The Chancellor’s Award is a scholarship valued at $5,000 annually for international students entering their first year of study at Algoma University. To qualify, candidates must be studying on a full-time basis (30 credits over two consecutive terms of study). Students must complete all their qualifying requirements in the academic year prior to commencing studies in any program of study at Algoma University.

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 per cent 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 per cent each year on previous fall/winter courses with no failures. Students must enrol in and maintain 24 credits over two consecutive fall/winter terms of study. 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 eligible for the balance of their renewable scholarship for a total of four years. Transitioning does not infringe upon the funding of the scholarship award.

Transfer students entering Algoma U during the winter term of any academic year will be eligible for one-half of the award (minimum 15 credits).

The President’s Award is an entrance scholarship valued at $2,500 for international students entering their first year of study at Algoma University, completing their previous academic qualification with a minimum country-equivalent grade average of A (using the Algoma U grading scale). To qualify, candidates must be studying on a full-time basis (24-30 credits over two consecutive terms of study). Registrations in a course load of less than 30 credits, but greater than or equal to 24 credits will be prorated. Students must complete all qualifying requirements in the academic year prior to commencing studies in any program of study at Algoma University.

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.

The Dean’s Award is an entrance scholarship valued at $1,000 for international students entering their first year of study at Algoma University, completing their previous academic qualification with a minimum country-equivalent grade average of B+ (using the Algoma U grading scale). To qualify, candidates must be studying on a full-time basis (24-30 credits over two consecutive terms of study). Registrations in a course load of less than 30 credits, but greater than or equal to 24 credits will be prorated. Students must complete all qualifying requirements in the academic year prior to commencing studies in any program of study at Algoma University.

The Award of Excellence is an entrance scholarship valued at $500 for international students entering their first year of study at Algoma University, completing their previous academic qualification with a minimum country-equivalent grade average of B (using the Algoma U grading scale). To qualify, candidates must be studying on a full-time basis (24-30 credits over two consecutive terms of study). Registrations in a course load of less than 30 credits, but greater than or equal to 24 credits will be prorated. Students must complete all qualifying requirements in the academic year prior to commencing studies in any program of study at Algoma University.

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (“A” Levels)

Top two “A” level or “AS” level subjects are required for award purposes.

GRADE SCHOLARSHIP TIER

A* + A         $5000 (Chancellor's - Renewable)

A + A         $2500 (President's - Non Renewable)

B+A or B+B $1000 (Dean's - Non Renewable)

B+C or C+C $500 (Award of Excellence - Non Renewable)

* English Language proficiency test not required if the student has achieved a C grade or higher in O-Level English

International Baccalaureate students must provide official transcripts and proof of their IB Diploma, to qualify for an unconditional entrance scholarship.

POINTS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP TIER

34+         $5000 (Chancellor's - Renewable)

31 - 33 $2500 (President's - Non Renewable)

28 - 30 $1000 (Dean's - Non Renewable)

* English Language proficiency test not required

Provided by

• An anonymous alumnus of Newcastle University, to encourage engineers’ practical understanding of their subject.
  

Details

• An annual award of £6,250 is available to a Stage 4 MEng student who has received the best-graded project in Stage 3. The award will be paid when the successful candidate registers for Stage 4.
  
• The award will be paid when the successful candidate registers for Stage 4.
  

Eligibility

• Stage 3 student going onto a MEng course in the School of Engineering.
  

How to apply

• The successful candidate will be contacted by the School of Engineering after May / June assessment period.
  

Provided by

Mr. Ken Hodcroft (BSc Chemical Engineering, 1976) and Mr Berge Larsen, (BSc Chemical Engineering, 1975) alumni

Details

Up to four scholarships are available to students accepted on to any undergraduate Engineering degree program in the School of Engineering, with a preference for Chemical Engineering.

Awards of £3,000 for the first year of study only will be made and application is by competitive process.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award you must:

• be a Stage 1 undergraduate home student, ordinarily resident in the UK, in academic year 2021-22;
• have applied to study or be studying on an undergraduate Engineering degree program, with a preference for a Chemical Engineering degree program.

How to apply

Details of the 2022-23 application process will be made available soon. 

Description

United Kingdom Naval Engineering Science & Technology (UKNEST) is offering 12 Undergraduate Scholarships to students studying at UK universities & colleges.  The Scholarship is open to students registered on any STEM subject degree and is for one year.  Most employers within this sector require UK security clearance for specific positions.

