by Last verified: 17 October 2026. We checked these Cape Breton University entrance scholarships against CBU’s official scholarships page.
Cape Breton University (CBU) in Nova Scotia, Canada, offers entrance scholarships of up to $30,000 (thirty thousand Canadian dollars) over four years, and international students can receive them. Accepted students can apply until 1 March. CBU’s page doesn’t name the academic year, so confirm the current cycle with awards@cbu.ca.
Cape Breton entrance scholarships: major awards
| Scholarship | Total | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Chancellor’s | $30,000 | $7,500 |
| President’s | $20,000 | $5,000 |
| Fitzgerald | $20,000 | $5,000 |
| Schwartz | $14,000 | $3,500 |
| W.M. Reid | $11,500 | Listed as “$4K & $2.5K” |
| Deans’ | $10,000 | $2,500 |
CBU also lists other entrance awards of $500 to $5,000 a year.
How international students get Cape Breton entrance scholarships
- Send your official transcript with your admission application; CBU says this applies to Canadian and international students.
- If you come straight from high school, CBU works out your international average and considers you for renewable scholarships automatically.
- If your offer depends on English, you must attend a CBU English partner school for the award to stand.
Checklist before you apply
- Get an official copy of your secondary school transcript early, because CBU needs it with your admission application.
- Check whether your offer will be conditional on English. If so, plan to attend a CBU English partner school.
- Apply well before 1 March, the cut-off for accepted students.
- Email awards@cbu.ca to confirm which academic year the current list covers.
Worked example
Ifeanyi from Owerri finishes secondary school with top grades and applies to CBU. He sends his official transcript with his application, so CBU assesses him automatically. If he receives the President’s award, he’d get $5,000 a year, or $20,000 over four years, provided he keeps it each year. For study permit rules, see our Canada student visa requirements guide.
CBU tuition and what the entrance scholarships cover
CBU lists international tuition as programme totals. For 2026-27, a three-year programme totals $71,383.20 (seventy-one thousand three hundred eighty-three Canadian dollars), which averages about $23,794 a year. The Chancellor’s Scholarship pays $7,500 a year, so it would cover roughly 31% of that average.
Cape Breton entrance scholarships and 2027 deadlines
To be considered for Cape Breton entrance scholarships, you must be accepted and apply by 1 March. So for September entry, apply for admission early enough to get your offer before then.
| Intake | Application deadline | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| May 2027 | 15 February 2027 | Bachelor’s programmes only |
| September 2027 | 15 May 2027 | Apply much earlier if you want a scholarship |
English and study permit money
- English: CBU asks for IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0. Nursing and some programmes ask for 7.0.
- Proof of funds: for study permit applications from 1 September 2026, IRCC asks a single student to show CAD 23,448 (twenty-three thousand four hundred forty-eight Canadian dollars) for living costs. That’s on top of your first-year tuition.
- Attestation letter: undergraduate students usually need a provincial attestation letter (PAL) for their study permit; check IRCC’s current rules for your level.
Frequently asked questions
Are international students eligible?
Yes. CBU’s page includes international students.
What is the deadline?
Accepted students can apply until 1 March; the page doesn’t give the year.
How much money do I need to show for a Canadian study permit?
From 1 September 2026, IRCC asks a single student for CAD 23,448 for living costs, plus first-year tuition.
Official sources
- Official page – CBU scholarships and bursaries
- Official page – CBU tuition and fees
- Official page – CBU international application deadlines
- Official page – CBU language requirements
- Official page – IRCC proof of financial support
Scholarship terms change. Always confirm with CBU before you apply.
