Scholarships and Awards Directory
UPEI Scholarship Directory
Granted to a full-time student entering UPEI who is accepted to their first year of study and registered in an undergraduate degree program or pursuing an articulated program (College + University), and has a demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.
Max Amount:
$2,000
Deadline:
01-May
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
The A. Stewart Buchanan Memorial Award will be granted to a student in financial need who is entering any year of the DVM program at the Atlantic Veterinary College at UPEI.
Max Amount:
$2,400.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Entering 2nd Year
Entering 3rd Year
Entering 4th Year
One $1,000 award will be granted to a returning student in their first undergraduate degree program, who is in the Faculty of Business program and is in the greatest financial need. A second $1,000 award will be granted to a returning student in their first undergraduate degree program, who is in a health sciences related program - such as, but not limited to, Nursing, Paramedicine, Foods and Nutrition, and Kinesiology - and is in the greatest financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Business, Nursing, Science
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
Beginning Fall 2025, one award will be granted to a full-time returning student in the Faculty of Nursing four year or accelerated program who: is in good academic standing, normally resident in Prince Edward Island, participates in the student life of the University or in the community, intends to practice in Prince Edward Island, and demonstrates an exceptional sense of compassion and care. Preference will be given to a student who has an interest in caring for the elderly.
Max Amount:
Minimum of $1,000
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
This scholarship will be granted to two students, one in the third year of study and one in the fourth year of study in the Faculty of Business in the accounting specialization program who intends to pursue a CPA designation. The scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate a passion for the subject, a strong academic work ethic, and financial need.
Max Amount:
$2,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Business
Granted annually to students entering their first undergraduate degree at UPEI who have graduated from a Prince Edward Island high school, did so with high academic standing, demonstrate strong academic promise as a university student, and are in need of financial support.
Max Amount:
$2,000
Deadline:
15-Apr
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Granted on an annual basis to two students who have been accepted into the UPEI Faculty of Business Case Competition Class and will participate in a case competition in the second semester of the current academic year.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Dec
Faculty:
Business
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 student entering third year of the Sustainable Design Engineering degree program. The student will have completed their first two years in engineering at UPEI and will have taken at least one philosophy course. Preference given to a student in financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,100.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Granted each fall to a full-time nursing student in the four year BScN program or two year Accelerated BScN program who displays excellence in bedside nursing while maintaining a satisfactory academic record. The recipient is determined as well based on their performance in clinical courses.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
Nursing
Awarded to a graduating student excelling in Spanish Literature
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a graduating student excelling in French.
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a graduating student excelling in Latin American Studies
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
This award is given to a graduating student in veterinary medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College who has demonstrated exceptional proficiency and interest in anatomic and/or clinical pathology.
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 third or fourth year student enrolled full-time in the nursing program or a first or second year student enrolled full-time in the accelerated nursing Degree Program who intends to pursue a nursing degree in the geriatric field.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Nursing
Granted to a Faculty of Business student participating in UPEI's Co-operative Education program who demonstrates the qualities Angela Campbell was guided by: integrity, loyalty, and understanding the value and importance of diversity and inclusion.
Max Amount:
$550
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Business
Granted annually to both a second-year and a third-year nursing student. Financial need, compassion, and interests outside of nursing are criteria.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Nursing
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
Granted to a full-time undergraduate student who has a demonstrated involvement in ensuring equitable and inclusive access to food and/or physical activity. Preference will be given to a student in the Foods and Nutrition or Kinesiology programs. Applicants must demonstrate in their personal statement how they fit the criteria for this award.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
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
Granted to undergraduate (including honours) students who will be conducting full-time research, or equivalent part-time research, in the Faculty of Arts during the summer months. Candidates will be required to complete and submit an application form and include a proposal defining the type and intent of their research to be supervised by a member of the Faculty of Arts. It is expected that the research could potentially result in a publishable peer reviewed paper, book, or book chapter, and/or conference presentation (co-authored with the supervisor), musical or dramatic performance, and/or contribute to the development of a grant proposal of the supervising faculty member.
Max Amount:
$6,000
Deadline:
15-Mar
Faculty:
Arts
Granted to undergraduate (including honours) students who will be conducting part-time research in the Faculty of Arts during the summer months. Candidates will be required to complete and submit an application form and include a proposal defining the type and intent of their research to be supervised by a member of the Faculty of Arts. It is expected that the research could potentially result in a publishable peer reviewed paper, book, or book chapter, and/or conference presentation (co-authored with the supervisor), musical or dramatic performance, and/or contribute to the development of a grant proposal of the supervising faculty member.
Max Amount:
$3,000
Deadline:
15-Mar
Faculty:
Arts
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
Granted to a DVM student graduating from AVC who embodied principles of mental health stewardship and advocacy within their class, is recognized for their work in bettering the class's overall wellbeing, and has been a champion for mental health awareness within the AVC community.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
AVC
Granted annually to a returning UPEI student in their first degree program of undergraduate studies in any faculty who has an interest in L.M. Montgomery, a demonstrated aptitude for social media initiatives, and has above average writing skills with an understanding of the importance of clear communication without reliance upon faddish abbreviations and other deviations from effective writing.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
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
Granted to a returning Academic All-Canadian student athlete in their first undergraduate studies program who displays a positive attitude and the qualities of leadership and mentorship that Barb exhibited throughout her university career in education. The recipient will informally mentor a first year athlete. Preference will be given to a female varsity athlete.
Max Amount:
$500
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 student who has completed third year, has excelled in Accounting 301/302 and has demonstrated a high level of involvement/leadership in the community through participation in university/community activities.
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
Faculty:
Business
Awarded to a returning undergraduate student who is in good academic standing and has an interest in agriculture.
Max Amount:
$1,010.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
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
Granted to a student entering their third or fourth year of study who has expressed an interest in, and has the potential to pursue, graduate studies in the fields of Library and Information Sciences, Archival Studies, or History.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
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
Granted to two (2) students studying in the Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) program who have completed at least four of the core MAIS courses, are not full-time employees at UPEI, or will not be receiving other scholarships in excess of $2,000 at the time of application. Preference will be given to students in the thesis-based Master of Arts, Island Studies program. Gold Award minimum $1,400 and Silver Award minimum $800.
Deadline:
15-Aug
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
The Bill and Gladys Hambly Award will be granted annually to a returning student who: has a demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship, is in good academic standing, is pursuing a degree in the UPEI Faculty of Business, and is in financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Business
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
Granted to five students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at UPEI who will study abroad as part of their UPEI education. Study abroad opportunities must be officially sanctioned by the university and be for academic credit towards a student's current degree. Applicants must submit their scholarship application prior to their study abroad experience and their personal statement needs to detail their interest in practical learning experiences and how traveling abroad will contribute to the sustainability of the social and economic development of the Island and broader communities. Students will need to provide documentation to scholarships@upei.ca that confirms their plans to study abroad, including 1) A letter of reference signed by their respective program coordinator or department illustrating they have been accepted to participate in a study abroad experience, and 2) Proof of flight purchase (e.g., travel itinerary and boarding pass) showing their name and travel details. Student recipients will provide a synopsis of their experience upon their return, which will be shared with BMO Financial Group. Funds are typically disbursed to UPEI students' accounts during the semester they intend to study abroad. The reviewing committee reserves the right to rescind an offer should a student's study abroad plans change, as they may no longer be eligible for the scholarship.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
Oct-1and Feb-1
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 clinician who demonstrates outstanding skills in clinical teaching of senior veterinary students, based on nominations and ranking of specific criteria by the graduating class of AVC.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Faculty:
AVC
Awarded to a first-year student in Veterinary Medicine who demonstrates excellence in Parasitology.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
AVC
Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who demonstrates interest in and knowledge of vaccines and their applications.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
AVC
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
Gold award for a student entering the fourth year of a History degree who has attained the highest cumulative mark in the department's core courses - HIS 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020, 2110 and 3120.One Silver award granted to the second highest student with same core courses.
Max Amount:
$2,475.00
Faculty:
Arts
awarded to a returning full time student who has a demonstrated interest and involvement in the Panther Women's Hockey team and has shown leadership, team spirit and community involvement. Preference given to a student who attended secondary school in Prince Edward Island.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Granted to a graduate student registered in the first two years of a Masters or first three years of a PhD at UPEI and their focus is biochemistry or environmental sciences. The recipient must demonstrate 1) superior academic performance through the final years of their undergraduate degree and during their current graduate studies and 2) superior research potential through a letter from the student describing their research interests.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Feb
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to returning nursing students who intend to pursue an international experience as part of their UPEI education. Preference given to students who display attributes of future professionalism such as integrity, stability, empathy and commitment and have orchestrated their own learning opportunities abroad.
Max Amount:
$685.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Faculty:
Nursing
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
Granted annually to a student in their fourth year of the UPEI Foods and Nutrition program who excels academically and has volunteered in the industry or with CAFP.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
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 first-, second-, or third-year student in Veterinary Medicine with an interest in canine medicine and surgery. Preference will be given to a third-year student. Students involved in judging, showing or breeding dogs with the CKC will receive strong consideration.
Max Amount:
$2,000
Faculty:
AVC
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 student in the Master of Arts in Island Studies program. Preference given to a student whose work focuses on questions of economic or social policy as it relates to small islands, including Prince Edward Island.
Max Amount:
$5,245
Deadline:
15-Aug
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a second year student in the four year BSc. Nursing program at UPEI who is in good academic standing and has demonstrated a strong personal response and dedication to the challenges of nursing.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Granted to a student who is a B.Ed. or B.Ed. (FLS) International or Indigenous Focus student, will travel as a component of the program, and is in financial need. Applicants will provide no more than two pages demonstrating how they currently have tried to meet their financial challenges in terms of their travelling budget. If there are two or more equally qualifying candidates, the greatest financial need will be the deciding factor.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Feb
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to a student entering the Masters of Business Administration program at UPEI with the following selection criteria: successful candidate must be a resident of PEI, have a record of good academic standing and display financial need.
Max Amount:
$3,600
Deadline:
30-Jun
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Granted to a graduating English Major or Honors student with a minimum average of 80% in their last year of study who has contributed significantly to the intellectual and social life of the English Department.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
Arts
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
Granted to full-time Faculty of Business students who have a financial need and who strive to achieve their personal excellence in academics and any athletic endeavors, including those inside and outside of the university purview.