Eligibility

Applications are encouraged from Mathematics, Science, Technology and Engineering undergraduates. The Scholarship is for ONE year only.

Prize

The Scholarship provides:

1. A Scholarship grant of £1,500 per academic year
2. Mentoring from a UKNEST Member Organization
3. UKNEST graduate buddy
4. The potential for work-placement with a UKNEST Organization

Application Process

Applications should be made online at here and require:

1. A copy of the applicants CV (with contact details, including out-of-term e-mail)
2. An essay (500 words max.) on the topic outlined on the UKNEST website here 
3. A written reference from your academic tutor/mentor

This bursary provides:

1. an annual bursary of £4000 for each year of degree study in a STEM subject
2. work experience opportunities
   

• For students due to start the first year of a JBM accredited full-time civil engineering degree course in the UK.
• This scholarship is worth up to £8000. It also provides early links to potential employers.
  

Provided by

Ann Cairns (MSc Medical Statistics, 1979)

Supporting women to study STEM subjects reflects the shared ethos of the Ann Cairns Scholarship, the Women’s Giving Circle and Newcastle University. The scholarship is designed to encourage more women into these subjects.

Details

Three scholarships are available to female students entering stage 1 in 2022-23 in the Schools of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, Statistics and Physics. Scholarships are for £2,000 per annum each for three-years of study. Application is by competitive process.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award you must:

• Be in stage 1 in 2022-23 in one of the following Schools: Engineering, Computing, or Mathematics, Statistics and Physics;
• Preference will be given to female home students, ordinarily resident in the UK;
• Be able to demonstrate that you are capable of high performance.

How to Apply

Details of the 2022-23 application process will be made available soon. 

Provided by

Mitch Gaglardi and the Sandman Hotel Group (UK) Ltd

Details

Four scholarships are available to undergraduate students in EITHER a Mechanical Engineering degree program OR in the School of Computing. Preference will be given to female home students, ordinarily resident in the UK.

Up to four awards of £2,500 for three years of study are available.

Application is by competitive process.  

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award you must:

• Be an undergraduate home student, entering stage 1 of study in 2022-23. Preference will be given to female students;
• Be studying in EITHER a Mechanical Engineering degree program OR in the School of Computing;
• Have and be able to demonstrate financial need for the award. This could include: Unable to cover basic cost of living, Unable to participate in extra-curricular activities or field trips,  Having to work in excess of 10 hours per week in a job.

How to apply

Details of the 2022-23 application process will be made available soon. 

Open to students starting in the Fall, Winter or Summer semesters

• For the Fall term the application opens July 15

• For the Winter term the application opens Dec. 1

• For the Summer term the application opens May 1

Deadline

• 10th day of classes

Award Description

• A one-time scholarship of $2,500 to qualified postsecondary diploma graduates who are pursuing a Seneca degree and have not received a renewable entrance scholarship.

To be eligible for this award you must also:

• have an incoming GPA 75% or 3.3 GPA and above

• complete the online Financial Aid Application through Student Home by selecting the “Financial Aid” tile, then “Apply for Financial Aid”

• be enrolled full time

Open to students starting in the Fall, Winter or Summer semesters

• For the Fall term the application opens July 15

• For the Winter term the application opens Dec. 1 

• For the Summer term the application opens May 1

Deadline

• 10th day of classes

Award Description

Students enrolled in any of Seneca’s degree programs can qualify for a renewable scholarship based on their Grade 12 grades or grades from another postsecondary program.

Total four-year scholarship based on maintenance of grades:

• 70% or 3.0 GPA+ — $2,000 ($500 per year)

• 75% or 3.3 GPA+ — $3,000 ($750 per year)

• 80% or 3.6 GPA+ — $4,000 ($1,000 per year)

Note : The renewable scholarship is based on grades in continuing years of the student's program of study and the student maintaining full-time status.

Open to students starting in the Fall semester only

Application opens: July 15

Deadline

• Aug. 15

Award Description

Available to full-time international students who are entering into a diploma or graduate certificate program. There are a limited number of awards and selection is made by the Seneca Awards Committee based on academic standing coming into the program. The renewable portion is based on yearly GPA and you must maintain full-time status to be eligible. If your GPA drops below 3.0 you will no longer be eligible for the award.

