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King’s offers scholarships for students in the Bachelor of Journalism (one-year), Master of Journalism and Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction and Master of Fine Arts in Fiction programs.

Award decisions are made based on the strength of the application for admissions to the program and the supporting award application.

Bachelor of Journalism (one-year)

Deadline: February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST

Sylvia D. Hamilton Award - Total value: $2,020

Program of Study	Bachelor of Journalism (one-year)
Criteria	African Canadian (preference given to African Nova Scotian students) Students must meet academic entrance qualifications and have stated financial need
Annual Value	$2,020
Renewable	No
Duration	1 year
Number Available	5 (combined total for all programs)
Deadline to Apply	February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST
Scholarship Application Required	Yes (award application is part of the admission application)
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures	See important information below.
Website/Article	Sylvia D. Hamilton

Acadia Broadcasting BURSARY - Total value: $2,500 - $5,000

Program of Study	Bachelor of Journalism (one-year)
Criteria	All applicants (preference given to students from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) Demonstrated interest in broadcast journalism Demonstrated financial need
Annual Value	$5,000 or 2 @ $2,500
Renewable	No
Duration	1 year
Number Available	1-2 (total for BJH, BJ, and MJ)
Deadline to Apply	February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST
Scholarship Application Required	Yes (award application is part of the admission application)
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures	See important information below.

CTV News Atlantic Scholarship - Total value: $5,600

Program of Study	Bachelor of Journalism (one-year)
Criteria	All applicants (preference given to Black Canadian and Indigenous students in Canada) Demonstrated interest in television journalism
Annual Value	$5,600
Renewable	No
Duration	1 year
Number Available	1
Deadline to Apply	February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST
Scholarship Application Required	Yes (award application is part of the admission application)
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures	See important information below.

Audrey Stevenson Memorial Scholarship - Total value: $4,400

Program of Study	Bachelor of Journalism (one-year)
Criteria	Applicants who identify as female Demonstrated academic excellence Evidence of leadership qualities and previous community involvement
Annual Value	$4,400
Renewable	No
Duration	1 year
Number Available	1
Deadline to Apply	February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST
Scholarship Application Required	Yes (award application is part of the admission application)
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures	See important information below.

Reader’s Digest Journalism Scholarship - Total value: $2,200

Program of Study	Bachelor of Journalism (one-year)
Criteria	Canadian citizens or permanent residents Visible minority or a member of other under-represented groups, as determined by the Journalism Admission Committee Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate an interest in print journalism
Annual Value	$2,200
Renewable	No
Duration	1 year
Number Available	1
Deadline to Apply	February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST
Scholarship Application Required	Yes (award application is part of the admission application)
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures	See important information below.

River Philip Foundation Journalism Scholarship - Total Value: $7,200

Program of Study	Bachelor of Journalism (one-year)
Criteria	All applicants (preference given to a student from one of the Atlantic provinces)
Annual Value	$7,200
Renewable	No
Duration	1 year
Number Available	1 (total for BJH, BJ, and MJ)
Deadline to Apply	February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST
Scholarship Application Required	Yes (award application is part of the admission application)
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures	See important information below.
Website/article	River Philip Foundation Journalism Scholarship

Journalism Director's Award - Total value: $2,000

Program of Study	Bachelor of Journalism (one-year)
Criteria	Mi’kmaw or African Nova Scotian students
Annual Value	$2,000
Renewable	No
Duration	1 year
Number Available	1 (total for BJ and MJ)
Deadline to Apply	February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST
Scholarship Application Required	Yes (award application is part of the admission application)
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures	See important information below.

Master of Journalism

Deadline:

September entry: February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST

January entry: August 31, 11:59 p.m. ADT

Sylvia D. Hamilton Award - Total value: $2,020

Program of Study	Master of Journalism
Criteria	African Canadian (preference given to African Nova Scotian students) Students must meet academic entrance qualifications and have stated financial need
Annual Value	$2,020
Renewable	Yes
Duration	2 years
Number Available	5 (combined total for all programs)
Deadline to Apply	February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST (September entry) August 31, 11:59 p.m. ADT (January entry)
Scholarship Application Required	Yes (award application is part of the admission application)
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures	See important information below.
Website/Article	Sylvia D. Hamilton

Acadia Broadcasting BURSARY - Total value: $2,500 - $5,000

Program of Study	Master of Journalism
Criteria	All applicants (preference given to students from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) Demonstrated interest in broadcast journalism Demonstrated financial need
Annual Value	$5,000 or 2 @ $2,500
Renewable	No
Duration	1 year
Number Available	1-2 (total for BJH, BJ, and MJ)
Deadline to Apply	February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST (September entry) August 31, 11:59 p.m. ADT (January entry)
Scholarship Application Required	Yes (award application is part of the admission application)
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures	See important information below.

