National
Scholarship Program
National
Scholarships are designed to recognize all-round excellence.
They are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic performance
to candidates who demonstrate ability for creative and innovative
thought and a passion for the pursuit of learning. National
Scholarships also recognize exceptional achievement in extracurricular
activities such as the arts and athletics. A special emphasis
is placed on a candidate's commitment to community service
through ongoing contributions to school and community life.
President’s Entrance Scholarships
Total value approx. $34,000
SIX at $24,000; payable $6,000 per academic year for a period of four
years, with first-year residence room and board included (up to a maximum of $10,000).
Faculty
Entrance Scholarships
Total value approx. $23,000
EIGHT at $16,000; payable $4,000 per academic year for a period of four
years, with first-year residence room only included.
National
Merit Awards
Those students who are interviewed for a National Scholarship but not offered a scholarship and accepting offer of admission to main campus
will receive a one-year National Merit Award valued at $2,000. Recipients will
also retain eligibility for an Admission Scholarship ranging in value from $1,000
to $10,000
Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Award
Total value: $64,000
ONE at $64,000; payable $16,000 per academic year for a period of four years.
ELIGIBILITY
For scholarship consideration you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
and have obtained a minimum academic average of 90% on all Grade 12U/M courses.
National Scholarships are available only at Western's main campus and Faculty Entrance Scholarships are available only within the faculty for which the scholarship has been awarded. You must make an admission application to The University of Western Ontario (main campus) to be considered for these scholarships and you must register as a full-time student. International Baccalaureate and CEGEP students are eligible for consideration. The Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Award has a financial need component. A supplemental application in addition to the National Scholarship application is required for students to be considered.
The application
and all supporting documentation must be received, not postmarked,
at Western by the February 14, 2010 deadline. Please ensure that you have
submitted
your application to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre indicating Western's
main campus as one of your choices.
Note - Please do not: photocopy application forms. DO NOT use previous
year's application,
or submit application form by fax.
Application
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT CHECKLIST
- National Scholarship Application
- Nomination Form
- Essay
- Transcript (sealed)
- Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Award - Supplemental Application To be completed in addition to the National Scholarship Application
*IF* you wish to be considered for the Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Award
Please
make sure that all required documentation arrives at Western
by February 14th. An incomplete application will jeopardize
your chances of being considered for one of these prestigious
awards.
SUBMISSION
ADDRESS
National Scholarship Program
Office of the Registrar
Room 1100, Western Student Services Building
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario N6A 3K7
For
more information about Western’s National Scholarship
Program
Norma Merino
Office of the Registrar
tel#: 519- 661-2111 x85958
fax#: 519- 661-2083
email: nmerino@uwo.ca
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