Max Amount:
Minimum of $1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Business
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 who has an expressed passion for maternity nursing.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Nursing
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 with highest aggregate in the final two years in the accounting program who is entering the CPA profession.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the student with the highest average in Intermediate Accounting courses.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded a graduating student who maintains an average of at least 75% in the final two years in the accounting program, is actively involved in the University community at political or committee level, is considered a team player and assist others in achieving their goals.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a UPEI student from Atlantic Canada entering their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year in the Food and Nutritional Program, who is committed to questions of nutrition and food in the contemporary context and is in high academic standing.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Science
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
Granted to a full-time student who has or intends to participate in Men's varsity soccer program at UPEI. The award will go to a student who displays academic achievement, a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a passion for the game of soccer.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Awarded to a full-time student who has or intends to participate in the Men's varsity soccer program at UPEI. The award will be granted to a student who displays academic achievement, a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a passion for the game of soccer with first preference to a student who attended Charlottetown Rural High School for their secondary education, or second preference for a student who attended a Prince Edward Island high school for their secondary education.
Max Amount:
$500
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 student who is entering their first year of study at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) and intends to pursue a career in small animal veterinary medicine. Preference will be given to students from Newfoundland and Labrador.
Max Amount:
$3,000
Deadline:
01-Mar
Faculty:
AVC
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
This award was established by the AVC Class of 2002. It recognizes a technician at the AVC who demonstrates an enthusiastic spirit and effective teaching and who enhances a positive learning environment for students.
Faculty:
DVM
This award will be presented to an AVC large or small animal intern or resident who has offered superb mentorship to members of the graduating class, demonstrated excellent clinical skills, and showed extraordinary dedication to and passion for their work. This award is presented to the intern or resident who the graduating class feels they would most like to emulate in their future careers. A previous recipient of the award is an eligible candidate in subsequent years.
Max Amount:
$200.00
Faculty:
DVM
Beginning in the spring of 2022, this award will be granted to a student in their fourth year of the DVM program who has demonstrated perseverance and resilience under difficult circumstances. The recipient each year will be recommended by the AVC Awards Committee and approved by the Senate Committee on Scholarships and Awards.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
AVC
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 full time student entering Bachelor of Education Program who has demonstrated commitment to social justice issues through involvement across the UPEI campus or another university campus while completing an undergraduate degree, and/or in the broader community.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
15-Apr
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to a student graduating from the Sustainable Design Engineering program who has the highest academic standing and is a graduate of a PEI high school.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Science
This award will be granted to a student entering the Atlantic Veterinary College at UPEI who is normally a resident in Nova Scotia and who graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Truro, NS. In the case of two equally qualifying candidates, preference will be given to the student with the greatest financial need.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
DVM
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 to a high school student entering UPEI who has an expressed interest and involvement in the UPEI Women's Hockey Program. Preference to a student entering the Business Administration program.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Status:
Current 1st Year
Awarded to a returning undergraduate student enrolled in the Business Faculty who is in good academic standing and intends to pursue a career in human resource management.
Max Amount:
$3,270.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Business
Granted to a returning undergraduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Business at UPEI who is in good academic standing, intends to pursue a career in marketing, and demonstrates Leadership potential. Applicants' personal statement must state why they have chosen this field of study and their future endeavours.
Max Amount:
Minimum of $2,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Business
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
Granted to a student graduating from the DVM program at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) who has demonstrated an extraordinary love and compassion for all animals and intends to go into private veterinary practice.
Max Amount:
$2,000
Faculty:
AVC
Beginning in May 2020 the Community Forward Award will be granted to a second or third year student who, in a formal or informal leadership role, has devoted significant time and energy to improving campus life through their work with a student, club or society, project, campaign, or other campus community initiatives. Preference will be given to out-of-province students who identify as women.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Oct
Granted to a student who is a graduate of a PEI high school, a graduate of UPEI with high academic standing, and has been accepted into a graduate program in the sciences at a Canadian university. Preference will be given to students who have been accepted into a graduate program at the University of Prince Edward Island.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Granted to a student who is entering the B.Ed. program at UPEI. Selection of the successful candidate will be based on academic standing from the student's first degree, demonstrated leadership abilities, a passion for learning, and a commitment to community service as outlined in the application. Preference will be given to a student who graduated from a PEI high school.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
Education
Granted to a student who has demonstrated qualities that are evident in teaching excellence as demonstrated during their B.Ed. study. Preference will be given to a student who graduated from a PEI high school.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
Education
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 an Engineering student in their final year at UPEI who is in good academic standing and demonstrates an exceptional ability in leadership and team building.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Science
Granted to a student enrolled in full-time or part-time study in the UPEI McDougall Faculty of Business who identifies as a Black or Indigenous person and is in the greatest financial need.
Max Amount:
Minimum of $1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Business
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 student entering their third or fourth year business who is in good academic standing and has displayed extraordinary volunteerism and leadership on campus and in the greater community.
Max Amount:
$3,060.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Business
Awarded to a returning student in the Music program who is in good academic standing and has displayed extraordinary volunteerism and leadership on campus and in the greater community.
Max Amount:
$3,060.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Arts
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
Awarded to a UPEI student in the Music Program in any year of study who is in financial need.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to a student entering their third or fourth year of study who has a demonstrated interest in English literature and the creative writing process.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Awarded to a first year student in the M.Sc. program at UPEI who will conduct a research program focused on ecology and status of natural habitats and/or native wildlife contributing to maintenance of viable populations of native wild flora and fauna, establishment of protected areas, or programs to prevent alien and living modified organisms adversely affecting native biodiversity.
Max Amount:
$2,100.00
Deadline:
*Oct 19*
Faculty:
MSc
Presented annually to a member of a UPEI varsity team who demonstrates outstanding preparation, work ethic, and teamwork; preference will be given to a member of the Women's Basketball team.
Max Amount:
$500
Granted to a student entering their fourth year of study in the DVM program at the Atlantic Veterinary College who has demonstrated an extraordinary love and compassion for animals.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
AVC
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 graduating student in a bachelor degree program who has demonstrated a love of music, particularly the blues and jazz.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Apr
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
Granted to a student entering the second year of the Accelerated Nursing program at UPEI who intends to work as a nurse on PEI and is in the greatest financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Nursing
Granted to a student with life experience who is enrolled in their first year of study, full or part time, at UPEI in the Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Stream who intends to focus on a career in mental health Nursing and who completed their last year of formal education a minimum of five years prior to awarding.
Max Amount:
$1,500
Faculty:
Nursing
Awarded to an UPEI engineering student, who is a resident of PEI, based on financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
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:
$1,000.00
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 students to celebrate their personal development and achievement outside the classroom, by recognizing positive contributions to campus life and the external community. The Diamond Awards recognize up to five (5) students each for Sustainability Leadership; Health & Wellness Leadership; Educational Leadership; and Campus Spirit.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Granted to a full-time international student of African descent in their third or fourth year of undergraduate study who could benefit from additional funds in pursuing their UPEI education, is in good academic standing, and can demonstrate community involvement on or off campus.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
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
Granted to a Business Administration student who has already completed one or more work terms in the Co-operative Education Program and intends to return to the UPEI Business Administration Program in the next academic year. The successful recipient will have demonstrated commitment to the program and excellence in the areas of work, academia and community service. In the result of two equally qualifying candidates, the award will be granted to the student in greatest financial need.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Feb
Faculty:
Business
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 an incoming Morell High School student who is a proven leader within their school and community.
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
Deadline:
Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
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
Granted each year to a third or fourth year student who is normally resident in Atlantic Canada and has an interest in health management in the primary sector (ecosystem and public health management, terrestrial and aquatic animal production).
Faculty:
AVC
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
Granted on an annual basis to a student graduating from the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) who has shown extraordinary care and compassion for companion animals.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Faculty:
AVC
Status:
Current 4th 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 a deserving first-year student in Veterinary Medicine.
Max Amount:
Minimum of $500
Faculty:
AVC
Awarded to a graduate student in the Department of Chemistry enrolled in or entering a Master of Science or PhD program within the Faculty of Science.
Max Amount:
$2,200.00
Deadline:
01-Sep
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a returning student who is a single parent in good academic standing with preference given to a student who has demonstrated volunteerism on campus and/or in the broader community, who intends to pursue an international experience as part of their UPEI education and/or desires to become a global citizen.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
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
Awarded to a graduate student (MSc or PhD) at AVC from Nova Scotia with the highest academic standing. If there is no eligible graduate student selected for two years, this award is then given to a senior undergraduate (DVM) student with the highest academic standing.
Faculty:
AVC
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a returning student who is a deserving music student with outstanding performance ability, and whose calibre would normally allow them to compete in a national competition. Preference will be given to a piano major.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Arts
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
This award will be granted to a graduating DVM student who best exemplifies the qualities and spirit of Dr. Greg Fleming as a veterinarian and individual throughout his lifetime. If additional information on Dr. Fleming is required, please see the following video on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yRrpgCxpqI
Max Amount:
$1,875.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a meritorious graduating student in Music.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a graduate student currently registered in the specialization of Epidemiology/Health Management at the Atlantic Veterinary College.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
MSc
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
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 student entering second year who has declared a major in Political Science at UPEI and has the highest overall average in their first year of study.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Arts
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 returning student normally a resident of PEI in undergraduate studies Biological Sciences who has the highest overall average in the previous year.
Max Amount:
$1,585.00
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 a full-time student entering the first year of the Master of Nursing Program at UPEI who has at least one year successful practice in clinical nursing and is not in receipt of scholarships valued at $10,000 or greater. Preference to applicants in the Nurse Practitioner stream.
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
Deadline:
31-Jul
Faculty:
MNurs
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
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
Granted to a student that has graduated from UPEI's Faculty of Nursing four-year BSc Nursing or Accelerated BSc Nursing program who is continuing their studies in a graduate program in the Faculty of Nursing at UPEI, and who demonstrates compassion and a focus on nursing research. Preference for this award will be given to a student pursuing a thesis-based (research) graduate degree.
