Fellowships and Scholarships 

Fellowships and Scholarships

Information regarding graduate funding opportunities (bursaries and endowed awards for graduate students) is available online. Graduate entrance scholarships and other funding specific to graduate students may be found on the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website. Further information, application forms and advice may be obtained from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

The success of a scholarship application depends on more than high marks, although an A standing is usually required. Letters of recommendation are extremely important. They should be written by faculty who have taught and know the student's plans, ability and potential. It is necessary that applications be complete in every detail and that the supporting documentation be forwarded by the stated deadline.

Students should apply early in the fall for external scholarships which are tenable in the following year. Most deadlines are in October or November, with notification in April and awards commencing in September. Consult the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website each fall for upcoming application deadlines.

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Awards Policy

Since there may be a maximum amount of funds that can be awarded and held by a student, full-time graduate students who accept an award that is not directly administered by WLU must immediately inform their department chairperson and the dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, in writing. This requirement applies to any awards or assistance offered by any agency or institution.

To be eligible for WLU scholarships which are awarded on a competitive basis, and Graduate Teaching Assistantships, students must be full-time graduate students in good standing. If, following admission, students are placed on academic probation, they may, on the recommendation of the department or faculty, be deemed eligible to receive these merit-based awards.

 
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WLU Graduate Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to full-time entering or continuing graduate students who achieve high academic standing in their program. All qualified students meeting the current "scholarship" standard for the academic unit are automatically considered. Application is not required. A scholarship is awarded on academic merit, not financial need. WLU Graduate Scholarships have a minimum value of $1,000 and are tenable for study at WLU while enrolled as a full-time student completing coursework and/or research. Normally, scholarships are paid in three equal instalments over three terms.

Terms and Conditions of Laurier Graduate Scholarships

All Laurier Graduate Scholarships are conditional on registering as a full-time graduate student during the term in which the scholarship is held.

Graduate Scholarships are awarded for registration in the program of registration and are not transferable from one program to another.

Scholarship funds will be credited to student accounts. Upon written request, a credit balance will be refunded by direct deposit no earlier than one week following the last day for a late registration for the term.

Students who withdraw from the program during the term will be required to repay a pro-rated portion of their scholarship.

Laurier Graduate scholarships may not normally be held concurrently with a major external award. In its place, other Laurier scholarships may be offered.

 
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