Western University National Scholarships

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.

Neen Hodgins National Entrance Scholarship

ONE at $80,000; payable $20,000 per academic year for a period of four years.

President’s Entrance Scholarships

1 at $70,000 ($25,000 for year one, $15,000 annually for years two to four)

4 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)

James Jenkins President’s Entrance Scholarship for Black Students

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

Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Scholarship

ONE at $92,000; payable $23,000 per academic year for a period of four years.

Neen Hodgins President's International Entrance Scholarship

ONE at up to $80,000; payable $20,000 per academic year for a period of four years.

International President's Entrance Scholarships

3 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 46 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 the 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.

Note: Students in receipt of a National Scholarship or a Schulich Leader Scholarship are not eligible to receive a Western Scholarship of Excellence, Western Scholarship of Distinction, Western Admission Scholarship, Western International President's Scholarship, Western International Provost’s Scholarship, or a Western International Scholarship.

Eligibility

With the exception of the International President’s Entrance Scholarships and the President's Entrance Scholarship for Black Students, National Scholarship applicants must be Canadian Citizens or a Permanent Resident of Canada. 

All applicants must have obtained a minimum overall academic average of 90% on all Grade 12U/M courses (or equivalent). 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 Western University (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 Scholarship 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 online National Scholarship application and all supporting documentation must be submitted by the February 14, 2023 deadline. If supporting documentation is mailed, it must be received, not postmarked, at Western by the February 14, 2023 deadline.