Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship 2026 at Dalhousie University opens a rare, high-value funding window for exceptional international researchers aiming to pursue thesis-based graduate study in Canada. Designed to ease the real financial pressure of advanced research, this prestigious award delivers a powerful mix of generous annual funding and renewal security—making Dalhousie a serious contender for your 2026 academic plans.
With up to $40,000 per year available for master’s and doctoral study, the scholarship is purpose-built to support high-achieving scholars who want to focus on research, not survival. Preference is given to Iranian students, while outstanding international applicants are also considered, keeping the door open to global talent seeking a funded pathway into Canada’s research ecosystem at Dalhousie University.
What the Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship Offers?
This scholarship is not a partial top-up—it is a major funding instrument intended to carry researchers through the most demanding stages of graduate study. Successful recipients receive $40,000 for a full 12-month academic year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year based on academic progress. The award can support up to 24 months of full-time study, making it especially valuable for thesis-driven master’s students and early-stage PhD candidates.
While tuition fees are not waived, the award is structured to help students manage total study costs, and it can become partially or fully honorary if held alongside select FGS-managed awards. Only one new award is made each year, which sharply elevates its prestige and competitiveness.
Eligibility Requirements
This award is designed for early-stage, high-performing researchers who demonstrate an excellent academic record and a clear commitment to research-based graduate study. First preference is given to Iranian students, while international applicants may also be considered if no eligible Iranian candidates are available.
Applicants must normally hold first-class academic standing, equivalent to a GPA above 3.7 on a 4.3 scale, in the final two years of their most recent academic program. The scholarship is open to candidates who have applied to a thesis-based master’s program, as well as students who are enrolled in or applying to doctoral programs. Priority is given to those who have not yet begun their graduate degree or who are in the first year of a PhD at the time of application. Students who are already enrolled in a master’s program when applying are not eligible for this award.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship 2026 at Dalhousie University is February 19, 2026.