The University of Winnipeg President’s Scholarship for international students entering any of the university’s divisions for the first time undergraduate, graduate, collegiate, PACE or ELP.
The University of Winnipeg is a public university in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada that offers undergraduate faculties of Art, Business and Economics, Education, Science and Kinesiology and Applied Health as well as graduate programs.
The language of instruction at the University of Winnipeg is English. Students must have a level of ability in English that allows them to participate in all aspects of university study, including lectures, reading, writing, and discussion.
The University of Winnipeg Information
Founded in 1871, The University of Winnipeg is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Winnipeg (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Manitoba. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Manitoba, The University of Winnipeg (UofW) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Winnipeg (UofW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 148 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Have a minimum 80% admission average or equivalent
- Be an international student
- Entering first year of any program
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities
- Apply for admission by the scholarship deadline date
Offered Benefits
Values and Deadlines:
Division
Amount
Number Available
Deadline(s)
Intake Term(s)
English Language Program
$3,500
3
Monday April 3, 2017
Friday June 2, 2017
Monday October 2, 2017
Spring/Summer 2017
Fall 2017
Winter 2018
Professional, Applied Continuing Education
$3,500
3
Monday April 3, 2017
Friday June 2, 2017
Monday October 2, 2017
Spring/Summer 2017
Fall 2017
Winter 2018
Undergraduate
$5,000
3
Monday April 3, 2017
Friday June 2, 2017
Monday October 2, 2017
Spring/Summer 2017
Fall 2017
Winter 2018
Collegiate
$3,500
3
Friday June 2, 2017
Fall 2017 or Winter 2018
Graduate
$5,000
3
Friday June 2, 2017
Fall 2017 or Winter 2018
Number of Scholarships: 3 scholarships will be awarded.
Application Process
Applications should be submitted via post.
In addition to this application, please submit the following pieces of information:
- Personal Statement: Outline leadership qualities, extra-curricular/volunteer involvement and academic goals. This should be 250-500 words.
- Resume: List volunteer/extra-curricular activities in chronological order, work experience, awards, any publications, etc.
- Official Transcript.