Max Amount:
Minimum of 7600
Faculty:
Nursing
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 a student in the Master of Arts in Island Studies program, with preference given to a student whose work focuses mainly on energy and environment, and/or sustainability as it relates to small islands. Preference will be given to students in the thesis-based Master of Arts, Island Studies program
Max Amount:
$3,500
Deadline:
15-Aug
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
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
Granted to a returning full-time international student at UPEI who is in the greatest financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
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 deserving student entering undergraduate studies for the first time from a Prince County high school.
Max Amount:
$730.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Granted to an exceptional student of sociology or anthropology graduating from UPEI who, in his or her time at the institution, displayed academic excellence as well as contributed to the university community through volunteer, extra-curricular or other activities. If there are two or more equally qualifying candidates, preference will be given to a student who will be (1) pursuing continued studies in the field of sociology or anthropology or (2) pursuing continued studies in another field.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 4th Year
Granted to two undergraduate nursing students in good academic standing; enrolled full-time in their last year of the nursing program, who demonstrate financial need in the pursuit of their nursing education, and have been selected by the Faculty of Nursing to participate in an international placement. Preference will be given to students in greatest financial need.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Feb
Faculty:
Nursing
Award will be granted to a UPEI researcher who has shown excellence in health research; open to all individuals conducting health research at UPEI, including faculty, staff, and/or students.
Max Amount:
$1,400.00
Deadline:
01-Apr
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
The Dr. Toby Emo Memorial Award will be granted to a student who was in good academic standing in their third year, has demonstrated an interest in mixed animal practice (including equine health), and has been involved in extra-curricular activities within and/or outside of the Atlantic Veterinary College.
Max Amount:
$800.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
This scholarship will be granted to a student entering their third year of the DVM program at AVC who is well-rounded and academically-proficient, and who has demonstrated initiative and interest in research activities.
Max Amount:
$5,300.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
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
One award will be granted to a graduating student with the highest aggregate with a Major in English.
Max Amount:
$200.00
Faculty:
Arts
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
Beginning in the Fall of 2020, the Drs. Larry Hammell & Norma Guy Awards will be granted to five (5) graduate students in a thesis based program who are in financial need (https://files.upei.ca/scholarships/financial_need_form_graduate.pdf). Students must be within three years of commencing their Master's degree or within five years of commencing their Doctoral degree and be registered as a full time graduate student. Applicants will submit no more than one page outlining their area of greatest need. Preference will be given to graduate students who are the sole caregiver in their family unit. Additional criteria may be added if required. Recipients will be recommended by the Graduate Studies Advisory Committee and approved by the Senate Committee on Scholarships and Awards. The donor will not participate in the recommendation process. Granting of these awards will not reduce any other supports the graduate student may receive.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
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
Granted annually to one student with superior academic achievement entering their third year of undergraduate study majoring in Accounting, English or Sustainable Design Engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic standing. Preference will be given to graduates of Souris/Kings County high schools who have been members of Canadian Paralympic, Olympic, Canada Games or provincial sports teams or have a history of volunteer efforts with Prince Edward Island libraries/organizations to encourage youth interest in Science, Technology, the Arts or Reading.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a student who is entering their first year in the UPEI School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences and are in financial need. Preference will be given to students who attended a PEI high school.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a graduating student from the School of Sustainable Design Engineering who has worked collaboratively with their peers, has displayed leadership qualities, and is committed to an economically sustainable community.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Science
Granted to a returning full time undergraduate student who is enrolled in the Applied Human Sciences program at UPEI and has shown extraordinary interest in the nutritional needs and care of seniors. The successful recipient will be recommended by the Chair of the Department of Applied Human Sciences in consultation with faculty.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
Science
One award (minimum $800) will be granted to a B.Ed. student to assist with international travel for the International Focus (specialization).
Max Amount:
$800
Deadline:
01-Feb
Faculty:
Education
One award (minimum $1,000) will be granted to a M.Ed. or PhD student completing a thesis with an Indigenous theme. If there a no qualifying candidates, the award will be granted to a B.Ed. student with an interest in the area.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Faculty:
Education
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Three practicum awards (minimum of $500) will be granted to B.Ed. students, one each for Elementary, Secondary, and French practicums.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
Education
Two awards (minimum $500 each) will be granted to students in the B.Ed., M.Ed. or PhD in Education program that is in the greatest financial need.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Education
Two scholarships (minimum $500 each) will be granted to a student in the B.Ed. (English) and a student in the B.Ed. (French) programs that have demonstrated excellence in course work.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
Education
Two scholarships (minimum $500 each) will be granted to a student in the B.Ed. (English) and a student in the B.Ed. (French) programs that have demonstrated excellence in course work.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
Education
One B.Ed. Scholarship (minimum $1,000) will be granted to a student in a Faculty of Education program. Preference will be given to an Indigenous Student with experience in teaching/working with Indigenous students (either paid or volunteer). If there are no qualifying students, the award will be granted to a student completing the Indigenous Focus (specialization).
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Feb
Faculty:
Education
Two (2) scholarships will be granted to students graduating from the two year Accelerated BScN program or the four year BScN program who have completed NURS 3230 (Partnerships with Clients and Families Living with Chronic Illness) and demonstrated particular clinical competence in acute mental health and medical surgery nursing.
Max Amount:
$1,200
Faculty:
Nursing
One (1) scholarship will be granted to a student in their second year of study in the two year Accelerated BScN program or their fourth year of study in the four year BScN program who is in good academic standing and has demonstrated community leadership and volunteerism while maintaining satisfactory clinical practice.
Max Amount:
$1,200
Faculty:
Nursing
Two (2) awards will be granted to students graduating from the two year Accelerated BScN program or the four year BScN program who have completed NURS 4010 (Nursing and Population Health) and have demonstrated competence and collaboration in working with a population-based approach.
Max Amount:
$1,200
Faculty:
Nursing
Granted to a student entering UPEI from a Prince County, PEI high school who is enrolled in the Environmental Studies program or the pre-veterinary medicine stream in the Faculty of Science (with preference given to a student who intends to pursue a career in large animal veterinary medicine), and who is not in receipt of another donor funded scholarship or award greater than $5,000. The successful candidate will be in good academic standing in their last two years of high school and can demonstrate - through employment, volunteer work or their background - a real interest in pursuing either one of the disciplines noted above. If there are two equally qualifying candidates, the one in greatest financial need will prevail.
Max Amount:
Minimum of 1000
Faculty:
Science
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 nursing student entering 4th year with an average of 80% or greater and who displays dedication to excellence in the nursing profession.
Max Amount:
$3,235.00
Faculty:
Nursing
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 or students enrolled in the UPEI faculty of Arts' Music Program. Preference given to a student from Charlottetown Area. In the event there are no eligible students in the Music Program, the scholarship may be awarded to another student enrolled at UPEI. Funding may be split between one or more students.
Max Amount:
$4,000.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Faculty:
Arts
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 an incoming Bachelor of Education student who has shown great potential in their application through community service and motivation for teaching.
Max Amount:
$615.00
Deadline:
15-Apr
Faculty:
Education
Awarded to a second year student in the Veterinary Medicine Program at AVC who has performed well in the Dairy portion of the 1st year courses and who has had prior involvement in the dairy industry and commitment to continue in the field. Preference may also be given to a student involved in the Bovine Club at AVC. This award is offered to students from the Atlantic Provinces, with priority given to a student from PEI.
Max Amount:
$790.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Awarded to a student who is studying towards a degree in Business Administration and plans to pursue a chartered professional accountant designation.
Max Amount:
$905.00
Faculty:
Business
Granted each year to International and/or Indigenous students who: - have been accepted or conditionally accepted (based on language requirements) to a Faculty of Education graduate program; - have at least three years of successful teaching and/or educational administration experience or equivalent, and; - identify their career aspirations and how their education and this scholarship will help them give back to society.
Max Amount:
Minimum of $1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Education
Two awards will be granted to deserving students entering the first year of the four year UPEI Sustainable Design Engineering degree program who have achieved high academic standing in secondary school but who have not received any other major donor funded awards.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
Mar 1st
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to the graduating student from the Sustainable Design Engineering degree program who registers as an Engineer-in-Training in Prince Edward Island and who has maintained a high academic standing throughout their engineering studies.
Max Amount:
$900.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to the student with the highest academic standing at the conclusion of the first year of the four year Sustainable Design Engineering degree program
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Science
Beginning in the fall of 2022 the Equine Foundation of Canada/George F. Wade Memorial Scholarship will be granted to a DVM student at the Atlantic Veterinary College who is entering the fourth year of the program and majoring in equine studies. The scholarship will be awarded to a student based on academic achievement and financial need.
Max Amount:
$3,500
Faculty:
AVC
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
Granted to a student entering UPEI from a Prince Edward Island high school that is located in a rural community, based on the greatest financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Mar
Awarded to a student undertaking research that proposes to focus on, singly or comparatively, one or more islands in Canada (which can, but does not have to include PEI). Students are eligible for these scholarships if they have completed at least three(3)of the core MAIS courses, and are not a full time UPEI employee or in receipt of any other major donor funded scholarship at the time of application. Preference given to students in the thesis-based MAIS
Max Amount:
$4,150
Deadline:
15-Aug
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a student undertaking thesis research that proposes to focus on, singly or comparatively, one or more islands that are not in Canada. Students are eligible for these scholarships if they have completed at least three (3) of the core MAIS courses, and are not a full time UPEI employee or in receipt of any other major donor funded scholarship at the time of application. Preference will be given to students in the thesis-based Master of Arts, Island Studies program.
Max Amount:
$4,150
Deadline:
15-Aug
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Granted to a student entering four year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program at UPEI who completed their secondary education at a PEI high school.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Mar
Faculty:
Nursing
Granted to a student graduating from the four year Nursing program or Accelerated Nursing program at UPEI who has experienced significant adversity during their nursing degree studies; recipient will have demonstrated perseverance in overcoming difficult events or circumstances, having faced their challenges with strength and determination. Academic achievement not a defining criterion; recommended by faculty members.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Nursing
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 current Master of Business Administration students at UPEI based on award application criteria, which may include good academic standing; professional statement and/or resume; and financial need.
Deadline:
20-Nov
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a student who is in undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Arts and has received a positive decision on a refugee claim to settle in Canada. The successful candidate will have demonstrated financial need.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Arts
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 graduating student who has the highest mark in Bio 324 or Bio 353 (upper UPEI anatomy courses) taken in their third or fourth year, who has applied to medical school and has demonstrated broad involvement in campus life and/or community volunteerism.
