Cape Breton University (CBU) in Canada is offering Entrance Scholarships for both domestic and international students enrolling in undergraduate programs for the 2026 academic session. These merit-based scholarships are awarded based on academic performance and are part of the university’s $2.6 million annual scholarship fund.
Scholarship Summary
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Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
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Study Level: Undergraduate
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Scholarship Value: CAD $11,500 – $30,000
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Eligible Applicants: All countries (international & domestic)
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Host University: Cape Breton University, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Scholarship Benefits
| Scholarship Name | Total Value | Annual Disbursement |
|---|---|---|
| Chancellor’s | $30,000 | $7,500/year |
| President’s | $20,000 | $5,000/year |
| Deans’ | $10,000 | $2,500/year |
| Fitzgerald* | $20,000 | $5,000/year |
| Schwartz | $14,000 | $3,500/year |
| W.M. Reid | $11,500 | $4,000 (Yr1), $2,500 (Yr2) |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
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Be entering Cape Breton University in the 2026 academic year
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Be applying for a full-time undergraduate degree
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Be either a domestic or international student
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Demonstrate strong academic performance (typically 85% average or above)
Required Documents
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Official high school transcript
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Completed admission application to CBU
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Financial need application (only if applying for bursaries)
How to Apply
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Apply for admission to an undergraduate program at Cape Breton University
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Submit required supporting documents
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No separate scholarship application is required for merit-based awards