Queen’s University International and U.S. Students in Canada 2023
Queen’s University attracts a community of outstanding student scholars from across the globe. There are a variety of financial aid programs available to assist international and U.S. students studying at Queen’s.
Specific Student Groups – review financial aid options available to part-time students, consecutive education students, student athletes, Queen’s alumnae, mature women students, Indigenous students, Black and racialized students, and students with disabilities.
Graduate International Students – find information about scholarships, awards, and other funding opportunities on the School of Graduate Studies website.
Eligibilities
To be eligible for most international admission scholarships and awards you must be:
- An international student (Canadian citizens, including those students holding dual-citizenship, and permanent residents do not qualify for these awards)
- Entering the first year of post-secondary education for the first time (graduates from a 2-year CEGEP program transferring into their second year of a Queen’s program remain eligible for Admission Scholarships and Awards)
Canadian citizens, those holding dual-citizenship, and permanent residents of Canada should visit the Future Students section for further information on scholarships and awards for incoming first-year domestic students.
Academic Average Calculation
Unless otherwise stated, the awards average outlined below is used for scholarship consideration:
| Education System | Academic Average |
|---|---|
| Students studying in other education systems | The awards average is calculated in a manner consistent with the calculation and criteria used for admission purposes |
| Ontario curriculum (OSSD Curriculum) students | 4U Level English and five additional 4U or 4M courses |
| Other Canadian Province/Territory curriculum students | Grade 12 academic subjects as defined in the General Admission requirements for the Bachelor of Arts program |
These awards support our efforts in making Queen’s accessible to top students from around the world. Recipients of these scholarships will be selected automatically. By applying for admission to Queen’s, all eligible applicants are automatically considered for the following admission scholarships:
Principal’s Scholarship
- Total value: $7,000
- Principal’s Scholarship Details
Principal’s Global Scholars Undergraduate Award
Established in June 2022 by Queen’s University. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement to international students entering an undergraduate degree program through the Global Scholars admission pathway for forcibly displaced students.
The award is renewable for up to three subsequent years, as defined in the student’s award offer notification, provided the student maintains a 2.0 GPA in a full-time course load
Queen’s University International Admission Scholarship
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program of study | All |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Annual value | $9,000 |
| Number available | 10 |
| Deadline to apply | You will be automatically considered for this award, no application is required |
Principal’s International Scholarship – India
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program of study | All |
| Criteria | Must be considered citizens of India |
| Duration | Renewable for 1 subsequent year provided a minimum 3.50 GPA is maintained in a full course load in year one |
| Annual value | Annual Value: $10,000 Total Value: $20,000 |
| Number available | 5 |
| Deadline to apply | You will be automatically considered for this award, no application is required |
Mehran Bibi Sheikh Memorial Entrance Scholarship
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program of study | All |
| Criteria | Academic excellenceAwarded to 1 male and 1 female studentPreference will be given to international students who have Pakistani citizenship If there is not an eligible male and female student then the scholarship will be awarded to two students of the same gender. If there are no eligible Pakistani students then the scholarship will be awarded to eligible male and female international students |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Annual value | $1,500 |
| Number available | 2 (1 awarded to a male student, 1 awarded to a female student) |
| Deadline to apply | You will be automatically considered for this award, no application is required |
Killam American Scholarship
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program of study | All |
| Criteria | Academic excellence and citizens or permanent residents of the United States entering first year of any first-entry undergraduate degree program |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Annual value | $9,000 |
| Number available | 1 |
| Deadline to apply | You will be automatically considered for this award, no application is required |
Arts and Science International Admission Award
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program of study | Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Criteria | Academic achievement to international students entering first year of any first-entry undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Arts and Science.Students who are paying domestic tuition and fees are not eligible for this award. |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Annual value | 75 awards valued at $15,000 25 awards valued at $25,000 |
| Deadline to apply | You will be automatically considered for this award, no application is required |
Engineering International Admission Award
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program of study | Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science |
| Criteria | Academic achievement to international students entering first year of any first-entry undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.Students who are paying domestic tuition and fees are not eligible for this award. |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Annual value | 20 awards valued at $15,000 5 awards valued at $25,000 |
| Deadline to apply | You will be automatically considered for this award, no application is required |