International Excellence Scholarships

Laurentian University
Amount
$10,000 - $60,000 CAD
Auto applied
No
Last updated
June 11, 2025
Source
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Overview

Laurentian University offers the International Excellence Scholarships to reward outstanding academic achievement for international undergraduate students enrolled in open enrolment programs. These scholarships provide significant financial support based on equivalency-adjusted GPA calculated using World Education Service tables.

Scholarship Value and Renewal

  • Students with an average between 80% and 89.9% are eligible for up to $40,000 total, awarded as $10,000 in the first year, renewable for up to three years or until graduation if the average is maintained.
  • Students with an average between 90% and 100% can receive up to $60,000 total, awarded as $15,000 in the first year, renewable under the same conditions.
  • To maintain the scholarship at the same value, students must keep an average above 80% (GPA 7.5) or 90% (GPA 9.5) in subsequent years. If the average drops but remains above 80%, the scholarship amount will be recalculated accordingly.
  • Scholarships are renewable for a maximum of three years or until graduation, whichever comes first.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open enrolment undergraduate international students only.
  • Must be registered full-time (minimum 24 credits from September to April) and pay international tuition fees at Laurentian University.
  • Must maintain a minimum average of 80% (GPA 7.5) to remain eligible.
  • Must be on the Dean's Honors List.
  • Students starting in January must register for at least 12 credits that term; scholarship payments will be prorated per credit.
  • Students with a prior degree or those 60 years or older receiving a tuition exemption waiver are not eligible.

Disbursement and Renewal Regulations

  • Scholarship amounts are confirmed upon final marks; mid-term grades are used for preliminary placement.
  • Students must complete 30 credits in the academic year (May to April), with at least 24 credits during the Fall/Winter terms, to qualify for renewal.
  • Scholarship payments are made in two installments: October and January.
  • Scholarships may be reduced or canceled if students withdraw, drop below full-time status, or have an outstanding balance on their student account.
  • If a student’s average exceeds 90% after initially qualifying with an 80% average, the renewal amount remains at the $10,000 level.

Important Notes

  • The academic year for scholarship purposes runs from May 1 to April 30.
  • Scholarship decisions are made annually in June based on the previous academic year’s performance.
  • The average calculation for scholarship purposes is not rounded up.
  • For students starting in January, the final year’s scholarship amount will be adjusted based on the initial semester’s payment.

This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students seeking financial support based on academic excellence at Laurentian University. Prospective applicants should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and maintain strong academic performance to maximize their scholarship benefits. Apply now to take advantage of this rewarding scholarship program.

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

  • 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
  • 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Integrated Masters
  • Top-up Degree