How do I keep my scholarship? 🔹 What do I need to do to keep my scholarship? 🔹 How high does my GPA have to be to renew my funding? 🔹 Can I still get my scholarship if I take fewer courses?

If you were awarded a renewable scholarship, it means you may be able to receive that same funding each year—for up to four years or until you finish your first undergraduate degree (whichever comes first).

To keep your renewable scholarship, you must:

  1. Stay full-time
    You need to register in at least 24 credit hours between September and April (usually 4–5 courses each term).

    • If you need to take fewer courses, you must ask your Dean for permission to keep your scholarship with a reduced course load.

    • You must still be considered a full-time student (normally at least 9 credit hours per term).

  2. Meet the academic requirements for your specific scholarship
    Each scholarship has its own GPA (grade) requirements. You must meet the required sessional GPA each year to have your scholarship renewed.

GPA Requirements by Scholarship

Acadia Renewable Entrance Scholarship / Renewal Residence Scholarship / Renewable Scholar-Bursary

  • Year 1: Minimum 3.50 GPA

  • Year 2 and beyond: Minimum 3.67 GPA

Harrison McCain Scholar-Bursary

  • Year 1: Minimum 1.67 GPA

  • Year 2: Minimum 2.50 GPA

  • Year 3 and 4: Minimum 3.00 GPA

Roland and Leona Mullen Business Award

  • Must be registered in the BBA or BA Economics program

  • Year 1: Minimum 2.00 GPA

  • Year 2 and beyond: Minimum 2.50 GPA

Interdisciplinary Technology Award

  • Must be registered in the BACS program

  • Year 1: Minimum 2.00 GPA

  • Year 2 and beyond: Minimum 2.50 GPA

Rotary Club of Wolfville – Acadia University Award

  • After Year 1: Minimum 2.50 GPA

  • After Year 2: Minimum 2.75 GPA

  • After Year 3: Minimum 3.00 GPA

Tantramar Scholarship / AIL Acadia Scholarship

  • Each year: Minimum 3.50 GPA

MacNeill Scholar-Bursary

  • Each year: Minimum 3.50 GPA

Helpful Definitions

  • Renewable Scholarship – A scholarship that you can receive again each year if you meet certain conditions.

  • Sessional GPA – Your average grade for all your courses during the school year (September to April).

  • Full-Time Student – A student registered in at least 24 credit hours for the full academic year, or at least 9 credit hours per term.

  • Dean – The academic leader of your faculty who can approve exceptions like reduced course loads.

Suggested Search Terms

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  • Maintain funding

  • Dean course load request

Special Notes

  • Your GPA is reviewed each spring to determine if your scholarship will be renewed for the next year.

  • If your GPA drops below the requirement, your scholarship may be suspended or cancelled. You can email financialaid@acadiau.ca if you're unsure about your status.

  • Always check your Acadia email for updates or reminders from the Scholarships & Financial Aid Office.

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