EVANOV RADIO GROUP AWARD for BROADCAST JOURNALISM - Total Value: $2,650-$5,300

Program of Study	Master of Journalism
Criteria	Canadian citizens or permanent residents Demonstrated interest in broadcast journalism or new media
Annual Value	$5,300 or 2 @ $2,650
Renewable	No
Duration	1 year
Number Available	1-2
Deadline to Apply	February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST (September entry) August 31, 11:59 p.m. ADT (January entry)
Scholarship Application Required	Yes (award application is part of the admission application)
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures	See important information below.

Audrey Stevenson Memorial Scholarship - Total value: $4,400

Program of Study	Master of Journalism
Criteria	Applicants who identify as female Demonstrated academic excellence Evidence of leadership qualities and previous community involvement
Annual Value	$4,400
Renewable	No
Duration	1 year
Number Available	1
Deadline to Apply	February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST (September entry) August 31, 11:59 p.m. ADT (January entry)
Scholarship Application Required	Yes (award application is part of the admission application)
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures	See important information below.

River Philip Foundation Journalism Scholarship - Total Value: $7,200

Program of Study	Master of Journalism
Criteria	All applicants (preference given to a student from one of the Atlantic provinces)
Annual Value	$7,200
Renewable	No
Duration	1 year
Number Available	1 (combined total for BJH, BJ, and MJ)
Deadline to Apply	February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST (September entry) August 31, 11:59 p.m. ADT (January entry)
Scholarship Application Required	Yes (award application is part of the admission application)
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures	See important information below.
Website/article	River Philip Foundation Journalism Scholarship

International student award - total value: $4,000

Program of Study	Master of Journalism
Criteria	All international visa students Demonstrated academic excellence Documented financial need
Annual Value	$4,000
Renewable	No
Duration	1 year
Number Available	3
Deadline to Apply	February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST (September entry) August 31, 11:59 p.m. ADT (January entry)
Scholarship Application Required	Yes (award application is part of the admission application)
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures	See important information below.

Journalism Director's Award - total value: $2,000

Program of Study	Master of Journalism
Criteria	Mi’kmaw or African Nova Scotian students
Annual Value	$2,000
Renewable	No
Duration	1 year
Number Available	1 (total for BJ and MJ)
Deadline to Apply	February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST (September entry) August 31, 11:59 p.m. ADT (January entry)
Scholarship Application Required	Yes (award application is part of the admission application)
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures	See important information below.

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction and in Fiction

Deadline: February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST

G R William Lahey MFA Scholarship - Total value: $2,000

Program of Study	Master of Fine Arts
Criteria	Preference for Black, Indigenous students or students from other underrepresented groups. Preference for students from Atlantic Canada
Annual Value	$2,000
Renewable	Yes
Duration	2 years
Number Available	1 each for MFA in Creative Nonfiction and Fiction
Deadline to Apply	February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST
Scholarship Application Required	Yes (award application is part of the admission application)
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures	See important information below.
Website/Article	G R William Lahey MFA Scholarship

Sylvia D. Hamilton Award

Program of Study	Master of Fine Arts
Criteria	African Canadian (preference given to African Nova Scotian students) Students must meet academic entrance qualifications and have stated financial need
Annual Value	$2,020
Renewable	Yes
Duration	2 years
Number Available	5 (combined total for all programs)
Deadline to Apply	February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST
Scholarship Application Required	Yes (award application is part of the admission application)
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures	See important information below.
Website/Article	Sylvia D. Hamilton

How to apply for major awards

Apply for admission.
Provide all supporting documents, including official transcripts. See Admission Requirements for more information.
Review award criteria and submit which awards you would like to be considered for within the admission application.

Important information before submitting your major award application

Consult award criteria and procedures for each major award
Consideration for more than one award is accepted
Award decisions are made on a rolling basis
Students must be registered full-time to hold academic awards

Submit your admissions and major award application by:

Bachelor of Journalism (BJ): February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST
Master of Journalism (MJ): February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST (September entry)
Master of Fine Arts (MFA): February 15, 11:59 p.m. AST (June entry)
Master of Journalism (MJ): August 31, 11:59 p.m. ADT (January entry)

Questions? Contact awards@ukings.ca for more information.

Information and Awards Coordinator

Catherine Read

Assistant Registrar, Institutional Research, Analysis & Scholarships, Enrolment & Student Life Office, Registrar's Office

awards@ukings.ca | 902 422-1271 ext. 193