Laurier Graduate Scholarships

What you will need

• ✓ No formal application is required; you are automatically considered based on academic standing.

About this award

You will receive a scholarship with a minimum value of $1,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. Typically, the money is paid in three equal instalments over three terms, starting in the term you accept the award. This is for you if you are a high-achieving student who focuses on academic excellence rather than financial need. There is no deadline to meet: all qualified students are considered automatically and no application is required. Scholarships are typically offered at the time of admission as part of your funding package. Winners are chosen on a competitive basis based on academic merit. You are automatically considered if you meet the scholarship standard for your academic unit, so there is no separate application process. Ask Wilfrid Laurier University how many of these awards they typically give out each year. The money is credited directly to your Laurier student account to pay for tuition and fees. If you have a credit balance and want the cash, you must submit a refund request through LORIS (the Laurier Online Registration Information System — the student portal for managing records and finances) to receive the funds via E-Transfer. To keep the money, you must register as a full-time graduate student and remain in good academic standing during the term. Note that you generally cannot hold this scholarship at the same time as a major external award, though some doctoral students may be allowed to hold a Dean's scholarship concurrently. Confirm with Wilfrid Laurier University if your specific external funding allows you to keep this award.

Who qualifies

You must be a full-time entering or continuing graduate student at Wilfrid Laurier University. You must achieve high academic standing in your program to be eligible. These awards are based on academic merit, not financial need. You must be registered in the specific program indicated on your offer, as the scholarship is not transferrable between programs.

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, permanent resident or international student
• ✓ Open to graduate 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

   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

• Academic StandingAvoid assuming that admission alone means you will get the award. Instead, focus on maintaining the highest possible grades in your coursework and research. Check your academic unit's specific standards to see where you stand.
• Student PortalAvoid waiting until the end of the term to check your balance. Instead, log into LORIS (the Laurier Online Registration Information System — the student portal for managing records and finances) regularly. Set a reminder to submit your refund request as soon as you see a credit balance.
• StrategyAvoid applying for this award manually. Instead, ensure your admission and academic records are up to date with the registrar. Since consideration is automatic, your best strategy is to excel in your current studies.
• RealismAvoid relying on this as your only source of funding if you have a major external award. Instead, ask Wilfrid Laurier University if you qualify for a Graduate Incentive Scholarship or a Dean's Graduate Scholarship if you cannot hold both.

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