Each year the DSU awards more than $50,000 in grants to support various students and student societies on campus. Grants are administered by the Grants Committee, a committee of your DSU Council, and are awarded to students and societies who qualify for a grant as per the Union's policies.
DSU funding may be awarded on a first come, first served basis for eligible member and society applicants.
Grants & Bursaries for Individuals
Member grants
The DSU Member Grant provides up to $100 per academic year to help Dalhousie students attend conferences, competitions, or events that support their academic or professional development.
To qualify:
You must be a current DSU member (Dalhousie student).
You must submit a complete application, including proof of expenses and enrolment.
You must apply within 30 days of the event and in the same semester.
Examples of eligible activities:
Attending an academic or professional conference
Participating in a case competition or debate tournament
Presenting research at a symposium
What won’t qualify:
Social trips or general travel
Tuition, textbooks, or course-related materials
Events not directly related to your academic or professional growth
Please read the full DSU Grants Policy before applying.
Student Accessibility Bursaries
Bursaries of up to $1000 are available each year, which are open to all Dalhousie students with disabilities.
We recognize that there are additional financial burdens associated with having a disability; this bursary is provided to help defray these costs.
This bursary is now open for the 2025/26
academic year!
International Student Emergency Bursary
Emergency financial assistance is available for international students in financial difficulty due to unforeseen circumstances. Unfortunately, funds are limited so there is no guarantee that all eligible applicants will receive assistance. Read below for more information.
Grants & Bursaries for Societies
Society Grants
Grants are available to help eligible societies defray operational costs, as well as help plan, promote and participate in endeavours that will be beneficial for the Dalhousie community. Each society is eligible to receive up to $1000 in Grant funding per year ($500/2 semesters).
Please read sub-section 3 of the DSU Grants Policy to know more details about the revision process and minimum requirements.