medicine demonstrating interest and/or commitment to aquaculture and willingness to engage in an external elective outside of Atlantic Canada in the area of aquatic animal health. If in a particular year there is no interest in or no qualified student in the area of aquaculture, the award may be used to support an external elective of a deserving student in another area of animal health.
Max Amount:
$2,500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who demonstrates proficiency and interest in parasitology.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
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.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a deserving full-time student in the Bachelor of Education program, who, in the opinion of the Faculty of Education, shows exceptional promise and ability for a career in teaching. Criteria included personal suitability, academic achievement, and relevant experience.
Max Amount:
$2,500.00
Deadline:
15-Apr
Faculty:
Education
Two scholarships awarded to UPEI students (undergraduate or graduate level) in the field of family science, child and family studies, foods and nutrition, or a related field with good academic standing, a concern for others and participation in extra-curricular activities.
Max Amount:
$1,250.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a full time student entering third year, who achieved the highest average while carrying at least a normal load of five courses per semester in a first year program. This scholarship is stackable with other UPEI awards, and recognizes academic performance.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded annually to a student graduating from the B.Ed. program who, in the opinion of the Dean, show the most promise of inspirational teaching.
Max Amount:
$415.00
Deadline:
15-Apr
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to a third-, second-, or first-year Veterinary Medicine student who graduated from a Prince Edward Island high school and who demonstrates interest in small animal veterinary medicine.
Max Amount:
$2,030.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 1st Year
Current 2nd Year
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a first-year Engineering student who ranks highest academically overall after a full year of common courses and is continuing in the Engineering program.
Max Amount:
$575.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a graduate student in the Faculty of Science who is studying Environmental Sciences - Watershed Integrity. Students will submit a Letter of Interest, Updated CV and Official Transcripts for consideration by the committee.
Max Amount:
$4,700.00
Deadline:
03-Apr
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to two students entering the Gateway Program at UPEI (formerly known as the Transitions Program). Awards are based on financial need, and potentially renewable for one year based on available funding.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
Feb 1st
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a full-time UPEI student enrolled in Department of Applied Human Sciences, 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.
Max Amount:
$880.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Executive MBA Award Scholarships are intended to encourage and support strong academic performance and leadership in the Executive MBA (EMBA) Program. Both first-year and second-year EMBA students are eligible to apply.
Deadline:
20-Nov
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to five incoming EMBA students at the UPEI Faculty of Business. Candidates must have applied for admission by June 30. Criteria includes: minimum of 75% average in last two years of undergraduate or graduate level of study, professional accomplishments, and demonstrated leadership. Preference may be given to an international student candidate for one of the scholarships.
Max Amount:
$5,000.00
Deadline:
30-Jun
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a graduating Education student who has embodied the principle of social justice, collaboration and global mindedness and who has achieved a high level of scholarship and involvement throughout the B.Ed. program.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
15-Apr
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who exemplifies an interest in a career in Public Administration, is majoring Political Science and obtained the highest average in his/her previous year.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to an organ student who has demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of the craft and artistry or organ-playing, and whose overall progress is deemed most meritorious based on the recommendation of the organ instructor. If there are no qualified organ students, the Award may go to a pianist.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Arts
Granted to a deserving student in Creative Arts, Journalism, or Fine Arts programming. Recommended by the department.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Awarded to a Music student entering full-time studies whose last year of high school was taken in a PEI high school; awarded on the basis of performance in an audition conducted by faculty members of the Music Department, and a theory test.
Max Amount:
$590.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a full-time Nursing student entering second year. Must have an excellent academic record, proven integrity, admirable work and study habits, and leadership potential.
Max Amount:
$5,150.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a student entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year, is majoring in English or English honours with a strong academic performance who has shown particular engagement with the written word.
Max Amount:
$1,600.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to the graduating student who combines academic achievement with interest in students and who has attended university primarily as a mature and/or part-time student in the Bachelor of Business Administration program.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Current 4th Year
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.
Max Amount:
$4,500.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a returning full-time student with an expressed interest in pursuing Diversity and Social Justice Studies through active participation in courses and who has also demonstrated a strong commitment to social justice.
Max Amount:
$300.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded annually to an Alberta student entering first year Nursing at UPEI, with preference for a student from the Calgary area. Renewable at $2,000 for study years two, three, and four based on full course load enrolment and academic performance.
Max Amount:
$5,000.00
Deadline:
01-May
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded annually to an Alberta student entering first- year Business at UPEI, with preference for a student from the Calgary area. Renewable at $2,000 for study years two, three, and four based on full course load enrolment and academic performance.
Max Amount:
$5,000.00
Deadline:
01-May
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded annually to Alberta students entering full time undergraduate studies or continuing full time undergraduate studies at UPEI, with preference for students from the Calgary area.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Deadline:
01-May
Status:
Entering 1st Year
One full year tuition scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student enrolled in the MSc program at the AVC. The remainder of the funds will be divided among the top two DVM students in each of the first-, second-, and third-year classes from the previous year.
Max Amount:
$4,065.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 1st Year
Current 2nd Year
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a full-time student who maintains an academic standing of 75%, with preference given to a student involved or interested in university affairs, including athletics or student politics.
Max Amount:
$2,150.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a first-year Veterinary Medicine student from Canada who demonstrates an interest and proficiency in immunology.
Max Amount:
$2,500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 1st Year
Awarded to assist Honours Biology students in carrying out their research programs.
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to 2 third-year students in Veterinary Medicine demonstrating excellence and interest in small and medicine and surgery.
