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C MacLeod Grant
$20,000 Apply by Mar 1
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C MacLeod Grant
St. Francis Xavier University
Get $20,000 over 4 years for 1st-year full-time undergraduates in Canada who graduate in the top 5% of their class.
Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026
Total value
$20,000
Deadline
Mar 1, 2027
Level
High school
Open to
Nova Scotia
What you will need
- Canadian residency
- You graduated in the top 5% of your class
About this award
You can receive a total of $20,000, which is paid as $5,000 per year and is renewable for 4 years. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a high-achieving student who has balanced a near-perfect academic record with a strong commitment to leading and serving your community. The next application deadline is March 1, 2027. Because this scholarship is only offered every 4 years, you will hear back from St. Francis Xavier University regarding your status after that date — ask them if they notify you by email or through a student portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask St. Francis Xavier University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask St. Francis Xavier University during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. To keep this award for the full 4 years, you will likely need to maintain your academic standing. Renewal conditions aren't listed — confirm with St. Francis Xavier University what GPA or conduct standards you need to maintain to keep the funding.
Who qualifies
You must be a Canadian resident entering your 1st-year of full-time undergraduate study. To qualify, you must have a minimum 96% average and be graduating in the top 5% of your class. You also need to show evidence of leadership and service to your community.
This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Open to high school students
- Resident of Nova Scotia
How to apply
Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.
Tips for applying
- Community ServiceAvoid just listing the organizations where you volunteered. Instead, describe one specific time your leadership helped someone else. Provide a concrete example of a project you led from start to finish.
- RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award based on grades alone. Instead, recognize that the top 5% requirement is very strict and the award only opens every 4 years. Apply for other annual scholarships alongside this one to secure your funding.
Questions students ask
How do I apply?
Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on March 1, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.
Can international students apply?
No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
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