Lakehead University Entrance Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries for Future/New Students in Canada
Lakehead University provides over $11 million annually to students in the form of scholarships, bursaries and awards.
Our Entrance Scholarships recognize the hard work and effort our future students put in to their studies, prior to enroling at Lakehead. That is why we offer one of the leading scholarship programs for future students in the country.
Take a closer look at the various Entrance Scholarships & Awards available to you as a new student to Lakehead – be sure to check out the criteria and any applications and deadline dates.
Undergraduate Scholarship
Non-Canadian citizens who are entering Lakehead University from a high school, or who are transferring from an international college or university, will be considered for the Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships. The scholarship is available to the top international students applying to Lakehead University for 2022-2023.
International Entrance Scholarships 2022-2023
Automatically considered. No scholarship application is required.
| Academic Average (Canadian Equivalent) | IB Average | Scholarship Total4 (in Canadian dollars) | Scholarships Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90.0%+ | 35+ | $40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years)1 | Limited |
| 80.0% – 89.9% | 30-34 | $30,000 ($7,500 x 4 years)2 | Limited |
| 75.0% – 79.9% | 28-29 | $6,000 ($6,000 in Year 1 only)3 | Limited |
1 Renewable provided a 90% average is achieved in each academic year. If a student’s university academic average falls between 80.0% – 89.9%, the student will receive an amended scholarship valued at $7,500 CAD/year for each subsequent academic year for the remaining term of the scholarship.
2 Renewable provided an 80% average is achieved in each academic year.
3 Non-renewable, one-time only scholarship awarded in Year 1.
4 Maximum length of scholarship term is 4 academic years or until the first degree is awarded, whichever occurs first. To be considered eligible for scholarship consideration, recipients must be entering Years 1, 2, or 3 of a minimum 4-year undergraduate degree program. Recipients whose status changes and may be charged domestic fees will have their scholarship value reassessed to equate to the domestic entrance scholarship grid and regulations available at that time.
How and When are Entrance Scholarship Offers Made?
Entrance Scholarship averages are awarded based on the Canadian equivalent of your average used for admission consideration. Scholarship Offers will be extended in two rounds. Round One will take place in February 2022, and Round Two will take place in April 2022. A limited number of International Entrance Scholarships are available. International students considering Lakehead University are encouraged to apply to the University early in order to be considered for the two Entrance Scholarship rounds.
Can my entrance scholarship be applied to my academic English program costs?
No. Your Entrance Scholarship will be applied to your first-year tuition to an undergraduate degree program once you have successfully completed Lakehead University’s Academic English Program.
*Please note that all of the above scholarship values, eligibility requirements, and criteria are subject to change without notice.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistant appointments may be offered to some full-time graduate students (including Visa students) at a rate of $10,197.68 CAD at the Master’s level and $11,120.82 CAD at the Doctoral level (2020- 21 rates). A regular appointment constitutes a maximum of 270 hrs of work over the Fall and Winter terms, averaging not more than 10 hours of work per week.
Faculty Research Awards for Graduate Students
Some graduate students may also receive a Faculty Research Award. This stipend may be paid to a full–time degree candidate for research or academic activities relevant and related to the student’s field(s) of study within the academic program. Faculty Research Awards are awarded by the student’s supervisor. Learn more about Graduate Scholarships & Awards