Harrison McCain Scholarship/Bursary at Saint Mary's University 2026

This scholarship is open to any high school student in Canada, with preference given to Canadian citizens and/or permanent residents. The criteria for the awards include a minimum 80% average in their senior year of high school, demonstrating financial need, leadership qualities and a recognized initiative in funding their own education.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 1, 2026
• Value$16,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorSaint Mary’s University
• City to studyHalifax
• School to studySaint Mary’s University
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

Each award has a program value of $16,000 payable over a four year course of study in the amount of $4,000 per year.

Requirements

• A minimum 80% average after first term of Grade 12, based on university preparatory courses
• Financial need
• A recognized initiative in funding your own education
• Open to any high school student in Canada. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and/or permanent residents.

Application Documents

To apply, applicants must submit the following:

• Completed Application Form (this form)
• Recommendation letter from a principal, teacher or counsellor which must be on official letterhead and include their telephone number;
• Recommendation letter from an employer, volunteer organization or an individual (non-family) who has known you for at least two (2) years with their telephone number; and
• Personal essay telling us what this scholarship would mean to you, which also outlines your extra-curricular, leadership, financial need, work experience and career plans (two page limit, please)
• Please send your completed application package to the Financial Aid & Awards Office by e-mail ([email protected]). Deadline for receipt of the completed application is MARCH 1.

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To be considered, you must submit the following:

• Completed Harrison McCain Scholarship/Bursary Application form; and
• Recommendation letter from a principal, teacher, or counsellor, which must be on official letterhead and include their telephone number; and
• Recommendation letter from an employer, volunteer organization or an individual (non-family) who has known you for at least two (2) years with their telephone number; and
• Personal essay telling us what this scholarship would mean to you, which also outlines your extra-curricular, leadership, financial need, work experience and career plans (two page limit, please)

For more details, visit Saint Mary's University Scholarship webpage