In-Course Bursaries

Here is a list of awards available, the number of each award available, their values, and eligibility criteria:

Stephen D. Kavanagh Memorial Bursary (2 awards x $3,000 each)

Must be a 2nd or 3rd year student in the BBA program (minimum 18 credits in 2022-2023 Fall and Winter semesters). Must have passing grades in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

Manning McIntyre Memorial Bursary (4 awards x $1,500 each)

Must be registered any program. Preference will be given to sons and daughters of persons who were members of the labour movement (union members), or plan on pursuing a career in policing.

 

Dr. Cornelius Donovan Memorial Bursary (2 awards x $1,500 each)

One bursary for 2nd year full-time Nursing student, and one bursary for 3rd year full-time nursing student. Must have passing grades.

 

Hope Bursary (1 award x $1,500)

Must be a mature student registered for a minimum of two courses per semester in BBA or BSc degree. Must be a permanent resident of CBRM, with a 70% average in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

The Canadian Federation of University Women – Cape Breton Branch Award (1 award x $1,500)

Must be a full-time Canadian student. Must be a mature student, and identify as female. Must have passing grades.

 

CBU Students’ Union – Family Bursary (1 award x $1,500)

Must be registered full time in any program; must be supporting a child under 19.

 

CBUSU Community Involvement Bursary (1 award x $1,300)

Must be registered in a minimum 18 credits in any degree program. Must demonstrate community involvement.

 

CBUSU – Arts & Social Sciences Bursary (1 award x $1,300)

Must be registered in a full course load (30 credits) in the 2nd year or higher of their program; preference given to students in their final year. Must be registered in the School of Arts & Social Sciences.

 

CBUSU – Education and Health Bursary (1 award x $1,300)

Must be registered in a full course load (30 credits) in the 2nd year or higher of their program; preference given to students in their final year. Must be registered in the School of Education & Health.

 

CBUSU – Science & Technology Bursary (1 award x $1,300)

Must be registered in a full course load (30 credits) in the 2nd year or higher of their program; preference given to students in their final year. Must be registered in the School of Science & Technology.

 

CBUSU – Business Bursary (1 award x $1,300)

Must be registered in a full course load (30 credits) in the 2nd year or higher of their program; preference given to students in their final year. Must be registered in the Shannon School of Business.

 

MacLeod Matheson Bursary (10 awards x $1,000 each)

Must be registered full-time in the BEng or BBA degree programs.

 

Cape Breton Business Hall of Fame Bursary (2 awards x 1,000 each)

Must be a BBA student registered full-time. Must be a graduate of a Cape Breton High School.

 

Archie and Catherine MacPhee Memorial Bursary (14 awards x $1,000 each)

Must be registered full-time in any degree program. Must have passing grades in 2023 Fall semester.

 

Catherine A. Godwin Bursary (2 awards x $1,000 each)

Must be registered full-time or part-time in any degree or diploma program

 

Rita MacNeil Memorial Music Bursary (2 awards x $1,000 each)

Must be a 4th year BACS students majoring in Music, with a minimum 75% average in the 2023 Fall semester. Must be a resident of Cape Breton.

 

Mabel Bell Bursary (1 award x $1,000)

Must be a female student registered full-time in any degree program, with a 75% average in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

Wendy MacKenzie Memorial Bursary (1 award x $1,000)

Must be enrolled in BSc, Major in Biology; BScN; or BHSc (Public Health) program. Must have a 75% average in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

Michael & Evelyn Campbell Memorial Award (1 award x $1,000)

Any degree; passing grades; current CBU student.

 

Robert & Anna MacAulay Memorial Bursary (1 award x $1,000)

Full-time 1st or 2nd year BScN or full-time B.Eng in 2nd year. Born and reside in Cape Breton and is Canadian citizen. Must have Passing Grades.

 

CBU Faculty Association Bursary (8 awards x $750 each)

Six (6) bursaries available to full-time students in any program, and two (2) for Bachelor of Education students.