Max Amount:
$1,400.00
Faculty:
Science
Granted to students who are in their first year of their first undergraduate degree program in any faculty at the University of Prince Edward Island and have experienced obstacles and adversity; are in significant financial need; and completed their entire secondary education at a PEI high school within the last three years. If awards are still available after Prince Edward Island applicants have been exhausted, students from other Atlantic Canada provinces may be considered. Applicants are required to provide a letter of reference from an individual who is aware of the applicant's circumstances and will attest that the applicant fits the criteria for the award. Reference letters may be submitted to scholarships@upei.ca by the application deadline.
Max Amount:
$5,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Granted to a student who is a member of the UPEI Women's Basketball Team in good academic standing, and has demonstrated leadership on and off the court and within the greater community through volunteer efforts and/or working with specific charitable outreach activities.
Max Amount:
$2,500
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 a returning student, majoring in Foods & Nutrition or Family Science, who is in good academic standing and has displayed extraordinary volunteerism and leadership on campus and in the greater community.
Max Amount:
$5,250.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to students enrolled in a bachelor or graduate degree program who will study abroad as part of their UPEI education. Students need to provide documentation that confirms their plan to study abroad.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
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
Awarded to international students entering the first year of study in an undergraduate program at the University of Prince Edward Island. Based on admission average to the university. Recommended by the International Relations Office.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a graduating nursing student from the four year BScN. or the two year Accelerated Nursing program who has demonstrated a passion for mental health nursing through classroom and clinical study.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Nursing
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 the second year of the Accelerated Nursing program. Preference given to a student that is a resident of Prince Edward Island. And awarded to a student entering second year engineering passionate about the field of engineering and in the greatest financial need.
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Awarded to a graduating nursing student who intends to practice in Prince Edward Island, and who demonstrates an extraordinary sense of compassion and dedication to the profession of nursing.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Granted to a second year engineering student who is passionate about the field of engineering and in the greatest financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Engineering
Awarded to a student graduating with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Education Degree who intends to further their education in the area of special needs children.
Max Amount:
$725.00
Deadline:
01-Apr
Status:
Other Post Grad
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:
$900.00
Deadline:
31-Aug
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
Granted to a student who is graduating with a degree in Sustainable Design Engineering and has demonstrated a significant interest in improving the environment and plans to pursue a career that impacts land improvement and/or the environment in general. Preference will be given to students who completed their full secondary education at a Prince Edward island high school or a student who completed their full secondary education in a Maritime province.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
May
Faculty:
Engineering
Granted to students entering the UPEI Faculty of Education B.Ed. program who are in financial need and have demonstrated good academic standing during their most recent university education.
Max Amount:
$5,000
Deadline:
15-Apr
Faculty:
Education
Granted to a student entering their first undergraduate degree program from a secondary school who is in financial need and has demonstrated good academic standing during their high school education. If there are two equally qualifying candidates, financial need will take precedence. Pending successful completion of the first year of study, this scholarship will be renewable for each subsequent year of the student's enrollment at UPEI for a maximum total of four years, provided that a satisfactory academic standing is maintained with an overall average of 75% in the first year of study, and an overall average of 80% in the subsequent three years of study, while carrying a full-time course load of 10 courses (30 semester-hours of credit) over the academic year (September to August). If for any reason the successful candidate should discontinue studies at UPEI, and therefore lose eligibility for renewal of this scholarship, another candidate - entering the same year of study that the original recipient would have been entering - will be chosen.
Max Amount:
Minimum of 2000
Deadline:
01-Mar
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
Three awards will be offered to Canadian students enrolled in the DVM program at AVC, each of which will be valued at approximately $1,500. The students will be selected by the small animal medicine and surgery faculty and professional associates based on both academic achievement and practical skills who are not receiving other substantial awards. Two awards will be granted to third year students and will be presented at the annual AVC Fall Recognition Night. One award will be granted to a fourth year student and presented at the AVC White Coat & Awards Ceremony.
Max Amount:
$1,500
Faculty:
AVC
Two awards will be granted to graduate students at AVC, each of which will be valued at approximately $4,500. Selection criteria will be as follows: academic record, professional contributions, and demonstrated ability (based on a letter of support from a supervisor) in a graduate program of student or research in support of the health and welfare of small companion animals.
Max Amount:
$4,500
Faculty:
AVC
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to a student entering UPEI's MBA program and based on academic record, professional accomplishments, demonstrated leadership ability, and potential interview.
Max Amount:
$5,300
Deadline:
30-Jun
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
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 to a student graduating from UPEI in a health related program (Nursing, Science, Sociology, Psychology) that has a strong interest in working in the mental health field.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Apr
Status:
Other Post Grad
Granted to a student in the Faculty of Business who is in the second year of study, achieved an 80% overall average or greater in their first year of study at UPEI, is in financial need, and has an interest in pursuing a career in digital, technology, marketing or retail.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Faculty:
Business
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
Granted on an annual basis to a student who is enrolled and in good standing in the Master of Science - Residency in Cardiology program in the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island. The successful candidate must have provided evidence of a promising career in veterinary cardiology with an interest in mitral heart valve disease and congestive heart failure. While recipients can receive this scholarship more than once, it is the donors' preference to distribute the scholarship to a wider variety of students when possible.
Max Amount:
$3,000
Faculty:
AVC
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Glenda MacKinnon-Peters Engineering Scholarship and Father Charlie MacDonald Engineering Scholarship
Awarded to two well-rounded students (one female & one male) entering their first year of the four year Sustainable Design Engineering degree program, who graduated from a PEI high school.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Entering 1st 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
Two (2) scholarships will be granted to students entering the Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine program who are in financial need and intend to practice in Prince Edward Island.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Deadline:
01-May
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Entering 1st Year
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 students graduating from a PEI public school who have demonstrated the greatest academic improvement from grade 10 to completion of grade 12 and are entering UPEI in the fall of their graduating year.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a graduating student whose academic standing has improved the most, compared to his or her entering grades at UPEI during their 4 or 5 years of study.
Max Amount:
$500.00
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
Scholarship granted to a full-time returning student who has achieved the highest combined average in Stat 1910, 1920, and 2910, as part of a major in Mathematics or Statistics.
Max Amount:
$610.00
Faculty:
Science
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
Max Amount:
Varies
Status:
3rd Year
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 two undergraduate nursing students in their fourth year of study who are in good academic standing and have an interest in preventative medicine and diabetes education.
Max Amount:
$975.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to two undergraduate nursing students who are in good academic standing and who have been selected by the Faculty of Nursing to participate in an international placement.
Max Amount:
$975.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Faculty:
Nursing
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
Granted to a student who has completed their final year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program at the University of Prince Edward Island who has maintained a focus on nutrition as a cornerstone of veterinary medicine and the 5th vital assessment. They have demonstrated keen knowledge and application of small animal clinical nutrition upon completion of the third year elective: VCA 3522 Clinical Nutrition in Small Animal General Practice.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Faculty:
AVC
Granted to a student who has completed their final year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program at the University of Prince Edward Island who has maintained a focus on nutrition as a cornerstone of veterinary medicine and the 5th vital assessment.
Max Amount:
$1,500
Faculty:
AVC
Granted to an AVC student completing their final year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program at the University of Prince Edward Island who has demonstrated compassion, charity, and a focus on the human-animal bond within the program and community.
Max Amount:
$1,500
Faculty:
AVC
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 second- or third-year student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who is involved in community work.
Max Amount:
$1,490.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 2nd Year
Current 3rd Year
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
Granted to a graduating student in veterinary medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College who will be continuing their studies through an internship and/or residency program in equine medicine.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Faculty:
AVC
In consultation with the Dean of Nursing and Nursing faculty, these scholarships will be granted to support graduate Nursing students based on applicants' needs and promise. The scholarships may be renewable at the discretion of the Faculty.
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Granted to nursing students who will experience an out-of-province or international placement as part of their nursing studies. Scholarships will support nursing students who will have an out-of-province or international placement as part of their UPEI nursing education and who will be traveling to a high performing educational or medical institution, as well as to remote or emerging communities or societies to inform their nursing education.
Faculty:
Nursing
Granted to a student normally resident in the Maritime provinces entering the DVM program at AVC who completed their pre-veterinary medicine education at the Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture or Mt. Allison University, and has demonstrated a genuine intention to pursue a
career in a large-animal veterinary practice. In the absence of such a student, the scholarship can be granted to students normally resident in the Maritimes entering the Atlantic Veterinary College from a similar faculty at a Nova Scotia university. If funding is available, this scholarship shall be renewable for the remaining three years provided that the student, in the sole opinion of the Dean of AVC, continues to demonstrate an interest in working in a large-animal veterinary medicine practice.
Max Amount:
$5,000
Faculty:
AVC
Awarded annually to the UPEI student who scores highest in The Putnam Competition.
Max Amount:
$100.00
Faculty:
Science
The IKERAS PhD Student Bursary will be granted to a maximum of two Canadian Indigenous individuals living on Prince Edward Island who could be existing, returning or new UPEI students. The bursary is only for registration in a UPEI PhD Graduate Program and recipients will be identified and approved by the Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research and Applied Studies (IKERAS).
Max Amount:
Maximum of $4,000
Faculty:
Indigenous Knowledge, Educatio
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 students enrolled in the B.Ed. program of the Faculty of Education that attended a PEI High School and are completing an international teaching placement within the same academic year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
15-Sep
Faculty:
Education
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 a student currently registered at UPEI who has had an abstract for an oral or poster presentation accepted at that year's International Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology. The scholarship is to support costs associated with attendance at the Congress to enable the student to present their work on applied animal ethology and animal welfare. It will not normally be awarded to the same student more than once.
Max Amount:
$1,400
Deadline:
15-Mar
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 entering 3rd or 4th year in the Foods and Nutrition Program in good academic standing, who displays an aptitude for, and interest in the food component of the program and has concern for women's studies and respect for diversity
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to a student who demonstrates an ability in debating or public speaking.
Max Amount:
$590.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a student graduating from the BBA program who has demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit, and who plans to initiate a business on PEI.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Business
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 two students entering the Masters in Education Program at UPEI who are mature students that have been away from post-secondary education for at least five years and has demonstrated community service and volunteerism.
