If you are a new student interested in enrolling in an undergraduate or graduate program at the University Canada West (UCW), you may be eligible for UCW Awards and Scholarships. These financial grants are aimed at helping students who require additional support. To apply, students must first register for a UCW program.
However, if you are currently enrolled at UCW and would like to apply for a continuing student award, you may also be eligible for grants and scholarships. It is essential to note that students are only eligible for one award or scholarship, regardless of whether it is a continuing student award or a regular award.
About Scholarship
The UCW Awards and Scholarships are available to new undergraduate or graduate students approved for admission to UCW. If eligible, a student can receive only ONE (1) entrance award, and they will receive the award with the highest value if eligible for multiple automatically awarded awards. Unfortunately, students enrolled in online programs are not eligible for these awards.
Furthermore, applicants with conditional offers cannot qualify for an award until they fulfill the conditions for full admission. Recipients of awards are expected to serve as UCW ambassadors and take part in outreach and alumni engagement initiatives.
It’s worth noting that all awards are disbursed as tuition credit, and courses like New Student Orientation (NSO), ENGL 080, and any repeat course attempts are not eligible courses for disbursal payments, even if taken within the disbursal period.
Entrance Awards Available
The UCW Entrance Awards program offers a wide variety of awards to new students who have been accepted to the university’s undergraduate or graduate programs. Among the awards are the Pathway To Knowledge Bursary, Scholarships for Academic Excellence, and the Americas Grant, which offers tuition assistance to students from the Americas.
Other awards include the Americas Tuition, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Regional Grant, the Canada 150 Tuition Concession for the Armed Forces, the European Grant, and the Middle East Regional Grant. These awards can be applied to tuition and other educational expenses and can make a significant difference in a student’s ability to pursue higher education.
Prospective students are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria for each award and apply for any that they qualify for. With a diverse range of awards available, there is likely an option that can help students achieve their academic goals and advance their careers.
UCW Awards and Scholarships
The awards listed below are granted automatically, meaning applicants do not need to apply separately for these awards. The following awards will be granted at the point of admission if the eligibility criteria are met:
- Americas Grant
- Americas Tuition
- Canada 150 Tuition Concession for the Armed Forces
- Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Regional Grant
- European Grant
- Middle East Regional Grant
- Pathway to Knowledge Bursary
- Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Second Language Excellence Scholarship
- Southeast Asia (SEA) Regional Grant
- Special Targeted Regional Award Program
- UAP Grant
The awards listed below are not automatically granted, and require an application process. Please note that eligibility does not guarantee approval, as these awards may be limited in number.
The following awards are among those subject to the application process:
- THE EMILY BAKER SCHOLARSHIP
- MBA FOUNDATION STUDY GRANT
- UNIVERSITY CANADA WEST FOUNDER’S SCHOLARSHIP
To download the award application forms, please click on the following links:
- Domestic Students: https://www.ucanwest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/UCW-Domestic-Scholarship-Application-Form.pdf
- International Students: https://www.ucanwest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/UCW-International-Scholarship-Application-Form.pdf
Award applications must be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the start of the applicant’s program. Incomplete award applications will not be considered before this deadline. The award applications will only be reviewed after the applicant has been approved for admission and all necessary documents have been received. Additional documentation may be requested by the Registrar’s Office before award decisions are made.
Awards for Continuing Students
The University Canada West offers continuing student awards to students who are currently enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate program at UCW.
If you are eligible, you can receive only one continuing student award. However, if you have already received an entrance award, you are not qualified to apply for a continuing student award. Students taking Online Programs are also not eligible for these awards.
In receiving an award, it is expected that you will represent UCW and join outreach and alumni engagement initiatives. All awards will be disbursed as tuition credit. It’s worth noting that repeat course attempts are not qualified courses for disbursal payments even if taken during the disbursal period.