Awards and Scholarships

At Laurier, we understand that pursuing postsecondary education can come with financial burden and we are here to help. The Lazaridis Master of Business Administration (MBA) offers program-specific financial aid, alongside institution wide financial support, to ensure that you are in the best position to succeed.

Note that select program-specific awards and scholarships are available to MBA students based on their program cohort.

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Program-Specific Awards and Scholarships
Award	Program Cohort	Amount (approx.)	Eligibility Requirements
Canadian Hardware & Home Improvement Show MBA Scholarship	part-time full-time	$2,000	entering MBA student 9.0 GPA Canadian citizen or permanent resident proven financial need
Lazaridis MBA Technology Fellowship	part-time full-time	$5,000 – $15,000	must be working in a technology-based organization high GPA from previous degree(s)
Robert Breadner Entrepreneurial Fund	part-time full-time	$2,000	entering MBA student 9.0 GPA Canadian citizen or permanent resident proven financial need
Linda & KC Mack Part-time SBE Award	part-time	$400	10 or more years of work experience high academic standing tuition not subsidized by employer
Ross V. Dixon MBA Scholarship	part-time	$2,000	completion of 6 or more courses high GPA tuition not subsidized by employer
The Roger Larsen Memorial Award	part-time	$1,000	completion of 6 or more courses high GPA
Cawsey Leadership Award	full-time	$1,100	Canadian citizen or permanent resident proven financial need must demonstrate they initiated change in workplace setting that improved function of organization
CIBC Leaders in Entrepreneurship Award	full-time	$5,300	enrolled in Innovation & Entrepreneur Option active involvement in entrepreneurial activity through one of Laurier’s available programs
Conoco Phillips Canada – J.C. Phillips Award	full-time	$2,700	entering full-time student
Entrance Scholarships	full-time	$500 – $3,000	entering full-time student minimum admission GPA of 10.0 amount given is determined by GMAT and/or experience no application necessary
Gerdau Ameristeel Technology Award	full-time	$1,900	entering full-time student high academic achievement aptitude for high technology engineering Canadian citizen long-term resident of Ontario proven financial need
Hamlin Family Women in Business MBA Award	full-time	$5,000	female student Canadian citizen or permanent resident proven financial need volunteer in communities or participate in extra-curricular activities
Howard Teall Award for Student Excellence	full-time	$3,000	entering full-time student minimum admission GPA of 10.0 interest in management accounting through previous work experience, academic courses or career goals Canadian citizen or permanent resident long-term resident of Ontario proven financial need
McNeil Consumer Products Scholarship	full-time	$1,500	entering full-time student
Nissan Canada Award	full-time	$3,000	entering full-time student minimum cumulative admission average of B+ (9.0) demonstrate leadership qualities and involvement in extra-curricular activities Canadian citizen long-term resident of Ontario proven financial need
Pfizer MBA Award	full-time	$1,000	entering full-time student intends to specialize in marketing high academic achievement demonstrated extra-curricular activity and leadership
Ross & Doris Dixon MBA Scholarship	full-time	$3,500	entering full-time student high undergraduate admission GPA high GMAT excellent evaluations on work term reports (co-op undergrad) practical work experience
Shell Canada Award	full-time	$1,400	high academic achievement in first term
Student Access Guarantee Bursary	full-time	Up to $7,000/term	must apply to OSAP must apply to Laurier tuition bursary based on financial need
Supply Chain Management Association Ontario (SCMAO) Graduate Academic Award	full-time	$2,000	enrolled in the Supply Chain Management Field additional details
Walter & Jean Hachborn Award of Distinction	full-time	$5,000	entering full-time student proven interest in retail/marketing must submit 2 letters of reference must submit 1,000 word essay on the importance of community to an entrepreneur

International Students

Many organizations are available for international student loans, scholarships and fellowships for students of various countries to study in Canada.

Here are some resources to get you started: