Cape Breton University Major Entrance Scholarships 2026
Organization: Cape Breton University
Host country: Canada
Degree level: Undergraduate
Funding: Merit-Based
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Fields of study: Arts, Social Sciences, Business, Community Economic Development, Engineering, Technology, Health, Nursing, Sciences
Cape Breton University offers approximately $2.6 million in scholarships and bursaries each year to support incoming students. The Major Entrance Scholarships are designed to recognize and reward outstanding academic achievement for students entering directly from high school.
Awards include the Chancellor's Scholarship ($30,000), President's Scholarship ($20,000), Deans' Scholarship ($10,000), and various other merit-based grants ranging from $500 to $5,000. These scholarships provide significant financial assistance to both domestic and international undergraduate students, allowing them to focus on their studies and community engagement in Nova Scotia.
Benefits
- Chancellor's Scholarship: $30,000 ($7,500/year)
- President's Scholarship: $20,000 ($5,000/year)
- Deans' Scholarship: $10,000 ($2,500/year)
- Other Entrance Scholarships: $500 to $5,000
- Funds are applied directly to the student's CBU financial account
Eligibility
- Must be entering Cape Breton University directly from high school
- No course failures in Grade 11
- Minimum overall average of 80% in required admission subjects
- Must meet CBU's English language proficiency requirements (e.g., IELTS 6.5)
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 to 15 credits per semester to maintain funding
Requirements
- Official high school transcripts (Grade 11 and available Grade 12 marks)
- Completed CBU admission application
- Financial need documentation (only if applying for supplementary bursaries)
- Valid passport and study permit (for international applicants)
Required Documents
- Official High School Transcripts
- Completed Entrance Scholarship Application Form
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Copy of Valid Passport
Programs of Study
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Application Process
- Apply for an undergraduate academic program at Cape Breton University
- Obtain your CBU student ID and login credentials
- Log in to the CBU awards portal and select the 'Entrance Scholarship and Bursary Application'
- Complete all mandatory questionnaire fields and submit before March 1st
- Ensure all official transcripts are sent directly to the CBU Admissions Office
How to Apply
- Visit the CBU Future Students portal to submit your general admission application
- Once admitted or conditionally admitted, access the 'Current Applications' scholarship portal
- Complete the online entrance scholarship form and upload any missing academic documents
- Submit the application prior to the March 1st, 2026 deadline
Selection Process
- Automatic academic assessment based on official Grade 11 and Grade 12 mid-term transcripts
- Evaluation of the top five AC/AD courses required for program admission
- Ranking of candidates by the CBU Awards Committee based on academic merit
- Successful candidates are notified via their official CBU student email account