Max Amount:
$1,620.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who demonstrates excellence and interest in small animal medicine and surgery.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the Faculty of Business student who achieves the highest standing in the introduction to marketing course.
Max Amount:
$865.00
Faculty:
Business
Awarded to a full-time student who is a single parent, has a demonstrated financial need, and is in good academic standing.
Max Amount:
$300.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Awarded annually to a returning Academic All-Canadian athlete participating in Panther sports and contributing superior athletic sportsmanship with strong academic achievement.
Max Amount:
$400.00
Awarded to a student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC from either Annapolis, Kings, or Hants Counties in Nova Scotia.
Max Amount:
$415.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 1st Year
Current 2nd Year
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a student who is a resident of PEI, is entering their final year of the Applied Human Science program, and has, in the opinion of the faculty, demonstrated a strong commitment to the program and an improved academic performance.
Max Amount:
$230.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded annually to the graduate who best combines academic and athletic endeavours.
Max Amount:
$135.00
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the graduating MSc student who has achieved the highest academic standing in a combination of course work and thesis, and whose record in the program, in the view of the AVC Graduate Studies and Research Committee, is so distinguished as to warrant special recognition.
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to the graduating student who has achieved the highest aggregate in four years of an undergraduate program.
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to an athletic student entering second, third, or fourth year who is playing on a UPEI varsity hockey team and who maintained good academic standing and completed a minimum of 18 semester-hours in the previous year. The recipient is chosen by fellow players and coaches.
Max Amount:
$1,750.00
Awarded to a graduating student in Psychology who reflects the personal and intellectual qualities, values and interests embodied by Min Chiang during his career at UPEI.
Max Amount:
$400.00
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a full-time first-year student entering UPEI from the Halifax region(preference). 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.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a third-year student in Veterinary Medicine who graduated from a Nova Scotia High School and demonstrates proficiency and interest in small animal medicine and surgery.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded each year to PEI students who are resident in the province and who have graduated from PEI high schools based on financial need and academic accomplishment.
Max Amount:
$350.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College whose study is directed in the small/companion animal program.
Max Amount:
$6,350.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to entrance students attending university who have graduated from a high school in Canada. A minimum 80% average in Grade 12, financial need, leadership qualities, and initiative in funding your own education. For renewal students must maintain an average of 60% in first year of study, 70% in second year of study, and 75% in third year of study while carrying a full-time course load.
Max Amount:
$4,000.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to two full-time UPEI students who are members of the UPEI hockey team. Preference is given to players from PEI. If the student is entering first year, he/she must have an academic standing of 80% in high school. Players in second, third, and fourth years must have completed 18 semester-hours in their previous year with good standing.
Max Amount:
$2,150.00
Awarded to a student entering fourth year who has taken Business 371, Entrepreneurship, demonstrates enthusiasm for self-employment, shows promise for executing a business plan, and has his or her own business or is actively involved in managing a family business.
Max Amount:
$1,280.00
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a student entering second, third, or fourth year of full-time study who demonstrates enthusiasm and aptitude for problem-solving, and/or is a student with a major or minor in math who assists other students through tutoring.
Max Amount:
$1,280.00
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to a first-year student graduating from a PEI 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.
Max Amount:
$300.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a full-time student in their fourth year of study with a declared major in the BSc Foods & Nutrition Program who has worked with families locally, nationally, or internationally as part of their UPEI education and not in recipient of another donor funded award greater than $1,000. Preference given to students who have an maintained an overall average of 80% or greater in the previous year of study.
Max Amount:
$2,500.00
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to a third- or fourth-year student studying marine life or ecology.
Max Amount:
$800.00
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to a deserving third- or fourth-year student in the Majors or Honours program in English.
Max Amount:
$800.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who demonstrates proficiency in the analysis and interpretation of animal health and production records.
Max Amount:
$250.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a second-year student in Veterinary Medicine who demonstrates academic achievement in small animal principles of medicine.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a third-year student in Veterinary Medicine who demonstrates academic achievement in the internal medicine component of Companion Animal Systems courses.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who demonstrates exemplary humanitarian efforts in providing care to a companion animal (dog or cat only).
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a first-year student in Veterinary Medicine who is chosen by his or her classmates for enthusiasm, participation, and overall contribution to student life.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 1st Year
Awarded to the third-year Nursing student standing second-highest in academic achievement who has completed all the first- and second-semester core Nursing courses within one academic year. Established in Honour of President Emeritus C. W. J. Eliot.
Max Amount:
$600.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine who demonstrates excellence in dairy production medicine during senior clinical rotations.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a full-time student who is a Canadian citizen and entering the first year of a Master of Science program at UPEI or AVC. Candidates must be admitted to a full-time Master's program at UPEI within 12 months of qualifying for the Scholarship.
Max Amount:
$1,750.00
Deadline:
03-Apr
Faculty:
MSc
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a Food and Nutritional Science student studying in the UPEI Integrated Dietetic Internship.
Max Amount:
$1,495.00
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to a student who intends to pursue a degree in law or a post-graduate degree that honours Justice Mark MacGuigan's commitment to social policy and/or social justice.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Apr
Status:
Other Post Grad
Awarded to a deserving English Major or Honours graduating student who has completed with high standing a minimum of five courses in pre-1900 English Literature.
Max Amount:
$355.00
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to a student who is graduating with distinction in a program with concentration in Chemistry. The Award is given on the recommendation of the Chemistry Department and is not necessarily granted every year.
Max Amount:
$140.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a student who plans to pursue a career in agriculture.
