University Canada West Scholarships for International Students (Bachelor's & MBA)

University Canada West Scholarships for International Students (Bachelor's & MBA)

Overview

University Canada West runs two scholarship programs open to international students. The International Student Leaders Award recognises leadership and community involvement. The Scholarships for Academic Excellence reward academic merit. Both awards reduce the cost of studying at UCW in Canada.

At a glance

  • Host: University Canada West, Canada
  • Levels: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication, MBA
  • Two awards: International Student Leaders Award and Scholarships for Academic Excellence
  • Leaders Award value: $8,000-$12,000 (undergraduate), $5,000-$7,500 (graduate)
  • Academic Excellence value: $8,000-$20,000 (undergraduate), $5,000-$15,000 (graduate)
  • No deadline: apply at any time
  • Apply by email with form, letter, résumé, and transcripts

Awarded by

University Canada West, Canada

Subjects and level

– Bachelor of Commerce
– Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication
– MBA

Awards available

Not specified

Who can apply

International Student Leaders Award: International applicants from countries outside the USA, Canada, and EU

Scholarships for Academic Excellence: International and domestic students

What the award covers

International Student Leaders Award
The award amount depends on your demonstrated and potential leadership and community service. The total value ranges from $8,000-$12,000 for undergraduate students and $5,000-$7,500 for graduate students.

Scholarships for Academic Excellence
The award amount depends on your academic performance and previous studies. The total possible value ranges from $8,000-$20,000 for undergraduate students and $5,000-$15,000 for graduate students.

Eligibility requirements

International Student Leaders Award
This award is for students who are dedicated to improving their home country’s economic development. Applicants should write a Personal Statement describing how receiving an award for their program of choice will affect their personal, educational, and career goals, how they intend to use their skills to contribute to the growth of their home country, and what obstacles they may face. The award tier will be dependent on the strength of your application and personal statement. Students must remain in good academic standing.

Scholarships for Academic Excellence
This scholarship is aimed at students with excellent academic grades who wish to go on to excel in their chosen field of work. They should demonstrate leadership potential in a business environment, both through their exceptional academic merit and with an established track record of excellence in their chosen career.

Scholarship recipients of the Undergraduate award must maintain a GPA of 2.67 to remain eligible for the second and subsequent award. Scholarship recipients of the Graduate awards must maintain a GPA of 3.0 to remain eligible for the second and subsequent award payments.

How to apply

Visit UCW’s Awards & Scholarship page (link found below) for details and to download the application form. Once you’ve completed the form, you must email it, along with your letter (if applicable), your résumé, and official transcripts to ucwapplications[at]ucanwest.ca. There are no deadlines for submitting scholarship applications; students can apply at any time.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://ucanwest.ca/admissions/awards-scholarships

Frequently asked questions

  • Who can apply for the International Student Leaders Award? International applicants from countries outside the USA, Canada, and EU.
  • What does each scholarship cover? Both awards provide a monetary value that ranges between $8,000-$12,000 (undergraduate) or $5,000-$7,500 (graduate) for the Leaders Award, and $8,000-$20,000 (undergraduate) or $5,000-$15,000 (graduate) for Academic Excellence.
  • Is there a deadline? No, students can apply at any time.
  • How do I apply? Download the application form from UCW’s Awards & Scholarship page, complete it, and email it with your letter (if applicable), résumé, and official transcripts to ucwapplications[at]ucanwest.ca.
  • What GPA do I need to keep the scholarship? Undergraduate recipients must maintain a GPA of 2.67; graduate recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.0.

How to apply

  • Read the official scholarship guidelines carefully before you start your application.
  • Prepare your documents early: personal statement, résumé, and official transcripts.
  • Check the language requirements for your programme and ensure you meet them.
  • Submit your application well before the intake starts to allow time for processing.
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