• 3.0 GPA+ — $500 per year

• 3.3 GPA+ — $750 per year

• 3.6 GPA+ — $1,000 per year

Awarded to full-time students enrolled in the second, third or fourth year of a Ministry Approved 2-4-year, post-secondary program. The students must have completed the Indigenous Studies: First Peoples in Canada Stackable credential (6715), which contains the GNED250, GNED251, GNED252 and GNED500 courses. The students with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 will be the recipients of this award.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards : 2

• Selection Term: Fall 2021

Awarded to a full-time student currently enrolled in the second, third or fourth year of a Ministry Approved 2-4-year, post-secondary program. The student must have completed the Indigenous Studies: First Peoples in Canada Stackable credential (6715), which contains the GNED250, GNED251, GNED252 and GNED500 courses. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 1

• Selection Term: Fall 2021

Awarded to a student who completed the COMM171: College Communications 2 course. The student must have been enrolled full-time in the previous calendar year. The student who achieved the highest grade in the College Communications 2 course, in conjunction with the highest cumulative GPA above 3.0, will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 1

• Selection Term: Winter 2022

Awarded to the student who achieved the highest cumulative grade point average in Level 3 of the English for Academic Purposes (6616) program. The student must have completed the program within the previous calendar year. The student must have completed both Level 2 and Level 3 for the English for Academic Purposes (6616) program.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 1

• Selection Term: Winter 2022

Awarded to a student from the English for Academic Purposes (6616) program. The student must have been enrolled in Level 2 of the program, full-time during the previous calendar year. The student must have completed both Level 1 and Level 2 of the program. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 after their first two semesters will be the recipient of this award

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 1

• Selection Term: Winter 2022

Awarded to a student enrolled in the I-OPEN program who are clients of Community Living during the Fall term. The student must have successfully completed two or more General Education courses and is on course to completing a GNED certificate. The student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 1

• Selection Term: Fall 2021

Awarded to a student who attended the first semester of the Financial Planning (2843) program on a full-time basis during the previous calendar year. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 after their first semester of studies will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $500

• Number of Awards: 1

• Selection Term: Winter 2022

Awarded to two full-time students enrolled in the third year of the Business Administration – Accounting (Co-op) (2415) program. One student must be enrolled during the Fall term and one student must be enrolled in the Winter term. The students must have completed at least one co-op placement. The students with the highest cumulative grade point averages above 3.0 during their first four semesters of studies will be the recipients of this award.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 2

• Selection Term: Fall 2021 / Winter 2022

Awarded to a student who attended the first semester of the Financial Planning (2843) program on a full-time basis during the previous calendar year. The student must have completed all semester one courses during the previous calendar year. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 after their first semester of studies will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 1

• Selection Term: Winter 2022

Awarded to three students currently enrolled full time in a Business School program. Students must have completed the International Transportation and Trade (INTL-222 / INTL 704) course and the Essentials of Freight Forwarding (INTL-233 / INTL 729) course. Students must attain a grade of 90% in both courses. Scholarships will be awarded to students with the highest cumulative grade in both courses.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 3

• Selection Term: Fall 2021 / Winter 2022 / Summer 2022

Awarded to full-time students enrolled in the third semester of the Financial Services Program (2483) during the Fall term, Winter term and Summer term. The students must have been enrolled in the same program, full-time during the previous academic year ever since the first semester of the program. The students with the highest cumulative grade point averages above 3.0 during their first two semesters of studies will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $3,000

• Number of Awards: 16

• Selection Term: Fall 2021 / Winter 2022 / Summer 2022

Awarded to two students who attended the Project Management (2528) program during the previous calendar year. One recipient will be a student who completed the first semester of studies with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0. One recipient will be a student who completed the first two semesters of studies with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 2

• Selection Term: Winter 2022

Awarded to two students who completed the Contact Centre Operations (2916) program in the previous academic year. The students with the highest cumulative grade point averages above 3.0 will be the recipients of this award.