Max Amount:
$600.00
Faculty:
Science
awarded to an International student who is currently a member of one of the UPEI varsity athletic teams and in good academic standing. Students will be nominated by their coaches.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Status:
International
A non-renewable entrance award reviewed upon admission
Status:
International
A non-renewable prize for international students who have achieved and maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have contributed to the campus community, and have not previously received an International Scholastic Achievement Prize.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Status:
International
Awarded to a first-, second-, and third-year international student in Veterinary Medicine.
Max Amount:
$1,015.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 1st Year
Current 2nd Year
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated an interest in gerontology. Examples of courses that may be used in the evaluation include PSYCH 3030, NURS 1010, 1020 or 3240, or other relevant courses completed through program majors or fields as outlined in the student's personal statement.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a full time PEI resident entering second year based on academic achievement and financial need.
Max Amount:
$875.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Granted to a student entering fourth year of the Nursing program, who is not already receiving another donor-funded award and, in keeping with the IODE's mission, has demonstrated community service to improve the quality of life for those in need.
Max Amount:
$525.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the Faculty of Arts who expresses an interest in history, poetry, or international studies, and who has an academic average of at least 75% and who is not on scholarship of $600 or more.
Max Amount:
$1,430.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Arts
granted to Wind Symphony music students to support travel to music festivals, competitions, and other learning opportunities.
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to students intending to register during the following academic year for full-time studies at UPEI at the second-, third-, or fourth-year level. In granting bursaries, priority will be assigned in descending order to the following criteria: good Christian character, financial need, passing (or higher) grades. Applicants must submit two letters of reference plus an essay (max. 500 words) on the topic, "How the UPEI motto reflects my lifestyle."
Deadline:
31-May
Awarded to a first year or returning Aboriginal student in full-time undergraduate studies who is positively and actively involved with Aboriginal students on campus and/or in the community, has a good academic record that reflects perseverance in their studies and demonstrated leadership qualities. Candidates will submit a one page essay on how they meet the criteria, a resume and one letter of reference to the Scholarship and Awards Office.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
15-Oct
Awarded to a student who demonstrates an ability in debating or public speaking.
Max Amount:
$590.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a full-time student entering fourth year who has demonstrated academic excellence, leadership with a particular emphasis on leadership in varsity sports, and who is not already receiving a major donor funded award.
Max Amount:
$3,190.00
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a well-rounded fourth-year graduating Religious Studies Major who has completed a minimum two core courses and one elective in the Christian Studies program. Preference will be given to a student who plans to pursue a post-graduate program in Christian Studies (e.g., Ministry, Divinity, Theological Studies, Religious Education, or Pastoral Counselling).
Max Amount:
$1,750.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to two student who have declared their major or minor in Religious Studies and interested in pursuing a career in some aspect of Christian ministry, including counselling, nursing or overseas development, as well as ordained ministry.
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a returning student in good academic standing with a minimum average of 75% in all Christian Studies courses previously taken
Max Amount:
$1,400.00
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to a returning student who combines outstanding community volunteerism and high academic achievement. Preference is given to a student studying in the Music program.
Max Amount:
$5,910.00
Awarded to a student in the UPEI Master of Nursing program, with preference given to applicants in the Nurse Practitioner stream; the scholarship may be renewable to the same student for a total of two years based upon evidence of continuance and satisfactory progress after their first year of study. Please note full-time UPEI staff or full or part-time UPEI faculty are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Max Amount:
$2,600.00
Deadline:
31-Jul
Faculty:
MNurs
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a full-time student entering the first year of the Master of Science program in Biology or Chemistry who has an undergraduate record of distinction and evidence of research during the undergraduate degree (e.g., an Honours program, NSERC research, or research courses).
Max Amount:
$3,600.00
Deadline:
01-Sep
Faculty:
MSc
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the Faculty of Business who is a recognized participant and leader in community service and/or sport.
Max Amount:
$2,175.00
Faculty:
Business
Awarded to the student with the highest standing in FAH 101-102.
Max Amount:
$105.00
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to a full-time student entering the Bachelor of Education program who, in the opinion of the faculty, shows exceptional promise and ability for a career in teaching, has demonstrated which academic achievement in the last two years of their undergraduate degree, and who is not already receiving another UPEI scholarship of $1,000 or more that year.
Max Amount:
$1,400.00
Deadline:
15-Apr
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to students in Veterinary Medicine who have graduated from a Pictou County, Nova Scotia, high school and who have been accepted into the Atlantic Veterinary College.
Max Amount:
$1,200.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 1st Year
Current 2nd Year
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a deserving graduating student who has been involved in student life at UPEI and/or the community. Preference will be given to those not been in receipt of a scholarship or bursary of more than $2,000 during their undergraduate degree and is not receiving another graduation award.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to a student entering full-time Nursing at UPEI; preference given to applicants with a LPN designation or children
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Nursing
Awarded each year to a full-time student enrolled in the Music Program at UPEI. Recipient must have a demonstrated financial need. Preference given to a student of voice who is a Canadian citizen.
Max Amount:
$430.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Arts
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.
Max Amount:
$1,100.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to two (2) students from each of the three (3) counties on PEI upon high school graduation.
Max Amount:
$180.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Awarded to Aboriginal students enrolled in full time undergraduate studies at UPEI who display involvement and leadership in their community, as well as financial need. Three (3) scholarships are available each year: one for a first-year student, and two for returning students.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
15-Oct
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 more than $1000. Preference is given to students entering the Business Administration program at UPEI.
