Published: 09 Dec 2024 188 views
The prestigious Laurier Scholars Award is an annual entrance scholarship to offer high-achieving students the opportunity to participate in a dynamic learning environment that will foster innovative thinking and ethical, visionary leadership.
Wilfrid Laurier University is a public university in Ontario, Canada, with campuses in Waterloo, Brantford and Milton. The newer Brantford and Milton campuses are not considered satellite campuses of the original Waterloo campus; instead the university describes itself as a "multi-campus multi-community university
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Seven students will be selected to receive this $40,000 entrance scholarship.* The award includes $7,500 per year for up to four years and an experiential learning award of $10,000.
The experiential award may be used to fund a summer research assistantship, international exchange or another hands-on learning opportunity that connects in-class knowledge to learning experiences outside the classroom. Award recipients will also join a community of scholars and receive mentorship, networking, research and experiential learning opportunities throughout their degree.
The award values, number of awards and award criteria are subject to change.
Laurier is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, which empower all students to reach their potential. To help nurture a vibrant learning environment, we welcome students from a diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences. This application is open to domestic and international applicants who have applied for a full-time undergraduate program at Laurier.
Students are required to meet the eligibility criteria to be considered for the Laurier Scholars Award, which includes:
Students are selected for the Laurier Scholars Award based on their academic achievement and their submitted application.
Academic Requirements
You must maintain a final admission average of 90% as of the beginning of July (for current Ontario high school applicants) or as of the middle of July (for all other applicants).
The Laurier Scholars application is available to all domestic and international applicants during the application period.
You will be given prompts and guidance on how to fill out the application as you work through it, which will involve uploading copies of the required documents, including your personal statement and a letter of reference (please have these prepared in Word or PDF format).
You may start the application and come back to it later.
How to Access Your Application Once Started
For more details, visit Wilfrid Laurier University Prestigious Laurier Scholars Award website