• Value: $669

• Number of Awards: 2

• Selection Term: Fall 2021

Awarded to a full-time student currently enrolled in the second year of the Business - Accounting program (2801/2381) during the Fall term. The student must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent resident or Protected person. The student must have been enrolled in the same program, full-time during the previous academic year. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 during their first two semesters of studies will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $500

• Number of Awards: 1

• Selection Term: Fall 2021

Awarded to a student who attended the second semester of the Office Administration - Legal (2602) program on a full-time basis during the previous calendar year. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 after their first two semesters of studies will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $500

• Number of Awards: 1

Awarded to two full-time students enrolled in the second year of a Business School program in the Winter term. The students must have been enrolled in the same program, full-time during the previous calendar year. The recipient will be a student that has successfully completed the Mathematics of Finance course (MATH-119) beyond expectations (minimum B+).

• Value: $1,200

• Number of Awards: 2

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second or third year of a School of Business program. The student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. The recipient of this award will be a student who has shown promise and commitment in the School of Business.

• Value: $500

• Number of Awards: 1

Awarded to a student who attended the first semester of the International Business Management (2859) program on a full-time basis during the previous calendar year. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 after their first semester of studies will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 1

Awarded to two full-time students enrolled in the second semester of the Project Management (2528/2525) program. The students must have been enrolled in the same program, full-time during the Fall term. The students with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 during their first semester of studies will be the recipients of this award.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 2

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second year of the Bachelor of Public Relations Management (0617) program during the Fall term. The student must have been enrolled in the same program, full-time during the previous academic year. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 during their first two semesters of studies will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 1

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the third semester of the Advertising Media Management (6403) program. The student must have been enrolled in the same program, full-time during the Winter term. The student must a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. The student with the highest grade in the AMED-723: Media Advertising Negotiation and sales course, will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $5,000

• Number of Awards: 1

Awarded to a full-time student who has completed Public Relations – Corporate Communications (6417) program in the previous calendar year. The student must have received a minimum ‘B’ grade in the Public Relations Writing course. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $500

• Number of Awards: 1

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second year of the Journalism (6402) program during the Fall term. The student must have been enrolled in the same program, full-time during the previous academic year. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 during their first two semesters of studies will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 1

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the third semester of the Sports Journalism (6415) program during the Fall term. The student must have been enrolled in the same program, full-time during the previous academic year. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 during their first two semesters of studies will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $500

• Number of Awards: 1

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second semester of the Music Industry Arts and Performance (6450) program during the Winter term. The student must have been enrolled in the first semester, full-time during the Fall term. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 during their first semester of studies will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $500

• Number of Awards: 1

Awarded to a full-time student currently enrolled in the second year of the Theatre Arts and Performance (6470) during the Fall term. The student must have been enrolled in the same program, full-time during the previous academic year. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 1

Awarded to two full-time students enrolled in the second semester of the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training (1260) program during the Winter term. The students must have been enrolled in the same program, full-time during the previous term. The students with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 during their first semester of studies will be the recipients of this award.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 2

Awarded to a full-time student currently enrolled in the second year of the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA and PTA) Program (9151) during the Fall term. The student must reside in the Central East Region of Ontario. The student must have been enrolled in the same program, full-time during the previous academic year. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 during their first two semesters of studies will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 1

Awarded to a student who attended the first semester of the Personal Support Worker (9111) program on a full-time basis during the previous calendar year. The student must reside in the Central East Region of Ontario. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 after their first semester of studies will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 1

Awarded to a student who attended the first semester of the Practical Nursing (9350) program on a full-time basis during the previous calendar year. The student must reside in the Central East Region of Ontario. The student who had the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 during their first semester of studies will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 1

Awarded to a full-time student currently enrolled in the third semester of the Community Development Work program (1230) during the Fall term. The student must have been enrolled in the same program, full-time during the previous academic year. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 during their first two semesters of studies will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 2

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second year of the Fitness and Health (9320) program during the Fall term. The students must have been enrolled in the same program, full-time during the previous academic year. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 after their first two semesters of studies will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $500

• Number of Awards: 1

Awarded to the student who received the highest mark in the "Meeting the Needs of Children and Families Part 1 - Creating an Innovative Resource" assignment in the fourth semester of the Early Childhood Education (1201/1221) program, in the ECEP-233 “Inclusion of Children with Special Needs”.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 1

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the second semester of the Bachelor of Science Nursing Program (9250) during the Winter term. The student must have been enrolled full-time in the first semester of the same program during the previous term. The student with the highest cumulative grade point average above 3.0 during their first semester of studies will be the recipient of this award.

• Value: $1,000

• Number of Awards: 1