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Dr. Mary Hickman Scholarship
$20,000 Closed Mar 1
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Dr. Mary Hickman Scholarship
St. Francis Xavier University
Get $20,000 over 4 years for 1st-year undergraduates with a 90% average.
Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026
Total value
$20,000
Deadline
Mar 1, 2026
Level
Undergraduate
Open to
Nova Scotia
Applications are closed for this cycle
Applications are not open right now (they last closed Mar 1, 2026). Many awards like this one run again each year, so we re-check this page and update it when the next cycle opens. Last verified Oct 23, 2026.
Still open
7 similar awards are still open, worth up to $20,000
What you will need
- Canadian residency
- Leadership and community service
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 first-year undergraduate student who has a strong record of leadership and service to your community. The next application deadline is March 1, 2026. Because this award is only offered every 4 years, you should confirm with St. Francis Xavier University how and when you will be notified of the results. 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 meet certain standards. Renewal conditions aren't listed — confirm with St. Francis Xavier University what you need to maintain to keep your funding.
Who qualifies
You must be a Canadian resident and a 1st-year undergraduate student. You are required to have a minimum 90% average and demonstrate qualities 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 undergraduate 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.
This round closed on March 1, 2026
Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.
Tips for applying
- Community ServiceAvoid just listing the organizations where you volunteered. Instead, describe a specific time your leadership helped others. Write about the actual impact you made on your community.
- RealismAvoid assuming a 90% average guarantees a win. Instead, remember that this is a highly selective award based on both grades and character. Focus on highlighting your unique leadership experiences.
Questions students ask
How do I apply?
This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.
When is the deadline?
This round closed on March 1, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.
Can international students apply?
No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
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