Scholarships and Awards Directory

UPEI Scholarship Directory





Displaying: 684 awards

Faculty of Arts
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 eligibile 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 ...
Cycle: Summer
Value: Amount Varies
Deadline: August 15
Process: Application
Faculty of Nursing
Granted to a student entering the four year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program at UPEI who completed their secondary education at a PEI high school. If there are two equally qualifying candidates, academic achievement in their last year of high school will be considered.
Cycle: Entrance
Value: Amount Varies
Deadline: March 1
Process: Application
Faculty of 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 c...
Cycle: Convocation
Value: 500
Process: Recommendation Required
Any Faculty
Awarded to students entering the Gateway Program at UPEI (formerly known as the Transitions Program). Awards are based on financial need and are renewable for the same recipient upon their entrance into bachelor-level studies at UPEI the following academic year. Applications must demonstrate your st...
Cycle: Fall
Value: Amount Varies
Deadline: October 1 and February 1
Process: Application
Faculty of Science
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 counsel...
Cycle: Entrance
Value: Amount Varies
Deadline: March 1
Process: Application
Faculty of Business
Awarded based on applicant's previous and current academic record (including completed EMBA Courses), professional accomplishments, and leadership inside and outside the classroom, the applicant's scholarship essay, and, in some cases, an interview. Preference will be given to candidates who have no...
Cycle: Fall
Value: Amount Varies
Deadline: November 20
Process: Application
Faculty of Business
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. Preferenc...
Cycle: Summer
Value: 5000
Deadline: June 30
Process: Application
Faculty of Business
Awarded based on applicant's previous and current academic record (including completed EMBA Courses), financial need, and the applicant's written personal statement. Preference will be given to students who have not yet received in excess of 50% of their current program fees through other graduate s...
Cycle: Fall
Value: Amount Varies
Deadline: November 20
Process: Application
Faculty of Arts
Granted to a student who is in full-time undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Arts and has received a positive decision on a refugee claim to settle in Canada, or is a recent immigrant (within the past five years) to Canada, and has a demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to the a...
Cycle: Fall
Value: 2000
Deadline: October 1
Process: Application
Faculty of Education
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.
Cycle: Convocation
Value: 500
Process: Recommendation Required
Faculty of Science
Awarded to a graduating student who has the highest mark in Bio 3240 or Bio 3530 (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.
Cycle: Convocation
Value: Amount Varies
Faculty of Arts
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 their previous year of study.
Cycle: Fall
Value: $500
Deadline: October 1
Process: Application
Faculty of Science
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. Candidates must send a letter of reference to scholarships@upei.ca from a supervisor w...
Cycle: Fall
Value: Amount varies
Deadline: October 1
Process: Application
Any Faculty
Granted to 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 ...
Cycle: Fall and Winter
Value: $1,000
Deadline: October 1 and February 1
Process: Application
Faculty of Arts
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 be granted t...
Cycle: Fall
Value: $500
Process: Recommendation Required
Any Faculty
Awarded to international students entering their first year of study in an undergraduate program at the University of Prince Edward Island and based on their admission average.
Cycle: Entrance
Value: 1500
Faculty of Nursing
Awarded to a graduating nursing student from the four year BSc.N. or the two year Accelerated Nursing program who has demonstrated a passion for mental health nursing through classroom and clinical study.
Cycle: Convocation
Value: 500
Process: Recommendation Required
Faculty of Arts
Granted to a student who is pursuing a degree in Creative Arts, Journalism, or Fine Arts and who has the highest average overall in their previous year of study.
Cycle: Fall
Value: 500
Faculty of Arts
Granted to a student entering full-time studies in Music, whose last year of high school was taken in a PEI high school. The scholarship wil be awarded on the basis of performance in an audition conducted by faculty members of the Music Department and a theory test.
Cycle: Entrance
Value: Amount Varies
Process: Recommendation Required
Faculty of Nursing
Awarded to a full-time Nursing student entering second year. The student must have an excellent academic record, proven integrity, admirable work and study habits, excellent communication, and leadership potential. The award will be renewable for the third and fourth year of study in the Nursing pro...
Cycle: Fall
Value: Amount varies
Process: Recommendation Required