Glendon Chase McCormick Scholarship 2026 in Canada ($4,000 Award)

Applications are now open for the Glendon Chase McCormick Scholarship 2026, a graduate scholarship that supports outstanding Master's and PhD students studying at Dalhousie University in Canada. Established in memory of Dr. Glendon Chase McCormick, the scholarship recognizes academic excellence and provides financial assistance to graduate students across all disciplines.

Each year, a minimum of two scholarships valued at $4,000 each are awarded to eligible graduate students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance. The scholarship is available to both Canadian and international students enrolled in eligible graduate programmes at Dalhousie University.

About the Scholarship

The Glendon Chase McCormick Scholarship was established in honour of Dr. Glendon Chase McCormick, a distinguished physicist from Nova Scotia whose career included pioneering work in radar technology and electromagnetic antennae at Canada's National Research Council.

The scholarship celebrates his commitment to scientific excellence and lifelong learning by supporting graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. It is awarded annually to students enrolled in Master's or doctoral programmes at Dalhousie University, regardless of their field of study.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• A scholarship worth $4,000.
• Recognition for outstanding academic achievement.
• Financial support to assist with graduate studies.
• The opportunity to study at one of Canada's leading research universities.

A minimum of two scholarships are awarded each year.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be enrolled in a Master's or Doctoral programme at Dalhousie University.
• Study in any academic discipline.
• Maintain first-class academic standing during the two most recent years prior to application.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.7 on Dalhousie's 4.3 grading scale.

Both Canadian and international graduate students are eligible to apply.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare the documents required through Dalhousie University's graduate scholarship application process. These may include:

• Completed scholarship application.
• Academic transcripts.
• Proof of enrolment.
• Supporting documents requested by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should:

1. Visit the official Dalhousie University scholarship page.
2. Review the eligibility requirements carefully.
3. Prepare all required supporting documents.
4. Complete the scholarship application through the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
5. Submit the application before the deadline.

Only complete applications received by the closing date will be considered.

Selection Criteria

Applications are evaluated based primarily on academic excellence. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding academic performance and meet the minimum GPA requirement to be considered for the scholarship.