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Scholarships and Awards
In-Course Scholarships
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:
- full-time undergraduate student leading to a recognized degree,
- not in the first year of your program,
- and you must meet all elgibility requirements listed below.
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:
- You must achieve a minimum of a 10.5 GPA in courses taken in the previous academic year (September through August).
- You must have completed a minimum of 5.0 credits (or 10 half credits) in the previous academic year at Laurier (September through August).
- If more than 5.0 credits are taken in an academic year, the GPA from all courses completed in an academic year will be used to determine renewal eligibility.
- To be eligible for renewal, recipients of the President's Gold Scholarship must be registered full time in two of the three terms from September through August (therefore a minimum of 2.0 credits pert term, in at least 2 of the 3 terms in the prior academic year).
- If the renewal requirements are not met in each academic year, the President's Gold Scholarship will not be renewed and cannot be renewed in a subsequent academic year. However, students would then automatically be assessed for an in-course scholarship.
To be eligible for in-course scholarships, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- You are registered in a full-time course load over two, full-time academic terms in the current academic year, with Laurier as your home institution.
- You have completed a minimum of 5.0 full credits in the previous fall, winter and spring terms (September through August).
- Note: Transfer credits do not count towards these credits.
- You must have completed two full time terms, therefore at least 2.0 credits in minimum two of the three terms in the previous academic year from September through August. (Co-op students may satisfy this requirement in any two of the previous fall, winter or spring terms).
Your GPA is is calculated using all courses taken during the fall, winter and spring terms of the previous academic year (September through August).
Double-Degree Students
Only students in an approved five-year Honours double degree program are eligible to be considered on year four academic achievement:
- BBA/BA Financial Mathematics
- BBA/BSc Computer Science
- BBA/Honours Computing and Computer Electronics (UW)
- BBA/Honours Mathematics (Waterloo)
International Exchange Students
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.
Non-Eligible Programs
- Students in the two year Faculty of Education program are not eligible to receive an in-course scholarship.
- Graduate students. Refer to Graduate Funding and Awards for other scholarships and awards you may be eligible for.
Fall and Winter Terms
Evaluations will take place in July.
Successful recipients are notified by email late July.
Spring/Summer/Intersession
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:
- Log in to LORIS.
- Select the Student Awards and Financial Aid tab.
- Select View my Student Aid/Funding.
- Select the current academic year, if prompted (i.e. 2020-2021 Aid Year).
To see if your award has been applied to your fees and for your most up-to-date balance:
- Log in to LORIS.
- Select the Student Services tab.
- Select Student Account Summary.
- Select Account Summary by Term.
Competitive Scholarships
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:
- Use the Student Awards Search Engine to explore opportunities and determine whether you're eligible based on the criteria for each award.
- Submit your student profile.
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.
Awards
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.
Annual Scholarships
An annual scholarship is paid directly by the donor to the university on an annual basis.
Endowed Scholarship
An endowed scholarship is granted from investment income generated by the original gift to the university.
- Opportunities which are listed on the website that are identified as being "endowed" (see under the description of each opportunity) are financed by investment income generated by gifts to the university.
- The university will grant up to a maximum of 4% of the value of these endowments depending upon the amount of interest income generated on an annual basis.
- Consequently, these opportunities may or may not be available during any particular academic year due to the nature of financial markets.
- Any values which may quoted for these opportunities on the website represent the maximum amounts that may be available, not the actual amounts that will ultimately be granted.
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.
External Scholarships
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.
How to Submit
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:
- Which term the cheque should be applied to (i.e. is the full amount for your fall term, or is it split between fall and winter terms?).
- Whether the organization will be issuing a tax receipt for your scholarship, or Laurier is to issue the tax receipt.
The organization can send the cheque to: ATTN: Student Awards, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5.
Scholarship Opportunities
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.
Status
Applications are closed.
Eligibility
Eligible candidates:
- are undergraduate students, full-time or part-time, in any faculty in a Ministry-approved and funding-eligible program
- can be domestic or international
- must also show financial need, be a senior-level student (year two or higher) and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 9.0
- must show significant community service, extracurricular activities and/or voluntary community involvement which focuses on diversity and inclusion
The recipient will be actively involved in work that promotes social connections, breaks down barriers and furthers support of vulnerable or marginalized peoples.
Application Deadline
The 2021/22 application for the Ontario Remembrance Scholarship was available from Feb. 25 to March, 21, 2022.
How to Apply
If you're eligible and wish to apply for the award:
- Submit your application through LORIS.
- Include an essay addressing the following questions:
- What are your academic and future goals, and how will this scholarship opportunity help you achieve these goals?
- Describe one to two of your most important extracurricular activities/ community service/ voluntary community involvement and how they support and promote diversity and inclusion.
- What else would you like to share with us about yourself or your leadership skills and abilities?
Application Update
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.
Status
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.
Eligibility
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.
Application and Endorsement Deadlines
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:
- Your completed application package, including:
- Cover page, CV, Statement of Interest
- All references, submitted directly to Student Awards by your referees:
- Three academic references
- Two character references
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."
Status
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.
Eligibility
- This scholarship program is intended for current Laurier students or alumni who are interested in attending McGill university after they have completed their degree.
- To be eligible for Fall 2024 admission, you must meet ONE of the following criteria:
- You are a current student on track to earn your first bachelor’s degree by August 2024.
- You earned your first bachelor’s degree in the last five years.
- You earned your first bachelor’s degree more than five years ago, and are 30 years or younger in 2023.
Visit the McCall MacBain website for more information about the scholarship, eligibility criteria and application timelines.
How to Apply
Applications will be opening in June 2023.
For more information on Fall 2024 admission, attend an information session hosted by a McCall MacBain representative.
Complete Your Profiles and Check Dates and Deadlines
Complete your award profiles so that you don't miss out on awards, scholarships and bursaries you may be eligible for.
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.