Sankofa Scholarship (International)
One award of $48,000 for an international student of Black or African descent from the Caribbean entering an undergraduate degree at Dalhousie.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Canada
Funding
$48,000 total ($12,000 per year, renewable for 4 years).
Eligible applicants
Caribbean students of Black/African descent entering undergraduate study
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Overview
Sankofa Scholarship (International) is offered by Dalhousie University for Undergraduate study in Canada. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Grade 12 first-semester transcript (or provincial student ID number for Nova Scotia/Ontario)Required
What this scholarship covers
Annual award
Included
$48,000 total ($12,000 per year, renewable for 4 years). Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- International student from the Caribbean (preference former British West Indies).
- International eligibility
- Awarded through the General Entrance Award application; transfer students are generally not eligible. A $70 CAD application fee applies if not yet accepted.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Canada
Official eligibility summary
One award for an international student of Black or African descent from the Caribbean, with preference for applicants from the former British West Indies, entering an undergraduate degree programme.
Applicant profile
- Caribbean students of Black/African descent entering undergraduate study
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Canada
Current-cycle criteria
- One award for an international student of Black or African descent from the Caribbean, with preference for applicants from the former British West Indies, entering an undergraduate degree programme.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Income or tax documents if no Notice of Assessment
- Reference letters
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to Dalhousie
- 2
Complete the General Entrance Award (GEA) application in the application portal by 15 February 2027
- 3
Have the school send the Grade 12 first-semester transcript to admissions.documents@dal.ca
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2027-2028 General Entrance Award application opened 1 October 2026 and closes 15 February 2027.
The listed deadline is February 15, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Dalhousie University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is February 15, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.