Max Amount:
$1,700.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
MEd
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded to the Masters or PhD student at UPEI whose thesis has been determined to be of superior quality. Application and selection process will be determined by the UPEI Graduate Studies Advisory Committee. Presented in the Convocation award cycle at the Senior Class Awards Ceremony.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Granted to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in a bachelor degree program in the Faculty of Science at UPEI who will study abroad as part of their UPEI education. Study abroad opportunities must be officially sanctioned by the university and be for academic credit towards a student's current degree. Applicants must submit their scholarship application prior to their study abroad experience and their personal statement needs to detail their interest in practical learning experiences and how traveling abroad will help expand their knowledge of the world, and support their academic and professional goals. Students will need to provide documentation to scholarships@upei.ca that confirms their plans to study abroad, including 1) A letter of reference signed by their respective program coordinator or department illustrating they have been accepted to participate in a study abroad experience, and 2) Proof of flight purchase (e.g., travel itinerary and boarding pass) showing their name and travel details. Funds are typically disbursed to UPEI students' accounts during the semester they intend to study abroad. The reviewing committee reserves the right to rescind an offer should a student's study abroad plans change, as they may no longer be eligible for the scholarship.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
Oct-1 or Feb-1
Faculty:
Science
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
Granted each year to a graduate student who demonstrates excellence, financial need, and strong potential for a career in aquatic food animal health, and a graduate student who demonstrates excellence, financial need, and strong potential for a career in dairy or bovine health.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
AVC
Awarded to a student majoring in anthropology who has the highest grade in Anthropology Theory 361 in the previous year of study.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Arts
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
Granted to a first-year nursing student who graduated from a high school located in Atlantic Canada and is in financial need. Preference will be given to a student who has at least one parent in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Nursing
Award is given to second year student in Veterinary Medicine at the AVC demonstrating proficiency in the first year courses Animal Production Systems and Animal Behaviour and Welfare, and who has demonstrated interest in livestock production and husbandry.
Faculty:
AVC
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
Granted to an entrance or returning student enrolled full time in a UPEI Nursing program who is in financial need.
Max Amount:
$3,400
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Nursing
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
Granted on an annual basis to a student graduating from the DVM program at the Atlantic Veterinary College who has a demonstrated interest in large animal practice and dairy herd health and has shown extraordinary care and compassion for large animals.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
AVC
Awarded to an engineering student who has completed their third year of study and has demonstrated creativity, empathy, and life-long learning in their individual pursuit of engineering. Recipient must have cumulative average of 80% and intend to continue fourth year at UPEI Sustainable Design and Engineering. Recommended by Engineering.
Max Amount:
$800.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
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
This award will be given annually to a third-year student in veterinary medicine who demonstrates interest in the husbandry and well-being of domestic small ruminants (sheep, goats, camelids, Cervidae) and who intends to engage in an external fourth-year elective outside of Atlantic Canada that has a small ruminant emphasis.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
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
Beginning in fall of 2021, the John Michael Campbell Memorial Award will be granted annually to a 2nd year student who is enrolled in an undergraduate program, is normally resident in Prince Edward Island, is in financial need and who may have been affected by a family member who has or had addiction challenges. Academic achievement will not be a defining factor. Preference will be given to a student who has a demonstrated interest in agriculture and bringing produce to market. Applicants will provide no more than one page outlining how they meet the criteria for this award.
Max Amount:
$750
Deadline:
01-Oct
Status:
2nd Year
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 full-time student or students enrolled in the Sustainable Design Engineering Program. Preference will be given to students from the Charlottetown area, if no students are selected from that area it will be open to all Engineering students from Prince Edward Island. Funding may be split between one or more students.
Max Amount:
$4,000.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to a student entering their fourth year of study in the BBA program pursuing a CPA professional designation. Preference for a student in financial need.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Current 4th 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
Granted annually to an international student entering undergraduate studies at UPEI for their first degree. Preference will be given to a student entering UPEI from Nigeria.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Status:
International
Granted to students who are entering their first undergraduate degree program in any faculty at the University of Prince Edward Island and have overcome obstacles and adversity; are in the greatest financial need; are a permanent resident or a citizen of Canada; and are normally resident in Prince Edward Island and have graduated from a PEI high school within the last three years. These awards will be granted after consideration of any government or other funding to which the recipient is allotted. Preference will be given to those who have no other avenues of funding or support in their pursuit of post-secondary education. Pending successful completion of the first year of study, these awards will be renewable for recipients' second, third, and fourth years of study, totalling a maximum of four years. Successful yearly completion includes maintaining satisfactory academic standing with an overall average of 75% in first year of an academic program, and an overall average of 80% thereafter, while carrying a full course load of 10 courses, or 30 semester-hours of credit, over the academic year from September to May. Additionally, all student recipients are required to participate with at least one mentor each year in an extracurricular activity throughout their program. Evidence of the mentorship activity is required each year in the form of a short report, due annually on March 31st, before recipients are considered qualified for renewal of the award.
Max Amount:
Minimum of $5,000
Deadline:
01-Mar
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
Granted to a deserving student entering the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) who completed all prerequisite courses for admittance to AVC at an Atlantic Canada university and their secondary education at a Prince Edward Island high school. If there is more than one qualifying candidate, preference will be given to the student exhibiting academic achievement and a deep commitment and love for animals.
Max Amount:
$1,750
Faculty:
AVC
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
Granted to a student entering their fourth year of full-time studies in the UPEI Faculty of Business who is a varsity athlete and had the highest overall average as a Faculty of Business athlete in their previous year of study.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Current 4th 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
Granted to the graduating student with the highest grade point average over the four years of study in the Kinesiology program.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
Science
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:
$1,100.00
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
Granted to a returning international student who is making great contributions to the lives of their fellow students and/or the wider community through volunteerism, cultural activities, and/or activism. Preference will be given to qualifying candidates in the greatest financial need.
Max Amount:
Minimum of $700
Deadline:
01-Oct
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
Granted to graduate students (Master/Doctoral) currently registered at UPEI and engaged in the areas of human health, including mental health research. Applications will be assessed on the following: academic standing, quality of the proposed research program, applicant's level of interest in future research, opportunity for the applicant to conduct meaningful research in a UPEI laboratory with a designated supervisor. Recipients may receive one LŽvesque Fellowship in each of their Masters and PhD program(s), to a maximum of two fellowships per student.
Max Amount:
$10,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Graduate Studies
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 full or part time student enrolled in a Bachelors degree, has completed the last five years of their pre-university education in PEI, combines strong academics with leadership qualities and service in the community and not in receipt of more than $1,000 in other UPEI scholarships.
Max Amount:
$1,400.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a full-time student in any year of study that actively participates in the UPEI hockey program and attended a PEI high school. Preference is given to a member of the UPEI Women's Hockey program.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Granted annually to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in their music program.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Apr
Faculty:
Arts
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
These renewable scholarships are granted to two UPEI students entering Year 2 of any four-year undergraduate degree program. Recipients must meet the following criteria: - Be Canadian citizens enrolled in full time studies of Year 2 of their degree - Demonstrate financial need (as determined through review of their application) - Have a cumulative average of at least 70% in Year 1 of their studies, and maintain a cumulative average of at least 70% in all subsequent years for the award to be renewed (for a maximum of three years of funding: Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4 of full time study).
Max Amount:
$15,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Status:
2nd Year
Up to eleven (11) prizes will be available for returning undergraduate students who during the previous academic year (September 1 to August 31), have demonstrated writing excellence in a form outside of a university course and to a broader community-oriented audience.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
06-Oct
Up to thirty-five (35) prizes will be available for returning undergraduate students who have produced outstanding written work during the previous academic year (September 1 to August 31) in a UPEI course in which writing comprises a substantive role in the final grade of the course.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
06-Oct
Up to three (3) prizes will be available annually for faculty and staff who have shown exceptional leadership in the development of writing among students at UPEI during the previous academic year (September 1 to August 31).
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
06-Oct
Up to eleven (11) prizes will be available for returning undergraduate students who during the previous academic year (September 1 to August 31), have shown the greatest improvement in one of the UPEI writing support programs coordinated through the UPEI Writing Centre.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
06-Oct
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 MAPUS member who is pursuing an undergraduate degree, has completed a minimum of five credit courses, good academic standing and a demonstrated commitment to volunteerism on campus or in community
Max Amount:
$635.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
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 third or fourth year student who is a resident of Prince Edward Island, excels academically and clinically and is enrolled full time in the BSc.. Nursing Program.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Faculty:
Nursing
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
Granted to a student who is entering full-time study in their first undergraduate degree program at UPEI, normally resident in Prince Edward Island, and in greatest financial need. This award is intended to ease the financial burden of the recipient while pursuing a university degree.
Max Amount:
Minimum of $1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Granted to a full time student in 3rd or 4th year in the four year Nursing Program at UPEI who has shown exceptional mentorship, leadership skills, and demonstrated dedication to compassionate care - attributes all shared with Marilyn. The student will also be in financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,500
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Nursing
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
This award will be given annually to a DVM student entering their fourth year of study at AVC who has displayed exceptional performance in the Dairy portion of the third year courses, who has had prior involvement in the dairy industry and commitment to continue in that field, and was normally a resident in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick or Prince Edward Island for at least two years prior to their post-secondary education.
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Granted to a student who has entered their fourth year of study in the UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering. The successful candidate will be in good academic standing and have an interest in pursuing a career on Prince Edward Island. Preference will be given to a student in financial need.
Max Amount:
$750
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Sustainable Design Engineering
Beginning in fall 2023, the Mary "Eleanor" Darrach Awards will be granted to students who have identified as a senior.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
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
Granted to a full-time returning student in the four-year BSc Nursing program or a full-time second year student in the Accelerated BSc Nursing program who demonstrates a focus and compassion for family nursing.
