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The in-course scholarship program recognizes academic excellence by assessing your marks taken at Laurier that were attained in the previous academic year. You do not have to apply for an in-course scholarship!
To be eligible for assessment you must be:
Successful recipients are notified by email once grades have been finalized for the appropriate term or year of study.
The value of in-course scholarships are listed below and are subject to change.
GPA | Award Amount |
---|---|
10.0 to 10.49 | $500 |
10.50 to 10.99 | $750 |
11.0 to 12.0 | $1,500 |
Amounts of $500 are applied in full to fees for the next full-time academic term. Amounts more than $500 are applied equally to fees for the next two full-time academic terms.
President’s Gold Scholarships are granted upon admission and are renewable for subsequent academic years if all of the renewal requirements are met:
To be eligible for in-course scholarships, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Your GPA is is calculated using all courses taken during the fall, winter and spring terms of the previous academic year (September through August).
Only students in an approved five-year Honours double degree program are eligible to be considered on year four academic achievement:
International exchange students may be eligible to receive an in-course scholarship.
If applicable, students who participate in an international exchange through Laurier International are encouraged to contact the Student Awards Office upon completion of the exchange to determine eligibility.
Evaluations will take place in July.
Successful recipients are notified by email late July.
Evaluations will take place in early October.
Successful recipients will be notified in mid-October.
Student invoices are static documents that will not change if you receive an award. You may not see your award on your invoice if you have received it after your invoice has been released.
To see the details of your scholarship:
To see if your award has been applied to your fees and for your most up-to-date balance:
Competitive scholarships are granted based on a combination of academic achievement and participation in extracurricular activities such as volunteer work or involvement in campus sports or clubs.
These scholarships are available to all students in any year of study.
To determine eligibility and to apply:
The online general student profile to apply for competitive scholarships and awards is made available each year in the summer (check your Laurier email for notices). The application deadline is typically late September of each year.
In addition to competitive scholarships, there are other types of awards to consider.
An award is granted on a competitive basis for a combination of academic achievement and participation in extracurricular activities such as volunteer work or involvement in sports or clubs. Recipients of awards must always demonstrate financial need.
An annual scholarship is paid directly by the donor to the university on an annual basis.
An endowed scholarship is granted from investment income generated by the original gift to the university.
Granting of competitive funding is ongoing starting in the fall term, through to April of each academic year.
The university reserves the right not to grant a specific scholarship if no eligible applicants are identified.
The stated value of scholarships is subject to change.
Scholarships offered by the university are tenable only at Laurier.
Organizations (cultural groups, foundations, religious groups, etc.) and companies often offer scholarships, which are external to Laurier and are open to students from other universities or colleges.
External scholarships are processed by the Student Awards office.
Make sure the organization makes the cheque payable to Wilfrid Laurier University, and that the cheque includes your name, and Laurier ID.
Further, they must include a letter indicating the following:
The organization can send the cheque to: ATTN: Student Awards, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5.
Any questions about the following awards can be directed to studentawards@wlu.ca. Make sure you include the name of the award in the subject of your email.
On Jan. 8, 2020, a Ukrainian airliner crashed near Tehran, Iran. The tragedy claimed the lives of 57 Canadians, including several from Ontario.
In remembrance of the victims and to commemorate the talent that has been lost, Ontario, through the Ministry of Colleges and Universities has established the Ontario Remembrance Scholarship.
The fund provides scholarships of $10,000 each, to 57 students, one in memory of each victim.
Laurier was chosen to grant one award for the 2020/21 and 2021/22 academic years, in the amount of $10,000.
Applications are closed.
Eligible candidates:
The recipient will be actively involved in work that promotes social connections, breaks down barriers and furthers support of vulnerable or marginalized peoples.
The 2021/22 application for the Ontario Remembrance Scholarship was available from Feb. 25 to March, 21, 2022.
If you're eligible and wish to apply for the award:
If you submitted a complete application, an email notification of your updated application status was sent to your @mylaurier.ca email address at the end of March 2022.
You can also view your application status on LORIS under View My Student Aid/Funding.
The Rhodes Scholarship is a postgraduate award supporting exceptional students from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. This award is intended to be awarded to those who are interested in "fighting the world's fights," or becoming an exceptional leader.
Applications will be open between March 9 - May 4, 2023.
There will be a virtual information session hosted on Thursday, March 9 at 1:00pm EST.
Register on Zoom to attend the event.
Visit the Rhodes Scholarship website for more information and to ensure you qualify.
The eligibility requirements for this program include specific citizenship and age criteria.
The Laurier endorsement process for the 2022/23 academic year will be open in early March 2023. Those who apply during the 2022/2023 academic year, intend to start at The University of Oxford in Fall 2024.
You must have completed (or will have completed) your undergraduate degree by June/July of 2024.
Application Deadline: Thursday, May 4 at 11:59pm EST
Laurier Endorsement
You must receive official endorsement by Laurier to apply to the Rhodes Scholarship. We must receive the following documents by the deadline to studentawards@wlu.ca:
The McCall MacBain Scholarships is a postgraduate award supporting exceptional Canadian and international students at McGill University. This award is intended to be awarded to those who are interested in making a "positive impact in the world."
There will be an in-person information session hosted on Monday, March 6 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST. A representative from the McCall MacBain Scholarships Program will be hosting the information session.
McCall MacBain Scholarships Information Session
Waterloo Campus: Career Centre, CC-101
Brantford Campus: Research and Academic Centre - West, RCW 202
Registration Required.
Visit the McCall MacBain website for more information about the scholarship, eligibility criteria and application timelines.
Applications will be opening in June 2023.
For more information on Fall 2024 admission, attend an information session hosted by a McCall MacBain representative.
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Check the awards important dates and deadlines to give yourself enough time to gather your required documents and make sure you apply for an award on time.
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