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a UPEI graduating student from PEI with high academic standing who has demonstrated aptitude for commitment to the community and has been accepted into an accredited law school the following year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Apr
Status:
Other Post Grad
Awarded to a first-year student entering UPEI directly from a Canadian high school outside PEI, who has a minimum average of 80% in grade 12 and proven leadership ability. Students must register full time (10 courses) from September to May.
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to two students entering the Bachelor of Education program at UPEI. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate academic achievement, are international students, members of minority groups, or who plan to teach in an area facing a teaching shortage. Community involvement will be a consideration.
Max Amount:
$3,000.00
Deadline:
15-Apr
Faculty:
Education
Awarded at the end of the third year to a student in Nursing who demonstrates a particular clinical competence in working with the elderly.
Max Amount:
$325.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a first-year student in Veterinary Medicine who demonstrates excellence in clinical skills and case-based problem-solving.
Max Amount:
$810.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 1st Year
Awarded to a deserving undergraduate student who has achieved high academic standing and has made a contribution to the community through their involvement in sports, charitable or religious organizations, or to student life.
Max Amount:
$430.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded annually to a returning full-time student who is the son or daughter of a single parent.
Max Amount:
$1,160.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Awarded annually to a returning Academic All-Canadian athlete on the UPEI Men's Hockey Team. The recipient will contribute superior athletic sportsmanship combined with high academic achievement.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Awarded to a graduating student from Kensington Intermediate/Senior High who is enrolling in the Faculty of Science at UPEI, as recommended by KISH committee.
Max Amount:
$900.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to an AVC student and/or UPEI/AVC graduate research student that is a tenant in good standing with Killam Properties. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate academic achievement and community/university involvement.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
DVM
Awarded to (2) returning undergraduate students who are tenants in good standing with Killam Properties. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate academic achievement and community/university involvement.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Awarded to a full-time PEI student in good academic standing, who demonstrates involvement in university or community service work or other activities of a charitable nature which assist others in the learning or developmental process(coaching, teaching, music, Student Union etc.).
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine who demonstrates exemplary clinical surgical skills in companion animals.
Max Amount:
$410.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a returning student with a declared major or minor in Computer Science and who has an overall average of 70% or greater.
Max Amount:
$1,235.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to the student entering the third year of the Sustainable Design Engineer degree program with the third highest academic standing in their second year.
Max Amount:
$1,350.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded annually to the returning student completing the third year of the Business Administration Program who has taken a full load of 10 courses in the previous year, and who is not already on scholarship of $1,000 or more.
Max Amount:
$2,035.00
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Current 4th Year
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.
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a third-year student in good academic standing who demonstrated competence and compassion while caring for elderly patients during the course N323, Developing Partnerships with Clients and Families living with Chronic Illness, or its successor course.
Max Amount:
$350.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the Philosophy student entering fourth year who has the highest standing overall in Philosophy.
Max Amount:
$175.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a student receiving a Bachelor of Music degree from UPEI who intends to pursue his or her music education through graduate studies.
Max Amount:
$425.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a first-year student with high academic standing; automatically selected based on grades.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded annually to a male student in any year of study at UPEI, based upon financial need.
Max Amount:
$2,630.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a Nursing student who, in the opinion of the Nursing faculty, demonstrates leadership and mentorship qualities.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Awarded to a Prince Edward Island student (preferably from King's County) entering third or fourth year of the Family Science or Foods and Nutrition program at UPEI. Preference is given to students who have demonstrated academic ability.
Max Amount:
$275.00
Faculty:
Science
Two bursaries will be awarded annually to two deserving full-time students of good academic standing, based upon financial need as demonstrated in their bursary application.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Awarded to the student ranking highest in Physics 261, Energy, Environment, and the Economy.
Max Amount:
$200.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Up to ten (10) annual awards will be granted to returning undergraduate students in greatest financial need.
Max Amount:
$600.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Awarded to a PEI single parent (male or female) who is a full-time student taking at least three courses per semester in the Faculty of Nursing at UPEI; awarded on the basis of financial need after the first year of study.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a deserving student entering fourth year of the Bachelor of Science - Foods and Nutrition or Kinesiology program at UPEI, who demonstrates leadership potential in programs or initiatives supporting children and their families through volunteer organizations and is in good academic standing.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Awarded to a returning UPEI student who has a declared Major in Foods and Nutritional Science, and who is pursuing their education in the face of such obstacles as physical, financial, family, or social problems.
Max Amount:
$440.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
Awarded annually to the student who demonstrates outstanding bedside manner coupled with knowledge and skill in clinical practice during Nursing 310 (Integrated Clinical Experience).
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a single parent, preferably in Education, who is in financial need. Applicants must be in good academic standing.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to a deserving student graduating from a PEI high school who is entering the Faculty of Nursing with a high academic average. In the event of two equally qualified candidates, financial need will be considered.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to first-year Music students in varying amounts based on recommendations from the Music Department.
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded in memory of Mary O. Kinch to students entering first-year Music.
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to Music students on the basis of the previous year's performance.
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to Music students based on overall academic performance or admission criteria.
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to a full-time returning student who excels in a UPEI course related to Christian Ethics. Performance includes a combination of interest in Christian Ethics as a topic of study in an historical context, discussion in class setting, and dedication to excellence on assignments, essays, and exams.
Max Amount:
$1,150.00
Awarded to a student who has a demonstrated financial need.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who demonstrates excellence in bovine theriogenology during senior clinical rotations.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who demonstrates excellent in small animal internal medicine.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a deserving student who has graduated from a PEI high school, is entering first year of the Bachelor of Education program, and has been involved in community service.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to a student entering third or fourth year in the Faculty of Arts or Business, and based on academic achievement. Students already in receipt of $1,000 or more in the same academic year are not eligible.
