2024 University of Winnipeg President’s Scholarship for International Students
About
The University of Winnipeg President’s Scholarship aims to assist exceptional international students in pursuing graduate studies of their choice from the University.
The University of Winnipeg is a student-centred research institution. The Faculty of Graduate Studies takes its mission to be to support and promote graduate education and research, to foster excellence in graduate programs, and to attract top national and international graduate students.
The University of Winnipeg is a diverse and multicultural community with a long history of academic excellence, known as an innovative institution, welcoming students from a variety of educational backgrounds.
The University of Winnipeg Faculty of Graduate Studies has a variety of awards and scholarships to assist students in pursuing their graduate studies.
The President’s Scholarship is given to international students entering a University of Winnipeg graduate program for the first time. Applicants must have a minimum 80% admission average or equivalent and must be involved in activities that demonstrate leadership.
Requirements:
- Have a minimum 80% admission average or equivalent
- Be an international student
- Entering the first year of any program
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities
- Submit a complete admission application by the scholarship deadline date.
Qualifying year or Pre-Masters students do not qualify.
Duration and Reward
The University of Winnipeg President’s Scholarships for International Students for Graduate Students are valued at $5,000.
Required Documents
- A completed application form.
- One 250-500 word personal statement
- A curriculum vitae
- Two references who can speak to your extra-curricular/volunteer activities
- Applicants to the President’s Scholarship for World Leaders should apply through the Awards Office.