 

Thelma (White) Campbell Memorial Bursary (1 award x $600)

Must be a second-year BScN student enrolled full-time. Preference will be given to a student who resides in Richmond County.

 

Danny Gallivan Memorial Bursary (20 awards x $500 each)

Must be registered full-time in any degree or diploma program. Must have passing grades in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

C.W. MacDonald Memorial Bursary (8 awards x $500 each)

Must be registered in 18 credits over the 2023-2024 Fall and Winter semesters (3 courses per semester). Must not have full-time employment. Must have passing grades in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

CBU Students’ Union – David White Bursary (5 awards x $500 each)

Must be registered full-time or part-time in any degree or diploma program. Must have passing grades in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

Sydney Kinsmen Bursary (5 awards x $500 each)

Must be a full-time student who has completed 2022 Fall with passing grades. Must be a graduate of Sydney Academy, and registered in any program.

 

Louis and Pearl Gaum Bursary (4 awards x $500 each)

Must be a full-time or part-time student registered in any program. Must be a graduate of Sydney Academy.

 

TD Canada Trust Bursary (4 awards  x $500 each)

Must be registered full-time in any degree or diploma program. Must have 75% average in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

Michael & Anna Kiech Memorial Bursary (4 awards x $500 each)

Must be a part-time student (less than 18 credits over 2023-2024 Fall and Winter) in any degree program. Must not be employed full-time, and must have 75% average in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

Rev. Angus J. MacIsaac Memorial Scholarship (2 awards x $500 each)

Must be registered full-time or part-time in any degree or diploma program. Must have passing grades in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

Newman Dubinsky Memorial Bursary (2 awards x $500 each)

Must be registered full-time or part-time in any degree or diploma program. Must have passing grades in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

RC & RT Oberoi Memorial Bursary (2 awards x $500 each)

Must be registered full-time, and majoring in Political Science. Must have a 75% average in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

Chartwells Bursary (2 awards x $500 each)

Must be working for, or related to an employee of Chartwells. Must have passing grades in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

Kay Malinowsky Bursary (1 award x $500)

Must be registered full-time or part-time in any degree or diploma program. Must have passing grades in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

Bernie V. Seward Memorial Bursary (1 award x $500)

Must be a full-time BACS student in final year.

 

John & Thomas Henderson Memorial Bursary (1 award x $500)

Must be a full-time second year student in any degree or diploma program, and a resident of the Donkin-Morien area. Must have passing grades.

 

Webb Vance Bursary (1 award x $500)

Must be a full-time student in any degree or diploma program with passing grades in 2023 Fall. Preference will be given to dependents of Unifor members.

 

Jean MacFadgen Bursary (1 award x $500)

Must be a full-time BACS student, and resident of Cape Breton. Must be a first-generation student committed to contributing to their home community.

 

CWL Antigonish Diocesan Bursary (1 award x $500)

Must be a member of a parish in Diocese of Antigonish, and enrolled in any degree program. Must have passing grades in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

Mary C. Hines Memorial Bursary (1 award x $500)

Must be registered full-time or part-time in any degree or diploma program. Must have passing grades in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

Ronald J. Somers Memorial Bursary (1 award x $500)

Must be registered full-time or part-time in any degree or diploma program. Must have passing grades in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

Sydney Dobson Bursary (1 award x $500)

Must be registered full-time in any degree or diploma program. Must have passing grades in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

The Irving Schwartz Bursary (1 award x $500)

Must be registered full-time in any degree or diploma program. Must have 75% average in the 2023 Fall semester.

 

CB Retired Nurses Interest Group Bursary (1 award x $500)

Must be a 2nd year full-time BScN student who was born and raised in Cape Breton.

 

Darren Usher Memorial Bursary (1 award x $500)

Full-time or Part-time student athlete in any degree or diploma program who has completed at least one year; must have passing grades.