Stay Golden International Scholarship

Scholarship Value and Eligibility

• Final Admissions Average 95-100%

  • Year 1: $6,000 CAD
  • Years 2, 3, and 4: $6,000 CAD per year
  • Total Value: $24,000 CAD

• Final Admissions Average 90-94.9% (President's Gold Scholarship)

  • Year 1: $5,000 CAD
  • Years 2, 3, and 4: $5,000 CAD per year
  • Total Value: $20,000 CAD

• Final Admissions Average 85-89.9%

  • Year 1: $5,000 CAD
  • Years 2, 3, and 4: $5,000 CAD per year
  • Total Value: $20,000 CAD

• Final Admissions Average 80-84.9%

  • Year 1: $5,000 CAD
  • Years 2, 3, and 4: $5,000 CAD per year
  • Total Value: $20,000 CAD

• Final Admissions Average 79.9%

  • Year 1: $5,000 CAD
  • Years 2, 3, and 4: $5,000 CAD per year
  • Total Value: $20,000 CAD

Renewal Criteria and Conditions

• To maintain the scholarship in years 2, 3, and 4, students must achieve a minimum GPA of 7.0 (70%) or higher in each year of study at Laurier.
• The GPA calculation includes all courses taken during the academic year.
• Students who do not meet the renewal criteria for the President’s Gold Scholarship may still qualify for the Stay Golden Scholarship if they meet its renewal requirements.
• The President’s Gold Scholarship and the Stay Golden Scholarship cannot be combined.
• Scholarship funds for the first year are split between the first two terms of study.
• The scholarship can be awarded for up to four years of study, totaling up to $24,000 CAD for four-year degrees.
• Select five-year degree programs may be eligible for up to $30,000 CAD in total scholarship funding.

Who Can Apply

• International undergraduate students admitted to Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford, Milton, or Waterloo campuses.
• Students must have a strong academic record demonstrated by their final admissions average.
• Renewal depends on maintaining the required GPA throughout the program.