International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to international students entering post-secondary studies for the first time.
• Must register full-time (minimum 2.0 credits) in the first fall and winter semesters of a degree program.
• Admission average is calculated by the University of Guelph’s Admission Services, including evaluation of international grading scales.
• Must pay international student tuition and fees.

Scholarship Value

• 95.0% and greater: $9,500 in year 1, $4,000 annually for years 2, 3, and 4; total $21,500 over 4 years.
• 90.0% - 94.9%: $8,500 in year 1, $4,000 annually for years 2, 3, and 4; total $20,500 over 4 years.
• 85.0% - 89.9%: $7,500 in year 1, $4,000 annually for years 2, 3, and 4; total $19,500 over 4 years.
• 80.0% - 84.9%: $6,500 in year 1, $4,000 annually for years 2, 3, and 4; total $18,500 over 4 years.
• 75.0% - 79.9%: $5,500 for year 1 only; no renewal for subsequent years.

Renewal Conditions

• Renewal applies only for students with an admission average of 80.0% or higher.
• Recipients must maintain full-time enrollment and achieve a minimum 80.0% average in the previous academic year of full-time study.
• Must continue paying international tuition and fees.
• Students who lose eligibility may re-qualify by achieving the required average in a subsequent year; however, lost payments cannot be recovered later.

Application and Award Process

• Submit a complete application for admission to the University of Guelph with all required documents.
• Scholarship eligibility is assessed automatically upon admission application review.
• Successful recipients are notified of their scholarship with their admission offer.
• Scholarship funds are applied in two equal payments over the fall and winter semesters.

Important Notes

• Entrance scholarships cannot be deferred.
• Students who defer their admission offer will be reconsidered for scholarships the following year based on availability for that cohort.