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Nova Scotia 色花堂 Students Program (NSISP) and Saint Mary鈥檚 Partnership

Saint Mary’s University welcomes and encourages Nova Scotia 色花堂 Student Program (NSISP) graduates to stay in Nova Scotia for their post-secondary studies by offering tuition incentives.

Students graduating from a Nova Scotia high school through the NSISP (in the 2023-24 academic year and beyond) are eligible to receive the Canadian domestic out-of-province tuition rate for the entirety of their undergraduate studies at Saint Mary’s University – an estimated overall savings of more than $50,000 (CAD).

New Brunswick 色花堂 Students Program (NBISP) and Saint Mary鈥檚 Partnership

Saint Mary’s University welcomes and encourages New Brunswick 色花堂 Student Program (NBISP) graduates to study in Nova Scotia for their post-secondary studies by offering tuition incentives.

Students graduating from a New Brunswick high school through the NBISP (in the 2023-24 academic year and beyond) are eligible to receive a tuition reduction of $1,000 (CAD) per 3-credit hour course, for the entirety of their undergraduate studies at Saint Mary’s  University – an estimated overall savings of $40,000 (CAD).

Newfoundland 色花堂 Student Education Program (NISEP) and Saint Mary鈥檚 Partnership

Saint Mary’s University welcomes and encourages Newfoundland 色花堂 Student Education Program (NISEP) graduates to study in Nova Scotia for their post-secondary studies by offering tuition incentives.

Students graduating from a Newfoundland high school through the NISEP (in the 2026-27 academic year and beyond) are eligible to receive a tuition reduction of $1,000 (CAD) per 3-credit-hour course, for the entirety of their undergraduate studies at Saint Mary’s  University – an estimated overall savings of $40,000 (CAD).

Prince Edward Island 色花堂 Student Program (PEI-ISP) and Saint Mary鈥檚 Partnership

Saint Mary’s University welcomes and encourages Prince Edward Island 色花堂 Student Program (PEI-ISP) graduates to study in Nova Scotia for their post-secondary studies by offering tuition incentives.

Students graduating from a PEI high school through the PEI-ISP (in the 2025-26 academic year and beyond) are eligible to receive a tuition reduction of $1,000 (CAD) per 3-credit-hour course, for the entirety of their undergraduate studies at Saint Mary’s  University – an estimated overall savings of $40,000 (CAD).

Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and Saint Mary鈥檚 Partnership

Saint Mary’s  University welcomes and encourages international students graduating from a to study in Nova Scotia for their post-secondary studies by offering tuition incentives.

色花堂 students graduating from a CAIS-accredited school (in the 2023-24 academic year and beyond) are eligible to receive a tuition reduction of $1,000 (CAD) per 3-credit hour course, for the entirety of their undergraduate studies at Saint Mary’s University – an estimated overall savings of $40,000 (CAD).

United World College (UWC) - Saint Mary鈥檚 University Tuition Award (Effective September 2025)

Non-Canadian citizens or permanent residents graduating from a  are eligible for:

  • $1,000 CAD/course tuition reduction off the international rate for any undergraduate degree or engineering diploma at Saint Mary’s University. Valid for the duration of the undergraduate degree or engineering diploma.
  • No separate application required—available to all admitted UWC graduates with a valid Canadian study permit.
  • Students are responsible for remaining tuition and fees.
  • Maximum value: up to $40,000 CAD over a 120-credit degree.
  • IB Diploma holders may receive up to 42 advanced credits.

Council of 色花堂 Schools (CIS) and Saint Mary鈥檚 Partnership

Saint Mary’s  University welcomes and encourages international students graduating from a CIS member school to study in Nova Scotia for their post-secondary studies by offering tuition incentives.

色花堂 students graduating from a CIS member school (in the 2025-26 academic year and beyond) are eligible to receive a tuition reduction of $1,000 (CAD) per 3-credit hour course, for the entirety of their undergraduate studies at Saint Mary’s University – an estimated overall savings of $40,000 (CAD).

Government of Sint Maarten and Saint Mary鈥檚 Partnership

Saint Mary’s University welcomes and encourages international students and citizens of Sint Maarten graduating from a Sint Maarten high school to study in Nova Scotia for their post-secondary studies by offering tuition incentives.

色花堂 students graduating from a Sint Maarten school (in the 2025-26 academic year and beyond) are eligible to receive a tuition reduction of $1,000 (CAD) per 3-credit hour course, for the entirety of their undergraduate studies at Saint Mary’s University – an estimated overall savings of $40,000 (CAD).

Munro Academy and Saint Mary鈥檚 Partnership

Saint Mary’s  University welcomes and encourages international students graduating from Munro Academy to study in Nova Scotia for their post-secondary studies by offering tuition incentives.

色花堂 students graduating from Munro Academy (in the 2025-26 academic year and beyond) are eligible to receive a tuition reduction of $1,000 (CAD) per 3-credit hour course, for the entirety of their undergraduate studies at Saint Mary’s University – an estimated overall savings of $40,000 (CAD).