Max Amount:
Minimum of 5500
Faculty:
Nursing
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
Granted to a student in their final year of the BSc Paramedicine program, who maintained an average of 80% or greater in the previous year of study and is in the greatest financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to full time graduating students in good academic standing who have demonstrated aptitude in their chosen field of study, and has been accepted into an accredited professional school or graduate program in the following order: Audiology, Medicine, or research in the medical field.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Apr
Status:
Other Post Grad
Awarded to a deserving third or fourth year student who demonstrates a strong interest in historical/archival material and in creative and innovative use of technology in the storage and retrieval of such material.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a student entering third year of the Computer Science Program who demonstrates innovative thinking, outstanding leadership, and a high achievement in software design and development.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Granted to UPEI alumni or graduating UPEI undergraduate students who are offered admission into the MBA in Global Leadership program for Fall 2024.
Max Amount:
$2,000
Faculty:
Business
Entrance scholarships will be awarded annually to incoming MBA in Global Leadership students in the Faculty of Business Administration. Each scholarship ranges in value from $1,000 to $5,000.
Max Amount:
$5,000
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Awarded based on applicant's academic record to date in the MBA-GL program and leadership inside and outside the classroom, applicant's scholarship essay, and, in some cases, an interview. Preference will be given to candidates who have not received employer support and/or other graduate student awards that, combined, exceed 50% of the Program's tuition and fees.
Deadline:
06-Jan
Faculty:
Business
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
Granted to a full time student entering the Master of Education program at UPEI who has shown excellence in teaching, is normally resident in Prince Edward Island, and is in financial need. Preference will be given to a student who completed their primary education in Prince Edward Island.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Education
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
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
Granted to the graduating Bachelor of Business Administration student with the highest aggregate in the last 20 three semester-hour courses.
Max Amount:
$1,500
Faculty:
Business
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 registered with Accessibility Services at UPEI who has demonstrated involvement in community and/or campus life. If there are two equally qualifying candidates, financial need will be the determining factor. Candidates will include a personal statement that speaks to their community and/or campus involvement.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Granted to students who have a history of academic achievement and are in financial need at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC). These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition needs of the successful recipients.
Deadline:
01-Apr
Faculty:
AVC
Granted to a minimum of three students (domestic and international students) who are enrolled in a residency program at AVC specializing in an area that will benefit companion animals.
Faculty:
AVC
Granted to a student who identifies as Indigenous, normally lives off-reserve, and has applied to a minor in Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research and Applied Studies. Eligible candidates must submit an application demonstrating how they meet this criteria and respond to the following questions through either an essay, of no more than one page in length, or a digital recording of no more than 5 minutes in length: 1. Why is pursuing a minor in IKERAS important to you?, 2. How will this scholarship help you achieve your goals?. If more than one applicant submits responses which indicate equal merit, the scholarship will be granted to the student in the greatest financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
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
This award will be granted to a student in their final year in the DVM program at AVC who has shown interest or abilities in clinical nutrition.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
One award will be granted to an undergraduate Indigenous student entering full-time study at UPEI in any faculty who is in the greatest financial need. Another award will be granted to an undergraduate Indigenous student returning to full-time study at UPEI in any faculty who is in the greatest financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Granted on an annual basis to a student who has completed their first year of the veterinary medicine program and is a resident of New Brunswick.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
AVC
Granted to five students involved with New Student Orientation at UPEI: award categories include Most Outstanding Leader, as well as individual awards for School Spirit, Care of Others, Leadership, and Attendance.
Max Amount:
$603
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:
$1,200.00
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
Beginning in academic year 2024-2025, this award will be granted to a veterinary medicine student entering second year who graduated from a Nova Scotia high school and who received the highest grade in Animal Production Systems during their first year of study at AVC.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
AVC
Beginning in academic year 2024-2025, this award will be granted to a veterinary medicine student entering third year who graduated from a Nova Scotia high school and who received the highest grade in Public Health during first year.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
AVC
Beginning in academic year 2024-2025, this award will be granted to a veterinary student entering fourth year who: - graduated from a Nova Scotia High School; - excelled in the third-year courses "Animal Health & Disease" and "Food Anti-Infective Stewardship"; and - has a declared/demonstrated interest in poultry medicine in Nova Scotia. If no Nova Scotia student is eligible, students from the other Maritime provinces, and then from outside the Maritimes, who meet the other criteria may be considered.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
AVC
Beginning in academic year 2024-2025, this award will be granted to a graduating student selected/recommended by the AVC faculty who: - completed their full secondary education at a Nova Scotia High School; - excelled in the fourth-year course "Diseases of Poultry"; and - has a declared/demonstrated interest in poultry medicine in Nova Scotia. If no Nova Scotia student is eligible, students from the other Maritime provinces, and then from outside the Maritimes, who meet the other criteria may be considered.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Faculty:
AVC
Beginning in academic year 2024-2025, this award, will be granted to a veterinary medicine student in any year of study who: - completed their secondary school education in a Nova Scotia high school; - has a declared interest in practicing poultry medicine in Nova Scotia, and; - will be undertaking hands-on, practical training or work experience in any poultry operation (e.g. farm, hatchery, poultry vet practice, research facility) in the current calendar year. Preference will be given to students completing the longest practical sessions. If no Nova Scotia student is eligible, students from the other Maritime provinces, and then from outside the Maritimes, who meet the other criteria may be considered.
Max Amount:
$2,500
Faculty:
AVC
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
Granted each year to a returning student in undergraduate studies majoring in Environmental Studies at UPEI. The successful recipient will have a demonstrated knowledge and appreciation for the impact that climate change is having on Prince Edward Island and beyond.
Max Amount:
Minimum of $500
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
Beginning in the Fall of 2020, the Paramedic Association of PEI Award will be granted annually to a full time student enrolled in the UPEI BSc in Paramedicine program who is in the greatest financial need. Preference will be given to students who are members of the Paramedic Association of PEI.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
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
Granted to returning SSDE students who are normally resident in Canada, and have a demonstrated interest in protecting the Island environment through the development of sustainable design initiatives; number of scholarships available will be determined by the available expenditure each year (minimum $1,000 each).
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
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 an undergraduate nursing student who has completed a clinical placement working with breast cancer patients: who has expressed an interest in oncology nursing, and has shown extraordinary care and compassion and an appreciation for empowering patients to fully engage in the healing process.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Granted to an undergraduate student who is normally resident in Canada; is in full-time study in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, Business (business administration), or Faculty of Arts (majoring in economics); and is in the greatest financial need. Preference will be given to a student normally resident in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, or Newfoundland and Labrador.
Max Amount:
Minimum of $500
Deadline:
01-Feb
Faculty:
Engineering, Business, Arts
Awarded to the graduating student who has achieved the highest mark in Accounting 4310, Income Taxation.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Business
Granted to a third or fourth year full time undergraduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Business at UPEI who best exemplifies the spirit and legacy of Suzanne MacPherson. Suzanne was an alumna of UPEI and served as VP Finance on the UPEI Student Union Executive. In her career in business, she radiated a caring attitude, instilled a sense of purpose and encouragement in her colleagues, was genuinely authentic with a determination to be honest and resilient, and is remembered for her integrity, selflessness, and ability to light up a room with laughter. If there are two or more equally qualifying candidates, the student in the greatest financial need will be the recipient of this scholarship.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Business
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
Granted annually to a UPEI student who completed secondary education at a Prince Edward Island high school, is entering the fourth year of study in the Applied Human Sciences at UPEI with a focus on Family and/or Nutritional Sciences, has maintained an academic average of 80% or greater in their previous year of study, has demonstrated a positive attitude toward the profession of family and/or nutritional sciences, and has a record of participating in non-academic activities on campus or in the community.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to a well-rounded third-year student who has declared their minor in Catholic Studies and who is in good academic standing (minimum average of 80% in all four Catholic Studies courses taken).
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Granted each year to a student entering the B.Ed. program who is in financial need; recipient must have attended a Prince Edward Island high school in their secondary education years.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
Education
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:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to two students in the UPEI Master of Nursing Program who have demonstrated need for financial assistance in order to pursue their degree. Preference will be given to entrance students.
Max Amount:
$2,100.00
Deadline:
15-Oct
Faculty:
MNurs
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
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
Beginning in May 2019 the PEI's Famous Five Graduating Student Award will be granted to a graduating student who has held a leadership role while a student at UPEI and/or plans to pursue a career in politics. Preference will be given to women students.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Apr
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 returning Panther athlete in good academic standing, who has shown exceptional dedication to their sport, demonstrated involvement in campus life and who is deemed to be the most well-rounded athlete.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
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 a graduating physics student recommended by the department
Max Amount:
$200.00
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to an outstanding student in the Physics department Honours Program.
Max Amount:
$200.00
Faculty:
Science
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
Two scholarships will be awarded annually to third-year students in veterinary medicine who intend to participate in an external rotation. Selection of these awards will be based primarily on students' demonstrated interest in participating in an external rotation.
Max Amount:
$2,900.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd 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
Granted to a Lennox Island First Nation full-time Indigenous student who is entering any academic program at the University of Prince Edward Island. Preference will be given to students in the greatest financial need enrolled in one of UPEI's undergraduate STEM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Should there be no qualifying candidates, an Abegweit First Nation Indigenous student will be selected using the same criteria. Pending successful completion of the first year of study, this scholarship will be renewable for each subsequent year of the student's enrolment in a STEM program for a maximum total of four years support.
Max Amount:
$7,000
Deadline:
01-May
Granted to an Abegweit First Nation full-time Indigenous student who is entering any academic program at the University of Prince Edward Island. Preference will be given to students in the greatest financial need enrolled in one of UPEI's undergraduate STEM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Should there be no qualifying candidates, a Lennox Island First Nation Indigenous student will be selected using the same criteria. Pending successful completion of the first year of study, this scholarship will be renewable for each subsequent year of the student's enrolment in a STEM program for a maximum total of four years support.
Max Amount:
$7,000
Deadline:
01-May
Awarded to a student who generally resides in a country outside of North America and is entering undergraduate studies at the University of Prince Edward Island.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Mar
Awarded to a student who is entering the four year degree program in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Prince Edward Island.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Mar
Faculty:
Nursing
Granted annually to the graduate student in Chemistry who is in highest standing at the time of graduation.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Grad Studies At UPEI
Granted annually to the graduate student in Nursing who is in highest standing at the time of graduation.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Grad Studies At UPEI
Awarded to a student who is graduating from Westisle Composite High School and has demonstrated volunteerism and community service.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a full-time student in their second or third year of study in the BSc. in Nursing or Accelerated BSc. Nursing program who is in financial need and has demonstrated volunteerism efforts. Preference given to a student from Prince County, PEI.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
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
Granted to an Epekwitnewa'j Mi'kmaw (a Mi'kmaq Prince Edward Islander) residing in PEI who is enrolled in any full-time UPEI program. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated community service and/or who are promoting the values of Canadian reconciliation, as evidenced through a short essay in their personal statement. In the event of equally qualified candidates, financial need will be the deciding factor.
