Laurentian University offers a supportive environment that emphasises accessibility in Canadian university education and provides a generous scholarship programme for high-achieving international students.
Application Deadline:
- No separate scholarship application required; awarded automatically upon admission.
Tell Me About The Award:
Laurentian University in Canada offers one of the most generous international scholarship programs in the country, recognizing academic excellence among incoming undergraduate students. Scholarships are awarded based on admission averages and can total up to $60,000 over the course of a degree.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- All undergraduate programs at Laurentian University.
- Graduate students are eligible for separate funding (Graduate Teaching Assistantships and Travel Grants).
Type:
- Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship | Tuition Fee Reduction
- Graduate Scholarships | Assistantships & Travel Grants
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be classified as international students paying overseas tuition fees.
- Be enrolled in a first undergraduate degree program (students with prior degrees are not eligible).
- Maintain full-time study (minimum 30 credits per academic year, with 24 credits in Fall/Winter).
How are Applicants Selected?
- Scholarships are awarded automatically based on admission average.
- Renewal depends on maintaining required GPA and full-time study load.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- All international students worldwide.
Where will the Award be Taken?
- Laurentian University, Ontario, Canada.
How Many Awards?
- Not specified; all eligible students receive awards based on admission average.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarships:
- 90–100% average: Up to $60,000 ($15,000 first year, renewable for 3 years).
- 80–89.9% average: Up to $40,000 ($10,000 first year, renewable for 3 years).
- Renewal requires maintaining at least 80% GPA (7.5) or 90% GPA (9.5) depending on award level.
Graduate Scholarships:
- Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA):
- Master’s: up to 2 years.
- PhD: up to 4 years.
- Requires minimum B+ average (75%).
- Travel Grants:
- Master’s: up to $600.
- PhD: up to $1,200.
How Long Will the Award Last?
- Undergraduate scholarships: up to 4 years (renewable annually).
- Graduate GTA: 2 years (Master’s) or 4 years (PhD).
- Travel grants: one-time award for the duration of the program.
How to Apply:
- Apply for admission to Laurentian University.
- Scholarships are awarded automatically based on admission average.
- Graduate students will receive an email to complete GTA applications.
