Interested in pursuing a Master of Information at Dalhousie University? They currently have the Promise Scholar Program that provides $1,000 and other assistance for a Black or Indigenous student to help toward your education.

Background: The Scholar Program was launched in 2021. We developed it to align with Dalhousie’s commitment to admit, engage, support and graduate a more diverse student body, with attention to enhancing access and success of historically underrepresented students and especially Black and Indigenous Students.

Promise Scholar program for Black and Indigenous students: The Promise Scholar program for a student in the Master of Information (MI) program provides students with a $1,000 scholarship.

Our promise to support your potential: In addition to financial support, our advisors will provide academic and career support, including assistance in finding paid work during the program should you choose and career mentors to support your long-term career aspirations.

Criteria: The sole awarding criteria for the Promise Scholar will be an Indigenous or Black Canadian student, with priority given to Mi’kmaq and African Nova Scotian students.

How to apply: If you self-identify as Indigenous or African Canadian, you can apply. Applicants must submit a 500 word statement (by email to sim@dal.ca) articulating the importance of diversity and inclusion in information management.

Deadline: May 1 at 4 p.m. (AST)

For more information about the Scholar Program, please contact sim@dal.ca

If you’re interested in browsing through other library-related scholarship opportunities, please check out this document from the Ontario Library Association’s Cultural Diversity and Inclusion committee.