The Harrison McCain Scholarships are entrance awards that Dalhousie University lists among the awards needing their own application, separate from the General Entrance Award form.
They go to Canadian citizens and permanent residents coming from high school into a Dalhousie undergraduate program in Canada, chosen on financial need, self-funding effort and leadership.
Benefits & funding
- C$16,000 per award; the Dalhousie page does not say how it is paid out across the degree.
Eligibility
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
- Applying from high school and entering a Dalhousie undergraduate program.
- Not open to Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Technology or anyone intending to pursue veterinary studies.
- Must show financial need, initiative to fund your own education and strong leadership.
Can you apply?
Here's who can apply
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“High school applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and entering an undergraduate program (excluding Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Technology, and others intending to pursue veterinary studies).” Eligibility
Eligible nationalities
Canada
Residents of Canada can also apply.
Education required
High School
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Application process
- 1Apply for admission to a Dalhousie undergraduate program (C$70 application fee).
- 2Submit the separate online Harrison McCain application form.
- 3Email the required documents to awards@dal.ca by March 1, 2027.
Program timeline
Application form and documents due
March 1, 2027