International Scholarships
Scholarships are available to assist with the costs of studying at Algoma University. The majority of scholarships are based on academic merit and your most recent academic history.
Entrance Scholarships
Qualifying Criteria:
- International students considered for the following awards must have a temporary resident visa, as a member of the student class under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act of Canada, on the first day of classes.
- All students who are required to pay the international differential fee including university transfers, second-degree students, college diploma graduates, and college transfer students are eligible for the Entrance Scholarship.
- Under no circumstances will international scholarships be deferred. Students must accept the terms and conditions of admission and scholarship awarded for the year the offer was made.
- As awards require enrolment over two semesters within an academic year, students entering in the Winter term will be considered for awards in the next academic year
- Entrance scholarships are for undergraduate degree programs only
American citizens are not eligible for these scholarships, as they are already eligible for a significant tuition discount.
*Please note entrance and renewal scholarships are under review for the 2023-24 academic year and are subject to change without notice.
The Chancellor’s Award is a scholarship valued at $5,000 annually for international students entering their first year of study in an undergraduate degree at Algoma University. To qualify, candidates must be studying on a full-time basis (30 credits over two consecutive terms of study) within the same academic year. Students must complete all their qualifying requirements in the academic year prior to commencing studies in any program of study at Algoma University.
A student must achieve a minimum A+ average (or country equivalent) on their previous academic record.
The following language requirements must be met upon admission to qualify for this scholarship:
- Cambridge Assessment of English – 185 overall
- Duolingo Test of English (DTE) – 125
- IELTS – Overall 7.0, no band less than 6
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) – 65
- TOEFL – 560 (85 internet-based)
International students studying in an Ontario secondary school and meeting the OSSD requirements must achieve 90 – 100 per cent on their top 6 grade 12 U/M courses presented for admission.
This award is renewable for up to three additional years. Candidates must maintain an average of 80 percent each year with no failures. Students must enrol in and maintain 24 credits over two terms of study within the same academic year. Recipients in a course load of less than 30 credits over two terms will have their award value prorated. In the event the student fails to meet the criteria in any given year, the scholarship will not be awarded and the student will no longer be eligible for renewal in any subsequent years. Recipients of the international scholarship transitioning to permanent residency will continue to be eligible for the balance of their renewable scholarship for a total of four years. Transitioning does not infringe upon the funding of the scholarship award.
The President’s Award is an entrance scholarship valued at $2,500 for international students entering their first year of study in an undergraduate degree at Algoma University, completing their previous academic qualification with a minimum country-equivalent grade average of A (using the Algoma U grading scale). To qualify, candidates must be studying on a full-time basis (24-30 credits over two consecutive terms of study within the same academic year). Registrations in a course load of less than 30 credits, but greater than or equal to 24 credits will be prorated. Students must complete all qualifying requirements in the academic year prior to commencing studies in any program of study at Algoma University.
International students studying in an Ontario secondary school and meeting the OSSD requirements must achieve 80-89.9 percent on their top 6 grade 12 U/M courses presented for admission.
The Dean’s Award is an entrance scholarship valued at $1,000 for international students entering their first year of study in an undergraduate program at Algoma University, completing their previous academic qualification with a minimum country-equivalent grade average of B+ (using the Algoma U grading scale). To qualify, candidates must be studying on a full-time basis (24-30 credits over two consecutive terms of study). Registrations in a course load of less than 30 credits, but greater than or equal to 24 credits will be prorated. Students must complete all qualifying requirements in the academic year prior to commencing studies in any program of study at Algoma University.
The Award of Excellence is an entrance scholarship valued at $500 for international students entering their first year of study in an undergraduate program at Algoma University, completing their previous academic qualification with a minimum country-equivalent grade average of B (using the Algoma U grading scale). To qualify, candidates must be studying on a full-time basis (24-30 credits over two consecutive terms of study). Registrations in a course load of less than 30 credits, but greater than or equal to 24 credits will be prorated. Students must complete all qualifying requirements in the academic year prior to commencing studies in any program of study at Algoma University.
GCE (Cambridge/Pearson) AS and A-Level Scholarships
General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (“A” Levels)
Top two “A” level or “AS” level subjects are required for award purposes.
| Grade | Scholarship Tier |
|---|---|
| A* + A | $5000 (Chancellor's - Renewable) |
| A + A | $2500 (President's - Non Renewable) |
| B+A or B+B | $1000 (Dean's - Non Renewable) |
| B+C or C+C | $500 (Award of Excellence - Non Renewable) |
* English Language proficiency test not required if the student has achieved a C grade or higher in O-Level English
International Baccalaureate Scholarship
International Baccalaureate students must provide official transcripts and proof of their IB Diploma, to qualify for an unconditional entrance scholarship.
| Points Awarded | Scholarship Tier |
|---|---|
| 34+ | $5000 (Chancellor's - Renewable) |
| 31 - 33 | $2500 (President's - Non Renewable) |
| 28 - 30 | $1000 (Dean's - Non Renewable) |
* English Language proficiency test not required
Continuing Scholarships
Awards for entering and continuing international students are also available through the Awards Application launched each March. Students that are interested in this program can visit the Student Portal. Please note awards are available for degree bound students only. Students enrolled in Graduate Certificate Programs do not qualify.