Max Amount:
$1,200.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a mature female student entering third or fourth year in any faculty, who has returned to university studies in a full-time capacity. In the event of equally qualified candidates, financial need will be the determining factor. Students already in receipt of $1,000 or more in the same academic year are not eligible.
Max Amount:
$1,200.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a graduate of the UPEI Nursing Program in their 1st or 2nd year of the UPEI Master of Nursing Program who has particular interest in the impact of cardiovascular disease on individuals and/or families, and how community support can enhance the quality of life for individuals experiencing cardiac issues, as well as their support networks. If no MN students qualify, undergraduate students in their final year of the UPEI BScN degree (2 or 4 year program) may apply.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
31-Jul
Faculty:
MNurs
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a first year PEI high school student, who best demonstrates the characteristics of leadership, community involvement, outstanding athletic ability, and academic excellence.
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
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
Max Amount:
Amount Varies
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to academically deserving graduate students who conduct research in disciplines related to gardening as it pertains to economically important plants.
Max Amount:
$3,300.00
Deadline:
03-Apr
Faculty:
MSc
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded annually to the graduating students placing first ($500) and second ($300) in the Bachelor of Science (Family Science or Foods and Nutrition) Program.
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to two students in the Dietetic Internship program who, in the opinion of the Department of Applied Human Sciences, best demonstrate strong academic performance and extracurricular leadership, who show exceptional promise and commitment to a career in dietetics, and who are not already receiving major awards.
Max Amount:
$350.00
Deadline:
05-Apr
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to an academically proficient Canadian student in Veterinary Medicine who is a varsity athlete.
Max Amount:
$835.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 1st Year
Current 2nd Year
Current 3rd Year
Awarded by the Music Department to Music students living in Residence.
Max Amount:
$932.00
Awarded to a full-time student in second year who demonstrates academic achievement of 80%, participates in a varsity athletics program, and is not already receiving a major donor-funded scholarship.
Max Amount:
$665.00
Awarded to a Bachelor of Education student in their fall block (September) who demonstrates strong leadership, a passionate concern for the well-being of others, and who combines an infectious sense of fun with a deep commitment to her/his work in the field of Education.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
15-Sep
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to a graduating student from the Engineering class who displays the positive attributes and qualities of the late Noel MacAleer; including the qualities of leadership, motivation, and team spirit through class involvement.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Science
Renewable scholarship awarded to a student entering the first year of the Veterinary Medicine program who demonstrates financial need (1st year $8,000; 2nd year $6,000; 3rd year $5,000; 4th year $4,000).
Max Amount:
$23,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to the student entering the third year of the Sustainable Design Engineering degree program with the second highest academic standing in their second year.
Max Amount:
$1,475.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a full-time UPEI student on the basis of demonstrated financial need.
Max Amount:
$475.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a full-time student who is a single parent with children living at home.
Max Amount:
$145.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Awarded to a deserving incoming Veterinary Medicine student who graduated from a Nova Scotia high school.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a student who is judged to have the best essay in an Island history course which relies primarily on oral sources, with preference given to events that have occurred in southeastern PEI.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who demonstrates exemplary professional skills, a deep understanding of compassionate communication with clients, and an outstanding commitment to the care of a critically ill animal.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Annual bursaries available to qualifying university students in their first, second, third, or fourth year.
Awarded to the student with the highest aggregate in Corporate Finance and Integrated Cases in Corporate Finance.
Max Amount:
$145.00
Faculty:
Business
Awarded to a deserving student from Parkdale-Sherwood or surrounding area who is entering third year in Arts, Science, or Business.
Max Amount:
$2,710.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a UPEI student involved in Panther Sport who exemplifies the qualities of Rene Ayangma and who demonstrates desire and enthusiasm toward Panther Sport.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Awarded to the graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who demonstrates proficiency and aptitude in pathology.
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a graduating Business student who has demonstrated to an outstanding degree qualities of scholarship and leadership within the University community.
Max Amount:
$300.00
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to women studying Engineering at UPEI, in recognition and support of women pursuing non-traditional fields. Awarded to a female entering third year who maintains a passing average and demonstrates financial need.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to a Family Science or Foods and Nutrition student who is now enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program.
Max Amount:
$200.00
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to a graduating student in the B.Ed. program who, in the opinion of the Faculty, demonstrates a high degree of competence and ability in preparing and presenting learning materials to students in a classroom setting and has graduated from a Prince Edward Island high.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
15-Apr
Faculty:
Education
Awarded annually to a student entering the B.Ed. program at UPEI who attended a PEI high school in their secondary education years, and is the highest ranking student (based on their first undergraduate degree) not already receiving a major donor-funded award.
Max Amount:
$915.00
Deadline:
15-Apr
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to a returning student entering the third year of the Sustainable Design Engineering program with the highest academic average in the previous year. The scholarship may be renewable on condition that the student continues in the Sustainable Design Engineering program in the fourth year and maintains an academic average of 80% or higher.
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a student entering the Bachelor of Education program at UPEI; successful recipients will show promise for inspirational teaching, have demonstrated school or community leadership and/or involvement, and have a well-balanced academic record.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
15-Apr
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to a student entering the Bachelor of Education program at UPEI; successful recipients will show promise for inspirational teaching, have demonstrated school or community leadership and/or involvement, and have a well-balanced academic record.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
15-Apr
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to an incoming high school student from Souris Regional School with the highest academic average based on courses used for admission; in the case of two equally qualifying candidates, preference will be given to a student entering the Faculty of Science if possible. This scholarship may be renewed for second, third, and fourth year based on the same eligibility requirements and scholarship values as established for UPEI's Celebrating Student Achievement program.
