Dalhousie University 2025 FGS Emergency Bursary for Postgraduate Studentss

Faculty of Graduate Studies emergency bursary awards are meant to help students overcome temporary financial emergencies such as medical costs or other unforeseen expenses.

• Table of Content
• About Dalhousie University
• FGS Emergency Bursary
• Aim and Benefits of FGS Emergency Bursary
• Requirements for FGS Emergency Bursary Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

FGS Emergency Bursary

Aim and Benefits of FGS Emergency Bursary

The maximum value of an emergency bursary is $1,000.

Requirements for FGS Emergency Bursary Qualification

• You must be a registered graduate student in the second year or later of a full-time program.

• You must be experiencing a temporary financial emergency, such as unforeseen medical expenses, and demonstrate financial need. 

• You must have applied for government student loans and/or a bank line of credit, where available.

• If eligible, a maximum of one FGS emergency bursary will be granted to you per 12-month period. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Complete the online FGS emergency bursary application and include any requested supporting documentation along with your application.
2. Applications are reviewed monthly by the FGS Emergency Bursary committee. If awarded, the funds will be applied directly to any outstanding balance on your university account. Otherwise, you will receive your funds by e-transfer within two weeks of the decision. 
3. There are no appeals on bursary decisions. If your circumstances change after a bursary application is denied, you may submit a second application. 

For more details, visit Dalhousie University Scholarship webpage