Western University National Scholarship for an undergraduate degree in Canada

Why it fits you

Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study

Canada · London

Degree already heldRequired

Secondary school diploma

Target level

Bachelor’s

Fields of study

All fields

Minimum grade

Minimum overall academic average of 90% on all Grade 12 U/M courses (or equivalent)

Other conditions

• Except for applicants to the International President's Entrance Scholarship, National Scholarship applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: With the exception of the International President's Entrance Scholarship applicants, National Scholarship applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada.
• To be considered for the National Scholarship Program, you must be nominated by your school.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: In order to be considered for the National Scholarship program a school nomination is required.
• The International President's Entrance Scholarships are reserved for international students. International students studying in Canada are eligible provided they are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: The International President's Entrance Scholarships are reserved for international students. International students that are studying in Canada are eligible provided that they are not Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Dates

Applications close

14 February 2027 at 23:59 GMT-5 (America/Toronto)Your deadline is earlier: Some schools have an internal process that students must follow in order to be considered for a nomination. Check with your school (e.g., Guidance/Student Services Office) for any internal process you may need to follow.

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

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   Step 1: Access the online National Scholarship application with your OUAC reference number and date of birth. It takes at least 5 business days after you submit your admission application to OUAC before you can access it.

   With whom

   You (the applicant)

2. 2
   Step 2: Complete the 'Nomination Request Form' section of the application and enter your school administrator's email address; a request for a nomination and for a transcript is sent to the school.

   With whom

   You (the applicant)

   By when

   14 February 2027 at 23:59 GMT-5 (America/Toronto)

3. 3
   Step 3: In the 'Assessor Request Form' section, enter the email address of a teaching or staff member at your school who knows your work best; a request with instructions is sent to that person to provide the reference letter.

   With whom

   You (the applicant), then your assessor writes the letter

   By when

   14 February 2027 at 23:59 GMT-5 (America/Toronto)

4. 4
   Step 4: Your school uploads one transcript to your application; the transcript is for the National Scholarship Program only and is not used for admission.

   With whom

   Your school (school administrator)

   By when

   14 February 2027 at 23:59 GMT-5 (America/Toronto)

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   Step 5: Upload a personal essay (PDF) about an idea, issue or interest that genuinely matters to you; it must be longer than 300 words.

   With whom

   You (the applicant)

   By when

   14 February 2027 at 23:59 GMT-5 (America/Toronto)

   Documents to provide

   • Personal essay in PDF format, longer than 300 words

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   Step 6: Follow up with your assessor and school administrator, check that your application is complete and submit it (including nomination and all supporting documents) by the deadline.

   With whom

   You (the applicant)

   By when

   14 February 2027 at 23:59 GMT-5 (America/Toronto)

Where to apply

Prepare your departure

• Country guide: Canada