OpenField2027 undergraduate entrance scholarships
International and Canadian students applying to eligible Acadia bachelor's programs may be considered for entrance awards. Initial offers are not a promise of additional competitive scholarships. Separate scholarship forms are due March 1, 2027; scholarships are not guaranteed.
What this opportunity means
International and Canadian students applying to eligible Acadia bachelor's programs may be considered for entrance awards. Initial offers are not a promise of additional competitive scholarships. Separate scholarship forms are due March 1, 2027; scholarships are not guaranteed.
Scholarship eligibility, award consideration and guaranteed funding are different. Determine which award requires a separate application, which is assessed automatically, and whether the applicant is a current student.
CGPA, IELTS, GRE and application requirements
These requirements reflect the published university and program information available at the last review. Where a requirement is not specified, that is not an exemption.
- GPA / CGPA
- Scholarship average typically 80% for certain scholar-bursaries; other awards differ.
- IELTS / English language
- Undergraduate language standard varies; IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 subtests on international admissions page.
- GRE
- Not applicable to undergraduate admissions
- Published research paper
- Not a universal requirement
- Recommendation letters
- Some specialized awards require references; see award rules.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Initial awards CAD $500–$2,500; selected awards up to CAD $80,000 over four years (competitive)
- Application fee
- CAD $40 undergraduate processing fee listed for international applicants (reconfirm on portal).
- Tuition and other charges
- Check undergraduate tuition by residency and program; separate from scholarship value.
A competitive grant, scholarship consideration or research position is not a guarantee of payment. Fee categories can differ between international and domestic applicants or individual streams.
Opening and closing dates
- Application opening
- 2026-09-21
- Application deadline
- 2027-03-01
Reviewed October 13, 2026. This is an independent summary, not a replacement for the institution's application instructions. A dated application cycle is shown. Closed cycles leave active listings after expiry.
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