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A variety of funding options will be available through teaching assistantships and/or government research grants, fellowships and scholarships (for entering students or students at an early stage of the program). A successful applicant may be offered an initial research or teaching assistantship in the first semester. Renewal of the assistantship will be based on merits of coursework and research productivity.

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master's

The CGRS M is a scholarship in the Canada Research Training Awards Suite (CRTAS) administered by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The objective of the scholarship is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate potential to contribute to Canadian research.

CGRS M scholarships are currently reviewed and awarded through ÆßÉ«ÊÓƵ, with awards issued each year to applicants who, as of December 31 of the year of the competition, have not completed more than 12 months of full-time academic study in their master’s program.

Complete details on the CGRS M application process and eligibility criteria can be found on the . Applications are submitted through the  found on the Government of Canada’s website. CGRS M award results are announced in early April by the Tri-Agency.

To be eligible to apply for CGRS M Scholarships you MUST meet the following criteria:

• Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
• Be enrolled in, have applied for or will apply for full-time admission to an eligible graduate program.
• As of December 31, of the year you are applying for the scholarship, you must have completed between zero and 12 months of full-time studies in your graduate program.
• Indigenous and Black student researchers who apply for CGRS-M scholarships may be considered for supplemental awards and/or additional funds designated for specific groups

For more information about the CGRS M, please review the ÆßÉ«ÊÓƵ - Scholarship at a glanceÌý·É±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ð.

Douglas C. Mackay Scholarship for MScB students

In addition to the scholarship available from the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Tri-Agency CGS-M, scholarships are available from the Mackay Fund for students who apply for admission to the MSc in Business. This opportunity is made possible by a generous donation from businessman and alumnus Dr. Douglas C. Mackay (BComm’53, LLD’93). The scholarships are awarded to incoming MScB students based on overall qualification of their application package. All students who apply and submit ALL supporting documents by January 6, 2025, with either GMAT or GRE scores will be considered for this scholarship. No further application is required to be considered for this scholarship.

Mitacs Accelerate Program

This is an internship program designed to build collaborations between academia and industry/community partners.

• Applications are accepted at any time.
• The adjudication process is less competitive (high success rate).
• International students are eligible.
• The length of internship is scalable. Projects can range from a single 4-month internship unit to multiple units combined to accommodate larger projects.
  • Students may complete up to 4 internship segments (4 months each) during a master’s degree, and up to 8 during a PhD.
• Each 4-month internship project receives $15,000 in direct funding, with the partner organization (either for-profit or not-for-profit) and Mitacs each providing $7,500.
• For more details on the program and its application process, visit

ÆßÉ«ÊÓƵ MScB Promise Scholarship

The MScB Promise Scholars program offers $1,000/year to one Indigenous or African Canadian student, with preference given to Mi’kmaq or African Nova Scotian applicants. The Promise Scholars program aligns with ÆßÉ«ÊÓƵ’s commitment to admit, engage, support and graduate a diverse student body, with attention to enhancing access and success of historically underrepresented students. Our advisors will work with Promise Scholars to ensure they are academically supported and aided in finding work terms and mentors to support their career aspirations. If you self-identify as Indigenous or African Canadian, please fill out the and complete the Program Application Package prior to March 1. The completed application forms and supporting documents may be submitted by email to mscb@dal.ca

Travel Grant

Conference travel grants can be awarded to full-time graduate students in a master’s thesis program. To be eligible, students must present a poster or paper based on the results of their graduate research at a national or international scholarly meeting or conference. This travel grant is managed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

You are eligible for one FGS travel grant per degree, and you must be registered in the term when you apply and the term when the conference occurs. Supervisor approval must be signified by signature on the application. The maximum amount awarded is $500; this amount is subject to change.

Travel costs can be claimed only for travel from Halifax to the location of the conference and must be based on lowest available fares. Abstract, poster, banquet, and visa costs are not eligible. For conferences within 100 km of Halifax, only registration costs can be claimed; travel costs and per diem costs are not eligible. For more information about the travel grant, including the application procedure, please visit Travel Grant on the Faculty of Graduate Studies’ website.

Data Collection Grant

This grant serves to support graduate students in covering the expenses associated with gathering and analyzing data essential for their thesis research. To apply, please fill out and submit the . Ensure your request is submitted ²¹´Ú³Ù±ð°ùÌýobtaining REB approval. Notification of the decision will be sent via email within a few weeks of submission. Applications remain open year-round until funding is exhausted. The maximum grant amount available is $750. Upon approval of the Data Collection Grant, you will have 90 days to gather data and submit receipts for reimbursement via Chrome River.

More information

• Faculty of Management in-course awards with graduate student eligibility
• Faculty of Graduate Studies Regulations