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The Sankofa Scholarships at Dalhousie University 2026

Awarded by Dalhousie University

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Bachelors

Funding Type

Partial Funding · CAD 48,000

Eligible Courses

Subjects offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to international students

Can Be Taken At

Dalhousie University

Provider

Dalhousie University

Last Verified On

08 Oct 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The Sankofa Scholarships

The Sankofa Scholarships help to support international students of Black/African descent entering an undergraduate degree program at the university.

Eligibility criteria for the Sankofa Scholarships:

  • The applicant must be an international student of Black/African descent.
  • Preference is given to students from the Caribbean, particularly the former British West Indies.
  • The applicant must be enrolling in any undergraduate degree program at the university. 

Application process for the Sankofa Scholarships: 

  • The applicant must complete and submit the Dalhousie General Entrance Award application after applying for admission.
  • The applicant must submit the required documents before the application deadline.

Award: CAD 48,000

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SIMPLE 5 STEP PROCESS

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Dalhousie University. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of The Sankofa Scholarships at Dalhousie University 2026 is 15 Feb, 2027.
  • The Sankofa Scholarships at Dalhousie University 2026 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • The Sankofa Scholarships at Dalhousie University 2026 is offered for Subjects offered by the university.
  • The Sankofa Scholarships at Dalhousie University 2026 is open for: Open to international students.
  • The Sankofa Scholarships at Dalhousie University 2026 is offered by Dalhousie University.
  • The Sankofa Scholarships at Dalhousie University 2026 covers Partial Funding, CAD 48,000.