Max Amount:
$3,000.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a Faculty of Science PhD candidate.
Max Amount:
$5,200.00
Deadline:
15-Nov
Faculty:
PhD
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who demonstrates aptitude and enthusiasm in aquaculture.
Max Amount:
$600.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the top first-year student who has declared Physics as their choice of Major with the Registrar's Office and is enrolled in Physics 221 and 211 in their second year. The student with the highest marks in Physics 111, 122, or 112 and Math 151 and 152 will be selected.
Max Amount:
$200.00
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to the student ranking highest in Physics 221 based on the recommendation of the Chair of the Physics Department.
Max Amount:
$200.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to the recipient of the Governor General's Silver Medal, who is the student with the highest aggregate in four years of a university program.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a returning student who has completed Political Studies 211, 401 or Business Law 301 and is currently enrolled in or has completed Political Studies 212, 402 or Business Law 302, and is a PEI resident with scholastic achievement.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a student who is a PEI resident, serves/served, or has ancestors or family members who served, in the Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Canadian Sea, Army or Air Cadets
Max Amount:
$1,025.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to the student from the current graduating class who is receiving a BSc with a Major or Honours in Biology and who has achieved the highest aggregate in the core Biology courses.
Max Amount:
$425.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 4th Year
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. In order for the scholarship to be renewed, the student must maintain a minimum average in a full course load (30 semester hours) of 75% after first year, and 80% after second and third year.
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to the student ranking highest in Physics 2920 - Stars, Galaxies and the Universe. (Formerly Physics 252 - Astronomy).
Max Amount:
$300.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to an outstanding graduating psychology major who combines academic success and a positive contribution to the Department of Psychology.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the student entering fourth-year who has the highest average in all Psychology courses completed.
Max Amount:
$200.00
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the student who, in the opinion of the faculty, has completed the best paper on a topic relating to the history of Prince Edward Island which makes extensive use of archival materials.
Max Amount:
$100.00
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to a third-year student in Veterinary Medicine with an interest in dairy medicine and surgery.
Max Amount:
$585.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Presented annually to a Nursing student entering fourth year of the four year Bachelor of Science Nursing degree demonstrates an outstanding bedside manner, knowledge and skill in clinical practice, and not already receiving another donor funded scholarship of more than $1,000.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who has the highest cumulative grade average for ALL COURSES taken during the four-year program.
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded annually to the graduating student standing highest in the Bachelor of Arts degree program majoring in Economics.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a full-time UPEI student for excellence in Creative Writing. Recipient is chosen by the Department of English, on the advice of those departmental members associated with the Creative Writing program.
Max Amount:
$540.00
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to a qualified refugee or foreign student who displays commitment to working for social justice and to improving the living conditions in the community and on the planet, and who demonstrates high academic achievement or evidence of academic potential.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Status:
International
Awarded to the student entering third year of the Sustainable Design Engineering degree program with the highest academic standing in their second year.
Max Amount:
$1,700.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a third- or fourth-year student who must be abstainers from tobacco, alcohol, and non-medicinal drugs based on academic standing, integrity, and character. Application forms can be picked up at Scholarships & Awards in the Registrar's Office, and selection of the scholarship is administered by the Board of Trustees of Trinity United Church.
Max Amount:
$5,770.00
Deadline:
31-May
Awarded to the second-year student in Veterinary Medicine who has the highest average in VPM 262 (Aquaculture and Fish Health).
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a full time UPEI student who is a member of the UPEI Men's hockey team.
Max Amount:
$4,000.00
Awarded to a full time student entering second year who achieved the highest average while carrying at least a normal load of five courses per semester in a first year program. This scholarship is stackable with other UPEI awards, and recognizes academic performance.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a deserving third- or second-year student in Veterinary Medicine who attended a Prince Edward Island high school and who demonstrates interest in equine or canine veterinary medicine.
Max Amount:
$200.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Current 3rd Year
Awarded with a military context in mind, giving preference to those connected with the regular or research air wing of the Canadian Forces.
Max Amount:
$235.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Awarded to a student going into second-, third-, or fourth-year Business who represents academic ability, leadership qualities, and commitment.
Max Amount:
$2,155.00
Faculty:
Business
Awarded annually to a UPEI student from a Commonwealth country in any field of study. The award is based on academic excellence and need. It seeks to recognize students who will use their studies to contribute to the development of their country of origin. Preference will be given to a student who is not normally resident in Canada.
Max Amount:
$600.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Status:
International
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.
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to the student with the highest academic achievement in second-year Nursing who is taking no fewer than 24 semester-hours of credit in Fall/Winter courses, and who is not already in receipt of an award of $1,000 or more.
Max Amount:
$730.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a full-time student from first year who has the highest mark in English 121.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Awarded will be granted to the top graduating major or honours student from the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, as recommended by the SMCS Awards Committee.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to a student who is a resident of PEI and has completed at least one year at UPEI and be registered as a full-time student at the University in the year in which the scholarship is to be used. The recipient must be registered in a program designed to enable him/her to work in an agriculture-related field (e.g., veterinary medicine, agricultural marketing, or soil and water conservation) and be intending to pursue that career on PEI.
