HÂþ»­

Skip to main content

Current student awards

Find scholarships and awards for current undergraduate students.

Renewable scholarships

If you received a renewable entrance scholarship, you will be automatically assessed each year to determine if you qualify for renewal. Assessments are typically completed in late July, or September for co-op students.

In-course scholarships

If youÌýdon’tÌýhave a renewable scholarship,Ìýyou’llÌýautomatically be considered for in-course scholarships each year.

  • Awards typically range fromÌý$500 to $2,000

  • Initial assessment occurs inÌýSeptember, following completion of final summer term grades
  • Decisions are based on grades from theÌýpreviousÌýacademic year

To be considered, you must:
Ìý
  • Complete at leastÌý30 credit hoursÌýof HÂþ»­ courseworkÌý
  • Take courses acrossÌýtwo academic termsÌýin theÌýpreviousÌýacademic year
  • Achieve a minimumÌýSGPA of 3.70

The academic year runs fromÌýSeptember 1 to August 31.
Ìý

Important to know

  • Transfer credits are not included
  • Meeting theÌýminimumÌýcriteria doesÌýnot guaranteeÌýan award
  • Eligibility and award values may vary depending on:
    • Available funding
    • Number of qualifying students

Transfer students:ÌýOnce you complete 30 credit hours over two academic termsÌýat HÂþ»­ University,Ìýyou’llÌýautomatically be assessed for merit-based in-course scholarships.

Your in-course scholarship is applied to your next year of study.Ìý

  • For example, if you qualify based on your second-year credit hours and SGPA, you will receive the funding in your third year.
  • To receive the funding,Ìýyou must be registered full-time.

One co-op work term

You must:

  • CompleteÌý30 credit hours overÌýtwo academic termsÌý(fall, winter, or summer)
  • Achieve aÌýminimum SGPA of 3.70

One academic term plus one work term is not sufficient.
Ìý

Two co-op work terms

You must:

  • CompleteÌý15 credit hours in one academic term
  • Achieve aÌýminimum GPA of 3.70 in that term

One academic term plus one work term is not suffi

Other award opportunities

There areÌýadditionalÌýawards you can apply for or be nominated for throughout the year.

TheÌýAramark Leadership Award FundÌýsupports students who demonstrate leadership and community involvement.

Award value

  • Several awards of $4,000 each


Eligible faculties

  • Architecture & Planning
  • Arts & Social Sciences
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Management
  • Science
  • Dental Hygiene


Eligibility requirements

  • Full-time undergraduate student at HÂþ»­ (minimum 9 credit hours per term or a co-op work-term) in theÌýpreviousÌýacademic year (at least two terms)
  • Registered full-time (or on co-op) for the current academicÌýyear inÌýgood academic standing
  • Demonstrated a significant level of involvement and dedication to the HÂþ»­ community through the areas of leadership, citizenship, and/orÌýsportsmanship.


Deadline

Applications typically close in late November. The exact deadline will be posted closer to the application period.

TheÌýW. Andrew MacKay Alumni ScholarshipÌýrecognizes undergraduate HÂþ»­ students whoÌýdemonstrateÌýleadership, citizenship, and/or sportsmanship, along with meaningful involvement in the HÂþ»­ community.

Award value

  • Several awards valued betweenÌý$1,500–$3,000Ìý(amounts vary each year)


Eligibility requirements

  • Registered full-time undergraduate student at HÂþ»­ (minimum 9 credit hours per term) in theÌýpreviousÌýacademic year (at least two terms)
  • Currently registered full-time at HÂþ»­ during the term of application
  • MinimumÌýCGPA of 3.30
  • Students at the University of King’s College and the Faculty of Agriculture are not eligible


Nomination process

  • StudentsÌýmust be nominatedÌýby their department head, dean, or school director
  • Each department, college, or school may nominateÌýone student per year
  • UnitsÌýare responsible forÌýmanaging their own selection process


Deadline

  • Call for nominations typically planned forÌýJanuary

Ìý

Looking for more scholarship options? Check with your department. Many faculties offer their own scholarships, awards, and prizes, and your department can tell youÌýwhat’sÌýavailable and how to apply.
Ìý

Start your search

Start with yourÌýfaculty’sÌýscholarships and awards page to explore faculty-specific funding. Not every opportunity may be listed online, so contact your faculty directly if you need more information.

Contact Awards and Financial Aid