Each year the DSU awards more than $50,000 in grants to support various students and student societies on campus. Grants are administered by the Grants Committee, a committee of your DSU Council, and are awarded to students and societies who qualify for a grant as per the Union's policies.
DSU funding may be awarded on a first come, first served basis for eligible member and society applicants.
Grants & Bursaries for Individuals
Member grants
Member Grants are available to DSU members to offset the costs of attending conferences, competitions and events. Each applicant is eligible to receive $100 per year towards their registration and expenses. Please read the DSU Grants Policy before applying.
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May 30, 2024
July 28, 2024
August 30, 2024
September 29, 2024
November 30, 2024
January 30, 2025
March 29, 2025
Student Accessibility Bursaries
Bursaries of up to $1000 are available each year, which are open to all Dalhousie students with disabilities.
We recognize that there are additional financial burdens associated with having a disability; this bursary is provided to help defray these costs.
We’re currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year!
International Student Emergency Bursary
Emergency financial assistance is available for international students in financial difficulty due to unforeseen circumstances. Unfortunately, funds are limited so there is no guarantee that all eligible applicants will receive assistance. Read below for more information.
Isaac MacDonald Memoria Bursary
Isaac MacDonald's career goals were to develop computer apps that would increase access to learning for those with dyslexia. This bursary is to further these goals by providing support to students with dyslexia. It is the hope that the bursary award will provide dyslexic students the funds for a psycho-educational assessment, if needed, and supporting technologies. This bursary promotes the right to learning for all students, and the need in our world for the contributions of those with dyslexia.
Grants & Bursaries for Societies
Society Grants
Grants are available to help eligible societies defray operational costs, as well as help plan, promote and participate in endeavours that will be beneficial for the Dalhousie community. Each society is eligible to receive up to $1000 in Grant funding per year ($500/2 semesters).
Please read sub-section 3 of the DSU Grants Policy to know more details about the revision process and minimum requirements.