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Scholarships

Please visit our website for information on bursaries and other non-scholarship financial aid resources.

National/President’s Scholarships

National Scholarship Brochure [pdf]
Supplemental Application for the Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Scholarship [pdf]
National Scholarship Application Form [pdf]

NAME	#	AWARD VALUE	REQ	NOTE
President's Entrance Scholarship	6	$24,000 ($6,000 annually) Plus first year residence room and board costs (Total value approx. $34,000)	90% min	Nominated by your school. Essay Requirement. Demonstrate all around excellence and ability for creative and innovative thought.
Faculty Entrance Scholarship	8	$16,000 ($4,000 annually) Plus first year residence room costs (Total value approx. $23,000)	90% min	Same as above.
National Merit Awards	Up to 50	$2,000 for one year	90% min	Same as above and may also compete for Admission Scholarships.
Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Scholarship	1	$64,000 ($16,000 annually for four years).	90% min	Same as President's Entrance Scholarship, plus a financial need component.

National Scholarship Program: up to $34,000

The deadline is February 14 each year.

National Scholarship Eligibility

Outstanding academic performance, creative and innovative thought and exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities are rewarded through the National Scholarship Program. If you qualify for one of our most prestigious scholarships, you could be awarded up to $34,000.

Interested students must ask their high school principal for a nomination, then complete the Scholarship application form, which includes writing an essay. Qualified students will be interviewed by Western's selection committee at the University's expense. Check with your guidance office for more information and to obtain an application form or contact us directly.

ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIPS

NAME	NUMBER AWARDED	AWARD VALUE	REQUIRED FINAL AVERAGE
Continuing Scholarships	Unlimited	$10,000 ($2,500 annually)	95% or higher
Western Scholarship of Excellence	Unlimited	$2,000 each	90% - 94.9%
Western Scholarship of Distinction	Unlimited	$1,000 each	87% - 89.9%

Admission Scholarship Eligibility

Admission scholarships do not require an application and are automatically awarded on the basis of your academic achievements. To be eligible, you must have applied to Western's main campus for full-time first-year studies. The value of your scholarship will be based on your final marks including prerequisite courses. Both International and Canadian students are eligible for Admission Scholarships.

Continuing Scholarships: $10,000

The top students in the Faculties of Arts, Engineering, Information and Media Studies, Music, Health Sciences, Science, and Social Science can obtain four-year continuing scholarships worth $10,000. That's $2,500 for each of your four years at Western!

Unlimited One-year Admission Scholarships: $1,000 to $2,000

If you're finishing high school with an average of 87-89.9% and registering for full-time studies, you are guaranteed a scholarship worth at least $1000. As your average increases, so does your scholarship. Earn an average of 90% or better and your scholarship increases to $2,000.

Other Entrance Awards

Each faculty and many departments also offer entrance scholarships and awards. These have been established by the University, alumni, individuals, and corporations to recognize the achievements of Western's students and range in value from $100 to more than $2,000.

Financial Support International Students

International students who can demonstrate financial need may also be eligible for work-study and bursary assistance. The typical disbursement is about C$2,000.

U.S. Citizens

U.S. citizens may be eligible for Stafford or Plus Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or at a local postsecondary institution. Identify Western as one of the institutions you may attend, using Western’s Title IV Code: 008446.