University of Victoria International Undergraduate Scholarship in Canada

The University of Victoria awards entrance scholarships to academically outstanding international undergraduate students. The exact number of scholarships varies each year, depending on available funding. Scholarships for international undergraduate students range in value from $3,000 to $10,000.

These scholarships and awards are meant for international undergraduate students who are not studying a Canadian secondary school diploma. **International undergraduate students completing a Canadian secondary school diploma, please see the International Eligibility.

Eligibility

International students must be admitted to the University of Victoria before being considered for an entrance scholarship. Eligible candidates are automatically referred to Student Awards & Financial Aid by Undergraduate Admissions.

• International students must send in an interim transcript (if a current secondary school student) or a final transcript (if a student has graduated within two years of application and has not attended another post-secondary institution) by March 15 to Undergraduate Admissions to be assessed for an International Scholarship.
• Eligible candidates are automatically referred to Student Awards & Financial Aid by Undergraduate Admissions.

Aga Khan Academy Renewable Scholarship

A scholarship of $90,000, payable at $22,500 per year over four years, is awarded to an academically outstanding international student entering an undergraduate degree program at the University of Victoria directly from an Aga Khan Academy. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are not eligible for this scholarship. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic excellence, community service, and school involvement and leadership. The financial need of the applicant will also be considered.

To be automatically renewed a student must have completed a total of 12 or more academic units in two terms of study between May and April and maintained a grade point average of 7.50 or higher on the best 12 units. The scholarship is automatically renewed for each year of the student’s full time study until completion of a first degree or for a maximum of four years, whichever is the shorter period. A student whose grade point falls below 7.50 may file a written appeal with the Senate Committee on Awards to seek special consideration for the renewal of the scholarship. Students registered in a co-op or work experience or work term will automatically be renewed when they next complete 12 or more graded units in two terms, provided they have a grade point average of 7.50 or higher in the two terms. Any student who takes neither a co-op or work experience work term nor academic units for one or more terms may forfeit their scholarship.

To be considered you must:

• Be admitted to the University of Victoria
• Be entering your first undergraduate degree program
• Have an excellent academic record (“A” average, or minimum of 32 IB points)
• Be an international student on a study permit status
• Meet UVic’s academic and English proficiency requirements. See English Language Proficiency requirements
• Submit an online application via your UVic My Page and have all required documentation, including your nominator’s documentation sent to entrance@uvic.ca between January 01 and March 15.

Please note, students must be nominated by a school guidance counsellor, principal or department head at an Aga Khan Academy. The nominator must be able to comment on the student’s academic performance, future goals, leadership qualities and their potential for success at the University of Victoria. The nominator MUST complete the required Form B and provide a reference letter and submit the information to entrance@uvic.ca by the end of the day on March 15.

Value:

• One Scholarship of $90,000, payable at $22,500 per year over 4 years
• Renewable up to 3 years or completion of first undergraduate degree

Deadline: March 15

*All required documentation must be received by Student Awards and Financial Aid by the required deadline.

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