Queen's University Sobey Atlantic Award 2025-2026

Established in November 1998 by D.R. Sobey, BCom 1957 and Rob Sobey, BA (Honours) 1988. Last revised in June 2023. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need, academic excellence, proven leadership skills, and involvement in school or community activities, to students entering first year of any first-entry undergraduate degree program and who reside in one of the Atlantic Provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island). Preference will be given to students entering the first year of a Bachelor of Commerce degree program in the Smith School of Business. The award is renewable for three subsequent years provided a satisfactory academic average is maintained each year and students remain enrolled in full-time study. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 8, 2024
• Value$80,000 - $120,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorQueen's University
• City to studyKingston
• School to studyQueen's University
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

• Total Value: $80,000 - $120,000
• Duration Renewable for three subsequent years provided a satisfactory academic average is maintained each year and students remain enrolled in full-time study. Selected recipients will receive further information about renewal criteria
• Annual value    $20,000 - $30,000
• Number available    Up to 10

Requirements

• Available to a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or Protected Person.
• You may attend high school in Canada or internationally
• Students taking a gap year can still apply for the major admission awards
• Recipients will not be eligible for other merit-based scholarships
• High school grades    Demonstrated academic excellence

Interview Dates and Process

• Superior academic ability
• Creative and original thinking
• Proven leadership qualities
• Financial need
• Students from rural or remote areas of Canada

Application Deadline

December 8, 2024

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Queen's University on www.queensu.ca to apply

You may apply for all of the awards below that you are eligible for by submitting a single Major Admission Award (MAA) application. Apply online through SOLUS by December 8, 2024.

For more details, visit Queen's University Sobey Atlantic Award webpage