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University Registrar - Student Awards

Admission Awards Program

Queen's financial assistance consists of two primary categories: merit-based scholarships and need-based bursaries and awards. Both categories are detailed below. We encourage all students to apply for any scholarship, bursary, or award where they believe they meet the eligibility criteria.

  • External Award Funding - Offered by outside agencies and organizations based on merit, financial need, or both.

    Admission Scholarships

    Queen's attracts a community of outstanding student scholars to its faculties and programs. To reward this high level of academic excellence, Queen's offers a wide range of scholarships to students entering the first year of any first-entry undergraduate program of study.

    Scholarship Eligibility How to Apply

    Automatic Admission Scholarships

    By applying for admission to Queen's all eligible applicants are considered for a grades-based admission scholarship.

     

    Further information for domestic students.


    Further information for international students. 

    		Automatically considered - no separate application required.

    Major Admission Awards

    Students demonstrating superior academic ability, creative and original thinking, involvement in school/community activities, and leadership qualities can apply for a major admission award.

    Financial need is also a consideration for some awards.

    Submit a Major Admission Award Application Form by December 1, 2012. 

    Other Merit-Based Awards

    These awards are based on a number of criteria, including academic achievement. 


    Further information for domestic students.


    Further information for international students.

    Domestic students submit application form by February 15, 2013. 

    • Frequently Asked Questions - See FAQs

    Scholarship Notification

    Most students selected to receive an admission award will be notified with their offer of admission. Additionally, students can view their SOLUS Student Center accessed through MyQueensu Portal to see if they have been selected for a scholarship or award for the program in which they have been offered admission.

    Students will not receive more than one merit-based award.

    Scholarship Disbursal

    Prior to August 1, the value of your Queen's admission award(s) will be deposited into your Queen's student fee account.

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    Admission Bursaries and Awards

    Queen's believes that all students who are offered admission should have the opportunity to attend and remain at Queen's, regardless of their personal financial circumstances. We are committed to equality of opportunity and therefore we assist students entering the first year of any first-entry undergraduate program of study whose families are lacking sufficient financial resources.

    Many admission bursaries are named in honour of the generous contributions of Queen's benefactors. For a complete list of the named admission bursaries please visit the Awards List section. Please note: By submitting an Admission Bursary Application students are automatically considered for all named admission awards and bursaries. There are no separate applications for the named admission bursaries.

    What is an admission bursary?

    An admission bursary is based on an assessment of your financial need. It is an amount of money you receive to assist you in financing your education that you do not have to pay back. Students applying for an admission bursary will also be considering government student financial assistance.

    Application and Deadline:

    The Admission Bursary Application is available on your SOLUS Student Center.

    The deadline to apply is February 15, 2013. 

    Students are encouraged to submit their Admission Bursary Application at the same time they are applying for admission to Queen's.

    Eligibility:

    To be eligible for most admission bursaries you must be:

    • a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
    • demonstrate financial need based on, but not restricted to, the following factors:
      • student and family income
      • number of dependants in the family
      • applicant's assets (including savings, anticipated resources through government student financial assistance)
      • full cost of the program of study, books, supplies, and basic living expenses
    • entering post-secondary studies for the first time
    • entering the first year of full-time studies in an undergraduate degree program in September or be participating in the Queen's First-Year Program at the Bader International Study Centre (Herstmonceux Castle)

    International and U.S. students should visit the International and U.S. Students section for more information about admission awards and other sources of funding. 

    Specific Named Bursaries

    Listed below are some of the named bursaries and awards students will automatically be considered for when submitting the Admission Bursary Application. Further information about the history and generous benefactors who have helped to establish these awards can be found in the Awards List. 

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    Bursary for Mature Students:

    The application for The Science 1948½ Mature Student Entrance Bursary is separate from the Admission Bursary Application.

    THE SCIENCE 1948½ MATURE STUDENT ENTRANCE BURSARY

    Annual Value = $19,000

    Program of Study Engineering
    Criteria
    • Mature student out of traditional system of education for at least 3 years
    • Entering first year of an undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science as a full-time student
    • Demonstrated financial need
    • Demonstrate potential for academic success
    High School Grades Variable
    Duration Renewable for 3 subsequent years (4 years total) provided a 2.0 GPA is achieved in a full course load each year.  Some additional conditions for renewal may apply.

    Total Value per Award

    		$76,000
    Number Available  1
    Deadline to Apply February 15, 2013 

    The Science 1948½ Mature Student Entrance Bursary Application (Deadline has passed)Further information about the history and generous benefactors who have helped to establish this award can be found in the Awards List. 

    Notification

    Most students selected to receive an admission bursary will be notified with their offer of admission. Additionally, students can view their SOLUS Student Center accessed through MyQueensu Portal to see if they have been selected for a bursary or award for the program in which they have been offered admission.

    Notes:

    • The values shown for the bursaries and awards were in effect at the time of publication. Queen's University reserves the right to revise or withdraw any award without prior notice.
    • The grades listed for individual awards are based on the Canadian School System and generally reflect the average of the previous year's recipients and are not a guaranteed level for receiving an award.

    Disbursal

    Prior to August 1, the value of your Queen's admission award(s) will be deposited into your Queen's student fees account.

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