Queen's University attracts a community of outstanding student scholars from across the globe. There are a variety of financial aid programs available to assist international and U.S. students studying at Queen's.
Specific Student Groups – review financial aid options available to part-time students, consecutive education students, student athletes, Queen's alumnae, mature women students, Indigenous students, Black and racialized students, and students with disabilities.
Graduate International Students – find information about scholarships, awards, and other funding opportunities on the School of Graduate Studies website.
First-Entry Undergraduate Financial Aid
Queen's offers a range of scholarships to students entering their first year of any first-entry undergraduate program of study.
To be eligible for most international admission scholarships and awards you must be:
- An international student (Canadian citizens, including those students holding dual-citizenship, and permanent residents do not qualify for these awards)
- Entering the first year of post-secondary education for the first time (graduates from a 2-year CEGEP program transferring into their second year of a Queen's program remain eligible for Admission Scholarships and Awards)
Canadian citizens, those holding dual-citizenship, and permanent residents of Canada should visit the Future Students section for further information on scholarships and awards for incoming first-year domestic students.
Unless otherwise stated, the awards average outlined below is used for scholarship consideration:
| Education System | Academic Average |
|---|---|
| Students studying in other education systems | The awards average is calculated in a manner consistent with the calculation and criteria used for admission purposes |
| Ontario curriculum (OSSD Curriculum) students | 4U Level English and five additional 4U or 4M courses |
| Other Canadian Province/Territory curriculum students | Grade 12 academic subjects as defined in the General Admission requirements for the Bachelor of Arts program |
These awards support our efforts in making Queen’s accessible to top students from around the world. Recipients of these scholarships will be selected automatically. By applying for admission to Queen's, all eligible applicants are automatically considered for the following admission scholarships:
Principal's Scholarship
- Total value: $7,000
- Principal's Scholarship Details
Principal’s Global Scholars Undergraduate Award
Established in June 2022 by Queen’s University. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement to international students entering an undergraduate degree program through the Global Scholars admission pathway for forcibly displaced students.
The award is renewable for up to three subsequent years, as defined in the student’s award offer notification, provided the student maintains a 2.0 GPA in a full-time course load
Queen's University International Admission Scholarship
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program of study | All |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Annual value | $9,000 |
| Number available | 10 |
| Deadline to apply | You will be automatically considered for this award, no application is required |
Principal's International Scholarship – India
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program of study | All |
| Criteria | Must be considered citizens of India |
| Duration | Renewable for 1 subsequent year provided a minimum 3.50 GPA is maintained in a full course load in year one |
| Annual value | Annual Value: $10,000 Total Value: $20,000 |
| Number available | 5 |
| Deadline to apply | You will be automatically considered for this award, no application is required |
Mehran Bibi Sheikh Memorial Entrance Scholarship
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program of study | All |
| Criteria |
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| Duration | 1 year |
| Annual value | $1,500 |
| Number available | 2 (1 awarded to a male student, 1 awarded to a female student) |
| Deadline to apply | You will be automatically considered for this award, no application is required |
Killam American Scholarship
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program of study | All |
| Criteria | Academic excellence and citizens or permanent residents of the United States entering first year of any first-entry undergraduate degree program |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Annual value | $9,000 |
| Number available | 1 |
| Deadline to apply | You will be automatically considered for this award, no application is required |
Arts and Science International Admission Award
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program of study | Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Criteria |
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| Duration | 4 years |
| Annual value | 75 awards valued at $15,000 25 awards valued at $25,000 |
| Deadline to apply | You will be automatically considered for this award, no application is required |
Engineering International Admission Award
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program of study | Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science |
| Criteria |
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| Duration | 4 years |
| Annual value | 20 awards valued at $15,000 5 awards valued at $25,000 |
| Deadline to apply | You will be automatically considered for this award, no application is required |
International and U.S. Students are encouraged to check the Canadian Bureau for International Education site for information on the availability of awards for international students studying in Canada.
Other Financial Aid Options
In addition to the options discussed in this section, you should also consider reviewing the Financial Aid Requiring an Application, Work Study program, and Specific Student Group Financial Aid pages that might be applicable to you.
Queen’s participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, in which U.S. citizens, or eligible U.S. non-citizens, may apply for federal loans directly from the U.S. Department of Education. The Federal School code for Queen's University is G06679.
International students may hold student loans that have been secured through their home countries.
- You are advised to contact the appropriate student loan agency in your country for further information
- If you are sponsored by any agency or government (other than U.S. loans), you should ensure that proof and duration of sponsorship is sent to the Office of the University Registrar, Records and Services
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program of study | All |
| Criteria | The Scholarship is awarded to a second- or third-year student of Japanese nationality (citizen) who is currently enrolled in a Japanese university, and who will study at Queen's University on a Letter of Permission from their home university |
| Duration | 1 academic year |
| Annual value | Approximately $38,000 CAD to be applied to tuition and fees |
| Number available | 1 |
| Deadline to apply | December 15, to apply and submit supporting documentation |
U.S. students who have access to Section 529 Savings Plans are eligible to utilize these resources while studying at Queen's University. To maximize U.S. Federal Tax benefits associated with Section 529 Savings Plans students will need to ensure that their savings plan's administrator is informed of the U.S. Department of Education Federal School Code for Queen's University (at Kingston, Ontario), which is G06679.
Queen’s University is a VA-approved institution (Department of Veterans Affairs). Applications are processed by the Student Awards Office. For further information regarding Veteran benefits visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Please note that online distance learning and unmatriculated courses are not eligible for VA funding.
First time applying for VA benefits: Once you have made your application to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, email your Certificate of Eligibility provided by VA to awards@queensu.ca to have your enrolment confirmed and certified.
In early July each academic year you must email awards@queensu.ca and request that we confirm and certify your enrolment for VA.
- If the degree program you intend to pursue has not yet been approved for VA benefits, you must contact the Student Awards Office by email, awards@queensu.ca, and request that the school apply for program approval. Only a certifying official at Queen's University may apply for approval of a program. The student cannot submit the request on the school’s behalf
- Important: If your program approval is denied by VA, you will be responsible to your school for all charges including tuition and fees
- If approved by VA, a cheque will be sent directly to Queen’s for your tuition and fees, once received it will be applied to your student fee account
A separate payment for books and living expenses will be sent directly to the applicant.
An Alternative Payment Arrangement, which will extend the fall tuition payment deadline to September 30, will be automatically added to your student account provided we receive your Certificate of Eligibility by August 15.
You must contact the Student Awards Office before changing your course load or your program of study. These changes could result in a change to your benefit.
For further information regarding Veteran benefits visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.