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. $50,000
 TEN at $40,000; payable $10,000 per academic year for a period of four years, and up to $10,000 towards first-year residence room and board.

Faculty Entrance Scholarships
Total value approx. $30,000
TEN at $24,000; payable $6,000 per academic year for a period of four years and $6,000 for first-year residence room and board.

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.

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

Eligibility

For scholarship consideration you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and have obtained a minimum overall 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.

Note: Please ensure that you have submitted your application for admission to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) indicating Western's main campus as one of your choices. The National Scholarship Application is an on-line application. In order to access the on-line National Scholarship application the OUAC reference number is required. The on-line National Scholarship application and all supporting documentation must be submitted by the February 14, 2012 deadline. If supporting documentation is mailed, it must be received, not postmarked, at Western by the February 14, 2012 deadline.

Application


NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT CHECKLIST
  • National Scholarship Application
  • School Nomination Form
  • Essay
  • Transcript
  • 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

Mailing Address
National Scholarship Program
Room 1140, Western Student Services Building
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario N6A 3K7

For more information about Western’s National Scholarship Program
Norma Merino
Tel: 519-661-2111 x85958
Fax: 519-661-2083
Email: nmerino@uwo.ca