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