Wilfrid Laurier Entrance Scholarship (90-94.9%)

What you will need

• ✓ No formal application required; you are automatically considered upon applying to the university
• ✓ Maintain a full-time registration of 2.0 credits minimum per term
• ✓ Register for two terms within the first academic year (September to August)

About this award

Depending on your status, you get $3,000 as a domestic student or $5,000 as an international student. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. The money is split between your first two terms of study. This is for you if you are starting your university journey with a strong academic record and are attending postsecondary for the first time. No application is required and there is no deadline to meet. You are automatically considered based on your admission average as of July 2027. You will find the specific scholarship you receive and any conditions you must meet on your offer letter from Wilfrid Laurier University. Winners are chosen automatically based on the admission average grid. Selection is handled by the university during the admissions process, so you do not need to submit a separate request. The money is applied automatically to your fee invoice. Because it is split between your first two terms, you must ensure you are registered in two terms within your first academic year (September to August) to receive the full amount. To keep the full amount, you must remain registered full-time, which means taking at least 2.0 credits per term. If you are unsure about your credit load, confirm with Wilfrid Laurier University how your registration affects your funding.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you are an incoming student beginning your studies in September 2027 or later and have an admission average between 90.0% and 94.9%. You must be attending postsecondary for the first time, meaning you have attempted fewer than 4.0 university credits at any university or have completed less than 1 year of full-time college education. Domestic students in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA — a professional degree in business management) and BBA double-degree programs are also eligible if their average is 90% or higher.

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 high school 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 RecordAvoid worrying about a separate application. Instead, focus on your final grades, as Wilfrid Laurier University uses your final marks as of early July 2027 to determine your award. Check your final transcripts carefully before the July cutoff.
• RegistrationAvoid registering for only one term or taking a partial course load. Instead, ensure you enroll in at least 2.0 credits per term for two terms in your first year. Map out your fall and winter schedules now to make sure you meet the full-time requirement.
• StrategyAvoid assuming the amount is a single lump sum. Instead, plan your budget knowing the money is split between your first two terms. Review your fee invoice after each term to confirm the funds were applied correctly.
• RealismAvoid counting on this money until you see it on your offer letter. Instead, remember that scholarship values can change. Contact the admissions office if your offer letter does not clearly state your award amount.

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