Awards and Scholarships

At Laurier, we understand that pursuing postsecondary education can come with financial burden. 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