Saint Mary's University Entrance Awards 2026-2027

The Entrance Awards Program was established by Saint Mary's University with the support of alumni, staff, community members and businesses, with the intent of meeting a variety of student needs through scholarships, bursaries and awards. By completing this Entrance Awards Program Application, you will be considered for approximately 75 awards based on a broad range of eligibility criteria, such as community involvement, extra-curricular activities, academic achievement and/or financial need.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026
• Value$20,000 - $50,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorSaint Mary’s University
• City to studyHalifax
• School to studySaint Mary’s University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

$20,000 - $50,000

Requirements

• You must be a new student entering an undergraduate program at Saint Mary's University, directly from high school.
• You must have completed the undergraduate application and been accepted (or admissible) by February 15, 2026.

Check also:
Shopify Dev Degree Program 2026 (Fully Funded)
York University President's International Scholarship of Excellence 2026

Application Deadline

February 15, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Saint Mary’s University on smuniversity.qualtrics.com to apply

 

For an in-depth preview of the application, along with detailed instructions and tips, check out the Application Guide!

To be considered, students must submit the following application. Part 1 is required of all applicants, while Parts 2 and 3 are only required for students wishing to be considered for specific awards.

Part 1 (Required): General Entrance Awards 

• No supporting documents are required.

Part 2 (Optional): Financial Need-Based Entrance Awards

• Only required if you wish to be considered for Entrance Awards that take into consideration your financial need.
• Must submit a statement of financial need (no minimum length required, but no more than 500 words).

Part 3 (Optional): Presidential/Presidential International Baccalaureate/Santamarian Scholarships & Sobey National Innovator Scholarships

• Only required if you wish to be considered for these specific awards, which have additional eligibility criteria.
• Must submit a 750-word personal essay based on your community involvement, contribution to school life and plans for the future. Our Application Guide has additional hints and tips for writing your essay.
• For the Sobey National Innovator Scholarship only, you must also submit a resume and a letter of recommendation from a high school Principal, Guidance Counsellor, or teacher.

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