Max Amount:
$2,375.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a Nursing student who is entering third year and who displays excellence in compassionate and holistic care of the total person and maintains a satisfactory academic record.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded annually to a PEI student in the third or fourth year of the Family Science or Foods and Nutrition program. The recipient will have demonstrated, in the view of the Applied Human Sciences Department, the potential to make a significant contribution to the ideals of home, family life, and society.
Max Amount:
$280.00
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to PEI students enrolled in the Faculty of Nursing at UPEI; based on academic performance and financial need
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Nursing
Awarded to the third-year Nursing student from a PEI high school with the highest academic standing in third year, having completed all the first- and second-semester core Nursing courses within one academic year and who is not already on scholarship of more than $1,000.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a Nursing student entering fourth year who displays strong leadership skills, particularly those of collaboration, compassion, and the empowerment of others; and maintains a satisfactory academic record.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the student standing highest in second-year Music who has taken a minimum of 18 hours of Music credits in the previous year.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a graduating student who displays enthusiasm for the profession, exhibits empathy and concern for the patient, demonstrates warmth and confidence, and is professional in grooming, dress, and work ethic.
Max Amount:
$200.00
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to a student entering the Bachelor of Education program who has good leadership qualities as demonstrated in their application essay.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
15-Apr
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to a student graduating from the Bachelor of Education program who has demonstrated promise as a leader in the field of science, math, and/or language arts.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
15-Apr
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to the student standing highest in second-year Arts.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Granted to the returning student with the highest average in Cost Accounting 3120.
Max Amount:
$600.00
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership, class spirit, co-operation, and participation.
Max Amount:
$125.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication, hard work, an exceptional bedside manner, and compassion in caring for a companion animal. The recipient must demonstrate a deep respect for the human-companion animal bond, as well as superior interaction and communication skills in dealing with the pet owners.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a deserving student, originally from Prince Edward Island, who is entering the third year of the Music program at UPEI.
Max Amount:
$200.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a student entering their fourth year of Veterinary Medicine who has an enthusiasm for and interest in equine practice.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the student standing highest in a PEI History course their previous academic year (preference for HIST-3310 if offered; secondly, HIST-4890).
Max Amount:
$200.00
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to a male and female student who have achieved good educational standing and are not already on scholarship. The intent of this award is to ensure that hardworking, talented students may attain their educational goals by continuing on to complete a degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
Max Amount:
$1,250.00
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to a deserving second-year student based on financial need and academics.
Max Amount:
$1,120.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a third year student in Veterinary Medicine demonstrating the highest proficiency in clinical pharmacology.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a Music student on the basis of financial need, musical merit, and a positive attitude.
Max Amount:
$285.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who has an expressed interest in pursuing a project directly related to the care, prevention and/or cure of breast cancer.
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a student that has completed Business 371, has an expressed interest in an entrepreneurial career, and who maintained an academic average of 75% or greater in the previous academic year. Preference will be given to a student who has also completed Business 265.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Business
Awarded to a full-time student entering the Bachelor of Education program.
Max Amount:
$845.00
Deadline:
15-Apr
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to the student who has successfully completed 30 semester-hours of credit in the first year of Arts or Science and has demonstrated academic excellence, exemplary moral character, and extra-curricular leadership who is not already receiving a major donor-funded award.
Max Amount:
$880.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to the student majoring in Physics, or Physics with Engineering, who achieved the highest overall average in third year.
Max Amount:
$150.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the returning student standing highest in the Faculty of Arts after first year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 1st Year
Awarded to the returning student standing highest in the Faculty of Business after first year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Current 1st Year
Awarded to the returning student standing highest in the Faculty of Nursing after first year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 1st Year
Awarded to the returning student standing highest in the Faculty of Science after first year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 1st Year
Awarded to the returning student standing highest in the Faculty of Business after second year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to the returning student standing highest in the Faculty of Nursing after second year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to the returning student standing highest in the Faculty of Science after second year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to the returning student standing highest in the Faculty of Arts after third year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to the returning student standing highest in the Faculty of Nursing after third year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to the returning student standing highest in the Faculty of Science after third year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a returning Business student who does well academically, demonstrates leadership ability, has completed at least one work placement with high work-term journal evaluation, and is actively pursuing the co-op designation.
Max Amount:
$1,115.00
Faculty:
Business
Awarded to a returning Engineering student who, in the opinion of the Engineering department, best combines academic performance and qualities desirable in a future engineer.
Max Amount:
$1,115.00
Faculty:
Science
Awarded in second semester to a full-time student who shows a demonstrated financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Awarded to the graduating student with the highest aggregate in the fourth year of the Arts program.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to the full-time second-year student who is not otherwise on scholarship who achieves the highest average in 10 courses in a first-year program; renewable if the student maintains an 80% average and continues full-time studies at UPEI.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded annually, on the recommendation of a selection committee, to a student graduating in Biology who has displayed passion and commitment to UPEI Biology Program. Financial need considered, and proof of post-graduate program or professional program in the Biology field.
Max Amount:
$400.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the student standing second highest in third-year Business Administration.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a full time student in the Business Administration program who is a member of the UPEI Business Society in the current year, not currently on the executive, has demonstrated a commitment to academics and an enthusiasm and drive for a career in business.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Business
Awarded to the student completing the second year of the Chemistry program with the highest aggregate in core courses; based on the recommendation of the Department.
Max Amount:
$170.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to two Island high school students entering UPEI who are in good academic standing with a high average. The scholarship value will cover the first year of tuition based on the student's registration in a full course load (five courses per semester) in the September to April academic year.
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to the student with the highest standing in third year.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to the student with the second-highest standing in third year.
