Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

The costs of a university education can often be supported through scholarship and bursary programs that offer students an opportunity to apply for monies based on academic merit, financial need or other specific criteria. Through their own hard work and commitment, students entering all academic schools at CBU earn scholarships that are generated through the generosity of donors who contribute to the university's fundraising efforts. In 2011, CBU was able to offer over $1.3 million in scholarships to students beginning their academic careers at Cape Breton University.

Entrance Scholarships

Cape Breton University has a guaranteed entrance scholarship program for students entering directly from high school. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that a transcript following completion of the first semester of Grade 12 is forwarded from his/her high school to Cape Breton University by March 1st. If you achieve an average of 85% or higher, you will be guaranteed a minimum entrance scholarship as follows:

95% or higher average - minimum of $10,000 (renewable at $2,500 per year for 4 years)
90% or higher average - minimum of $8,000 (renewable at $2,000 per year for 4 years)
88% or higher average - minimum of $2,500 ($1,000 entrance, renewable at $500 per year for 4 years)
85% or higher average - minimum of $2,000 (renewable at $500 per year for 4 years)

There are also a number of larger scholarships available to students who have high academic standing. To be considered for these awards, students must complete an Entrance Scholarship Application. These awards include the following as well as others listed under Major Awards:

Chancellor's Scholarship - $24,000 (renewable at $6,000 per year for 4 years)
President's Scholarship - $20,000 (renewable at $5,000 per year for 4 years)
Marquis Scholarship - $12,000 (renewable at $3,000 per year for 4 years)

In-Course Scholarships

Cape Breton University offers a number of in-course awards to students who have achieved an 80% or higher average after completing one year of study at CBU (minimum 24 credits). There is no application required for these awards as they are based solely on academic grades and recipients will be contacted after the Fall/Winter semester to inform them they are in receipt of the award.

Bursaries

Cape Breton University offers both entrance and in-course bursaries. Students entering directly from high school who wish to be considered for an entrance bursary must complete a financial form to determine their financial need. Current CBU students must complete the in-course bursary application which is available between mid-November and closes mid-January each year. In-course bursaries are awarded in second semester and are based on financial need.

In-Course Bursary applications are closed for the 2011-12 year.

Disclaimer

Cape Breton University makes every attempt to ensure accuracy, currency and reliability of the information posted on their scholarship, bursary, and award web-site. If there is a discrepancy, the criteria that is held by the Awards Office is deemed correct. Verification can be confirmed by contacting awards@cbu.ca.