National

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. Visit our National Scholarship Program web page for more details on eligibility.

President’s Entrance Scholarships

  • One at $70,000 ($25,000 for year one, $15,000 annually for years two to four)
  • Four at $65,000 ($20,000 for year one, $15,000 annually for years two to four) and;
  • Up to 15 at $50,000 ($20,000 for year one, $10,000 annually for years two to four)

Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Award

  • One at $72,000; payable $18,000 per academic year for a period of four years

International President's Entrance Scholarships

  • Three at $50,000 ($20,000 for year one, $10,000 annually for years two to four)

Faculty Entrance Scholarships

  • Up to 15 at $30,000 ($12,000 for year one, $6,000 annually for years two to four)

National Scholarship Study Abroad Awards

  • Up to 39 at $2,500 for up to 4 months (one term), $5,000 for over 4 months (more than one term)

National Merit Awards

  • Those students who are interviewed for a National Scholarship but not offered a National Scholarship or a Schulich Leader Scholarship and accepting an 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 $2,500 to $8,000.

National Indigenous Scholarships

  • 5 awards at $50,000 each to Indigenous students applying from Canadian high schools or applying from a postsecondary institution.
  • Awarded annually to 5 incoming Indigenous undergraduate students (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) studying full-time at Western’s main campus based on their outstanding academic excellence. The National Indigenous Scholarship also recognizes the candidate’s academic achievements, creative and innovative thinking, and previous or intended contributions to Indigenous communities (on and off reserve as well as urban settings).