Current Applications

Through the efforts of donors, $2.6 million in scholarships and bursaries are offered to students entering CBU each year. Students entering direct from high school or through articulation agreement partners are considered for entrance scholarships based on their academic grades.

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Entrance Scholarship and Bursary Application

$500-$5,000

Deadline: March 6, 2026

***This application is for students entering Cape Breton University direct from high school only. Current CBU students are not eligible…

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The Harrison McCain Scholarship/Bursary

$16,000

Deadline: March 1, 2026

***This application is for students entering Cape Breton University direct from high school only. Current CBU students are not eligible…

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The Dr. David F. Sobey Scholarship

$7,500

Deadline: March 1, 2026

***This application is for students entering Cape Breton University direct from high school only. Current CBU students are not eligible…

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Jobe & Lily Abbass Memorial Scholarship

$3,000

Deadline: February 22, 2026

***This award is for current CBU students studying in the 2025-2026 academic year*** Scholarship value: $3,000. Application deadline: February 22, 2026…

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Sydney Credit Union Scholarships

$1,000

Deadline: April 15, 2026

***Please read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying*** The Sydney Credit Union is offering five (5) $1,000 scholarships to Cape…

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