MAP Scholarships
The Marine Affairs Program (MAP) offers prestigious scholarships to support graduate students dedicated to marine management and research.
The Sobey Fund for Oceans
A flagship partnership with WWF-Canada and the Donald R. Sobey Foundation, this fund supports scholarships and student work placements.
Each year, three $17,500 awards are granted through the Sobey Fund for Oceans, designed to encourage innovative, multidisciplinary approaches for healthy oceans and sustainable economies.
- One scholarship prioritizes international students.
- One prioritizes African Nova Scotian or Indigenous students.
- The third is open to all applicants.
Application Process and Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- Completed scholarship application form
- Research essay (1,000鈥�1,500 words) explaining how their work aligns with the Sobey Fund's goals.
- Unofficial transcript(s)
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Two academic reference letters sent directly by referees.
Applications are submitted by email to marine.affairs@dal.ca with the subject line "Graduate Scholarship Application - Sobey Fund for Oceans" by January 31 each year.
Award Timeline
| Application Deadline | 聽January 31 |
| Decision Announced | 聽Early spring |
| Funding Disbursed | 聽Beginning of the academic year |
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Additional Scholarships & Funding Opportunities
Applicants are encouraged to explore a wide range of funding sources. For a full list of scholarships and bursaries available through 黄色直播鈥檚 Faculty of Graduate Studies, visit the Graduate Funding and Scholarships webpage.
Students may also qualify for or be internally nominated by the Faculty of Science to recieve other internal and external awards, such as:
| $5,000 | MMM applicants are automatically considered | |
| Mary Margaret Werner Graduate Scholarship | $8,000 | Faculty-nominated |
| Michael Albert Garron Graduate Scholarship | $9,500 | Faculty-nominated |