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Reach out to us with any questions you have about scholarships, bursaries, student loans, money management, or for further advising assistance.Â
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Awards and Financial Aid Team
Yingyi Chen: Assistant Registrar, Awards: Supporting with entrance awards, in-course scholarships, and convocation awards.
Assistant Registrar, Awards
Primary Responsibilities: General Entrance Awards, Renewable Awards/Bursaries, Faculty of Agriculture and Halifax In-Course Awards, Awards Appeals, Financial Emergencies
Supplemental Support: General inquiries about Canada Student Loans, Bursaries, Temporary Loans
Hometown: Guangzhou, China
Advice for students: Know yourself, accept yourself, and be yourself in the learning process. Understand your strengths and weaknesses and make informed decisions to achieve meaningful academic and personal goals. Embrace your uniqueness and live in alignment with your true self without the need for external validation.
Pronouns: She/Her
Jacob Smith: Assistant Registrar, Financial Aid: Supporting with bursaries, student loans, budgeting, and financial emergencies
Assistant Registrar, Financial Aid
Primary Responsibilities: Canada Student Loans, In-Course Bursary Program, Temporary Loans, Budgeting, Financial Emergencies
Supplemental Support: General inquiries about U.S. Student Loans, General Entrance Awards, Renewable Awards/Bursaries
awards@dal.ca
Advice for Students: Explore the campus and the city, and immerse yourself in activities. Take courses in subjects that interest you, even if they're outside your major. You never know what might spark a new passion or career path.
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Ola Hamid: Administrative Assistant, Awards
Administrative Assistant, Awards
Primary Responsibilities: Temporary loan applications, General Entrance Awards (GEA) submissions, Bursary submissions, and US Loan applications
Supplemental Support: General inquiries on scholarships and funding opportunities, renewable awards, and in-course scholarships.
Advice for students: Plan ahead, apply early, and explore all available funding options. Double-check your application and ensure all supporting documents are included to avoid delays. A well-prepared and complete application can make a big difference in securing the support you need!
Pronouns: She/Her