Max Amount:
$1,000
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 a graduating student excelling in French
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to a student graduating from the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering who is an inspiration to classmates; demonstrates academic excellence and exceptional engagement in project-based design; and has shown the highest ethical standards as demonstrated by Professor MacEwen over his many years of outstanding teaching and engineering practice.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Faculty:
Science
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 a deserving second year student based on academic achievement and financial need.
Max Amount:
$495.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Status:
Current 2nd Year
This award is given to a graduating student in veterinary medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College demonstrating proficiency in theriogenology.
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a dependent of a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel deceased while serving in an active mission, under the age of twenty-six, registered full time in an undergraduate program and maintains satisfactory academic standing.
Granted to DVM students at the Atlantic Veterinary College who are graduating from the four year program and intend to practice large animal medicine with a special interest and priority for bovine medicine. The students must demonstrate a) knowledge of, and the ability to network with, the dairy and / or beef industry and b ) the ability to network with Canadian bovine veterinarians. Preference will be given to students with strong connections to Atlantic Canada.
Max Amount:
$1,500
Faculty:
AVC
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
Beginning in the fall 2025, the scholarships will be granted to every student in their first year of study in the UPEI Faculty of Medicine.
Max Amount:
Minimum of $2,000
Faculty:
Medicine
Beginning in the fall of 2015, the Rathlyn Scholarships at AVC Fund will support DVM student(s) at the AVC. Applicants will be selected based on the following criteria: 1) Financial need; 2) Strong academic record; and 3) Well-rounded interests and activity in a variety of areas. All scholarship recipients will qualify for the renewable portion of these scholarships if they remain in good academic standing.
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Two scholarships will be awarded each year to graduate students entering UPEI's MAIS program who have demonstrated excellence and will have a directed thesis topic that will benefit the economic future of Prince Edward Island. Selection criteria will be as follows: academic record, professional contributions, and demonstrated ability in the area of study.
Max Amount:
$12,500
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
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:
$1,400.00
Faculty:
Science
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Beginning in the fall of 2021, this award will be granted to a student in their third year of study that has identified a history or political science major. The student should demonstrate strong academic achievement, show a commitment to academic excellence and come recommended by their department. Further criteria may be applied by the adjudicating committee if required. The recipient will be recommended by the Dean of Arts in consultation with faculty.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Arts
Granted to a returning student who has volunteered in the university or broader community and loves music and animals. Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates a history of enriching the UPEI campus through activities and volunteerism.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Oct
Granted to a student in financial need, with preference given first to a member of the Holland College football team (or UPEI football team, in the event of program revival); secondly, to a UPEI Track and Field Team member; thirdly, to a UPEI Hockey team member.
Max Amount:
$2,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to two students upon completion of the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Print Journalism. Based upon recommendation from the program coordinator.
Max Amount:
$2,750.00
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to students in the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Print Journalism program while studying at UPEI. Based upon recommendation from the program coordinator.
Max Amount:
$2,750.00
Faculty:
Arts
Granted to a student in their second year of study in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering program who is registered with UPEI Accessibility Services (mental health support) and is in financial need. If there are no qualifying Engineering candidates, a student in one of UPEI?s STEM programs will be selected. If there are two equally qualifying candidates, preference will be given to a woman student. This award will be renewable for the successful recipient's third and fourth year of study.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Engineering
Granted to 10 graduate and 20 undergraduate students who are registered in full time studies at UPEI, maintained an academic record of 85% or greater in every course in their previous year of study, and show interest in developing skills to enhance local and global communities.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Granted to ten (10) students entering their first year of UPEI's School of Climate Change and Adaptation who have achieved an 80% or greater academic average in the previous year of study and have demonstrated a passion for improving the effects of climate change.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Mar
Faculty:
Science
Roderick Stirling MacDonald Scholarships for the School of Climate Change and Adaptation (Returning)
Granted to five (5) students entering their third year of UPEI's School of Climate Change and Adaptation who have achieved an 80% or greater academic average in the previous year of study and have demonstrated a passion for improving the effects of climate change.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
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 graduating student with the highest mark in the Theatre Practicum (Theatre 444) who is also graduating with a minor in Theatre.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Arts
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 the graduating student who has displayed the most outstanding dedication to athletics, academics, leadership and campus spirit throughout the undergraduate studies.
Max Amount:
$3,500.00
Granted to a full-time returning student in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering four-year program who is in financial need. Preference will be given to a student who identifies as a woman.
Max Amount:
$3,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Engineering
Beginning in the fall of 2020, the Rotary Club of Charlottetown Foundation Doris Bradley Awards will be granted to two students with a documented disability who has overcome barriers in their educational pursuits and has demonstrated leadership or volunteerism/community service. If there is only one qualifying recipient, the student will receive $2,000, the full value of both awards. Further criteria may be determined if required.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a student entering an undergraduate program for the first time who is normally a resident in Eastern Prince Edward Island and demonstrates financial need. This scholarship is renewable for three subsequent years provided the student maintains 70% or greater in the previous academic year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st 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 student who is entering second, third or fourth year of study at UPEI. Good academic standing, demonstrated initiative and leadership in the classroom and preference is for "first in family" to attend university.
Max Amount:
$1,045.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
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
Granted to a student who is entering the University of Prince Edward Island and is normally resident on PEI. Preference will be given to a member of the Women's Panther Hockey Team. If there are no qualifying candidates, the scholarship can be granted to a returning student with the same criteria.
Max Amount:
$2,000
Granted to a returning UPEI student in their first undergraduate degree program who has achieved good academic standing and is in financial need; the donor's intent of this scholarship is to award a student who needs financial help to remain in university.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a full-time returning nursing student who, is in good academic standing, has demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the mental health field and is a resident of a maritime province. Preference given to a resident of New Brunswick.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Nursing
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
Granted to UPEI students in the Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Stream who are in financial need and intend to remain in Prince Edward Island for their nursing career. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate that they have been the primary income earner in their family prior to entering the program. Recipients are eligible to receive this award for one additional year.
Max Amount:
$5,000
Deadline:
31-Jul
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
Granted to a student who completed their secondary education at Charlottetown Rural high School or Morell High School, will enter their first undergraduate degree program in the UPEI Faculty of Science, and has an interest in Biology.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Mar
Faculty:
Science
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
Granted annually to five students who are entering the Bachelor of Integrated Studies Program (BIS) in the Fall semester (September) at UPEI and are in the greatest financial need
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
15-Aug
Awarded to a first-year undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Business Administration program who is in financial need, had an 80% or greater academic average in their final year of high school and plays on a UPEI varsity hockey or basketball team.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Current 1st Year
Granted annually to a full time undergraduate second year student in their first degree, who achieved minimum 70% overall average in full course load during first year; preference for student in extra-curricular, volunteer, and leadership activities, and in financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Status:
Current 2nd Year
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 candidates who are pursuing animal welfare research at the University of Prince Edward Island and meet the admission criteria for graduate studies at UPEI. Students who receive the award for support of a Masters program are eligible to apply again for support for a subsequent PhD program.
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
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
Granted annually to a student in any year of study who self-identifies as an Indigenous student, is in full-time undergraduate studies, and is positively and actively involved with Indigenous students on campus and/or in the community. The recipient must have a good academic record that reflects perseverance in their studies and demonstrates leadership qualities.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Oct
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
Granted each year to a student who is entering their third or fourth year of full time study in the four year Nursing program or the Accelerated Nursing program at UPEI, attended their full secondary education at a Prince Edward Island High School, and has demonstrated an extraordinary sense of compassion and dedication to the profession of nursing. Academic achievement will not be a defining criterion.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
Nursing
Granted each year to a student who is graduating from the four year Nursing program or the Accelerated Nursing program at UPEI, attended their full secondary education at a Prince Edward Island High School, and has demonstrated an extraordinary sense of compassion and dedication to the profession of nursing. Academic achievement will not be a defining criterion.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
Nursing
Granted each year to a returning student in UPEI's Music program who attended their full secondary education at a Prince Edward Island High School, has a focus on instrumental training, and is in financial need.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Arts
Granted on an annual basis to a student entering the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) who is normally a resident in the Atlantic Provinces and has a demonstrated interest and experience with horses. Preference will be given to students focused on the horse racing industry. If there are two or more equally qualifying candidates, preference will be given to a student who is normally resident in Prince Edward Island.
Max Amount:
$2,500
Faculty:
AVC
Granted on an annual basis to a student in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) who is normally a resident in the Atlantic Provinces and has demonstrated interest and/or commitment to equine medicine, intends to engage in external elective(s) outside of Atlantic Canada in the area of equine medicine, and/or has an interest in pursuing an equine internship. If there are two or more equally qualifying candidates, preference will be given to a student who is normally resident in Prince Edward Island.
Max Amount:
$2,500
Faculty:
AVC
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 graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who has successfully completed the Community Practice rotation. The recipient will have demonstrated compassion and empathy in the care of animals, exceptional client communication skills, and an utmost commitment to the highest level of veterinary care.
Max Amount:
$650.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th 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
Granted to an academically deserving student entering their first year of study in a major program in the School of Mathematical and Computation Sciences who is in greatest financial need and not in receipt of another major donor funded award or scholarship.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Mar
Faculty:
Science
Granted to an academically deserving student entering their second year of study in a major program in the School of Mathematical and Computation Sciences who is in greatest financial need and not in receipt of another major donor funded award or scholarship
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
Granted to an academically deserving student entering the second, third, or fourth year of study in a major program in the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences who is in greatest financial need and not in receipt of another major donor funded award or scholarship. Preference will be given to a student who identifies as a woman.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Science
Granted to an Indigenous student in any year of study in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering four-year program. Preference will be given to entrance students. If there are two or more equally qualifying students, the student in the greatest financial need will receive the award. Students may receive this award more than once.
