Lakehead Transfer Student Award

What you will need

• ✓ Complete the Transfer Award application via Lakehead University's myServices portal
• ✓ Complete the Mature/Transfer Student Bursary application via Lakehead University's myServices portal
• ✓ Upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript (including final winter grades if applicable) by June 30

About this award

You can receive up to $1,000 for your studies. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. The exact value you receive depends on the quality and number of eligible students in a given year. This is for you if you are moving from another accredited college or university into your first degree or a diploma program and need financial support to succeed. You must submit your application by June 30. The application window opens annually on March 1. When you apply, ask Lakehead University how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, the portal, or phone. Winners are chosen based on your academic performance in post-secondary studies and your demonstrated financial need. Ask Lakehead University roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Lakehead University during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Lakehead University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. You must be registering for full-time undergraduate studies at Lakehead University in a diploma or first degree program. You must have taken prior studies in an academic program at an accredited Community College, Bible College, or University. You must not have completed a first degree, though you may have completed a diploma program. Additionally, you must have a Lakehead University Admissions average of 70% or greater from your previous post-secondary institution(s) and be able to demonstrate financial need.

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 or permanent resident
• ✓ Open to undergraduate students

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

   Order your transcript1–2 weeks

   Your school's registrar can take a week or two.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid providing vague statements about your expenses. Instead, complete the Mature/Transfer Student Bursary application fully, since that is where your financial need is assessed. Have your income and expense figures ready before you log in to apply.
• SupportAvoid submitting transcripts that are missing your most recent term. Instead, ensure your documents show your final grades from the winter session if applicable. Check your portal to see if your latest grades are posted.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the end of June to apply. Instead, complete both the Transfer Award and the Mature/Transfer Student Bursary applications as soon as the window opens on March 1. This ensures you have time to fix any upload errors.
• RealismAvoid counting on the full $1,000. Instead, remember that the final amount depends on the pool of applicants each year. Plan your budget with a conservative estimate of the funding.

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