Vancouver Island University is welcoming candidates from all over the globe by conferring the VIU International Undergraduate Regional Scholarships for the academic year 2020-21.
There are seven awards available for overseas students who want to study a bachelors degree program at the university in Canada.
Founded as Malaspina College in 1969, Vancouver Island University is a Canadian public university serving Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia. The university plays an essential role in the educational, cultural, and economic life of the region.
Why at Vancouver Island University? VIU provides a values-based education that creates an environment balancing academic accomplishments to develop a student’s social and relationship skills for the real world.
Vancouver Island University Information
Established in 1969, Vancouver Island University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Nanaimo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), British Columbia. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Duncan, Parksville, Powellriver. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training, British Columbia, Vancouver Island University (VIU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Vancouver Island University (VIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 50 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
The studentship will provide $5,000 in the following manner:
- $2,500 awarded for the first year of study
- $2,500 for the second year