Max Amount:
Minimum of $1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Faculty:
Engineering
Beginning in the Fall of 2020, the Teame Neguse Memorial Award will be granted annually to students who: are undergraduate students of African descent, are enrolled in their third, fourth, or fifth year of study at UPEI, and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to landed immigrants, refugees, and international students. As well, preference will also be given to students who are the first in family to attend college or university. Applicants will provide no more than one page (~500 words) outlining how they meet the criteria for this award.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
Status:
International
Granted to a graduating English Major or English Honours student in high standing who is considered the student who best represents and exemplifies the characteristics of a liberal arts education.
Max Amount:
$1,200
Faculty:
Arts
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 an undergraduate student at UPEI who submits the best essay on how breast cancer has touched their life and/or the lives of their family or friends, and is in financial need
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
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
Beginning in the fall of 2021, the Tracey J. Hubley Scholarship will be granted to a student entering their third or fourth year of study in an undergraduate program, with a strong appreciation for the power of public policy to make positive community change, who has combined their academic studies and/or varsity sports with a passion for serving their community. This scholarship is available to students in any faculty that offers undergraduate degree programs. Applicants will provide a statement demonstrating how they meet the criteria. The recipient will not be in receipt of another donor-funded award in excess of $1,000.
Max Amount:
$2,700
Deadline:
01-Oct
Granted to a student who is normally resident in Prince Edward Island and is a member of the UPEI Women's Basketball Team. This scholarship is non-renewable but can be received more than once throughout an athlete's UPEI education.
Max Amount:
Minimum of $1,000
Granted to an undergraduate student in their third or fourth year of study in any faculty who intends to pursue a career in the aerospace, defence, security industry and/or advanced manufacturing. Preference will be given to a student who was not in post-secondary school for at least five years before they entered UPEI. Should there be two equally qualifying candidates, the student in the greatest financial need will be selected.
Max Amount:
$2,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
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 Arts after second year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Arts
Status:
Current 2nd 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 Business after third year.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
Business
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 student who demonstrates exceptionality and determination in order to overcome barriers due to a disability. The recipient will have demonstrated a unique determination in reaching their academic goals, shown involvement in community and/or campus life, and has audited 1 to 3 courses per semester over a four year period. The recipient must be registered with UPEI Accessibility Services.
Max Amount:
$200.00
Deadline:
01-Apr
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 to an adult learner who is studying part-time toward an undergraduate degree, diploma or certificate and has identifiable community service through volunteerism and is in financial need.
Max Amount:
$1,200.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded in second semester to a full-time student who shows a demonstrated financial need.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Awarded to the graduating student with the highest aggregate in the fourth year of the Arts program.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Arts
Awarded to a student entering their first year at UPEI (not necessarily their first year in university studies), based on the applicant's personal statement detailing the impact UPEI (or SDU/PWC) has had on their family. AVC and graduate students are eligible if they are entering UPEI for the first time.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
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 to a maximum of five returning UPEI student athletes who are in good academic standing and actively participate as ambassadors of UPEI and Panther Sport, and practice leadership skills by playing key roles in goodwill, recruitment, and retention.
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 students who place first in their division of the Provincial Concours Awards, as confirmed by CPF PEI. Funding is for the academic year following the student's high school graduation date.
Max Amount:
$2,000.00
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
Granted annually to a UPEI student who is graduating from their first bachelor degree program. The successful recipient will have demonstrated a high level of school spirit and campus community involvement. Applicants will need to provide a letter of reference from a member of faculty or staff at UPEI confirming the applicant's involvement in the university community and contribution to school spirit.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Apr
Granted beginning in May 2019 to a second year student in the Master of Nursing program who has shown leadership within their class throughout their time in the program.
Max Amount:
$500
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Grad Studies At UPEI
Granted to a student in the second year of the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Program at UPEI who has made an extra effort to maintain and promote balanced healthy living, and who, in the process, sets an example of community leadership.
Max Amount:
$640
Deadline:
20-Nov
Faculty:
Business
Status:
Grad Studies at UPEI
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 a student currently registered in a doctoral program, who has completed two academic years of full time equivalent doctoral study (or equivalent following transfer into program); based upon academic achievement and scholarly promise.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to a student currently registered in a master's program, who has completed one academic year of full time equivalent master's study; based upon academic achievement and scholarly promise.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Oct
Awarded to the student with the third-highest standing in third year.
Max Amount:
$300.00
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 a full-time UPEI student in second, third year, or fourth year who has an academic average of at least 75% in their previous academic year, is a varsity-level athlete and playing on the community football team.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Deadline:
01-Oct
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
Granted to returning UPEI students who have experienced unexpected hardship in the past year that has greatly impacted their personal circumstances and capacity to continue their studies. Examples of unexpected hardship may include economic, financial, political, societal, family or personal events beyond the student's control. Eligible students must be in good academic standing based on their most recent academic year and be registered in full-time studies. All student information provided in applications will remain strictly confidential and recipients will not be publicized or promoted in any manner.
Max Amount:
$2,000
Deadline:
Oct-01 & Feb-01 each year
Granted to International students entering UPEI from a Prince Edward Island high school who have experienced unexpected hardship (e.g., economic, financial, political, societal, family or personal events beyond the student's control) in the past year that has greatly impacted their personal circumstances and capacity to study at the University. Eligible candidates must be students who: a) are graduates of PEI high schools; b) do not qualify for Canadian Permanent Resident status; and c) are from war zones as defined by the University based on internationally recognized lists of war-torn countries (i.e., United Nations, Global Affairs). The scholarship is renewable over students second, third, and fourth year of study provided they remain in good academic throughout their studies while carrying a minimum full-time course load of 18 semester hours over the academic year (September to May). Typically, this corresponds to a minimum of 3 courses (9 semester hours of credit) in each semester (Fall and Winter). The intention of the scholarship is to offset international fees for eligible students in good academic standing pursuing full-time studies. All student information provided in applications will remain strictly confidential and recipients of this scholarship will not be publicized or promoted in any manner.
Deadline:
01-May
Granted to a student who has experienced unexpected hardship in the past year which has greatly impacted their personal circumstances and capacity to continue their studies. Examples of unexpected hardship may be due to economic, financial, political, societal, family or personal events beyond the student's control. All student information provided in applications will remain strictly confidential and recipients of this award will not be publicized or promoted.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Oct
Granted to a returning UPEI student in any level of full-time study who has demonstrated extraordinary involvement in extracurricular activities across campus, within UPEI student societies, and through athletics and/or other events. Academic achievement will not be a defining factor. Employees and elected officials of the UPEI Student Union do not qualify.
Max Amount:
$500
Deadline:
01-Oct
Granted to a returning UPEI student in any level of full-time study who is from a developing country (as identified each year by the International Monetary Fund and/or United Nations), resident in Canada, and is in the greatest need. Preference will be given to students who arrived in Canada as a refugee.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Oct
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
Granted to a graduating student from the four year Nursing Program or the Accelerated Nursing Program at UPEI who demonstrated a commitment, dedication and perseverance in their nursing studies. Preference given to a student that has one or more dependents. Academic achievement will not be a defining criterion; recommended by faculty members.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
Nursing
Status:
Current 4th 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 a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who has shown extraordinary care and compassion for canines and intends to practice in the area of companion animal medicine.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
Awarded to a third or fourth year UPEI Panther athlete who identifies as a man, has achieved academically, is a team player, and has volunteered on campus or in their community during their education experience at UPEI.
Max Amount:
$1,500.00
Granted to a third or fourth year UPEI Panther athlete who identifies as a woman, has achieved academically, is a team player, and has volunteered on campus or in their community during their educational experience at UPEI.
Max Amount:
$1,500
Deadline:
01-Oct
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
Granted to a student entering the DVM program at the Atlantic Veterinary College. The successful candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada who is normally resident in Atlantic Canada, have a demonstrated financial need, and have a strong academic record in their previous degree. Preference will be given to students who have been involved in extracurricular activities (i.e., community participation, leadership qualities, and/or the performing arts), and have an interest in pursuing bovine, pathology, wildlife or aquatic veterinary medicine. This scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four years (including the entrance year). Each year, a new entrance student will be selected. If for any reason any successful candidate should discontinue studies in the DVM program at the Atlantic Veterinary College at UPEI, and therefore lose eligibility for renewal of this scholarship, another candidate entering the same year of the original recipient will be chosen.
Max Amount:
$15,000
Faculty:
AVC
This scholarship will be awarded to a fourth year student who has shown aptitude and leadership in the Equine reproduction program. The recipient will be recommended by the AVC Awards Committee representative from the Health Management Department in consultation with related faculty. The award recipient will be approved by the AVC Awards Committee.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 4th Year
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 SeptÐApril).
Max Amount:
$5,000.00
Deadline:
01-Mar
Status:
Entering 1st Year
Awarded to a computer science student who has already completed two work terms in the Co-operative Education Program and intends to return to the UPEI Computer Science program in the next academic year. Successful recipient will demonstrate commitment to the program and have a minimum 75% average in the preceding academic year. Recommended by Computer Science department Chair.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Deadline:
01-Feb
Faculty:
Science
Awarded to a student entering their 4th year of the DVM program at AVC who has an expressed interest and proficiency in veterinary cardiology and/or acupuncture, and has demonstrated a real compassion and caring for animals.
Max Amount:
$500.00
Faculty:
DVM
Status:
Current 3rd Year
Awarded to a graduating Business student who, in the opinion of the Faculty of Business, has combined a high degree of academic achievement, interest, and leadership.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Faculty:
Business
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
Granted annually to two students entering UPEI who are: 1. are entering their first undergraduate program from high school, 2. acquired an academic average in their last year of high school study between 70-85%, 3. have demonstrated volunteerism in their high school and/or community, 4. and who attended their full secondary education at a Prince Edward Island high school. One scholarship will be awarded to a student entering UPEI from Colonel Gray High School and another to a student who is entering UPEI from Charlottetown Rural High School. Preference will be given to a student who was or is not a member of a high school athletic team.
Max Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
01-Jun
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
This award will be given annually to a graduating student in veterinary medicine at the AVC demonstrating proficiency in equine practice (ambulatory, internal medicine and/or surgery) and concern for patient welfare.
Max Amount:
$1,000.00
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
