Merit-Based Scholarship

Laurentian University
Amount
$3,000 - $10,000 CAD
Auto applied
Yes
Last updated
September 25, 2025

Overview

Laurentian University offers a Merit-Based Scholarship for graduate students enrolling in the Fall 2026 intake. This scholarship supports both course-based and thesis-based graduate programs, rewarding academic excellence with financial bursaries based on GPA.

Scholarship Value and Eligibility

  • GPA of 90% or above: Eligible for a $10,000 bursary
  • GPA of 85% or above: Eligible for a $5,000 bursary
  • GPA of 80% or above: Eligible for a $3,000 bursary

This scholarship is designed to recognize outstanding academic achievement among graduate students at Laurentian University.

General Eligibility Criteria and Deadlines

  • Open to students enrolled in graduate programs (course-based or thesis-based) for Fall 2026
  • Applicants must submit their application and pay the required deposit by November 1, 2025
  • Selection is based on the highest GPA among eligible applicants
  • Successful candidates must accept their offer by December 31, 2025

Important Notes

  • The scholarship is merit-based and awarded one time only
  • Meeting the GPA criteria does not guarantee the scholarship; selection depends on relative academic performance among applicants
  • Ensure timely submission of application and deposit to be considered

This Merit-Based Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for graduate students aiming to fund their studies at Laurentian University through academic excellence. Apply early and check your eligibility to maximize your chances of receiving this valuable award.

Eligible nationalities

Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burma (Myanmar), Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Djibouti, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Sao Tomé e Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Eligible program levels

  • Doctoral / PhD
  • Master's Degree
  • Non-Credential
  • Postgraduate Certificate
  • Postgraduate Diploma
International Excellence Scholarships
Laurentian University
Amount
$10,000 - $60,000 CAD
Auto applied
No
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
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Regional Scholarships
Laurentian University
Amount
$5,000 CAD
Auto applied
Yes
Eligible nationalities
Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burma (Myanmar), Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Djibouti, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Sao Tomé e Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree
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