Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
The Harrison McCain Scholarship is available annually to entering 1st-year, full-time students attending the Saint Francis Xavier University who have graduated from a high school in Canada.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
i. Obtain a minimum 80% average in your senior year of high school,
ii. Have significant financial need,
iii. Demonstrate strong leadership abilities,
iv. Show a recognized initiative in funding your own education.
Value of Scholarship:
The Harrison McCain Scholarship is valued as CAD$16,000 (CAD$4,000, renewable for 4 years)
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
1. Applicants must apply for StFX Admissions by the deadline.
2. Applicants must complete and submit a by the deadline.
- Harrison McCain Scholarship Applications for the 2026-2027 school year will begin acceptance on December 1st, 2025.
3. Applicants must ensure two (2) StFX Major Scholarship reference forms are completed and submitted by the deadline.
- All scholarship applications will need two (2) or more references to support a submitted StFX scholarship application.
- When completing a Major scholarship, applicants will be required to provide two (2) references, full names, email addresses and contact phone number.
- When completing a reference form, references will be required to provide applicants information in order to submit the reference form; they will need applicant’s first name, last name, StFX student ID number and email address.
4. Applicants must submit their first-semester grade 12 transcript(s) by the deadline.
Find step-by-step application guide here.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Saint Francis Xavier University Entrance Scholarship Page.