Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 125

Tuition Fee

 CAD 20,810 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Mount Allison University

  CAD 10,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 90.0  Minimum Listening - 20.0  Minimum Reading - 20.0  Minimum Writing - 20.0  Minimum Speaking - 20.0  
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 60.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  Minimum Literacy - 120.0  Minimum Comprehension - 125.0  Minimum Conversation - 110.0  Minimum Production - 95.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School diploma

• Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Career
Popular career paths for Canadian public policy graduates include:

• Public policy/business analyst
• Lawyer
• Municipal administrator
• Government relations officer
• Not-for-profit
• Policy research
• Lobbyist
• Legislative/executive assistant (for MPs, provincial representatives)

Scholarships

Entrance Scholarship

Mount Allison scholarships range from $4,000 up to $56,000
Scholarships are not available for Mature students( Above 22 years Not eligible to Apply )
March 1: deadline to apply for scholarships*

About our scholarships
When you submit your application, you'll be considered for two types of scholarships.

1. Entrance scholarships
Ranging from $4,000-$20,000
All entering students who have a calculated admission average of 80% and above will automatically be considered for entrance scholarships.
You will automatically be considered for entrance scholarships if you have an admission average of 80% or above.

Ranging from $4,000-$20,000 ($1,000-$5,000 a year), entrance scholarships are awarded to entering students who demonstrate:

• Extracurricular involvement
• leadership experience
•  community service
• work/internship experience
• academic achievement

To be considered for entrance scholarships, your application for admission and scholarships must be submitted by March 1.
Student  must have a calculated admission average of 80% (or equivalent) to be eligible for an entrance scholarship.
Once the review of your application for admission and scholarships is completed, you'll be notified of the decision by e-mail and by letter, including the anticipated value of your scholarship (to be verified in April).

If you receive an entrance scholarship, the value of your scholarship will be credited directly to your Mount Allison financial account located in Connect in two equal installments:

• 50% in September
• 50% in January

Values are disbursed based on your anticipated enrollment in 30 credits in the fall and winter terms.
Many of our entrance scholarships are funded by generous donors. You may be matched up with a donor so keep an eye on your Connect account to see who's the donor of your scholarship.
For more information, visit receiving your financial aid.
Entrance scholarships are renewable by achieving a 3.7 GPA with a course load of 30 course credits between the fall and winter terms.
For more information, see scholarships and awards for currents students.

2. Major scholarships
Up to $56,000
Major scholarships offer some of our top valued awards. Eligibility varies from academic achievement, extracurricular activities, leadership skills, community involvement, and more.
To be considered for major scholarships, your application for admission and scholarships must be submitted by March 1.
Some major scholarships require an additional application or supplemental information. Refer to the scholarship application for a list of required supplemental documents/information for each scholarship.
To be awarded a scholarship, you are required to submit your most recent transcript. If applying for early admission with Grade 11 marks, a Grade 12 course list must be included.
For applications received after March 1, entrance scholarships will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed consideration.

Highlighted major scholarships

• Marjorie Young Bell Scholarship — $56,000
• Bell Family Achievement Award — $44,000
• Leta G. Hill Scholarship — $48,000
• BMO Excellence Scholarship — $40,000
• Brenton Wood Scholarship — $40,000
• McCain Scholar Awards — $40,000
• Enid F Webber Memorial Scholarship — $36,000
• Enid F Webber Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship — $36,000
• Sobey Scholarship — $28,000
• Kevin Lynch Atlantic Achievement Scholarship — $27,000
• McKenna School Scholarship — $25,000
• Cumming-Nolan Scholarship — $24,000
• Grace Annie Lockhart Memorial Scholarship — $24,000
• MacGillivray-Hamilton Scholarship — $20,000
• President's Scholarship — $20,000
• Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Scholarship — $15,000
• Jean and Francis Chubb Scholarship — $12,000
• Ron Joyce Foundation Scholarship — $12,000
• Gibbens Lassonde Scholarship — $7,000/$5,000
• JR Shaw Entrance Scholarship — $6,000
• Karl & Judy Larsen Scholarship — $5,000
• The Class of 1968 Entrance Award — Full tuition

Major awards
Awards offer assistance to incoming full-time students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, community involvement, and/or financial need. As a more flexible program, awards may be offered to students who may not meet the full criteria for scholarships and/or bursaries.
You will automatically be considered for awards when you apply for admission and scholarships by March 1.
List of available awards (up to $8,945)

Student Visa For Canada

Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

You can also work part-time on campus at your university.

You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

Working after completing your course

In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.

Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.