Academic Access Award

What you will need

• ✓ Canadian high school status
• ✓ Registration for a full-time course load (30 credits)

About this award

You get $750 as award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a Canadian high school student who has worked hard to achieve a solid average but falls just shy of the higher-tier scholarship brackets. No deadline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Laurentian University's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. You are automatically eligible based on your grades and registration status, so there is no separate committee review or application process to manage. The money is applied to your tuition account automatically. Confirm with Laurentian University if there are any specific steps you need to take during registration to ensure the credit is applied. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Laurentian University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You are eligible if you are a Canadian high school applicant to Laurentian University. Your top 6 final marks from Grade 12 or level 4 U/M (University or Mixed) courses must result in an average of 75 to 79%. This applies regardless of the prerequisites for the program you intend to study. Additionally, you must be registering for a full-time course load of 30 credits.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Canadian citizen
• ✓ Open to high school students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Check this year's deadline

   We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.

Tips for applying

• RegistrationAvoid registering for a partial course load. Instead, ensure you sign up for a full-time load of 30 credits to remain eligible for the funds. Double-check your credit count with an academic advisor during registration.
• StrategyAvoid searching for a separate application form for this specific award. Instead, focus on completing your general admission to Laurentian University, as the process is automatic. Set a reminder to check your tuition account after registration.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a recurring annual payment. Instead, treat this as a helpful boost for your first year of study. Plan your remaining budget based on other funding sources for your second year and beyond.

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