W. Andrew MacKay Alumni Scholarships

W. Andrew MacKay Alumni Scholarships

Nomination:

A complete nomination includes two letters of reference, a resume, and a signed nomination form.  The resume should be provided by the nominee.  At least one letter of reference must come from a Faculty member of the Department, College or School and include:

• how long you have known the student;
• their leadership, athletic, volunteer and community involvement; and,
• any special skills, abilities and the rationale for your recommendation. All materials submitted will be considered confidential.
  ​

Purpose of the Fund

To provide a scholarship for a returning undergraduate student at Dalhousie registered in the Faculty of Architecture, Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Professions, Management or Science.

Eligibility

a) Candidates must have attended Dalhousie for at least one year prior to applying, completed a full course load for two terms (min. 30 credit hours) during the previous year and be currently registered in a full course load (15 credit hours) during the term of application.    

b) The candidate must hold a minimum 3.30 cumulative Grade Point Average.

c) In addition to academic achievement, the candidate will have demonstrated excellence in qualities of leadership, citizenship and/or sportsmanship.

d) Nominees are not required to be a familial relation to a Dalhousie alumnus.

Award Value:

The number and value of awards vary each year.  The anticipated award values for the 2007/08 academic year will be two awards of $3,000 each.

Procedure:

• Candidates will be nominated for the award by the various Departments and Schools.
• The Awards Office will review the nominations and GPAs.
• The Alumni Relations Office will select the scholarship winners on behalf of the Dalhousie Alumni Association.
• The Awards Office will administer the payment to the successful candidates.

University Name: Dalhousie University