Scholarships in Canada 2018-2019
Lakehead University’s International Entrance Scholarships recognize the academic achievements of international students entering into undergraduate studies. Students are automatically considered. No scholarship application required!
International Entrance Scholarships 2018-2019
| Academic Average (Canadian Equivalent) | Scholarship Total (Value Per Year)4 | Scholarships Available |
| 90% + | $30,000 ($7,500 x years)1 | Limited |
| 80.0% - 89.9% | $20,000 ($5,000 x years)2 | Limited |
| 75.0% - 79.9% | $4,000 ($4,000 in Year 1 Only)3 | Limited |
1Renewable provided a 90% average is achieved in each academic year. If a student's university academic average falls between 80.0%-89.9%, the student will receive an amended scholarship valued at $5,000 CAD/year for each subsequent academic year for the remaining term of the scholarship.
2Renewable providing an 80% average is achieved in each academic year.
3Non-renewable, one-time only scholarship awarded in Year 1.
4Maximum length of scholarship term is 4 academic years or until the first degree is awarded, whichever occurs first. Recipients whose status changes and may be charged domestic fees will have their scholarship value reassessed to equate to the domestic entrance scholarship grid and regulations.
Who Is Eligible?
International Entrance Scholarships are automatically awarded, with no application required, to non-Canadian citizens who are entering Lakehead University from a recognized high school curriculum or who are transferring from an international college or university. The scholarship is available to the top international high school students applying to Lakehead University for 2018-2019.
How and When are Entrance Scholarship Offers Made?
Entrance Scholarship averages are awarded based on the Canadian equivalent of your average used for admission consideration. Scholarship Offers will be on-going. A limited number of International Entrance Scholarships are available. International students considering Lakehead University are encouraged to apply to the University early in order to be considered for the two Entrance Scholarship rounds.
Is my Scholarship Renewable?
Yes - Students awarded an International Entrance Scholarship valued at $5,000/year and greater may renew their entrance scholarship provided the minimum academic requirements are met. Renewable International Entrance Scholarships will be paid at the rate received, either $7,500 or $5,000, and are available for a maximum of 4 years. Students must maintain a minimum 80% average in each academic year, according to the terms found in the Scholarship Offer. A normal full course load is required in each year of study.
No - Students awarded an International Entrance Scholarship of $4,000 are non-renewable, and are a one-time payment.
Can my entrance scholarship be applied to my academic English program costs?
No. Your Entrance Scholarship will be applied to your first year tuition to an undergraduate degree program once you have successfully completed Lakehead University's Academic English Program.
*Please note that all of the above scholarship values, eligibility requirements, and criteria are subject to change without notice.