If you've been awarded a scholarship as part of the admissions process but decide to pause your studies for a year (maybe to work, volunteer, or travel), you can defer your scholarship for up to one full academic year and maintain the same amount of funding - as long as you don’t attend another college or university during that time.
What you need to do to request a scholarship deferral:
- Email the Scholarships and Financial Aid Office
Send a message to financial.aid@acadiau.ca.
In your email, include:
- Your full name and Acadia student ID number (if you have one)
- A clear request to defer your scholarship
- A short explanation of why you are deferring (e.g., travel, work, etc.)
What you need to do to after a deferral when you are ready to begin your studies:
- Within one academic year, notify the Admissions Office when you're ready to start
When you decide what year you’ll begin your studies at Acadia, email admissions@acadiau.ca to let them know your updated plans.
Helpful definitions:
- Defer: To delay starting something (in this case, your scholarship and admission) until a later time.
- Scholarship: Money awarded to help pay for your studies. You usually don’t have to pay it back.
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Special reminders:
- You must not attend another college or university during your deferral year. If you do, your scholarship offer may be cancelled.
- It’s best to make your deferral request as early as possible, before the school year begins.