Laurentian University, Established on March 28, 1960, is a mid-sized bilingual public institution in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Formerly, it is known as the Laurentian University of
Sudbury. The University understands the financial difficulties that students encounter and provides a variety of scholarships to help them succeed academically. There are options to help pay for your education, ranging from merit-based rewards to financial need-based support. Whether you are a high school graduate, an undergraduate student, or seeking a postgraduate degree, Laurentian University is committed to assisting you in achieving your academic goals through financial aid.
International Student Scholarships
| Your average | Academic Excellence Scholarships | |
| 90% to 100%* | Up to $60,000 in scholarship awards | $15,000 in the first year is renewable if the average remains constant in later years. |
| 80% to 89.9%* | Up to $40,000 in scholarship awards | $10,000 in the first year, renewable in subsequent years, provided the average is maintained. |
1. Scholarships are for students in undergraduate programs only.
2. Scholarships for International Academic Excellence at Laurentian University are not available to students who have previously earned a degree.
3. For scholarship purposes, the academic year is defined as May to April. The student must earn 24 credits during the Fall/Winter term and maintain a minimum average GPA of 80% (with a value equal to 7.5)) to renew the scholarship.
4. In November and February, the scholarship payments are processed.
International Excellence Scholarships
The World Education Service tables automatically adjust GPA equivalents and then compute averages based on them.
● $40,000 up to the first year’s $10,000 can be renewed if the average is maintained (by) 80% – 89.9%.
● 90% to 100% up to $60,000 (first year’s $15,000, renewable each year as long as the average is maintained).
These scholarships are renewable for up to three more years or until graduation, whichever comes first, as long as the average stays over 80% (LU GPA = 7.5) and all other distribution and renewal requirements are fulfilled. To maintain the scholarship at its current level, the average in the following years must stay above 80% (7.5 GPA) or 90% (9.5 GPA). If the scholarship is recalculated using the given formula when the student’s GPA average is 7.5), then the student maintains a GPA average of 7.5). If the average declines in subsequent years, the university will recalculate the scholarship. You will retain your eligibility anytime if you comply with all disbursement and renewal requirements. We do not round up the average calculation for scholarship purposes.
Program requirements
Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, except for Nursing, are only eligible for scholarships.
Disbursement and Renewal Regulations
1. After final grades, the sums for the International Excellence Scholarship become official. Students will learn where they stand in the above grid based on their midterm marks.
2. The student will lose their eligibility for the International Excellence Scholarship at any moment if they receive one and do not go on to earn an average of 80% (GPA = 7.5) or above in any subsequent year.
3. The student is only eligible to have their $10,000 International Excellence Scholarship renewed if they enter with an average of over 80% and graduate above 90% (GPA = 9.5) in the following years.
4. Every June, scholarships are chosen. The credits earned by students enrolled in spring or summer session courses will be applied toward renewing their academic standing in the subsequent year.
5. To remain eligible, students must register full-time during the following academic year (at least 24 credits from September to April) and pay international tuition fees to Laurentian University.
6. Students must be on the Dean’s Honors List.
President’s Entrance Scholarship
This scholarship, worth $4,000 per year for four years (renewable with excellent academic standing), is given to students with an entrance average of 90% or above and enrolled in Laurentian University.
Provost’s Entrance Scholarship
This scholarship is given to students entering Laurentian University with an admission average of 85% or higher. For four years, the value is renewably maintained at $6,000 annually.
Dean’s Entrance Scholarship
This scholarship is given to students entering Laurentian University with an admission average of 80% or higher. It is worth $8,000 annually for four years (renewable upon maintaining a solid academic standing).
How to Apply
Students can apply for most scholarships and bursaries through Laurentian University’s online application portal. The deadline to apply for scholarships and bursaries is typically in the spring before the academic year begins.