Max Amount:
$400.00
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to the full-time student entering the second, third, or fourth year of the Bachelor of Music Program who achieved the highest grade above 80% in Applied Music in Voice during the previous year's study, and upon recommendation of the Voice Professor. May be withheld or awarded to French Horn or Tuba student if no appropriate Voice candidate available.
Max Amount:
$335.00
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to students from first, second, third, and fourth years at UPEI and from the DVM program at AVC; based on financial need
Max Amount:
$725.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Awarded to a full-time student who is registered with Accessibility Services at UPEI.
Max Amount:
$600.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Awarded to students based on financial need.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Awarded to first-, second-, and third-place winners and finalists in this annual/bi-annual competition held in January.
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to two(2) full-time Music student, who have exceptional volunteer records with the Music Society's fundraising events, regularly participate in other Music Society activities, and go above and beyond in contributing to the department community.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to the full-time student entering the second, third, or fourth year of the Bachelor of Music program who achieved the highest grade above 80% in Applied Music in Organ during the previous year's study, and upon the recommendation of the Organ Professor.
Max Amount:
$280.00
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to the Nursing student standing second-highest in academic achievement in second year, and who is taking at least 24 semester-hour credits in Fall/Winter courses.
Max Amount:
$650.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a full-time student in the third year of the Bachelor of Music Program. Awarded on the basis of grades and performance standards achieved in the second semester of the student's second year and upon extracurricular activities within the University and the community at large. Preference given to students whose major applied area is an orchestral/band instrument or other area at the discretion of the Music Department.
Max Amount:
$520.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to two students: one to a mature, female student experiencing financial need; and the second to a student in any faculty who is experiencing severe financial need.
Max Amount:
$430.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Awarded to a student entering their first year at UPEI, based on financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a PEI female and male varsity basketball player entering third year of study and who has made significant academic progress.
Max Amount:
$255.00
Deadline:
March
Status:
Current 3rd Year
awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the Nursing degree program at UPEI who is in need of financial assistance. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated an interest in geriatric nursing or nursing in a home-care setting.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who demonstrates interest in small animal veterinary emergency and critical care.
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a second-year student in Veterinary Medicine who has proven academic performance and classroom leadership, overtly represents the veterinary professional code, and who is active in on- and off-campus activities geared to community betterment.
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a first-year student in Veterinary Medicine who has the highest composite average in VBS 101 (Macroscopic Anatomy I) and VBS 102 (Macroscopic Anatomy II).
Max Amount:
$485.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 1st Year
Awarded to a first-year student in Veterinary Medicine who has the highest composite average in VBS 111 (Microscopic Anatomy I) and VBS 112 (Microscopic Anatomy II).
Max Amount:
$485.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 1st Year
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who demonstrates exemplary interpersonal, communication, and technical skills during their final year of study.
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to an intern or resident in Veterinary Medicine at AVC demonstrating interest and proficiency in pain management.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Awarded to a UPEI student based on financial need.
Max Amount:
$650.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Awarded to an English Major or Honours student with a minimum average of 80% who has contributed significantly to the intellectual and social life of the Department. This award will normally be given to a graduating student, but may be awarded to a deserving non-graduating student.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to one or more graduating UPEI students to assist in continuing studies in the areas of Business Administration or Political Studies. Preference will be given to students studying at: York University, Boston University, Harvard University, Oxford University, Cambridge University, London School of Economics (London, England), Dalhousie University or University of Prince Edward Island.
Max Amount:
$10,000.00
Deadline:
15-May
Status:
Other Post Grad
Awarded to a returning full-time undergraduate student who is a single parent in financial need.
Max Amount:
$3,000.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to graduates of a PEI high school who demonstrate potential to contribute to the long term development of the province; in keeping with Wyatt's belief in the value of the arts, recipients must demonstrate an aptitude or interest in the cultural or artistic dimension of life. Renewable with 75% in first year and 80% in second and third year while taking full course load (30 semester hours September to April).
Max Amount:
$6,000.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a student who has graduated from a PEI high school and is entering the Faculty of Business, has a minimum average of 75%, and contributes to the community through volunteer work. In the event of two or more equally qualified candidates, financial need will be considered.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a deserving Biology Major or Honours student who has a special interest in plant science who is entering third or fourth year.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to third- and fourth-year Business students who are specializing in Accounting and intending to go into the CA Profession. Students with financial need and an agricultural background will be given preference
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Business
Awarded to a second-, third-, or fourth-year full-time student who is talented and working toward an Arts or Music degree, and who has a demonstrated financial need.
Max Amount:
$2,500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to the graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who demonstrates exemplary clinical skills and patient care with specific emphasis on the areas of parasitology, pain management, and overall health and wellness.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who demonstrates proficiency in food animal medicine (beef, dairy and/or swine).
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a second-year student in Veterinary Medicine who demonstrates excellence in the study of Pharmacology.
Max Amount:
$600.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a faculty member at the Atlantic Veterinary College who demonstrates excellence in teaching.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Awarded as a research or stipend supplement to a graduate student working in an applied research area. Final selection of the recipient rests with Zoetis Canada Inc.
Max Amount:
$2,500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a student who has completed second year in the Faculty of Nursing with the highest achievement in Nursing 213 (Nursing in Young Families). Equally merited.
Max Amount:
$390.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a single mother attending UPEI on a full-time basis, and based on financial need. Student must be single, separated, divorced, or widowed, and must have one or more children living at home.
Max Amount:
$305.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a female student entering the final year of the Business Administration program who has a strong academic record and exhibits leadership qualities.
Max Amount:
$405.00
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Current 4th Year
