Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of April, 2024.
Scholarship Summary:
Canadian undergraduate or transfer students who are being admitted to KPU for the first time in fall are invited to apply for KPU Major entrance scholarships. International students who can provide transcripts and required documentation can also apply for consideration. Entrance Award applicants will be short-listed and ranked by the Scholarships & Awards Selection Committee, based on the criteria of each award.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements;
i. Be enrolling at KPU in a four year program
ii. Have 80% average in English Studies 12 and 3 other academic Grade 12 courses, or the equivalent of a 3.67 transfer GPA on a minimum of 24 transferable university credits
iii. Have demonstrated leadership, community involvement and volunteerism
Value of Scholarship:
The KPU Major Entrance Scholarships are valued as follows;
i. President’s Scholarship
Fall Semester Intake: 4 awards; CAD$7,500 per year for up to four years
ii. Merit Scholarship
Fall Semester Intake: 12 awards; CAD$7,500 split over 2 terms in first year
iii. Indigenous Entrance Scholarship
Fall Semester Intake: 2 awards; CAD$7,500 split over 2 terms in first year (must identify as Aboriginal, First Nations, Metis or Inuit)
To maintain the awards, recipients are;
a) Enrollment in a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits per semester
b) Good academic standing with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 for the duration of the award period
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Complete an admission application to KPU by March 1st.
ii. If invited, complete the online application by logging into the KPU Online Self-Service (OSS) portal. Students require their KPU ID (student number) and password to log in. When logged in, please follow these steps:
- Click “Student Menu" tab
- Click “Student Awards and Financial Assistance”
- Click “Web Application”
- On the Web Application page, look for the APPLICATION TYPE: Spring/Fall Term 20xx Major Entrance Scholarships & Awards. Click on “Apply” and start your application.
- Fill out the form (online) making sure to complete all mandatory questions. If you get an *ERROR* review your form to check what mandatory question/s you may have missed.
- IMPORTANT: When you get to the last page, click “Yes” to the Terms and Conditions on the Personal Declaration page to ensure successful submission of your application.
- You will receive confirmation that you have completed your application.
- If submitted successfully, STATUS will change to Received. You may return and make changes to your application as long as the application period is open. Just ensure you click “Yes” to the Terms and Conditions on the Personal Declaration page to ensure your changes are saved and received.
Required Supporting Documentation:
- Students Out of High School for 2 Years or Less - Minimum one reference letter (MUST be current, written within the last six months) from a High School counsellor, teacher or principal supporting the application, AND minimum one reference letter to support community involvement, leadership or volunteer activities.
- Students Out of High School for More Than 2 Years - Minimum two reference letters (MUST be current, written within the last six months) from independent sources, to support recent community involvement, leadership or volunteer activities.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship Page.