Algoma University Canada International Scholarships – Migrants can apply [2024]
International Scholarships
Scholarships are available to assist with the costs of studying at Algoma University. The majority of scholarships are based on academic merit and your most recent academic history.
Qualifying Criteria:
- International students considered for the following awards must have a temporary resident visa, as a member of the student class under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act of Canada, on the first day of classes.
- All students who are required to pay the international differential fee including university transfers, second-degree students, college diploma graduates, and college transfer students are eligible for the Entrance Scholarship.
- Students must complete all their qualifying requirements in the academic year prior to commencing studies at Algoma University.
- Under no circumstances will international scholarships be deferred. Students must accept the terms and conditions of admission and the scholarship awarded for the year the offer was made.
- As awards require enrolment over two semesters within an academic year (Fall/Winter), students entering in the Winter or Spring term will be considered for awards in the next academic year
- Entrance scholarships are for undergraduate degree programs only
- Students must have an unconditional admissions offer by July 7, 2023, to be considered for entrance scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year.
Please note entrance and renewal scholarships are under review for the 2024-25 academic year and are subject to change without notice.
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Chancellor’s Award: $5,000 Renewable
The Chancellor’s Award is a scholarship valued at $5,000 per academic year for international secondary school graduates entering their first year of study in an undergraduate degree at Algoma University. To qualify, candidates must be studying on a full-time basis (15 credits per term over Fall/Winter).
A student must achieve a minimum A+ average (or country equivalent) on their previous academic record.
The following language requirements must be met upon admission to qualify for this scholarship:
- Cambridge Assessment of English – 185 overall
- Duolingo Test of English (DTE) – 125
- IELTS – Overall 7.0, no band less than 6
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) – 65
- TOEFL – 560 (85 internet-based)
International students studying in an Ontario secondary school and meeting the OSSD requirements must achieve 90 – 100 percent on their top 6 grade 12 U/M courses presented for admission.
This award is renewable for up to three additional years. Candidates must maintain an average of 80 percent each year on previous fall/winter courses with no failures. Students must enrol in and maintain 12 credits per term over the Fall/Winter academic year. In the event the student fails to meet the criteria in any given year, the scholarship will not be awarded and the student will no longer be eligible for renewal in any subsequent years. Recipients of the international scholarship transitioning to permanent residency will continue to be considered for scholarship renewal. Transitioning does not infringe upon the funding of the scholarship award.
President’s Award: $2,500 Non-Renewable
The President’s Award is an entrance scholarship valued at $2,500 for international secondary school graduates entering their first year of study in an undergraduate degree at Algoma University. To qualify, candidates must be studying on a full-time basis (12 credits per term over Fall/Winter).
International students studying in an Ontario secondary school and meeting the OSSD requirements must achieve 80-89.9 percent on their top 6 grade 12 U/M courses presented for admission.
Dean’s Award: $1,000 Non-Renewable
The Dean’s Award is an entrance scholarship valued at $1,000 for international secondary school graduates entering their first year of study in an undergraduate degree at Algoma University. To qualify, candidates must be studying on a full-time basis (12 credits per term over Fall/Winter).
A student must achieve a minimum B+ average (or country equivalent) on their previous academic record.
