Bangladesh Language Excellence Entrance Award

The Bangladesh Language Excellence Entrance Award at Fanshawe College offers financial support to international students from Bangladesh demonstrating strong English language proficiency. This award aims to recognize academic excellence in language skills for students beginning their post-secondary education at Fanshawe College.

Award Details

• Total Awards: 15 scholarships annually
• 5 awards for January intake ($1,000 each)
• 7 awards for September intake ($1,000 each)
• 3 awards for May intake ($1,000 each)
• Unused awards may be carried forward to the next available term.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Bangladesh Language Excellence Entrance Award, applicants must:

• Be an international student from Bangladesh holding a valid Study Permit
• Be registered full-time in any post-secondary program at Fanshawe College for the first time
• Be enrolled in level 1 or the first semester with advanced standing
• Meet the English language requirements with an IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with no band less than 6.5

Selection Process

• Award recipients are selected by the International Centre each semester based on the highest qualifying IELTS scores and availability of funds.
• If necessary, the student’s GPA from their previous institution may be considered to determine the final selection.

Award Disbursement

• The award is granted upon successful completion of level 1, defined as achieving a minimum GPA of 2.0 and progressing to level 2.
• Disbursement schedule:
• October for May intake recipients
• February for September intake recipients
• June for January intake recipients
• Awards are disbursed either by cheque or applied directly to outstanding tuition fees for the current semester.

This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for Bangladeshi international students to receive financial assistance while pursuing academic excellence in English language studies at Fanshawe College. Check your eligibility and prepare your IELTS scores to apply for this prestigious award.